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PhD hat trick for Van Schalkwyk family
A very proud Dr Schalk van Schalkwyk senior looked on as both of his sons followed in his footsteps. Hugo and Schalk junior both obtained their PhD degrees at the recent autumn graduation ceremony on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. Dr Van Schalkwyk was a lecturer on the campus until he retired in 2011. However, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/gradeplegtigheid-simboliseer-%25E2%2580%2599n-nuwe-geslag-wat-%25E2%2580%2599n-impak-gaan-maak
Gradeplegtigheid simboliseer ’n nuwe geslag wat ’n impak gaan maak
“’n Gradeplegtigheid is in wese ’n simboliese erkenning van ’n nuwe geslag leiers, meningsvormers, kundiges, kunstenaars, wetenskaplikes en entrepreneurs. Kortom: ’n dag waar die doeners van môre na vore tree om raakgesien te word as trotse rentmeesters van volhoubaarheid, innovasie en vordering.” Só sê prof Linda du Plessis, adjunk-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/graduation-ceremony-signals-dawn-new-generation-impact-makers
Graduation ceremony signals dawn of new generation of impact makers
“A graduation ceremony is essentially a symbolic recognition of a new generation of leaders, opinion-makers, experts, artists, scientists and entrepreneurs. In short: a day when the doers of tomorrow step to the fore to be counted as proud stewards of sustainability, innovation and progress.” This is according to Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy…http://news.nwu.ac.za/facing-race-week-celebrates-differences
Facing Race Week celebrates differences
It is as divisive an issue as it is a necessary one. It evokes both anger and reconciliation. It can bind as much as it can set free. The subject of race remains an irrevocable part of the fibre that weaves through South Africa and from 8 to 12 April the North-West University (NWU) emphasised why talking about race is vital in strengthening…http://news.nwu.ac.za/deaf-student-breaks-boundaries
Deaf student breaks boundaries
Higher education institutions in South Africa have been confronted with various changes in recent years, urging them to keep up with the times, adapt and grow. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) dream to be “an internationally recognised university in Africa, distinguished for engaged scholarship, social responsiveness and an ethic of care”…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bmi-celebrates-21-years-collaboration-absa
BMI celebrates 21 years of collaboration with Absa
The Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics® (BMI) at the North-West University (NWU) and Absa recently celebrated their successful collaboration of more than 21 years. This memorable event took place at the Equinox Leadership and Innovation Centre in Sandton. The function was attended by high-level delegates from both the NWU and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ewp-potchefstroom-enabling-female-entrepreneurs-thrive
EWP Potchefstroom: enabling female entrepreneurs to thrive
If you reside in Potchefstroom and fancy yourself a “fempreneur”, then you should not let the opportunity of a lifetime pass you by! The North-West University’s (NWU’s) innovative entrepreneurship incubator, the Enterprising Women Programme (EWP), is coming to Potchefstroom. This year marks the seventh rendition of this impactful programme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/golden-key-verwelkom-nuwe-akademiese-presteerders
Golden Key verwelkom nuwe akademiese presteerders
Die onlangse erkenningseremonie vir nuwe lede van die Golden Key internasionale erevereniging het onlangs 250 studente van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark in hulle geledere verwelkom. Dr Elmie Castleman, die direkteur van die Suider-Afrikaanse streek van die vereniging, het in haar toespraak die studente met hulle…http://news.nwu.ac.za/golden-key-welcomes-new-academic-achievers-0
Golden Key welcomes new academic achievers
The recent new member recognition ceremony of the Golden Key International Honour Society saw a total of 250 students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark being welcomed into the fold. In her address, Dr Elmie Castleman, director for the Southern African region of the society, congratulated the students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/phd-studie-bevind-dat-sosiale-entrepreneurskap-%25C5%2589-ingesteldheid
PhD-studie bevind dat sosiale entrepreneurskap ʼn ingesteldheid is
Prof Chimwenwe Chipeta se gesig het gestraal van trots toe sy vrou haar PhD in entrepreneurskap tydens die onlangse PhD-gradeplegtigheid op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark verwerf het. Met ʼn postdoktorale navorsingsgenoot by die Universiteit van die Witwatersrand, wat getroud is met ʼn professor in korporatiewe…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-study-concludes-social-entrepreneurship-state-mind
PhD study concludes that social entrepreneurship is a state of mind
The delight radiating from the face of Prof Chimwernwe Chipeta was clear to see as he watched his wife Eleanor obtain her PhD in entrepreneurship at the recent PhD graduation ceremony at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. Comprising a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of the Witwatersrand and a professor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-kicks-community-engagement-series-mahikeng
NWU kicks off community engagement series in Mahikeng
The North-West University (NWU) recently kicked off its Community Engagement Colloquium series with the first of three events taking place at the campus in Mahikeng. The first colloquium – aimed at university staff and students – was moderated by Bophelo Seleke. The aim of the event was to inform the university community of the work the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-explores-rural-economics-herbal-cosmetics
Student explores the rural economics of herbal cosmetics
Imagine having a skin problem – could be a blemish, rash or an unsightly pimple. Now, imagine walking to your garden or a nearby forest to find plants to prepare a lotion or ointment, rather than buying an expensive product. As odd as this may sound, this is what many people have been doing for years, with some still doing it today. Herbal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-health-centre-promotes-mental-health-awareness
NWU Health Centre promotes mental health awareness
An estimated 400 million people worldwide suffer from mental or neurological disorders. With mental health issues being so widespread, it is extremely important to raise awareness, support those who are suffering, and to seek help if you yourself feel you are suffering from any form of mental illness. The North-West University (NWU) has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-makes-varsity-hockey-final
NWU makes Varsity Hockey final
There is less than a minute of playing time left. Carli Pretorius finds the back of Kovsies’ goal box and the home crowd in Potchefstroom goes wild. This is how the North-West University (NWU) secured its spot in the final of the Varsity Hockey tournament against Maties. It was Carli’s second goal in the semi-final, and along with Courtney du…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/applous-vir-uarm-graduandi
Applous vir UARM-graduandi
Die Sentrum vir Toegepaste Risikobestuur (UARM) het die akademiese sukses van sewe van sy meestersgraadstudente tydens die onlangse gradeplegtigheid op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark gevier. Die studente het in die MCom Toegepaste Risikobestuur-program (MARM-program)gegradueer en verteenwoordig die vierde groep MARM-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/applause-uarm-graduates
Applause for UARM graduates
The Centre for Applied Risk Management (UARM) celebrated the academic success of seven of its master’s students during the recent graduation ceremony on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. The students graduated from the MCom Applied Risk Management (MARM) programme and represent the fourth cohort of MARM alumni since…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-vanderbijlpark-ondersteun-kansa-relay-life
NWU Vanderbijlpark ondersteun KANSA Relay for Life
Die KANSA Relay for Life-inisiatief bied die geleentheid om kankeroorlewendes te vier, om die wat ons verlaat het, te onthou, en om bewusmaking oor kanker te skep. In kort: ʼn gemeenskapsgeleentheid wat spreek van ʼn gedeelde sorgsaamheidsetiek. Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark sal vanjaar weer gasheer speel vir die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vanderbijlpark-champions-local-cansa-relay-life
NWU Vanderbijlpark champions local CANSA Relay for Life
The CANSA Relay For Life initiative offers the opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors, to remember those who have left us, and to create awareness about cancer. In short: a community event that speaks to a shared ethic of care. This year will once again see the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark taking hands with the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mafikeng-ewp-gala-event-celebrates-female-entrepreneurs