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NWU launches entrepreneurship hub to boost innovation – and hope
Universities are evolving beyond academic learning and becoming “dynamic hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship”, according to Professor Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka, vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU). He was speaking at the official handover ceremony for the North West Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub site, held at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/hoe-vlakke-van-beleidsonsekerheid-rede-vir-onveranderde-rentekoerse
Hoë vlakke van beleidsonsekerheid rede vir onveranderde rentekoerse
Die besluit deur die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) van die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank (SARB) om die repokoers onveranderd te laat, beklemtoon die rol van niemodelgebaseerde oordele in beleidskeuses, veral in die huidige onseker omstandighede. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, sê hierdie…http://news.nwu.ac.za/high-policy-uncertainty-levels-reason-unchanged-interest-rates
High policy uncertainty levels reason for unchanged interest rates
The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to leave the repo rate unchanged highlights the role of non-model-based judgement in policy choices, especially in current uncertain circumstances. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says this decision…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-groundbreaking-ai-workshops-international-experts
NWU hosts groundbreaking AI workshops with international experts
The North-West University (NWU) is once again leading the way in innovative educational practices with the recent artificial intelligence (AI)-focused workshops organised by its Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovative Training and Education in South Africa (TELIT-SA) research entity. In collaboration with the Centre for Teaching and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/albertina-sisulu-research-chair-will-continue-shine-its-light-nursing
Albertina Sisulu Research Chair will continue to shine its light on nursing
In a nod to the North-West University’s (NWU’s) outstanding research abilities, the Albertina Sisulu Research Chair in Nursing Science has been upgraded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) and will continue for another five years under the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI). The SARChI extension followed a successful…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-has-spring-its-north-carolina-state-university-step
The NWU has a spring in its North Carolina State University step
Spring is in the air here in the USA where a large delegation from the North-West University (NWU) is visiting North Carolina State University (NCSU). The trees on their beautiful main campus are coated with colourful emerging blossoms, and although the sights like the majestic Memorial Bell Tower at Henry Square are…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seminar-paving-way-towards-international-career-iec
Seminar: paving the way towards an international career with IEC
The Faculty of Humanities of the NWU recently hosted a seminar aimed at graduates and final-year students who are eager to explore international work and travel opportunities. The Faculty has a strong relationship with the Intercultural Education Corporation (IEC), who sent a delegation to South Africa to share first-hand insight into the Work and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/human-rights-defender-delivers-guest-lecture
Human rights defender delivers guest lecture
As the world struggles with the degeneration of democracy and the increasing political dissatisfaction, human rights activism has never been more important. This was the message delivered by human-rights defender Mary Pais during her recent guest lecture on honouring human rights at the North-West University (NWU). Titled “The State of Human…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/anitia-lubbe
Anitia Lubbe
Anitia is an Associate Professor at North-West University’s Centre for Health Professions Education, where she focuses on assessment, feedback, and self-directed learning in health professions education. With a strong background in education and a research trajectory spanning over a decade, her work explores how assessment and feedback practices…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/cornelie-nienaber-rousseau
Cornelie Nienaber-Rousseau
I am an Associate Professor of Nutrition at North-West University (NWU), with expertise in gene-environment interactions related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). I hold a PhD in Nutrition from NWU, where I investigated gene-diet interactions influencing homocysteine levels. My postdoctoral research at Wageningen University in the Netherlands…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/elmari-deacon
Elmari Deacon
Elmarí Deacon, a Clinical Psychologist since 2001, began her career at NWU in 2002. She was promoted to Professor of Psychology in 2024 and is currently the Acting Director of the School of Psychosocial Health. Elmarí has received three teaching awards and is actively involved in program development, including rethinking Psychology at NWU. She has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-neem-aan-die-ontwikkeling-van-mikrokwalifikasies-suider-afrika-deel
NWU neem aan die ontwikkeling van mikrokwalifikasies in Suider-Afrika deel
Die wêreld is besig om vinnig te verander, en grade is nie meer ’n waarborg van werk of om die relevansie van vaardighede te verseker nie. Voortgesette leer, opgradering van vaardighede, en die aanleer van nuwe vaardighede nadat studente gegradueer het, is noodsaaklik. Mikrokwalifikasies kan ’n antwoord wees. Mikrokwalifikasies** word erken as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-participates-microcredentials-development-southern-africa
NWU participates in microcredentials development in Southern Africa
Change is fast and constant in the new world of work, and degrees no longer safeguard job security or ensure skills relevance. Continued learning, upskilling and reskilling after graduation are essential. Microcredentials could be the answer. Microcredentials are recognised and certified units of learning outcomes which encompass formal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-soccer-institute-strengthens-squad-experienced-winger
NWU Soccer Institute strengthens squad with experienced winger
The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute has reinforced its squad by re-signing a seasoned winger with top-flight and lower-division experience in South Africa and Botswana,Orebotse Mongae. Mongae previously represented the NWU, returns to bolster the team’s campaign in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. “It brings me peace and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-reunion-strengthens-ties
Alumni reunion strengthens ties
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Alumni Relations section, in collaboration with the Faculty of Theology, recently hosted a vibrant Theology reunion at the Vanderbijlpark Campus’s Tsebonokeng Hall, providing an excellent opportunity for alumni to reconnect and learn about the latest developments at the university. Zanele Ngobese, alumni…http://news.nwu.ac.za/selling-tekkies-award-winning-lecturer
From selling tekkies to award-winning lecturer
Dr Thulisile Bhuda once stood behind the counter at a Tekkie Town store in in a mall, ringing up customers’ purchases. Now, years later, she stands in front of a lecture hall of students at the University of Mpumalanga, sharing her knowledge of culture and heritage, with a PhD in indigenous knowledge from the North-West University (NWU) behind her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/botswana-urges-fellow-african-nations-bolster-regional-trade
Botswana urges fellow African nations to bolster regional trade
Despite its vast resources and production capacity, Africa remains heavily reliant on external markets. This state of affairs has prompted Botswana to raise the alarm about low levels of intra-African trade. “It's disheartening that Africa is still unable to realise trade among its countries,” said Dr Phenyo Butale, Botswana’s Minister of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fragile-state-south-africas-political-and-economic-landscape-what-do
The fragile state of South Africa’s political and economic landscape: What to do?
Uncertainty springs eternal in the South African political landscape, or so it would seem. The Government of National Unity (GNU) has yet to find its feet, and cohesion has not been one of its hallmarks. According to Professor Kedibone Phago, Director of the School for Government Studies at the North-West University (NWU), there is much to be…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eden-roots-donation-will-enhance-research-beekeeping
Eden Roots donation will enhance research in beekeeping
By Gofaone Motsamai and Oscar Mosiane In a significant step towards advancing agricultural research and community development, Eden Roots – a bee farming enterprise based in Tloung Village, Mahikeng – donated a honey extractor to the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Crop Science subject group on 28 February 2025. The honey extractor will be…http://news.nwu.ac.za/scholars-harness-theology-and-social-work-address-father-absence-south-africa