NWU celebrates the works of non-academic authors
On 12 November 2021 the North-West University (NWU) vice-chancellor, Prof Dan Kgwadi, held an event to recognise students, staff and alumni who have authored non-academic works.
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NWU engineers shine bright
The North-West University (NWU) is constantly striving towards academic excellence and producing graduates who are fit and ready to create groundbreaking moves within their respective industries.
NWU’S Vanderbijlpark Campus hosts a crime summit
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a crime summit to discuss the university’s safet
Strategic intent regarding the merits of a proposed export tax on chrome ore in SA
The Business School of the North-West University (NWUBS) completed a research project to determine the merits of a proposed export tax on chrome ore in South Africa as one of the interventions to regain the global competitive advantage of the domestic ferrochrome industry, as well as the influence thereof on the chrome–ferrochrome value chain (CFcVC).
This synopsis summarises the full report completed by
Be aware – join the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week research symposium
On 22 and 23 November the North West University (NWU), in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg, Stellenbosch University and the Water Research Commission, will host a research symposium in support of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW21).
Meet the NWU’s 2021/2022 Open Educational Resource fellows
The North-West University (NWU) recently announced its Open Educational Resource (OER) fellows for 2021/2022.
Textbook addresses ongoing inequalities in aspects of law
North-West University (NWU) research professor and professor in securities and financial markets law, Prof Howard Chitimira
NWU’s Animal Health looks out for our furry friends
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Animal Health hosted a pet Fun Walk on 30 October 2021 to raise awareness about canine diseases such as rabies, cancer, distemper and others.
Animal lovers and their canine friends met at the main gate of the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus, and joined in the fun walk all the way to the Animal Health building.
Hosted by Palesa Tibane, a 2021 Mrs South Africa finalist, the fun walk also aimed to raise funds for the South African Canine Cancer Association and to promote the services of the Animal Health Clinic.
Saving the whistle blower
More than 100 participants recently attended the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Business School Think Tank webinar, “Save the rhino, and the whistle blower”.
Boosting nutrition in the fight for good health
A collaborative effort by various health organisations and government is underway to step up individual and public efforts to encourage healthier eating as South Africa grapples with an increase in people suffering from diabetes, cancer and hypertension.