Welcome to the second edition of IMPACT@NWU, the North-West University's (NWU's) community engagement newsletter.

This quarterly publication features details about our sustainability initiatives, upcoming community activities, volunteering opportunities and how you can become an active part of the NWU's commitment to serving our community.

"As we serve others, we are working on ourselves; every act, every word, every gesture of genuine compassion naturally nourishes our own hearts as well."
- Wayne Muller -

Backyard garden partnership springs up in time for Nelson Mandela Day

In an era where food insecurity is a pressing concern, community gardens offer a practical solution by increasing access to fresh, nutritious food. These gardens empower individuals and communities to take control of their food production, reducing dependence on expensive and often unhealthy store-bought alternatives.

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Bringing technological knowledge to impoverished classrooms

The NWU is ensuring that learners at disadvantaged schools are not left behind and have the tools and knowledge to meet the challenges of the ever-changing world.

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Learners learn more about the consequences of climate change

Learners from the StudyXpress High School got the opportunity to see for themselves what types of pollution and climate change enforcers are found in their environment.

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Explore South Africa's unique and intriguing heritage

Have you ever pondered the significance of a monument by the roadside? Perhaps you have stopped in a town on a road trip and wondered where the its points of interest are.

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New approach to practical education isn't just child's play

LEGO® bricks in the classroom are proving irresistible to learners and pre-service teachers alike, who discover that play and learning are not so different.

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Please share your comments and input by sending an email to the newsletter editor, angeline.marokoane@nwu.ac.za