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Academics apply their expertise in editing theological book
Prof Philip du Toit and Prof Alfred Brunsdon from the Faculty of Theology at North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus have lent an experienced hand in editing the book The Theological Perspective on Reimagining Leadership in Post-COVID Africa. Prof Du Toit specialises in New Testament theology, while Prof Brunsdon focuses on practical…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-change-accelerating-gender-equality-higher-education
Empowering change: accelerating gender equality in higher education
Excitement is in the air as the National Community of Practitioners (NCOP) #universitiesagainstGBVF gears up for its 5th Bi-Annual Conference, set to take place from 1 to 3 July 2024 at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus. The theme for this conference is "Accelerating Gender Equality for a Sustainable, Resilient and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-it-teams-set-shine-security-summit
Student IT teams set to shine at Security Summit
Two student IT teams from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus have been chosen to participate in the upcoming ITWeb Security Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre from 4 to 5 June. This presents an incredible opportunity for the students to demonstrate their skills and connect with industry professionals. They will be…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/indrukwekkende-beelde-toe-nwu-se-sonteleskoop-die-bron-van-poolligte-mei-vasvang
Indrukwekkende beelde toe NWU se sonteleskoop die bron van poolligte in Mei vasvang
Die skouspelagtige poollig, ook bekend as die Suiderlig, wat op 10 en 11 Mei waargeneem is toe ’n sonstorm ’n invloed op die Aarde gehad het, is regoor die suidelike halfrond waargeneem – insluitend in Suider-Afrika op plekke soos Gansbaai asook in Namibië. ’n Span navorsers van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het hierdie seldsame en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/impressive-images-nwus-solar-telescope-captures-source-may-auroras
Impressive images as NWU’s solar telescope captures source of May auroras
The spectacular aurora also known as the Southern Lights, caused by a solar storm that impacted the Earth on 10 and 11 May, was seen and captured across the southern hemisphere, including in southern Africa in places such as Gansbaai and in Namibia. A team of researchers from the North-West University (NWU) captured this rare and historic event…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-lasting-relationships-through-career-empowerment
Building lasting relationships through career empowerment
By Mafumane Tlhapi and Keaoleboga Motshabi Building and maintaining connections with graduates are crucial for fostering a vibrant community that benefits the North-West University (NWU) and its stakeholders. These relationships provide valuable insights into various industries and career paths, ensuring alumni remain at the forefront of their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-shine-famelab-competition
Students shine at the FameLab competition
North-West University (NWU) students across diverse disciplines illuminated the stage with their passion for science communication on 19 April 2024. These students showcased their skills during the NWU’s FameLab competition. FameLab is an international competition designed to engage and entertain by challenging young scientists to communicate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-adds-novel-his-growing-portfolio-publications
Academic adds novel to his growing portfolio of publications
Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe, North-West University (NWU) academic and research professor in the research niche area Indigenous Language and Media in Africa, recently added a significant accomplishment to his literary portfolio with the publication of his novel Dark Leaves. Published by Evera Publishing-Blackbird Books, Dark Leaves presents readers…http://news.nwu.ac.za/upskilling-young-alumni-be-ready-job-market
Upskilling young alumni to be ready for the job market
By Loveness Hulwane "Upskilling our young alumni to be ready for the job market" was the theme of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Alumni Job Hunters Market Day which recently took place at the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The event – organised by the Alumni Relations department in collaboration with the Career Centre – hosted various…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-viering-van-wereld-intellektuele-eiendom-dag-die-noordwes-universiteit
Die viering van Wêreld Intellektuele Eiendom Dag by die Noordwes-Universiteit
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) was onlangs die gasheer vir die jaarlikse viering van Wêreld Intellektuele Eiendom Dag (WIPD) in samewerking met verskeie sleutelvennote – insluitende die Kommissie vir Maatskappye en Intellektuele Eiendom (CIPC), die Departement van Handel, Nywerheid en Mededinging (DTIC), die Departement van Wetenskap en Innovasie…http://news.nwu.ac.za/world-intellectual-property-day-celebration-north-west-university
The World Intellectual Property Day Celebration at the North-West University
The North-West University (NWU) recently played host to the annual World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) celebrations in collaboration with several key partners – including the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC), the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-emphasises-role-research-sustainable-development
Public lecture emphasises the role of research in sustainable development
Prof John Victor Mensah from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana recently presented a public lecture at the North-West University’s Mahikeng Campus. He discussed the interconnectedness of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Agenda 2063, and the necessity of research, particularly at postgraduate level. The lecture shed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-high-performance-sport-management-conference-2024
NWU High Performance in Sport Management Conference 2024
The High Performance in Sport Management Conference 2024, hosted by the High-Performance Institute (HPI) of the North-West University (NWU), took place at the NWU Sports Village from 23 to 24 April. The goal of the conference was to explore innovative developments, industry best practices and creative approaches that boost sports performance…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-stel-opvoedkundige-kaartspeletjie-bekend-om-wereld-ie-dag-te-vier
NWU stel opvoedkundige kaartspeletjie bekend om Wêreld-IE-dag te vier
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het ’n nuwe opvoedkundige kaartspeletjie genaamd Prosper bekend gestel om Wêreld-IE-dag te vier. Die speletjie gebruik intellektuele eiendom (IE) om mense oor die Verenigde Nasies se 17 Volhoubare Ontwikkelingsdoelwitte (SDG’s) in te lig. Prosper is geskep deur die Bunt-broers (dr Byron Bunt en dr Lance…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-launches-educational-card-game-prosper-mark-world-ip-day
NWU launches educational card game, Prosper, to mark World IP Day
The North-West University (NWU) has launched a new educational card game called Prosper to celebrate World IP Day in 2024. The game is all about using intellectual property (IP) to teach people about the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Prosper was created by the Bunt brothers (Dr Byron Bunt and Dr Lance Bunt), who work…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/jong-wetenskaplike-gaan-die-gesogte-lindau-nobel-pryswennersbyeenkoms-bywoon
Jong wetenskaplike gaan die gesogte Lindau Nobel-pryswennersbyeenkoms bywoon
Dit is ’n droom van talle jong wetenskaplikes – om in die teenwoordigheid van die wêreld se mees geëerde wetenskaplike denkers te wees. Hierdie droom word vir ’n gegradueerde van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) bewaarheid. Dr Sarah McKee is een van die agt jong wetenskaplikes van Suid-Afrika wat gekies is om die 73ste Lindau Nobel-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-scientist-attend-prestigious-lindau-nobel-laureate-meeting
Young scientist to attend prestigious Lindau Nobel laureate meeting
It is a dream for many young scientists – to be in the presence of some of the world’s most revered scientific minds. This dream is coming true for a graduate of the North-West University (NWU). Dr Sarah McKee is one of only eight young scientists from South Africa who have been chosen to attend the 73rd Lindau Nobel laureate meeting in Germany…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ideathon-sparks-cybersecurity-idea-creation
Ideathon sparks cybersecurity idea creation
The Geekulcha Student Society on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbiljpark Campus recently hosted an Ideathon, a cybersecurity training and idea-generation event that brought together more than 100 industry experts and participants. This formed part of a series of ideathons for training, idea generation and pre-selection as a build-up…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dj-and-statistics-wiz-earns-phd
DJ and statistics wiz earns a PhD
Moses Phiri, widely known as DJ 10111, graduated with a PhD in statistics from the North-West University (NWU) on 22 May 2024. He is the second DJ to achieve this academic milestone at the NWU, following DJ HK who earned a PhD in geography in 2022. Born and raised in Mahikeng, he completed his bachelor’s degree in statistics in 2009 and his…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-33rd-saarmste-international-conference