• Taylor Swift is a cultural phenomenon, spelling a massive cash influx in consumer spending for her concert destinations.
• Cities and provinces in South Africa can benefit hugely by exploiting the spending potential from concerts by international musicians.
• Local governments should look to take the initiative and work with the private sector to fuel the tourism industry, especially in tourist off-seasons.
The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) officially opened its University Innovation Pod (UniPod) at its main campus in Blantyre in an exciting event filled with cheers and applause. The inauguration of UniPod marked a big step forward in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among Malawian students and researchers with the sponsorship of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The event was attended by His Excellency Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwere, President of Malawi.
The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU) hosted a work-readiness workshop webinar for third-year and postgraduate students (honours and master’s degree) across all programmes.
On Tuesday, 12 March 2024, NWU students attended the annual work-readiness workshop on the Potchefstroom Campus. The main aim of the webinar was to equip the students with the skills and knowledge they need to successfully transition into the world of work.
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is boosting its forensic accounting capacity through a co-operation agreement with the Business School of North-West University (NWU).
Prof Thekiso Seretlo, a mathematics professor at the North-West University (NWU), delivered a captivating inaugural lecture on 13 March 2024, at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus.
The lecture, titled "The role of finite simple groups in Clifford-Fischer Theory: group generations, codes and designs", shed light on the significance of finite simple groups and their applications in contemporary mathematical theory.
At the core of Prof Seretlo's lecture was the role that finite simple groups played in the study of finite groups.
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Ikateleng project serves as a beacon of hope and opportunity for academically gifted learners hailing from underprivileged communities across South Africa.
Established in 1988, this ground-breaking initiative has been igniting the flames of knowledge and driving academic achievement for an astounding 35 years.
The chancellor of the North-West University, Dr Anna Mokgokong, has been invited by the prestigious and world-renowned University of Cambridge Judge Business School to feature as distinguished keynote speaker at the Cambridge Africa Business Conference (CABC).
In a significant stride towards fostering international collaboration, the North-West University (NWU) recently formalised its partnership with Budapest Metropolitan University in Hungary through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The event took place during the visit by delegations from the Budapest Metropolitan University and the University of Miskolc, Hungary to the NWU, symbolising a commitment to deepening collaborative efforts, facilitating exchanges, and pursuing joint research and development initiatives.
It was an event for the books as dignitaries and guests joined the North-West University (NWU) in celebrating two decades of greatness. The university not only reflected on the many milestones and achievements since its establishment, but also gave guests a glimpse of its plans for the future.
“The resolute leadership demonstrated by all NWU leaders over the years ensured our successful navigation through periods of uncertainty and turbulence, particularly during the early years of the NWU,” said Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor.
Curro is the leading independent school network that offers a range of options for parents who are looking for independent schooling, and the North-West University (NWU) had the privilege of hosting the second Curro esports Indaba, which ran from Thursday, 29 February until Saturday, 3 March 2024.
The conference was organised by Curro esports in partnership with Acer for Education, and the NWU sponsored the use of the facilities on the Potchefstroom Campus, while the African Cyber Gaming League (ACGL) was the main service provider for the practical workshops.