NWU se rekeningkunde-intervensie vir skole: van onderpresteerders na top van die klas
In 2015 het verskeie skole in die Fezile Dabi-onderwysdistrik (Noord-Vrystaat) in die NSS-eksamen ’n 0%-slaagsyfer vir rekeningkunde behaal. As gevolg van ’n intervensieprogram deur die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) spog die distrik vandag nie net met die eerste plek in die provinsie nie, maar ook op nasionale vlak. Laasgenoemde is ook in 2018…
NWU’s accounting intervention for schools: from underachievers to top of the class
In 2015, several schools in the Fezile Dabi Education District (Northern Free State) had a 0% pass rate for accounting during the NSC examination. Today, by means of an intervention programme by the North-West University (NWU), the District not only boasts the number one spot in the province, but also nationally. The latter was also achieved…
Campus DVC calls for solidarity and prayer after school
The deputy vice-chancellor of the North-West University's (NWUs) campus in Vanderbijlpark, Prof Linda du Plessis, has extended a message of condolences and support after the tragedy at Hoërskool Driehoek on Friday, 1 February 2019: We are deeply shocked by the tragedy that occurred at Hoërskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark. Our heartfelt…
Disciplinary procedure to be implemented after alleged misconduct by students.
An investigation was recently launched after the house committee members of a men’s residence on the Potchefstroom Campus allegedly failed to execute their responsibilities in a manner that adheres to the ethos of the North-West University (NWU). The university had planned to close the matter by uplifting the suspension and implementing a…
Baroka FC scoops up another NWU Soccer Institute player
South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) Baroka FC signed another North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute player, Tebogo Thato Mokgobo, in January 2019. Tebogo joins former Soccer Institute player Orebotse Mongae who was also signed by Baroka FC last year. Tebogo hails from Pampierstad in the Northern Cape and studied BCom logistics…
Bodybuilder flies NWU flag high at World Bodybuilding Championship
Bodybuilders spend months-on-end focussing on perfecting their physique through proper training and nutrition. After many hours of sweating in the gym, their hard work pays off when they step into the international lime light, competing for the whole world to see. North-West University (NWU) bodybuilder David Tshose is such a dedicated…
NWU-staatmakers beloon vir lojale diens
Verskeie personeellede van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark is onlangs tydens die Amptelike Opening van die Akademiese Jaar met langdienstoekennings vereer. Tydens dié geleentheid – wat die begin van die akademiese aktiwiteite vir die jaar inlui – is 25 personeellede, wat saam meer as 380 jaar se vaardighede en…
Stalwarts receive recognition for long-service loyalty
Several staff members of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently received long-service awards during the Official Opening of the Academic Year. These awards were given in recognition for uninterrupted and loyal service to the university. When calculating the accumulated years of service, it amounts to 380 years of…
Driehoek-tragedie – NWU-kundige beklemtoon die behoefte aan professionele traumaberading
Die land is op Vrydag 1 Februarie 2019 geskok deur die nuus dat ’n loopbrug by die Hoërskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark ineengestort het. Leerders was besig om die oggend se saalbyeenkoms te verlaat om na hulle onderskeie klaskamers toe te gaan toe die tragedie plaasvind. Drie leerders, Roydon Olckers, Jandré Steyn en Marli Currie, is op die…
Driehoek tragedy – NWU expert emphasizes the need for professional trauma counselling
On Friday, 1 February 2019, the country was shocked by the news of a walkway collapse at Hoërskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark. Learners were leaving the morning assembly to go to their respective class rooms when tragedy struck. Three pupils: Roydon Olckers, Jandré Steyn and Marli Currie died at the scene, with a fourth, Marnus Nagel,…
NWU and Department of Tourism to enhance E-Agro Tourism
If you snooze, you lose. This saying is spot-on when it comes to being computer savvy and creating an online presence for your business. The North-West University (NWU) has recently partnered with the North West Department of Tourism to implement a digitally savvy business model to assist the North West Women in Tourism Chapter to enhance…
Successful implementation of policies and projects will be SONA’s crucial test
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s wide-ranging State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered to parliament on 7 February 2019 recognised the importance of promoting higher and inclusive economic growth, together with structural reforms, if South Africa is to create a bigger, stronger and better economy. This is according to renowned economist Prof…
Why do we not grow new businesses?
Prof LJ Grobler, a research professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Engineering and Director of CFAM Technologies, shares his opinion on the importance of research for business, and business from research. Nurturing new entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial companies is seen as one of the key aspects of revitalising the South…
Outcome of disciplinary hearing
The NWU notes the outcome of disciplinary proceedings in respect of house committee members in a male residence on the Potchefstroom campus. The students were alleged to have failed to execute their responsibilities in a manner that adheres to the ethos of the North-West University (NWU). The hearing took place on 8 February 2019. Based on…
EWP 2019: jou NWU-entrepreneursreis begin hier
Indien Suid-Afrika die Nasionale Ontwikkelingsplan se teiken wil bereik om teen 2030 elf miljoen poste te skep, moet entrepreneurskap – veral onder vroue – aangemoedig word. Ten opsigte hiervan neem die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) leiding om entrepreneurskap deur middel van sy jaarlikse Ondernemende Vroue-program (EWP) te bevorder. Dit is…
EWP 2019: NWU’s female entrepreneurship accelerator
If South Africa is to meet the National Development Plan’s target of creating 11 million jobs by 2030, entrepreneurship – especially amongst women – needs to be encouraged. In this regard, the North-West University (NWU) is stepping to the fore as an entrepreneurship accelerator by means of its annual Enterprising Women Programme (EWP). This…
NWU professor to collaborate with prestigious research foundation
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation recently invited to North-West University (NWU) research professor Erhabor Idemudia for a research stay in recognition of his academic achievements and cooperation with German specialists. The foundation typically extends these invitations to establish new contacts and to intensify cooperation between the…
Eskom load-shedding poses serious risks to the economy
“The deep concern expressed by President Cyril Ramaphosa about the economic and business implications of the shock decision by Eskom to escalate load-shedding to level 4 must be widely supported.” This is according to renowned economist Prof Raymond Parsons from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Business School. He says early solutions…
NWU official Academic Opening: The best is yet to come
In 2019 the North-West University (NWU) will experience an essence of consolidation and development in terms of its research, innovation, teaching-learning and community engagement. This is the message from Prof Robert Balfour, deputy vice-chancellor for teaching and learning, as delivered during the official Academic Opening ceremonies of…