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Vanderbijlpark Campus unveils perspectives in support of gender awareness
By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus is promoting gender awareness from 8 to 12 April to encourage dialogue and foster understanding about gender awareness. Themed “Unveiling Perspectives”, the initiative encouraged faculties and student societies to express their interpretations of gender awareness…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-se-geoktrooieerde-rekenmeesterskap-studente-blink-uit-2024-itc
NWU se Geoktrooieerde Rekenmeesterskap-studente blink uit in 2024 ITC
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het weer eens sy toewyding getoon om kundiges in geoktrooieerde rekenmeesterskap te produseer, soos dit uit die uitmuntende uitslae van sy studente in die onlangse eksamen van die Suid-Afrikaanse Instituut vir Geoktrooieerde Rekenmeesters (SAIGR) en die Instituut vir Geoktrooieerde Rekenmeesters van Namibië (ICAN)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-chartered-accountancy-students-excel-2024-itc
NWU Chartered Accountancy students excel in 2024 ITC
The North-West University (NWU) has once again demonstrated its commitment to producing top-tier chartered accountancy professionals, as was evidenced by the outstanding results of its students in the recent South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (ICAN) Initial Test of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/oortuigende-oorwinning-bring-young-guns-na-die-semifinaal
Oortuigende oorwinning bring Young Guns na die semifinaal
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Young Guns (YG) het op Maandag 8 April 2024 tot binne-in die semifinaal van die FNB Young Guns 2024 gestorm ná ’n vernietigende oorwinning van 41-14 oor die UWK YG in Bellville. Ná ’n opwindende eerste helfte het die NWU YG met rustyd met 20-0 voorgeloop, en dit het nie gelyk of die UWK YG daarvan gaan herstel…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dominant-victory-propels-young-guns-semi-finals
Dominant victory propels Young Guns into semi-finals
The North-West University (NWU) Young Guns (YG) stormed into the semi-finals of the FNB Young Guns 2024 after demolishing the UWC YG by 41-14 in Bellville on Monday, 8 April 2024. After serving up an electrifying first half, the NWU YG led by 20-0 at the break, with the UWC YG not looking to come back. A thumping second-half display by the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/player-joins-professional-womens-football-league
Player joins professional women’s football league
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu Lebohang Mpakanyane from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) women’s football team has joined Tshwane University of Technology, a team in the Hollywoodbets Super League, which is a professional South African women's football league. She is the second female player from the NWU to go professional,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/drs-bam-en-petzer-sluit-hoogaangeskrewe-onderwysbevorderingsprogram-aan
Drs Bam en Petzer sluit by hoogaangeskrewe onderwysbevorderingsprogram aan
’n Landswye inisiatief, die bevorderingsprogram vir onderrig by universiteite (Teaching Advancement at Universities (TAU) programme) se doel is om onderrig en leer in openbare hoër onderwys te verbeter. Die program is ’n komponent van die nasionale raamwerk vir die bevordering van akademici as dosente by universiteite wat deur die Departement…http://news.nwu.ac.za/drs-bam-and-petzer-join-prestigious-teaching-advancement-programme
Drs Bam and Petzer join prestigious teaching advancement programme
A nationwide initiative, the Teaching Advancement at Universities (TAU) programme, aims to improve the standard of teaching and elevate teaching and learning in public higher education. The programme is a component of the national framework for advancing academics as university teachers that is run by the Department of Higher Education and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-switches-solar-power-tackle-load-shedding
Vanderbijlpark Campus switches to solar power to tackle load-shedding
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently unveiled its new solar carport plant. The plant features 696 solar panels with a peak capacity of 382 kW. It is expected to generate 1500 kWh per day and 505 MWh per year. Electrical and mechanical technician Mike Odendaal says not only will the plant provide green power into the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/neo-nkhumane-top-10-miss-world-sa-finalist-making-her-mark
Neo Nkhumane: A Top 10 Miss World SA finalist making her mark
At just 22, Neo Nkhumane is making her presence known in academia and the world of pageantry. As a master's degree student in communication at the North-West University (NWU) and now a top 10 finalist in the Miss World South Africa pageant, Neo is a shining example of how dedication and ambition can bring success in multiple arenas. Growing up…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-centricity-remains-key-successful-teaching-and-learning
Student centricity remains the key to successful teaching and learning
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) hosted another successful Teaching and Learning Conference from 10 to 12 September. Themed "Student centricity in teaching and learning at the NWU", the conference stressed the importance of reimagining teaching and learning methodologies to better cater to the specific…http://news.nwu.ac.za/intercampus-staff-wellness-tournament-day-fun-fitness-and-team-spirit
Intercampus Staff Wellness Tournament: A day of fun, fitness and team spirit
The energetic atmosphere of the fourth annual North-West University (NWU) Intercampus Staff Wellness Tournament was unmistakable as staff members from the university’s three campuses gathered on 30 August 2024. Hosted by the Potchefstroom Campus, the tournament was a much-anticipated event on the NWU calendar, bringing together colleagues from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/annual-dance-extravaganza-brings-community-together
Annual dance extravaganza brings community together
Byline: Ntokozo Maseko and Lethabo Matjiu The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus ended the month of August with an unforgettable dance extravaganza on 31 August 2024, celebrating the dance team’s talent and raising funds for upcoming events. This annual event at the Great Hall showcased 10 vibrant ballroom and Latin dance styles…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-it-department-gives-back-community
Vanderbijlpark Campus’ IT department gives back to the community
By Loveness Hulwane The Information Technology department at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently donated computers to three non-profit companies to support children's educational needs. They donated nine computers to Future Forward Hubs based in Boipatong, nine computers to Matsemela and Tsemane at Boitumelo in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/tinus-botha
Tinus Botha
Pianist and educator Tinus Botha has been the recipient of several awards, including the silver medal at the Hennie Joubert Piano Competition in Wellington, the UNISA South African Music Scholarship, Unisa’s DJ Roode Overseas Scholarship, and the Gertrude Buchanan Prize. He was a finalist and prize winner in the first Nederburg South African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-gear-crucial-final-matches-push-varsity-netball-semi-finals
Eagles gear up for crucial final matches in push for Varsity Netball semi-finals
With only two games remaining in the Varsity Netball round-robin stage, the North-West University (NWU) faces a crucial period in their campaign as they fight to secure a place in the semi-finals. Despite a challenging weekend, where NWU suffered a 64-39 loss against the University of Johannesburg (UJ), the team remains focused on their goal.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/piet-koornhof
Piet Koornhof
Piet Koornhof has more than four decades of experience as professional violinist, ensemble player and teacher. He studied with Susan Sauerman, Alan Solomon and later with Dorothy DeLay at the Juilliard School in New York. He founded the South African Chamber Music Society in 1986 which presented top South African chamber music performers in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/waldo-weyer
Waldo Weyer
As professional pianist, Waldo has more than 30 years performance experience as soloist, collaborative pianist, and chamber musician. His interest in the art of performance is intricately linked with his work as artist-teacher and includes expert knowledge on deliberate practice and the psychology of performance. He is also well-versed in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/spcs-action-connecting-academia-and-industry-science
SPCS in Action: Connecting academia and industry in science
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS) will host its highly anticipated SPCS in Action event on 25 and 26 September 2024 at the Mahikeng Campus. With the theme “Connecting academia and industry through science”, this event seeks to enhance collaboration between the scientific education and industrial…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-saiga-celebrate-accreditation-milestone