2019-02-19
It is alarming to see how many cardiovascular-related deaths are attributed to excessive salt consumption. These are the words of Michél Strauss who received the National Research Foundation’s (NRF’s) prestigious Young Science Communicator award.
“I…
2019-02-19
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) sien elke jaar met verwagting uit na die nuwe inname van eerstejaarstudente regoor die drie kampusse. Die universiteit het hierdie jaar 9 955 eerstejaar-kontakstudente verwelkom, van wie 1 571 op die kampus in Vanderbijlpark…
2019-02-19
Each year the North-West University (NWU) eagerly awaits its intake of new first-year students across the three campuses. This year the university welcome 9 955 first-year contact students of which 1 571 registered at the campus in Vanderbijlpark.
One…
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…
2019-02-20
Sweet sixteen and still growing. It has been 16 years since the inception of the African Nutrition Leadership programme (ANLP), and this year it promises to be even bigger and better.
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre of Excellence for Nutrition…
2019-02-20
Entrepreneurship is no longer just a buzzword of the times. It represents an effective intervention to boost growth, foster innovation, and aid in job creation – especially within the South African context.
The impact of entrepreneurship on teaching-…
2019-02-20
Met die gebeure van Vrydag 1 Februarie 2019 nog vars in die geheue van alle Suid-Afrikaners, ondersteun die gemeenskap voortdurend die personeel, leerders en gesinne wat deur die Hoërskool Driehoek-tragedie geraak word.
Ná die tragedie het die Noordwes-…
2019-02-20
With the events of Friday, 1 February 2019, still fresh in the minds of all South Africans, the community continuously rally around the staff, learners and families affected by the Hoërskool Driehoek tragedy.
In the wake of the tragedy, the North-West…
2019-02-20
In 2019 the North-West University (NWU) will experience essence of consolidation and development in terms of its research, innovation, teaching-learning and community engagement.
This is the message from Prof Robert Balfour, deputy vice-chancellor for…
2019-02-20
Letlhogonolo Mafela was born without arms, but refused to let his physical disability stand in the way of realising his dreams.
Self-acceptance has helped him defy the odds and obtain a BCom degree in economics, which will be conferred on him during the…
2019-02-21
The 2019/20 budget speech given to Parliament on Wednesday, 20 February 2019, was a frank and realistic assessment of the extent to which the economic and fiscal challenges facing South Africa had escalated since the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (…
2019-02-21
Author Robert A Heinlein wrote: “How we behave towards cats here below determines our status in heaven.” It is in this spirit that students and staff of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng are asked to donate funds to ensure healthy cat…
2019-02-21
His appointment as station manager of NWU FM on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng is a home-coming for Itumeleng Bahetane.
Born and bred in Mahikeng, Itumeleng has strong ties with the university having completed his BA in…
2019-02-23
It is with great sadness that the North-West University (NWU) community learned about the passing of the 85-year old Prof Tjaart van der Walt during the night of 22 February 2019.
Prof Tjaart van der Walt has done it all. Apart from the fact that he was…
2019-02-25
The North-West University (NWU) Council has approved two new teaching-learning centres: the Centre for Health Professions Education and the Centre for Engineering Education.
Prof Robert Balfour, deputy vice-chancellor for teaching and learning, made the…
2019-02-25
A master’s-degree student in occupational hygiene at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom recently conducted a unique study in which disturbing results were obtained regarding car guards’ exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays from…
2019-02-25
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) solar car Phoenix is at it again! The “glider"-based design car with a sun tracking solar array on its roof, will be chasing the sun once more during the 36-hour Endurance Challenge.
This challenge will take place…
2019-02-25
Speed, technology, adrenalin and the scent of rubber are all part of the dream of Shaun Botha, a master’s-degree student in mechanical engineering at the North-West University (NWU).
This will not remain a dream, however, as Shaun is equipping himself…
2019-02-25
Six students studying occupational hygiene at the campus of the North-West University (NWU) in Potchefstroom each received a study bursary from Select PPE.
Select PPE is a leader in the acquisition and distribution of quality and application-specific…
2019-02-26
The North-West University (NWU) is about to become a one-stop shop for all tennis players and enthusiasts. The university is in the development stage of upgrading its tennis facilities at the High Performance Institute in Potchefstroom with new multi-…
