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Veliswa Tshetsha
Veliswa Tshetsha is a seasoned professional in the field of library and information services, currently serving as the Director of Research and Open Scholarship at the Library and Information Service (LIS) North-West University (NWU). Veliswa's career commenced in 2001 as a research assistant at the Education Policy Unit (EPU) at the University…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-international-editorial-role-nuclear-field-prof-bismark-tyobeka
New international editorial role in the nuclear field for Prof Bismark Tyobeka
Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), has been invited by the international journal, Progress in Nuclear Energy, to be part of the journal’s editorial board. Established in 1977, Progress in Nuclear Energy is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering all aspects of nuclear science and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/dina-mashiyane
Dina Mashiyane
Dina Mashiyane is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in academic libraries, currently serves as the Senior Manager. Holding a Master's degree in Information Science from the University of South Africa, Dina is also an active researcher and accomplished author, with numerous publications in reputable academic journals and book…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/mathew-moyo
Mathew Moyo
Mathew Moyo holds a Masters and Doctoral degrees in Information Science, in addition to graduate qualifications in Knowledge and Information Systems Management and Leadership. His experience in academia spans more than 25 years. He has worked in various management as well as academic and research roles. Apart from his current role of a Chief…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/jacques-de-jong
Jacques de Jong
Jacques de Jongh is a development economist and holds a PhD in Economics. He is a senior lecturer in the School of Economic Sciences at the Vanderbijlpark campus where he lectures at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels. His teaching experience has extended across numerous fields including microeconomics, macroeconomics, fiscal and monetary…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-first-year-students-right-touch
Empowering first-year students with the right touch
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently launched Project First Touch to create a warm and welcoming environment for first-year students as they embark on their university journey. The primary objective of the project – spearheaded by Prof Sonia Swanepoel, deputy vice-chancellor for community engagement and Mahikeng Campus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-squandering-its-export-opportunities
South Africa is squandering its export opportunities
It is peak export season for the fruit industry and there is still a backlog of exports. The impact of the logistics crises caused by Transnet and the ports are having far-reaching negative consequences. Export industries are pleading for a chance to help, but government is unwilling to get out of the way. Administrative chaos and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/carst-straal-moontlikhede-uit
CARST straal moontlikhede uit
Navorsing in stralingstegnologie is noodsaaklik vir gevorderde toepassings in die bedryf, om veiligheid te bevorder, doeltreffendheid te verbeter en nuwe tegnologiese innovasies en oplossings moontlik te maak, veral in ’n land soos Suid-Afrika. Dit is waar die Sentrum vir Toegepaste Stralingswetenskap en -tegnologie (CARST) by die Noordwes-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/carst-radiating-possibilities
CARST is radiating possibilities
Research into radiation technology is crucial for advancing industrial applications, enhancing safety, improving efficiency and enabling new technological innovations and solutions, especially in a country such as South Africa. This is where the Centre for Applied Radiation and Technology (CARST) at the North-West University (NWU) comes to the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nursing-students-impress-worldskills-competition
Nursing students impress at WorldSkills competition
Two fourth-year nursing students recently represented the North-West University (NWU) at the WorldSkills South Africa competition in Durban. Competing against six other participants from across the country, Nobuhle Noluthando Motlhare secured the top spot in the Health and Social Care Skills category, while Boitshwarelo Motlhokudi secured a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/festivities-abound-nwu-celebrates-two-decades-excellence
Festivities abound as NWU celebrates two decades of excellence
What do you get when you merge two higher-education entities, each on a mission of excellence? The result is a world-class university that continues to excel not only among the cream of the crop of tertiary-education institutions – as is evident in the local and international rankings – but also in its achievements in all spheres of academia and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academics-visit-india-establish-collaborations-and-partnerships
Academics visit India to establish collaborations and partnerships
A group of academics from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently visited India to attend and present at an international congress and to explore opportunities for academic collaborations and partnerships. The delegation consisted of Prof Babs Surujlal, executive dean of the Faculty of Economic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/renowned-astronomer-talk-about-asteroid-threats-and-strategies-earths-defense
Renowned astronomer to talk about asteroid threats and strategies for Earth's defense
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences will host a guest lecture on 20 March 2024, featuring distinguished astronomer and extraordinary professor, Prof Don Kurtz. Prof Kurtz, an A1-rated professor based in the United Kingdom, will delve into the intriguing topic of "Impact!" during his lecture.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/memorandum-van-verstandhouding-onderteken-om-gesamentlike-inisiatiewe-te-bevorder
Memorandum van verstandhouding onderteken om gesamentlike inisiatiewe te bevorder
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) en die Onderwys- en Opleidingsowerheid vir die Staatsdiens (PSETA) het begin met gesprekke om ’n formele samewerking aan te gaan om vaardigheidsvermoëns binne die staatdienssektor uit te bou en aan albei partye se grondwetlike en statutêre verpligtinge te voldoen. Afgevaardigdes van die NWU en die PSETA het op…http://news.nwu.ac.za/memorandum-understanding-signed-foster-joint-initiatives
Memorandum of understanding signed to foster joint initiatives
The North-West University (NWU) and the Public Service Education and Training Authority (PSETA) commenced discussions to enter into a formal collaboration to build the skills capabilities within the public service sector and fulfil both parties’ constitutional and statutory obligations. On Thursday, 7 March 2024 delegates from the NWU and the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/fort-fanie-n-opslagplek-van-punte-vir-die-nwu-eagles
Fort Fanie ’n opslagplek van punte vir die NWU Eagles
Die NWU Eagles se haakplekkie teen die Shimlas ’n week gelede is op Maandag 11 Maart by die Fanie du Toit Sportterrein met ’n verkwikkende sakvol punte teen Wits opgevolg. Die Eagles het Potchefstroom laat skitter met sewe drieë teen die besoekers van Johannesburg vir ’n dawerende 51-22-oorwinning om voorlopig die herinnering aan hulle 35-26-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fortress-fanie-nest-points-nwu-eagles
Fortress Fanie a nest of points for NWU Eagles
The NWU Eagles’ hiccup against the Shimlas a week ago has been followed by a refreshing gulp of points against Wits at the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds on Monday, 11 March. The Eagles lit up Potchefstroom with seven tries against the visitors from Johannesburg for a resounding 51-22 win to temporarily erase memories of their 35-26 reverse in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-explores-embracing-technological-revolution-positive-organisational-pratices
Public lecture explores embracing the technological revolution for positive organisational pratices
Prof Llewellyn van Zyl, extraordinary professor at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Optentia research unit, recently delivered a public lecture titled "Embracing the technological revolution". Prof Van Zyl, a positive psychologist specialising in developing, implementing and evaluating positive psychological interventions, explored the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-gasheer-vir-curro-esports-indaba-2024
NWU gasheer vir Curro Esports Indaba 2024
Curro is die toonaangewende onafhanklikeskoolnetwerk wat ’n reeks opsies bied vir ouers wat na ’n onafhanklike skool soek, en die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het die voorreg gehad om die tweede Curro eSports Indaba aan te bied, wat van Donderdag 29 Februarie tot Saterdag 3 Maart 2024 gehou is. Die konferensie is deur Curro eSports in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-curro-esports-indaba-2024