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NWU to host international authority on mind power
Robin Banks, a leading authority on the subject of mind power and personal mastery, will be visiting the North-West University (NWU) during the month of October. On 10 October he will present his “Success is a choice” workshop at the campus in Vanderbijlpark, and all members of the university community are invited to attend the not-to-be-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-compare-inclusive-growth-brics-countries
NWU researchers compare inclusive growth of BRICS countries
In 2008 the world economy faced its most dangerous financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930’s. This global crisis had a severe impact on South Africa and its fellow BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, China and India). These countries – which have been dubbed the engines of economic growth –are well placed to take a leadership…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-kundiges-beklemtoon-die-belangrikheid-van-opleiding-van-fempreneurs
NWU-kundiges beklemtoon die belangrikheid van opleiding van fempreneurs
Met Vrouemaand in volle swang, plaas twee kundiges van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) die kollig op die belangrikheid van entrepreneursopleiding vir vroulike entrepreneurs. Die kundiges, dr Natanya Meyer en dr Luzaan Hamilton – albei lede van die Skool vir Ondernemingsbestuur – is van mening dat om vroue in staat te stel om ’n proaktiewe…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-experts-highlight-importance-training-fempreneurs
NWU experts highlight the importance of training fempreneurs
With Women’s Month in full swing, two experts from the North-West University (NWU) are shining the spotlight on the importance of entrepreneurial training for female entrepreneurs. The experts, Dr Natanya Meyer and Dr Luzaan Hamilton – who are both members of the School of Business Management – are of the opinion that to enable women to take a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-committed-ensuring-bright-future-its-students
NWU committed to ensuring a bright future for its students
With South Africa’s unemployment rate constantly rising, the North-West University (NWU) is trying to secure its students’ future by bringing job opportunities to them. On 6 August 2019 the NWU’s Career Centre, together with Department of Mineral Resources, organised a career fair for students on the campus in Potchefstroom. The event was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/andr%25C3%25A9-pretorius-shares-his-world-cup-memories
André Pretorius shares his World Cup memories
He has more than 1 500 first-class points to his name, and boasts 31 tests for the Springboks: Yes, André Pretorius is definitely one of South Africa’s great rugby heroes. André was also one of Jake White’s Springboks who captured the 2007 IRC World Cup in France. Today his home is in Potchefstroom, where he is chief coach to the Leopards…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-wheels-snippie
New wheels for Snippie
As the car sped away, the Swart family were left aghast at the aftermath of a reckless deed. Their six-year old whippet, Snippie, was the victim of an accident that left her paralysed from the waist down. Mom Carien was as devastated by the injury suffered by their beloved Snippie as she was by the trauma that afflicted her 10-year old son…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sa-economy-needs-more-policy-certainty-make-latest-economic-improvement-sustainable-and-build
SA economy needs more policy certainty to make latest economic improvement sustainable and build investor confidence
“The better-than-expected GDP figures in the second quarter of 2019 are good news for the economy, as this at least confirms that South Africa has avoided a 'technical recession' (two successive quarters of negative growth), after the bad growth performance of -3,2% in the first quarter.” This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons, a well-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-launches-campaign-victory-against-uwc
NWU launches campaign for victory against UWC
Coming off strong from their previous victory against Central University of Technology (CUT), and thanks to Banele Hlophe’s stunning goal, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Noble Boys will be taking on the University of Western Cape (UWC) in their new position as log leaders on Thursday, 5 September 2019. UWC also recently snatched the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/zahraa-plays-her-part-and-creates-awareness
Zahraa plays her part and creates awareness
Domestic violence is a global issues reaching across national boundaries as well as socio-economic, cultural, racial and class distinctions. As her last project as Miss Campus 2018, Zahraa Omar organized a Silent March to raise awareness against the surge of domestic violence. In a moving speech, Zahraa urged everyone in attendance to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa-showcase-focus-technology-solutions-inclusive-education
TELIT-SA showcase to focus on technology solutions for inclusive education
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) interdisciplinary research niche area, Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovative Education and Training in South Africa (TELIT-SA), is driven to conducting research to inform innovative teaching and learning practices by means of trailblazing technology. During the month of September, TELIT-SA will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-vanderbijlpark-verwelkom-nuwe-studente-kampusraad
NWU Vanderbijlpark verwelkom nuwe Studente-kampusraad
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark spog met ’n nuutverkose groep studenteleiers. Tydens ’n onlangse gelukwensingseremonie het lede van die kampus se bestuurskomitee van die geleentheid gebruik gemaak om die nuwe verteenwoordigers van die Studente-kampusraad (SKR) te ontmoet en hulle voorspoed met hulle leierskapsreis…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vanderbijlpark-welcomes-new-student-campus-council
NWU Vanderbijlpark welcomes new Student Campus Council
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark boasts a newly elected group of student leaders. During a recent congratulatory ceremony, members of the Campus Management Committee made use of the opportunity to meet the new representatives on the Student Campus Council (SCC) and wish them well on their leadership journey. In her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-career-centre-helps-make-dreams-reality
NWU Career Centre helps to make dreams a reality
A large number of graduates from the North-West University (NWU) find employment within the first three months after attaining their qualifications. The NWU’s Career Centre hosts numerous career fairs to ensure that students have adequate information on the various career opportunities available to them. So far this year the Career Centre…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/multimiljoenrand-opgradering-vir-kampus-vanderbijlpark
Multimiljoenrand opgradering vir kampus in Vanderbijlpark
Nog 250 beddens en 1 150 bykomende sitplekke in lesingsale is maar net ’n paar van die voordele van die belegging van R200 miljoen in projekte vir infrastruktuurontwikkeling op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark. ’n Aantal nuwe geboue word opgerig, byvoorbeeld ’n nuwe administrasiehub, ’n opkampuskoshuis, ’n akademiese…http://news.nwu.ac.za/multi-million-rand-facelift-nwu-vanderbijlpark
Multi-million-rand facelift for NWU Vanderbijlpark
Another 250 beds and 1 150 additional lecture room seats are some of the benefits of the R200 million investment in infrastructure development projects on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. A number of new buildings are being constructed, such as a new administration hub, an on-campus residence and an academic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-back-its-winning-varsity-ways
NWU back to its winning Varsity ways
The Varsity Netball team of the North-West University (NWU) is back to its winning ways after making mincemeat of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) at the Coetzenburg Indoor Centre in Stellenbosch. The NWU beat the UWC 60-38. It was a welcome return to form for coach Elsunet du Plessis’ team, after a disappointing 54-38 loss to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gender-awareness-week-explores-new-dynamics
Gender Awareness Week explores new dynamics
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Gender Awareness (GAW) week recently concluded, and just as with similar projects such as Facing Race Week, it had a profound impact on all those that attended the various events. GAW was hosted by the Faculty of Theology and included a multitude of events on all three NWU campuses. This week was aimed at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/locally-developed-game-address-maths-crisis
Locally developed game to address maths crisis
Poor mathematics achievement at primary school level is a global problem and is often seen as the obstacle to obtaining qualifications in the fields of science, medicine, technology and engineering. An educational psychologist and academic at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences has now developed a mobile application…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-friends-stand-together-help-others