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 safety initiatives.
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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).
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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).
Resignation of the principal and vice-chancellor, Prof Dan Kgwadi
It is with mixed feelings that the NWU announces the resignation of Prof Dan Kgwadi who has accepted the position of vice-chancellor of the Vaal University of Technology. Although we join him in the celebration of his new endeavor, we are sad to lose him.
Prof Kgwadi has played a crucial role in the transformation journey and the success of the NWU. His contribution to the NWU will always be appreciated. During the NWU Council meeting in November 2019, Council reappointed Prof Kgwadi for a second term which would have come to an end in May 2024.
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 alumnus receives NRF research award
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Prof Retselisitsoe Moses Phooko’s research prowess recently earned him a National Research Foundation (NRF) research award in the category Early Career/Emerging Researchers.
NWU honours radio presenter for promoting self-directed learning
The world is constantly evolving, and staying on top of the continual flow of changes necessitates lifelong learning. One of the most effective lifelong learning approaches is self-directed learning (SDL), where people set their own learning goals and choose what and how they want to learn.
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.
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”.