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Optentia to host Stats Camp South Africa
When it comes to research, the findings are only as strong as the analysis of the data. If a researcher is proficient in statistical analysis the research will benefit society, if not, it is an opportunity lost. This April the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area, in collaboration with two international experts on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/splitting-water-research-makes-r42-m-splash
Splitting water research makes a R4.2-m splash
A researcher in electrochemistry for energy and the environment has just been awarded a four-year project by the National Research Foundation to the value of R4,2 million. Prof Cobus Kriek is the leader of the electrochemistry for energy and environment group within the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science’s research focus area for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/engineers-deloitte-yes
Engineers at Deloitte? Yes!
Do you think an engineer pursuing a job opportunity within what is typically known as an auditing and financial institution is preposterous? Well, think again… The largest professional services firm in the world, Deloitte, recently visited the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Engineering to tell students about the different…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-study-continues-deliver-papers
NWU study continues to deliver papers
Following the successful conclusion of Kgotla Katlego Masibi’s first research report into “Electrochemical properties of carbon nanotubes/PANI/metal oxide nanoparticle nanocomposites towards electrocatalysis of some organochlorine pesticides”, Kgotla is hard at work on a second paper after graduating with his MSc degree last year. The study was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nuwe-toep-sal-emfuleni-belastingbetalers-van-beter-diens-voorsien
Nuwe toep sal Emfuleni belastingbetalers van beter diens voorsien
Die Emfuleni Belastingbetalersvereniging (ERPA) wat in 2010 tot stand gekom het, klassifiseer die Emfuleni plaaslike munisipaliteit (ELM) as ʼn disfunksionele munisipaliteit in nood. Hierdie klassifikasie is op nasionale vlak bevestig toe die toestand van die Vaalrivier ekosisteem, wat deur rou riool wat vanuit munisipale slote direk in die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/app-assist-emfuleni-ratepayers-address-service-delivery
App to assist Emfuleni ratepayers to address service delivery
The Emfuleni Ratepayers’ Association (ERPA), constituted in 2010, classifies the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) as a distressed and dysfunctional municipality. This classification gained national concurrence when the dismal state of the Vaal River eco-system, being polluted with raw sewerage flowing directly into the river from trenches dug…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/beroepshigi%25C3%25ABne-studente-be%25C3%25AFndruk-die-industrie
Beroepshigiëne-studente beïndruk die industrie
Ses studente wat beroepshigiëne op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Potchefstroom studeer, het elkeen ‘n studiebeurs van Select PPE ontvang. Select PPE is ‘n leier in die verkryging en verspreiding van gehalte en toepassingspesifieke produkte wat mense se gesondheid en veiligheid beskerm. Die onderneming het slegs 22 beurse…http://news.nwu.ac.za/centre-excellence-nutrition-celebrates-commendation-after-external-evaluation
The Centre of Excellence for Nutrition celebrates commendation after external evaluation
The North-West University (NWU) has once again confirmed its status as a leading and innovative university by obtaining international commendation for two master’s programmes within the Centre for Excellence in Nutrition (CEN). The structured master’s degrees in nutrition and dietetics exceeded the expectations of the evaluation panel, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-se-rekeningkunde-intervensie-vir-skole-van-onderpresteerders-na-top-van-die-klas
NWU se rekeningkunde-intervensie vir skole: van onderpresteerders na top van die klas
In 2015 het verskeie skole in die Fezile Dabi-onderwysdistrik (Noord-Vrystaat) in die NSS-eksamen ’n 0%-slaagsyfer vir rekeningkunde behaal. As gevolg van ’n intervensieprogram deur die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) spog die distrik vandag nie net met die eerste plek in die provinsie nie, maar ook op nasionale vlak. Laasgenoemde is ook in 2018…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-accounting-intervention-schools-underachievers-top-class
NWU’s accounting intervention for schools: from underachievers to top of the class
In 2015, several schools in the Fezile Dabi Education District (Northern Free State) had a 0% pass rate for accounting during the NSC examination. Today, by means of an intervention programme by the North-West University (NWU), the District not only boasts the number one spot in the province, but also nationally. The latter was also achieved…http://news.nwu.ac.za/campus-dvc-calls-solidarity-and-prayer-after-school
Campus DVC calls for solidarity and prayer after school
The deputy vice-chancellor of the North-West University's (NWUs) campus in Vanderbijlpark, Prof Linda du Plessis, has extended a message of condolences and support after the tragedy at Hoërskool Driehoek on Friday, 1 February 2019: We are deeply shocked by the tragedy that occurred at Hoërskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark. Our heartfelt…http://news.nwu.ac.za/disciplinary-procedure-be-implemented-after-alleged-misconduct-students
Disciplinary procedure to be implemented after alleged misconduct by students.
An investigation was recently launched after the house committee members of a men’s residence on the Potchefstroom Campus allegedly failed to execute their responsibilities in a manner that adheres to the ethos of the North-West University (NWU). The university had planned to close the matter by uplifting the suspension and implementing a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/baroka-fc-scoops-another-nwu-soccer-institute-player
Baroka FC scoops up another NWU Soccer Institute player
South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) Baroka FC signed another North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute player, Tebogo Thato Mokgobo, in January 2019. Tebogo joins former Soccer Institute player Orebotse Mongae who was also signed by Baroka FC last year. Tebogo hails from Pampierstad in the Northern Cape and studied BCom logistics…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bodybuilder-flies-nwu-flag-high-world-bodybuilding-championship
Bodybuilder flies NWU flag high at World Bodybuilding Championship
Bodybuilders spend months-on-end focussing on perfecting their physique through proper training and nutrition. After many hours of sweating in the gym, their hard work pays off when they step into the international lime light, competing for the whole world to see. North-West University (NWU) bodybuilder David Tshose is such a dedicated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-staatmakers-beloon-vir-lojale-diens
NWU-staatmakers beloon vir lojale diens
Verskeie personeellede van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark is onlangs tydens die Amptelike Opening van die Akademiese Jaar met langdienstoekennings vereer. Tydens dié geleentheid – wat die begin van die akademiese aktiwiteite vir die jaar inlui – is 25 personeellede, wat saam meer as 380 jaar se vaardighede en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/stalwarts-receive-recognition-long-service-loyalty-3
Stalwarts receive recognition for long-service loyalty
Several staff members of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently received long-service awards during the Official Opening of the Academic Year. These awards were given in recognition for uninterrupted and loyal service to the university. When calculating the accumulated years of service, it amounts to 380 years of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/driehoek-tragedie-%25E2%2580%2593-nwu-kundige-beklemtoon-die-behoefte-aan-professionele-traumaberading
Driehoek-tragedie – NWU-kundige beklemtoon die behoefte aan professionele traumaberading
Die land is op Vrydag 1 Februarie 2019 geskok deur die nuus dat ’n loopbrug by die Hoërskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark ineengestort het. Leerders was besig om die oggend se saalbyeenkoms te verlaat om na hulle onderskeie klaskamers toe te gaan toe die tragedie plaasvind. Drie leerders, Roydon Olckers, Jandré Steyn en Marli Currie, is op die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/driehoek-tragedy-%25E2%2580%2593-nwu-expert-emphasizes-need-professional-trauma-counselling
Driehoek tragedy – NWU expert emphasizes the need for professional trauma counselling
On Friday, 1 February 2019, the country was shocked by the news of a walkway collapse at Hoërskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark. Learners were leaving the morning assembly to go to their respective class rooms when tragedy struck. Three pupils: Roydon Olckers, Jandré Steyn and Marli Currie died at the scene, with a fourth, Marnus Nagel,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-department-tourism-enhance-e-agro-tourism
NWU and Department of Tourism to enhance E-Agro Tourism
If you snooze, you lose. This saying is spot-on when it comes to being computer savvy and creating an online presence for your business. The North-West University (NWU) has recently partnered with the North West Department of Tourism to implement a digitally savvy business model to assist the North West Women in Tourism Chapter to enhance…http://news.nwu.ac.za/successful-implementation-policies-and-projects-will-be-sona%25E2%2580%2599s-crucial-test