Polish prof: Better relationships boost small business
The building of long-term relationships is key to the success of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). This is according to Prof Sebastian Kot, one of four extraordinary professors from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Prof Kot and his colleagues, Prof Andrzej Sztando, Prof Beata Slusarczyk…
NWU Engineering hosts the best of the best
Every year, final-year students in electrical, electronic and computer engineering at South African academic universities and universities of technology are required to complete an intensive design project. The best student project nominated by these educational institutions competes against other presentations in the National Student Project…
NWU Slimstasie help gemeenskap om weerslim te wees
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het onlangs in samewerking met die Suid-Afrikaanse Weerdiens (SAWD) ‘n moderne waarnemingstasie geloods wat die weer sowel as die luggehalte sal moniteer. Dié multimiljoenrandontwikkeling is op die universiteit se kampus in Vanderbijlpark geleë, en die NWU is dus die eerste hoëronderwysinstelling in die land wat…
NWU’s Smart station to empower community to be weather smart
v> The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the South African Weather Service (SAWS), have launched a state-of-the-art observation station that will monitor both the weather and air quality. This multi-million-rand development is situated at the campus in Vanderbijlpark, and the NWU is therefore the first higher education…
Child health enjoys massive interest – national conference
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom recently hosted a very successful Child Health Priorities Conference, which attracted some 260 delegates, and even the likes of South Africa’s First Lady, Dr Tshepo Motsepe. Under the theme “Survive, thrive and transform – championing change for children”, the conference provided a…
Growth figures stress need for credible turnaround plan
The latest worse-than-expected growth figures for the third quarter of 2019 again emphasise the urgent need to implement a credible turnaround plan to lift the economy out of its current 'low growth trap'. It also underlines the serious economic challenges faced by South Africa, adds NWU Business School economist Prof Raymond Parsons. Based…
NWU puts language policy into action
The North-West University (NWU) is on a mission to be a university where everybody will feel welcome in their languages, and can use their own language to teach, learn and interact freely. It aims to be an institution where students will be able to complete their studies while also using their mother tongue, for example Setswana, together…
Former president tells NWU there is hope
“I am not ‘moedeloos’ (in despair). I haven’t lost hope for the future but I am deeply concerned about where we are at the moment.” These are the words of former president, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Mr FW de Klerk. He said although he is worried about the position the country finds…
ATP Challenger tennis returns to South Africa
Local tennis has been boosted by the news that Tennis South Africa (TSA) has secured the rights to bring an ATP Challenger tournament to the country in 2020. The ATP Challenger 50 event will take place from 9 March 2020 at the new tennis complex at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom. Challenger events are, after the ATP…
Puppet show with a twist
As the result of a research study at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the North-West University (NWU), the Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART) recently presented a puppet show at the Potchefstroom Hospital to communicate information about the HIV virus. The EndoAfrica study is a collaboration project between Stellenbosch University,…
NWU hosts top-25 Science-in-Action and Mathematics-in-Action Olympics winners
It is well reported that when it comes to maths and science, South Africa’s performance is among the worst in the world. Academics at the North-West University (NWU), together with the South African Teachers Union (SAOU) and the South African Academy of Science and Arts (SAAWK), are committed to improving the country’s mathematics and science…
NWU choir wins European competition
With their angelic voices, capturing the hearts and souls of their audiences, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus choir came out on top at the recent Prague Advent and Christmas Choral Festival. The choir was not only announced as the festival winners, but also won gold in the big mixed choir category. The choir said they…
Economic indicators forecast for 2020
According to economist Prof Danie Meyer, director of the TRADE research focus area at the North West University, 2020 is expected to be a year full of economic and geopolitical instability and volatility. The year has started on the wrong foot already, with Eskom implementing load shedding as early as the first week of the year. "It is a…
New-style star accretion bursts dazzle astronomers at NWU and around the world
The meaning of the term “accretion burst” is expanding. In a rare glimpse at how high-mass stars grow even larger, an astronomer from the North-West University (NWU) has been part of a 15-country research team that has observed star bursts – or growth spurts – previously unknown to humankind. “It is a privilege to be at the cutting edge of…
Digging deeper into housing needs of miners
Changing migration patterns and the recruitment of women to the mining industry have highlighted the need for more research into the housing needs of black miners in South Africa. Prof Olebogeng David Daw, an economics professor at the North-West University (NWU), is applying his research skills to dig deeper into the topic. Prof Daw, who…
Three NWU Soccer Institute players sign with professional teams
Three players from the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute joined South African professional teams during the 2019 festive season. Midfielder Lindani Nkabinde, the 2019 Varsity Football Player of the Tournament, and striker Mandisi Gadla have been signed by Premier Soccer League outfit Baroka FC. Luzuko Jevuka, goalkeeper, signed for…
NWU appoints medical specialists
The North-West University’s (NWU's) Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) is expanding their expertise in the field of psychology, neurology and biokinetics. This multidisciplinary team applies leading scientific expertise to optimise the health, psychological well-being and performance of people ranging in age from infancy to…
Reduced interest rates will help to underpin business and consumer confidence
“The Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC's) decision to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points is a welcome recognition of the need to reduce borrowing costs for business and consumers in South Africa.” This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons, a well-known economist and academic from the North-West University (NWU) Business School. “…
Optentia gaan tweede Stats Camp Suid-Afrika aanbied
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Optentia-navorsingsfokusarea het in 2019 geskiedenis gemaak deur die heel eerste Stats Camp Suid-Afrika aan te bied. Hulle sal in 2020 weer eens hulle kant bring en hierdie internasionaal-erkende opvoedkundige geleentheid aanbied. Die ontledingswegbreekgeleentheid wat oor vier dae plaasvind, word in die…