Deaf student breaks boundaries
Higher education institutions in South Africa have been confronted with various changes in recent years, urging them to keep up with the times, adapt and grow.
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Facing Race Week celebrates differences
It is as divisive an issue as it is a necessary one. It evokes both anger and reconciliation. It can bind as much as it can set free.
Graduation ceremony signals dawn of new generation of impact makers
“A graduation ceremony is essentially a symbolic recognition of a new generation of leaders, opinion-makers, experts, artists, scientists and entrepreneurs. In short: a day when the doers of tomorrow step to the fore to be counted as proud stewards of sustainability, innovation and progress.”
PhD hat trick for Van Schalkwyk family
A very proud Dr Schalk van Schalkwyk senior looked on as both of his sons followed in his footsteps. Hugo and Schalk junior both obtained their PhD degrees at the recent autumn graduation ceremony on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.
Research explores the spread and prevention of HIV/Aids in Africa
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Erhabor Idemudia recently broke ground on research that looks at African cultural practices that aid the spread of HIV/Aids and what can be done to curtail this.
Former construction worker is building a future at the NWU
Six years ago Thabang Belang worked as a construction worker at Mokgethi Construction and later at Shoprite, earning R100 a day.
Full accreditation for NWU’s LLB
The management of the North-West University (NWU) is pleased with the recent announcement by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) that the NWU Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme has received full accreditation. The CHE’s response bears relation to the submission of the NWU Progress Report submitted to them in October 2018.
Water-friendly cowpea plant is packed with potential
In a country that is struggling with water supply, the North-West University (NWU) has found a cowpea plant that does not require a lot of water compared to other field crops.
Research identifies novel treatment options for rare disease
The research of a brilliant postgraduate student at the North-West University (NWU) is a breakthrough in the understanding of mitochondrial disease and identifying novel treatment options for patients.
Making the choice: open access versus traditional journals
Researchers are architects of innovation. However, their research findings will only impact the world if they are effectively shared with the rest of the academic community and the world.