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NWU’s Prof Bismark Tyobeka: We need to invest in nuclear expertise, or lose it
The global energy dependency clock is ticking, and in South Africa it is doing so at a dizzying pace. What started as an impending energy crisis more than a decade ago has morphed into a situation that can only be described as akin to an irrevocable catastrophe. According to Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-education-launches-busy-bee-kindness-corner
Faculty of Education launches Busy Bee Kindness Corner
The Faculty of Education at the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus officially launched the "Busy Bee Kindness Corner" community engagement project on 14 August. Dr Elize Küng, deputy dean for community engagement and stakeholder relations in the faculty and champion of the project, says the idea for the project came about during a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-empower-young-entrepreneurs
NWU Business School empower young entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs from more than 70 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) benefitted from a SME Business Finance Clinic hosted by the North-West University (NWU). The Small Business Advisory Bureau (SBAB) of the NWU’s Business School, in collaboration with the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), recently hosted an SME Business…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/werkswinkel-oor-om-die-doeltreffendheid-van-die-direksie-te-verseker-bemagtig
Werkswinkel oor om die doeltreffendheid van die direksie te verseker, bemagtig
Deur Vukosi Mathale In die hedendaagse snelveranderende universiteitslandskap waar kommersiële ondernemings en tegnologie-beginbesighede volop is, was die rol van ’n direksie nog nooit belangriker nie. Om werknemers van die universiteit op hierdie gebied te bemagtig, het die kantoor van Tegnologie-oordrag en Innovasie-ondersteuning (TTIS) by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/workshop-ensuring-board-effectiveness-empowers
Workshop on ensuring board effectiveness empowers
By Vukosi Mathale In today's rapidly evolving university landscape where commercial enterprises and technology start-ups abound, the role of a board of directors has never been more critical. To empower university employees in this field, the Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office at the North-West University (NWU) recently…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-seek-redemption
NWU Eagles seek redemption
The North-West University (NWU) Eagles are determined to display a more clinical performance in their fourth match of the Varsity Football 2023 tournament on 17 August. This comes close on the heels of a 2-1 loss to the Tshwane University of Technology. "Execution proved to be a challenge in our previous match. While we managed to create a few…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hard-fought-victory-nwu-eagles
Hard fought victory for NWU Eagles
Scoring in the 95th minute of the game through a header by Kgopotso Moshapo after a well-taken corner, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles secured victory against the Central University of Technology (CUT) in the fourth round of the Varsity Football tournament. The NWU exhibited early dominance in this home game, particularly in the initial…http://news.nwu.ac.za/you-go-our-nwu-netball-eagles
You go, our NWU netball Eagles
The North-West University (NWU) would like to wish our NWU Eagles the best of luck during the Varsity Netball tournament. You have shown time and again what remarkable people and exceptional players you are. Your commitment, hard work and ethic of care has made us proud, and we know that you will give nothing but your best on the court. Last…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-importance-women
Celebrating the importance of women
By Menziwa Msibi The Arts and Culture office on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently hosted a Women’s Month celebration event themed “My sister’s keeper”. The purpose of the event was to celebrate women and the importance of mental health. Discussions focused on the importance of therapy, self-love, sharing personal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/genderbewustheidsweek-2023-beklemtoon-die-verskeidenheid-genders-diversiteit-en-inklusiwiteit-n
Genderbewustheidsweek 2023 beklemtoon die verskeidenheid genders, diversiteit en inklusiwiteit in ’n opvoedkundige opset
Die doel van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) om diversiteit en inklusiwiteit onder studente, personeel en ander belanghebbers te bevorder, sluit nou Genderbewustheidsweek as kritieke komponent in. Genderbewustheidsweek het aanlyn plaasgevind en die aanbieders was dr Louis Postma, senior lektor, en dr Annamagriet de Wet, albei van die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gender-awareness-week-2023-emphasises-gender-galaxy-diversity-and-inclusivity-educational-setting
Gender Awareness Week 2023 emphasises gender galaxy, diversity and inclusivity in an educational setting
The goal of the North-West University (NWU) to promote diversity and inclusion among students, staff and other stakeholders now includes Gender Awareness Week as a critical component. Gender Awareness Week took place online and it was hosted by Dr Louise Postma, senior lecturer, and Dr Annamagriet de Wet, both from the Potchefstroom Campus. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-shines-designer-miss-south-africa-crown
Alumnus shines as designer of Miss South Africa crown
Kealeboga Pule, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus and LLB graduate, has gracefully woven his creative brilliance into the fabric of the Miss South Africa pageant. As managing director and co-founder of Nungu Diamonds, Kealeboga’s design excellence is responsible for crafting the dazzling new Miss South Africa crown that has captured the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/optentia-stel-twee-nuwe-kortkursusse-bekend
Optentia stel twee nuwe kortkursusse bekend
Mentorskap voeg waarde toe op talle vlakke – vir mentees, mentors, asook studieleiers, en kan vir alle betrokke partye tot voordeel wees. Om hierdie verhouding te ontwikkel, word die partye gehelp om nuwe dinge aan te leer, hulle netwerke te bou en as professionele persone te groei. Om sukses in die mentorskapverhouding te verseker, het die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/optentia-launches-two-short-courses
Optentia launches two short courses
Mentoring adds value at many levels for mentees, mentors and supervisors and can benefit all parties involved. Developing this relationship helps the parties to learn new things, build their networks, and grow as professionals. To ensure success in the mentoring relationship, the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/welcome-mr-and-miss-nwu-mahikeng-campus
Welcome, Mr and Miss NWU Mahikeng Campus
By Menziwa Msibi Larona Binang and Saneze Gweva are the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mr and Miss Mahikeng Campus. They were crowned during a beauty pageant hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Arts and Culture office on 12 August 2023. This event is hosted annually to provide a platform for students to showcase and enhance…http://news.nwu.ac.za/wellness-campaign-focuses-mens-well-being
Wellness campaign focuses on men’s well-being
By Menziwa Msibi The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Wellness office, in collaboration with the health clinics across its three campuses, recently launched a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) awareness campaign. This campaign focused on encouraging male students and staff to know their bodies, teaching them about prostate cancer and how going…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-defensive-strength-rests-goalkeeper-matanes-hands
NWU's defensive strength rests in goalkeeper Matane's hands
In the intricate realm of soccer where the goalkeeper’s role is pivotal, North-West University (NWU) goalkeeper Kamogelo Matane has emerged as a rising star with an impressive skill set tailored to meet the demands of the game. Hailing from Mahikeng, this aspiring shot-stopper has captured the attention of enthusiasts through his adaptability…http://news.nwu.ac.za/educating-youth-significance-saving
Educating the youth on the significance of saving
The North-West University (NWU) and PSG Wealth recently joined forces to present a guest lecture series to promote financial literacy and educate the youth on the significance of saving. Recognising the importance of financial education among young adults, PSG Wealth identified an opportunity to inspire the upcoming generation of South African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-honoured-teaching-excellence
NWU alumnus honoured for teaching excellence
North-West University (NWU) alumnus and dedicated educator Tumelo Malebelela clinched the prestigious Teacher's Award in the "Excellence in Secondary Teaching" category during the North West Provincial Teaching Awards ceremony on 18 August 2023. "I am deeply honoured to stand among the accomplished winners of the Teaching Awards. The flood of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/golden-key-southern-africa-honours-new-members