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NWU celebrates Heritage Month with intercampus spelling bee
By Mafumane Tlhapi and Ntokozo Maseko In celebration of Heritage Month, the North-West University (NWU) hosted an intercampus spelling bee competition to promote language diversity across its three campuses. The event took place on 21 September at the Mmabana Convention Centre, where students competed in a friendly yet fierce contest, spelling…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-soccer-institute-produces-first-phd-graduate
NWU Soccer Institute produces first PhD graduate
The North-West University's (NWU) Soccer Institute marked an important milestone on 3 October 2024 as it celebrated its first PhD graduate. The recipient, Mr Vuyolwethu Sambo, is both a former player and the current manager of the institute. His achievement highlights the institute’s dedication to developing not only soccer talent but also well-…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-convocation-braai-night-reflection-and-celebration
NWU Convocation braai: A night of reflection and celebration
On the evening of 8 August, the North-West University (NWU) community gathered at D'vine Venue Hall for the annual Convocation Braai, a vibrant event marked by insightful discussions and a shared vision for the future. The evening was a testament to the strength and unity of the NWU community, bringing together alumni, staff and students to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-partners-dkms-africa-raise-awareness-stem-cell-donation
NWU partners with DKMS Africa to raise awareness on stem-cell donation
Every 27 seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with blood cancer or a blood disorder. Yet, four out of 10 people globally in need of a matching, unrelated stem-cell donor are unable to find one. With these staggering statistics in mind, the Centre for Human Metabolomics in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West…https://news.nwu.ac.za/industry-summit-shapes-next-generation-communicators
Industry summit shapes the next generation of communicators
The School of Communication at the North-West University (NWU) hosted an in-person and hybrid Communication Industry Summit on Wednesday, 2 October for students enrolled on all three campuses. During the summit, industry and academia came together to explore the theme “From Clicks to Connection” to drive the future of communication. Students…https://news.nwu.ac.za/youth-learning-festival-empowers-young-people
Youth Learning Festival empowers young people
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) unwavering commitment to community engagement is deeply rooted in its initiatives of empowering the communities it serves using research to address relevant needs. The NWU’s Sustainability and Community Impact division recently held its annual Youth Learning Festival (YLF) – welcoming about 150 young people…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsers-die-kalklig
Navorsers in die kalklig
Navorsers van regoor die fakulteite by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) gaan voort om opwindende werk op hulle kundigheidsgebiede te doen. Ons stel die werk van twee navorsers bekend - prof Muchativugwa Liberty Hove, adjunkdirekteur vir die Skool vir Tale in Onderwys, en dr Wihan Pheifer, senior dosent by die DSI/NWU Prekliniese…https://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-spotlight
Researchers in the spotlight
Researchers across the faculties at the NWU continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. We introduce the work of two researchers - Prof Muchativugwa Liberty Hove, deputy director of the School of Language in Education, and Dr Wihan Pheiffer, senior lecturer at the DSI/NWU Preclinical Drug Development Platform (PCDDP).Tumi…https://news.nwu.ac.za/gaabo-motho-foundation-and-nwu-unite-community-growth
Gaabo Motho Foundation and NWU unite for community growth
The School of Social Sciences and the School of Philosophy at the North-West University (NWU), represented by lecturers Kagiso Phake, Germinah Motshegwa and Amantle Mothelesi, participated in a community engagement event organised by the Gaabo Motho Foundation in Zeerust. The event aimed to promote the NWU, highlighting the academic programmes…https://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-studies/phd-law-and-development
PhD in Law and Development
Programme name PhD in Law and Development Programme code 6CS R01 R901P Campus Mahikeng and Potchefstroom Delivery mode Contact Program leader Prof H Lubbe (Acting Director) Introduction The PhD in Law and Development is an interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary programme designed for students with no…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-doen-baanbrekerswerk-die-rol-van-gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid-deur-innoverende-navorsing
NWU doen baanbrekerswerk in die rol van gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid deur innoverende navorsing
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) gaan voort om sy verpligting gestand te doen om gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid deur innoverende navorsingsmetodologieë te bevorder. Hierdie verbintenis is onlangs beklemtoon by die Afrika-sentrum vir opleiding in gemeenskapsgebaseerde deelnemende navorsing (African Centre for Training in Community-Based…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-pioneering-role-community-engagement-through-innovative-research
NWU pioneering the role of community engagement through innovative research
The North-West University (NWU) continues to affirm its commitment to advancing community engagement through innovative research methodologies. This commitment was recently exemplified at the African Centre for Training in Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural…https://news.nwu.ac.za/phenomenal-and-formidable-nwus-programme-forensic-accountancy
Phenomenal and formidable: this is the NWU’s Programme for Forensic Accountancy
• The Programme for Forensic Accountancy at the North-West University (NWU) has the biggest group of forensic experts in South Africa who work in the programme full-time. • The Programme for Forensic Accountancy at the NWU is one of a kind. • The programme is vital in curbing fraud and corruption. It is indisputable: Fraud and corruption are…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/fenomenaal-en-formidabel-dit-die-nwu-se-program-vir-forensiese-rekenmeesterskap
Fenomenaal én formidabel: dit is die NWU se Program vir Forensiese Rekenmeesterskap
Die Program vir Forensiese Rekenmeesterskap van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het die grootste groep forensiese kundiges in Suid-Afrika wat voltyds by die program werksaam is. Die Program vir Forensiese Rekenmeesterskap van die NWU is enig in sy soort. Die program is ’n lewensaar in die bekamping van bedrog en korrupsie. Dit is onbetwisbaar:…https://news.nwu.ac.za/empowerment-foundations-unite-educational-upliftment
Empowerment Foundations unite for educational upliftment
In a commendable effort to address social issues and uplift the standard of living in the Barolong Boo Mariba communities, the School of Philosophy in the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU) has partnered with the Tswelelopele Empowerment Foundation. This collaboration is focused on engaging with seven local communities…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-en-tswelelopele-empowerment-stigting-span-saam-vir-opvoedkundige-opheffing
NWU en Tswelelopele Empowerment-stigting span saam vir opvoedkundige opheffing
Die Skool vir Filosofie in die Fakulteit Geesteswetenskappe aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het met die Tswelelopele Empowerment-stigting saamgespan in ’n lofwaardige poging om maatskaplike kwessies die hoof te bied en die lewenstandaard in die Barolong Boo Mariba-gemeenskappe op te hef. Hierdie samewerking fokus daarop om deur…https://news.nwu.ac.za/first-community-engagement-symposium-highlights-socially-conscious-citizenship
First Community Engagement Symposium highlights socially conscious citizenship
The Faculty of Humanities at the NWU recently hosted its first-ever Community Engagement Symposium, a milestone for its staff and students. Held over two days in Potchefstroom, the event was filled with dynamic presentations and lively discussions. “This is an important event for our faculty and signals an exciting step forward in how we think…https://news.nwu.ac.za/transport-month-why-career-transport-economics-and-logistics-management-worth-journey
Transport Month: Why a career in transport economics and logistics management is worth the journey
Take a moment to consider these figures. South Africa’s transport sector contributes about 8% of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). We have a 750 000 km road network that carries 80% of freight and 70% of passenger traffic. We have one of the largest rail systems in Africa with approximately 30 400 kilometres of track. Air transport is facilitated…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-annual-student-social-work-conference-2024
NWU to host annual Student Social Work Conference 2024
The subject group Social Work at the North-West University (NWU) is preparing to host the highly anticipated Student Social Work Conference 2024. Scheduled to take place on 25 October 2024, the conference will carry the theme "Strengthening Foundations for Social Work's Critical Challenges". The conference will take place from 08:00 until 16:00…https://news.nwu.ac.za/transport-month-last-mile-delivery-revolution