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’n Tegnologie-oordragspesialis beklemtoon die rol van TTO’s by SARIMA 2024-konferensie
Mnr Ntiyiso Shabangu, ’n tegnologie-oordragspesialis by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Tegnologie-oordrag en Innovasie-ondersteuningskantoor (TTIS-kantoor), het by die Suider-Afrikaanse Navorsing en Innovasiebestuursvereniging (SARIMA) se konferensie in Maputo, Mosambiek, die belangrike rol beklemtoon van tegnologie-oordragkantore (TTO’s) om…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-tech-transfer-specialist-highlights-role-ttos-sarima-2024-conference-maputo
NWU tech transfer specialist highlights the role of TTOs at SARIMA 2024 conference in Maputo
At the 2024 Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) conference in Maputo, Mozambique, Mr Ntiyiso Shabangu, technology transfer specialist at the North-West University (NWU) Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) Office, underscored the crucial role of technology transfer offices (TTOs) in conveying the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/meer-rentekoersverlagings-waarskynlik-inflasievooruitsig-voortgaan-om-te-verbeter
Meer rentekoersverlagings waarskynlik as inflasievooruitsig voortgaan om te verbeter
Die algemeen verwagte draaipunt vir die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) om nou te begin om sy rentekoersverlagingsiklus met ’n geringe 25 basispunte (bps) aan die gang te kry, is goeie nuus vir besighede en verbruikers. In sy kommentaar oor die besluit deur die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank (SARB) op 19 September sê prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van…https://news.nwu.ac.za/more-interest-rate-reductions-likely-if-inflation-outlook-continues-improve
More interest rate reductions likely if inflation outlook continues to improve
The widely expected pivot for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to now commence its interest rate cutting cycle by a modest 25 basis points (bps) is good news for business and consumers. In commenting on the decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on 19 September Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the Business school of the North-…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-artificial-intelligence-expertise-safeguarding-sanctity-degrees
NWU’s artificial intelligence expertise is safeguarding the sanctity of degrees
There is no feeling like it. You stand there with bated breath, waiting for your name to be called. This is the culmination of years of hard work, dedication … determination. Underneath your black gown, your nervous system is in flux, you are a veritable cauldron of emotions. “I can’t believe I did it,” you think to yourself. Then it happens. You…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/innoverende-oplossings-aan-die-orde-van-die-dag-die-scsis-se-projekvoorleggingsdag-vir
Innoverende oplossings aan die orde van die dag by die SCSIS se projekvoorleggingsdag vir honneursgraadstudente
Die Skool vir Rekenaarwetenskap en Inligtingstelsels (SCSIS) op die Potchefstroomkampus van die Noordwes-Universiteit het op 10 Oktober 2024 sy jaarlikse projekvoorleggingsdag vir honneursgraadstudente by die The Roots-venue in Potchefstroom gehou. Die geleentheid het die innoverende projekte en navorsing vertoon wat deur die skool se 32…https://news.nwu.ac.za/innovative-solutions-take-stage-scsis-honours-project-presentation-day-0
Innovative solutions take the stage at SCSIS Honours Project Presentation Day
The School of Computer Science and Information Systems (SCSIS) at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University held its annual Honours Project Presentation Day on 10 October 2024 at The Roots venue in Potchefstroom. The event showcased the innovative projects and research conducted by the school’s 32 honours-degree students, providing a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/ultimate-send-final-years-picnic-celebration
The ultimate send-off: Final-years’ picnic celebration
The Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses of the North-West University (NWU) held their 2024 final-years’ functions on Wednesday, 10 October, creating a festive feeling among the students. At the events, around 1 300 students from the Potchefstroom Campus and 700 students from the Vanderbijlpark Campus gathered to take pictures and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/supporting-pregnant-women-living-hivaids-and-gestational-diabetes
Supporting pregnant women living with HIV/Aids and gestational diabetes
The School of Nursing at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has launched a potentially life-saving community engagement project aimed at supporting pregnant women living with HIV/Aids and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). “Gestational diabetes and HIV/Aids pose significant health risks to pregnant women and their unborn…https://news.nwu.ac.za/future-leaders-it-key-students-know-role-reserve-bank-says-deputy-governor
As future leaders, it is key for students to know the role of the Reserve Bank, says Deputy Governor
Visiting universities is a critical step towards empowering students, as future leaders, to understand the role of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). Dr Mampho Modise, Deputy Governor of the SARB, made this observation during her prestige lecture on 21 October 2024, at the North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus. In her lecture, Dr…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-khido-ramadie-helps-learners-tackle-mental-health-during-exams
Dr Khido Ramadie helps learners tackle mental health during exams
By Oscar Mosiane and Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Dr Khido Ramadie, a wellness counsellor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, has dedicated her life to promoting education and wellness. Born in Lichtenburg in the North West Province, she started her journey as a teacher after obtaining a diploma in teaching in 1994. Fuelled by…https://news.nwu.ac.za/water-symposium-leads-collaboration-agreement-between-nwu-and-wrc
Water symposium leads to collaboration agreement between NWU and WRC
The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with the Water Research Commission (WRC) and Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, hosted a Water Symposium at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus on 4 to 5 December 2024. The symposium resulted in the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) between the NWU and the WRC to address regional water…https://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-makes-his-mark-full-time-farming
Alumnus makes his mark in full-time farming
Farming is often regarded as a noble profession that demands a unique set of qualities, including a profound appreciation for the land and animals and a steadfast commitment to hard work. Thamsanqa Ramosotho, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), embodies these attributes and has the qualifications to match. He holds a diploma in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/ranking-agencies-sing-nwus-praises
Ranking agencies sing NWU’s praises
Three rankings confirm that the North-West University (NWU) is an institution that shines not only locally but also internationally, and can stand tall among some of the world’s greatest universities. Students can be assured that when they decide on the NWU as their preferred choice for higher education, they also choose a university that is not…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/graderingsagentskappe-besing-die-nwu-se-lof
Graderingsagentskappe besing die NWU se lof
Drie ranglyste bevestig dat die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) ’n instelling is wat skitter, nie net plaaslik nie, maar ook internasionaal, en dat hulle hulleself onder van die wêreld se beste universiteite kan reken. Studente kan verseker wees dat wanneer hulle op die NWU as hulle voorkeurkeuse vir hoër onderwys besluit, hulle ook ’n universiteit…https://news.nwu.ac.za/tswala-project-bridges-digital-divide-south-african-schools
Tswala! project bridges the digital divide in South African schools
By:Optentia research unit A groundbreaking initiative aimed at closing the digital divide in schools across Africa is making significant strides. The project, named Tswala! – a Setswana word meaning "closing" – seeks to bridge the gap between students, teachers and the world by integrating digital tools into classrooms. Its goal is to transform…https://news.nwu.ac.za/education-technologist-highlights-inclusive-learning-international-conference
Education technologist highlights inclusive learning at international conference
South Africans might be surprised to discover that some of the country’s language challenges are similar to those faced in multilingual countries in the northern hemisphere. This is according to Orefile Malebo, an education technologist at the North-West University (NWU), who recently made a presentation at the Online Educa Berlin conference in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/strategic-planning-workshop-empowers-student-leadership-nwu