International expert: R is the present and future of statistical programming

“The programming language R is the present and future of statistical programming.” Dr Emir Efendić, postdoctoral researcher from Eindhoven University in the Netherlands, will attempt to convince his audience of this statement during a workshop hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area in Vanderbijlpark on 19…

Finnish academic to review school-wide positive behaviour support and interventions

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area in Vanderbijlpark will be hosting Prof Hannu Savolainen from the Department of Education at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland. During his visit, he will deliver a lecture on School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support and Interventions (SWPBIS) on 12 September 2018.

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Oxford expert to lecture at NWU’s Optentia

On 18 September 2018, Dr George Leeson, director of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, will act as guest lecturer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area in Vanderbijlpark.

The topic of the lecture will be: “A gentle introduction to population development…

NWU astronomers play a role in bid to host first General Assembly of IAU in Africa

The 32nd General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) will be hosted on African soil for the first time in 2024 with the help from two astronomers of the North-West University (NWU).

Prof Christo Venter and Prof Markus Boettcher of the Centre for Space Research were both involved in the process to compile the bid…

Multimodal learning and multilingualism is his passion

Prof Jako Olivier’s passion and research focus are multimodal learning and multilingualism, and this was also the topic of his recent inaugural address.

Prof Olivier is currently a professor in multimodal learning in the School of Professional Studies in Education at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education.

Student leadership inauguration 2018 – the start of a new chapter for NWU

The North-West University (NWU) recently inaugurated more than 110 newly elected student leaders at its campus in Vanderbijlpark. These leaders represent both the House Committee structures as well as the Campus Student Council (SCC).

During the event, which was witnessed by parents, students and community leaders, the Independent Electoral…

NWU research: The effect of veld fires on air quality, climate and human health

The South African Weather Service issues on an annual basis numerous warnings on veld/bush fires that have the potential to cause significant damage to the environment and infrastructure. These fires are not only a South African problem, they are also an international hazard.

Prof Paul Beukes, Prof Pieter van Zyl and Dr Micky…

Minister of Science and Technology launches NWU Mahikeng Astronomy Observatory

The Minister of Science and Technology, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane launched the Mahikeng Astronomical Observatory at North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng on 7 September 2018.

The Mahikeng Astronomy Observatory houses the Mahikeng Astronomy Telescope (MAT).

The campus in Mahikeng is the first historically…

NWU Noble Boys victorious even in defeat

The North-West University (NWU) Noble Boys emerged victorious against the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in their seventh and final round in the 2018 Varsity Football tournament.

The sizzling goal from NWU right wing jersey number no 21, Banele Hlophe, put an end to UJ’s unbeaten streak in the tournament and leveled the playing…

Newly elected Vanderbijlpark Student Campus Council takes to office

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark boasts a newly elected group of student leaders.

During a recent congratulatory ceremony, members of the Campus Management Committee made use of the opportunity to meet the new representatives on the Student Campus Council (SCC) and wish them well on their leadership journey.…