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NWU discusses programmes’ pros and cons for new teachers
The student chapter of the Faculty of Education on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted a public dialogue on 20 March 2018. The title of the dialogue, delivered by Dr Andrew Mutsvangwa, a senior lecturer in the faculty, was “BEd vs PGCE: the pros and cons for the potential new teacher”. “The BEd degree and the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-human-rights-seminar
NWU celebrates human rights with seminar
The Student Campus Council (SCC) of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng organised a human rights seminar on 21 March 2018 in partnership with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). The seminar, “Understanding the Significance of Human Rights in Contemporary South Africa”, was presented by the SAHRC’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nutrition-network-african-map
Nutrition network is on the African map
The African Nutrition Leadership Programme (ANLP) has so far left its footprint in 36 of the 52 countries in Africa. This training programme of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre of Excellence for Nutrition (CEN) has been available since 2002 and has already established a network of 350 professional participants in the field of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-launches-lekwena-weather-radar
NWU launches Lekwena Weather Radar
On 22 March 2018, the minister of Environmental Affairs, Dr Edna Molewa, officially launched the North West University’s (NWU’s) Lekwena Weather Radar, a weather radar network that provides a high-end scientific tool to study and quantify storms and precipitation. The NWU Lekwena Weather Radar is the result of a three-year study…http://news.nwu.ac.za/career-centre-gets-ready-career-fair-2018
Career Centre gets ready for Career Fair 2018
The NWU Career Centre is getting ready for the 2018 Career Fair and Bean Counting Days on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, taking place at the end of March. These two days are a definite highlight on the calendar of the department Student Development and Counselling. During this time the Career Centre hosts the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-campus-dvc-advocates-standing-human-rights
NWU Campus DVC advocates standing up for human rights
In her annual Human Rights Day message to students and staff, Prof Linda du Plessis, the deputy vice-chancellor for integrated planning and operations on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, argued that it is every person’s duty to stand up for the rights of others. “When celebrating Human Rights Day, we think back to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-unveils-new-campus-mascot
NWU unveils new campus mascot
On 19 March 2018 the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng unveiled its new secret communication weapon – Mafika the leopard – the new campus mascot. The primary role of this mascot is to serve as a communication medium between students, the Campus Student Council and campus management, as well as improving the NWU’s brand…http://news.nwu.ac.za/statement-nwu-vice-chancellor-language-policy
Statement by NWU vice-chancellor on language policy
The process of revision of the language policy of the North-West University (NWU) has led to widespread and often constructive debate in the press, social media and among our stakeholders. The language policy and plan task team, that has been appointed by Senate and that is led by Prof Robert Balfour, the deputy vice-chancellor for teaching…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/maatskaplike-werk-die-beroep-waar-aksie-en-deernis-mekaar-ontmoet
Maatskaplike werk: die beroep waar aksie en deernis mekaar ontmoet
Maart is die Wêreldmaand vir Maatskaplike Werk en in hierdie tyd is die kollig nie net op die beroep gefokus nie, maar ook op die belangrike bydraes wat hierdie dapper professionele persone in die samelewing lewer. Die bewustheidsveldtog het op 20 Maart 2018 ’n hoogtepunt bereik toe professionele maatskaplike werkers maatskaplike werk-dag…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-work-profession-where-action-meets-compassion
Social Work: the profession where action meets compassion
March is World Social Work Month and during this time the spotlight is not only on the profession, but also on the important contributions these brave professionals make to society. The awareness campaign reached a highpoint on 20 March 2018 when professional social workers celebrated Social Work Day. According to Prof Ansie Fouché and Dr…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-economist-says-moody%25E2%2580%2599s-decision-sa%25E2%2580%2599s-investment-rating-good-news
NWU economist says Moody’s decision on SA’s investment rating is good news
The widely expected but critical decision by Moody's to retain South Africa's existing investment rating and also to raise the outlook to stable is good news for the economy. This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons, well-known economist and academic from the North-West University School of Business and Governance. He says that by enabling…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-law-faculty-holds-law-colloquium
NWU Law Faculty holds law colloquium
As a continuation of its Human Rights Month celebrations, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted a Law Colloquium on 22 March 2018. The colloquium, consisting of a public lecture and a seminar, was presented by Prof Willem van Genugten, extraordinary professor at the NWU, and moderated by Prof Agbor Avitus, director for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ikateleng-2018-ready-empower-learners
Ikateleng 2018 ready to empower learners
The organisers of the 2018 Ikateleng project are confident it will continue to bear fruit in communities. Ikateleng, a Setswana word which loosely translated means “empower yourself”, is a flagship project of North-West University (NWU) and agricultural group, NWK Limited. The launch of the 2018 Ikateleng project in Lichtenburg on 24 March…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-delivers-highest-number-successful-saica-first-time-candidates-universitys-history
NWU delivers highest number of successful SAICA first-time candidates in the university's history
The excellent performance of its chartered accountancy students once again placed the North-West University (NWU) among the top universities in the country. This was evident when the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) recently released the results of the January 2018 Initial Test of Competence (ITC: qualifying exam part…http://news.nwu.ac.za/career-fair-helps-expose-students-employers
Career fair helps expose students to employers
With the South African unemployment rate currently at 26,7%, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Career Centre and the School of Computer Sciences and Information Systems recently took the initiative by exposing students to potential employers. They recently hosted their second annual career fair aimed at students from the Faculty of Natural…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-kundiges-maatskaplike-werkers-floreer-ten-spyte-van-swak-werksomstandighede
NWU-kundiges: maatskaplike werkers floreer ten spyte van swak werksomstandighede
Met die maand Maart wat aan professionele maatskaplike werkers gewy word, is die kollig op hierdie beroep en die belangrike bydrae wat dit aan die samelewing lewer. Met die hoë voorkoms van maatskaplike probleme in Suid-Afrika loop maatskaplike werkers dikwels gevaar om as gevolg van swak werksomstandighede depressie, uitbranding, en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-experts-social-workers-flourish-despite-adverse-working-conditions
NWU experts: social workers flourish despite adverse working conditions
With the month of March dedicated to professional social workers, the spotlight is on the profession and the important contribution it makes to society. Given the high prevalence of social problems in South Africa social workers are often placed at risk for depression, burnout, and exceptionally high stress levels, due to adverse working…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-signs-mou-department-correctional-services
NWU signs MoU with Department of Correctional Services
The School of Agriculture in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) on 27 March 2018. The main objective of the MoU is to enable the two institutions to collaborate on agricultural…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-theology-helping-imprisoned-fathers-reach-their-potential
The Faculty of Theology helping imprisoned fathers reach their potential
It took a moment for Dr Fazel Freeks to comprehend what he was hearing. Aghast at first, the images that formed from the convict’s depiction about the deed that lead to his incarceration made him think about his family. Freeks thought of his youngest daughter as he listened to the candid, vivid description about the act this person did to a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hammers-opposition