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Protea-krieketspan noem weer NWU hulle “tuisveld”
Die nasionale krieketspan, die Proteas, het van 22 tot 24 Augustus die Noordwes-Universiteit weereens hulle “tuisveld” genoem toe hulle die universiteit se Sport Village in Potchefstroom as voorbereidingsbasis gebruik het. Die Proteas speel vanaf 2 September in drie eendagwedstryde teen Sri Lanka op laasgenoemde se eilandtuiste, waarna drie…http://news.nwu.ac.za/protea-cricket-team-calls-nwu-their-home-again
Protea cricket team calls NWU their home again
The national cricket team, the Proteas, called the North-West University “home” again when they used the university’s Sport Village in Potchefstroom as a base for their preparations. The Proteas are playing against Sri Lanka in three one-day matches on the latter’s island home ground, after which three T20 matches will follow. Captain Temba…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-vanderbijlpark-campus-officially-opens-its-new-administration-building
NWU's Vanderbijlpark Campus officially opens its new Administration Building
Despite pandemic-induced delays, the new Administration Building on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was finally opened on 27 August 2021. The ceremony took place on the front steps of the new building, situated across Hendrick Van Eck Boulevard. NWU management and staff, student leaders and alumni attended…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-faculty-law-host-virtual-workshop-role-women-traditional-governance
NWU Faculty of Law to host virtual workshop on Role of Women in Traditional Governance
There are numerous examples where women’s rights are still being disregarded in a traditional setting and an important aspect that has been neglected thus far is the role of women in Traditional Governance. According to Prof Christa Rautenbach, a Professor of Law at the North-West University’s Faculty of Law, an important feature of the South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-nwu-se-wiele-rol-reeds-vir-die-institusionele-oudit
Die NWU se wiele rol reeds vir die institusionele oudit
Voorbereidings is goed op dreef vir een van die belangrikste naderende gebeurtenisse in die akademiese lewe van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU): die eksterne institusionele oudit wat in Augustus 2022 uitgevoer sal word. Die NWU se institusionele oudit is deel van ’n reeks oudits van hoër onderwysinstellings wat uitgevoer word onder die vaandel…http://news.nwu.ac.za/its-all-systems-go-nwu-prepares-institutional-audit
It’s all systems go as NWU prepares for institutional audit
Preparations are well under way for one of the most important upcoming events in the academic life of the North-West University (NWU): the external institutional audit that will be conducted in August 2022. The NWU’s institutional audit is part of a series of audits planned for higher education institutions under the ambit of the Council on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/sesde-nasionale-outismesimposium
Sesde Nasionale Outismesimposium
In net meer as twee weke gaan die Sentrum vir Gesondheid en Menslike Prestasie (CHHP) by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), saam met Outisme Suid-Afrika (A; SA) hulle sesde Nasionale Outismesimposium aanbied. Die Suid-Afrikaanse Vereniging vir Kinder- en Adolessente Psigiatrie en Verwante Beroepe gaan weer eens hierdie jaar as ondersteunende vennoot…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sixth-national-autism-symposium
Sixth National Autism Symposium
In a little over two weeks, the Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) at the North-West University (NWU), together with Autism South Africa (A; SA), will host their sixth National Autism Symposium. The South African Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions will again join as a supporting partner. The annual…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-phds-are-music-ears
New PhDs are music to the ears
Uncertainty reigns and doubt about the future is fostered in all but the most optimistic minds. What has remained a constant is the North-West University’s (NWU’s) superlative research output and our researchers’ indefatigable pursuit of excellence. At the May and June graduation ceremonies, 136 PhDs were awarded, with more ceremonies to follow…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/hartbreek-vir-hoopvol-chederick
Hartbreek vir hoopvol Chederick
Dit het al die kenmerke van ʼn Shakespeare-tragedie, hoewel die dramaturg se besondere beeldspraak ontbreek. Die horlosie sê dit is 11:30 en die kwik spoeg reeds vuur onder Tokio se ongenaakbare son. Of die snikhete omstandighede in die Olimpiese Stadion die atlete pla, sal net hulle weet. Die Suid-Afrikaanse 4 X 100 m-aflosspan staan reg…http://news.nwu.ac.za/heartbreak-hopeful-chederick
Heartbreak for hopeful Chederick
It has all the characteristics of a Shakespearean tragedy, although the playwright’s special imagery is lacking. The clock says it is 11:30 and the mercury is exploding under the merciless sun of Tokyo. Only the athletes know whether the scorching conditions in the Olympic Stadium bothers them. The South African 4 X 100 m relay team and their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-ofentse-rabaji-trailblazer
NWU alumnus Ofentse Rabaji is a trailblazer
North-West University (NWU) alumnus, Ofentse Rabaji, was recently recognised by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) for being a trailblazer and innovative entrepreneur. In 2020 Ofentse proved how one man’s waste can be another man’s treasure by making face masks for the less fortunate, using scrap cotton fabric. He also sold…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/projekspan-wil-he-dat-alle-universiteitstudente-toegang-tot-inheemse-afrikatale-moet-he-0
Projekspan wil hê dat alle universiteitstudente toegang tot inheemse Afrikatale moet hê
Universiteitstudente wie se moedertaal nie Engels is nie, behoort nie benadeel te word vergeleke met dié wat Engels tuis praat nie. Dit is waarom dit belangrik is om die speelveld ten opsigte van taal gelyk te maak. Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is een van vier tersiêre-onderwysinstellings in Suid-Afrika wat saam met drie Europese…http://news.nwu.ac.za/project-team-wants-all-university-students-have-access-indigenous-african-languages-0
Project team wants all university students to have access to indigenous African languages
University students who have a mother tongue other than English should not be at a disadvantage compared to those who do speak English at home. This is why it is important to level the language playing field. The North-West University (NWU) is one of four tertiary education institutions in South Africa to work with three European universities…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-gaan-junior-vrouehokkie-wereldbeker-aanbied
NWU gaan Junior Vrouehokkie Wêreldbeker aanbied
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is trots om aan te kondig dat hulle die gasheer vir die 2021 FIH Junior Vrouehokkie Wêreldbeker gaan wees. Dié byeenkoms, wat in samewerking met die Suid-Afrikaanse Hokkievereniging en die sportkode se wêreldbeheerliggaam, die Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH), aangebied word, sal vanaf 5 tot 16 Desember…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-junior-womens-hockey-world-cup
NWU to host Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce that it will play host to the 2021 FIH Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup. The event, which will be presented in collaboration with the South African Hockey Association and the sport’s global governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH), will take place from 5 to 16 December at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/inentings-nwu-se-uitreiksentrums-nader-die-10-000-mylpaal
Inentings by NWU se uitreiksentrums nader die 10 000-mylpaal
Inentings by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se uitreiksentrums in Mahikeng en Potchefstroom nader die 10 000-merk. Die getal NWU-personeel, hulle gesinne en huishulpe, asook lede van die gemeenskap, het 9 845 inentings bereik sedert die eerste inentingsveldtog wat op die naweek van 16 Julie begin het. Die uitvoerende dekaan van die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vaccinations-nwu-outreach-sites-near-10-000-milestone
Vaccinations at NWU outreach sites near 10 000 milestone
Vaccinations at the North-West University (NWU) outreach sites in Mahikeng and Potchefstroom are nearing the 10 000 mark. NWU staff, their families and domestic workers, as well as members of the community, have received 9 845 vaccinations since the first vaccination drive started on the weekend of 16 July. The executive dean of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dont-miss-nwu-gallerys-latest-online-exhibitions
Don’t miss the NWU Gallery’s latest online exhibitions
With two new online exhibitions, the North-West University (NWU) Gallery is still committed to entertaining art lovers from the safety of their own homes. It is currently showcasing The Smile Artists Africa’s “Mantariana Mbokodo Musings” and Ms Simone’s “NOT ANOTHER HAIR SHOW” online exhibitions from 9 August to 17 September. You…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-lesotho-national-goalkeeper-scores-nwu-phd