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NWU – enabling entrepreneurs to flourish
2017-08-18 The North-West University (NWU) is known for the way in which it unlocks the future for students, and by doing so enabling them to make their dreams come true. During the recent national Student Entrepreneurship Week – or #SEW2017 – this empowering spirit…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-fly-flag-high-international-honours-society-summit
NWU to fly flag high at international honours society summit
2018-05-15 The Mahikeng chapter of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Golden Key International Honours Society is gearing up to attend the Golden Key New Jersey City 2018 Leadership Summit. The summit will take place from 29 June until 1 July 2018 in New Orleans,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-talks-small-tangible
NWU academic talks small but tangible
2018-05-22 North-West University (NWU) academic and now full professor in microbial biotechnology, Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola, delivered her inaugural lecture titled “Small but tangible, let the feasting begin” on 18 May 2018. In attendance at the public…http://news.nwu.ac.za/aspiring-legal-eagles-moot-children%25E2%2580%2599s-rights
Aspiring legal eagles moot on children’s rights
2018-10-25 Children are some of the most vulnerable members of society, and are routinely submitted to the worst forms of violence. The South African legal justice system was designed to be the final protectors of societies and individuals, yet it is not uncommon…http://news.nwu.ac.za/moving-after-setbacks-critical-entrepreneurs-says-nwu-alumna
Moving on after setbacks is critical for entrepreneurs, says NWU alumna
2018-09-21 A major shortcoming for many entrepreneurs is failure to continue after an unsuccessful business venture. This is according to Mickey Maliti-Ntshwe, a Mahikeng-based, Zambian-born entrepreneur and owner of the exclusive Starz N’ Angels kiddies hair salon…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-donate-r38-million-charity
NWU students donate R3,8 million to charity
2019-03-07 R3,8 million, an amount that changes lives, that makes a difference to those who need it most. On 2 March the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Student Rag Community Service (SRCS) donated R3 837 359,37 to various charities, schools, organisations and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-boxer-ready-take-world
NWU Boxer ready to take on the world
2019-02-20 Another boxer from the North-West University (NWU) boxing team has just turned professional. Sphiwe Mankosi, one of the most decorated student boxers since joining the team, recently made the switch from amateur boxing to pro. Sphiwe has participated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-education-serves-warm-food-hug
Faculty of Education serves up a warm food hug
2019-06-25 Winter is here, and as the mercury drops we find ourselves seeking out the comfort of knitted scarves, jackets and snug blankets. And when it comes to the ideal winter foods, a cup of hot soup or a hearty curry are welcomed and appreciated by all. With…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-science-centre-educates-learners-climate-change
NWU Science Centre educates learners on climate change
2019-08-16 Climate change does not only affect people in certain countries, it has an impact on the whole world. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Science Centre is doing its part to educate students about the grim reality of climate change, befitting the 2019…http://news.nwu.ac.za/youth-society%25E2%2580%2599s-greatest-investment
The youth is society’s greatest investment
2019-08-29 Academic writings and media platforms often portray a negative view of youth in society, due to problems such as alcoholism, use of tobacco and hard drugs, promiscuity and violence. This is what Prof Acheampong Yaw Amoateng said at his recent inaugural…http://news.nwu.ac.za/huge-hockey-feather-nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-cap
Huge hockey feather for NWU’s cap
2020-02-28 The International Federation of Hockey (FIH) announced that the North-West University (NWU) will host the 2021 Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup in Potchefstroom. Although no dates have been confirmed it is a massive coup for both the NWU and the city as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/thanks-sanlam-almost-r10-million-strengthen-nwu-ikateleng-project
Thanks Sanlam! Almost R10 million to strengthen NWU Ikateleng project
2020-03-11 Although the North-West University (NWU) is dedicated to academic excellence and superior research, it is also committed to bettering people’s lives in the communities it serves. One way the NWU has been paying it forward is through its successful…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-football-team-ready-varsity-cup
NWU football team ready for Varsity Cup
2017-07-20 Next Thursday, 27 July 2017, will see the start of one of the most anticipated football tournaments yet. The 2017 Varsity football season will kick-off with the North-West University (NWU) taking on the University of Fort Hare in an away game hosted at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-wins-competition-electronic-cupcake-piper-design
NWU student wins competition with electronic cupcake piper design
2022-08-19 Brinco Neethling, an Engineering student at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU), won the SAIEE National student competition for his design of an electronic cupcake piper. The South African Institute for Electronic Engineers (SAIEE…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-scoops-another-golden-key-award
NWU student scoops another Golden Key award
2021-05-25 North-West University (NWU) student Obriel Takunda Maposa recently added another Golden Key International Honour Society award to his list. He was announced one of three South African winners of the society’s Professional Development Award. Last year he…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-and-north-west-house-traditional-leaders-conclude-important-memorandum
NWU Business School and the North West House of Traditional Leaders conclude important Memorandum of Understanding
2021-11-18 On Tuesday, 16 November 2021, delegates from the NWU Business School and the North West House of Traditional Leaders concluded an important Memorandum of Understanding during a function held in Potchefstroom. This is intended to pave the way for co…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mahikeng-students-shine-bright-during-annual-talent-extravaganza
NWU Mahikeng students shine bright during annual Talent Extravaganza
2022-03-03 On Friday, 25 February 2022, the Student Campus Council (SCC) on the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU), hosted the annual student Talent Extravaganza with great success. The event – organised by the SCC’s Arts and Culture office – aims…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-property-investment-workshop
NWU hosts property investment workshop
2022-07-12 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently hosted a property investment workshop for students. The workshop – themed “Empowering South Africa’s youth through property entrepreneurship” – was jointly hosted with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academics-visit-utrecht-university-explore-integrating-more-digital-humanities-methods
NWU academics visit Utrecht University to explore integrating more digital humanities methods
2022-10-20 NWU academics visit Utrecht University to explore integrating more digital humanities methods The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities management recently visited the Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) at Utrecht University, Amsterdam.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bingo-brings-joy-elderly