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NWU students come out in numbers to career fairs

2019-07-25
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Career Centre is pulling out all the stops when it comes to equipping its students with the necessary knowledge that is needed for the world of work. The centre hosted its annual engineering and natural and…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/effective-border-control-curb-coronavirus

Effective border control to curb Coronavirus

2020-03-09
With South Africa’s third COVID-19 case confirmed over the weekend, a North-West University (NWU) academic believes that effective border control is needed to curb the further spread of the Coronavirus. Prof Muhiyatshombe Lukamba says a large number of…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-tourism-expert-receives-international-lifetime-achievement-award

NWU tourism expert receives international Lifetime Achievement Award

2018-08-22
Prof Melville Saayman, director of the research focus area Tourism Research in Economic Environs and Society (TREES) at the North-West University (NWU), recently received Tourism Educators of South Africa’s (TESA’s) first Tourism Educators Lifetime…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-claim-first-varsity-cup-2025-win

Eagles claim first Varsity Cup 2025 win

2025-03-04
It was third time lucky and well deserved for the NWU Eagles as they beat Wits 39-34 in their Varsity Cup clash in Johannesburg on Monday night. It hadn’t been all smooth sailing for coach Burger van der Westhuizen and his team, who lost their…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/learners-enjoy-hands-robotics-and-coding-experience

Learners enjoy hands-on robotics and coding experience

2025-05-05
Whatever shape the future takes, robotics and coding are likely to be part of it. Fifty primary school learners from the Mahikeng area had the opportunity to learn basic coding and robotic skills during a training programme at the North-West University’s (NWU…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-nominated-best-career-service-sagea-awards-2025

NWU nominated for best career service at SAGEA Awards 2025

2025-07-28
The North-West University (NWU) continues to affirm its leadership in student success, and has been nominated as one of the top three universities in South Africa in the Best Career Service category at the South African Graduate Employers Association (SAGEA)…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/report-court-nwu-juta-mock-trials

Report to “court” for the NWU-Juta Mock Trials

2023-07-18
It is again time for students to don their judicial robes for the popular annual NWU-Juta Mock Trials competition. This year’s competition promises to be especially exciting, with the semi-finals and final taking place on 6 and 7 August respectively in the…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/hard-fought-victory-nwu-eagles

Hard fought victory for NWU Eagles

2023-08-18
Scoring in the 95th minute of the game through a header by Kgopotso Moshapo after a well-taken corner, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles secured victory against the Central University of Technology (CUT) in the fourth round of the Varsity Football…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/revolutionising-agriculture-industrial-engineering-efficient-farms

Revolutionising agriculture: industrial engineering for efficient farms

2023-06-07
Prof Rojanette Coetzee, an academic at the North-West University’s (NWU's) Faculty of Engineering, recently established a research forum that will use industrial engineering methods to help farmers. Assisted by research assistants Herme Nel and Jorinda…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-and-academic-collaborate-brics-youth-innovation-summit

Student and academic collaborate at BRICS Youth Innovation Summit

2024-05-22
North-West University (NWU) student Oscar Mosenogi and senior lecturer Dr Lerato Mdaka recently attended the BRICS Youth Innovation Summit that took place on 15 and 16 May at the Innovation Hub in Pretoria. As deputy director for projects at the South…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-step-each-others-shoes-creative-learning-experience

NWU students step into each other’s shoes for creative learning experience

2025-08-22
On 6 August 2025, during a Human Resource Management (HRMA121) class at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University, male and female first-year students exchanged professional roles in a creative learning exercise aimed at building empathy, understanding…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-leaves-it-late-snatch-vital-point-varsity-football-opener

NWU leaves it late to snatch vital point in Varsity Football opener

2025-08-12
The North-West University (NWU) left it until the 89th minute to earn a valuable away draw against the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in the opening round of the 2025 Varsity Football season. Playing under chilly skies in front of a packed UJ Stadium on 7…

http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/5th-food-security-and-safety-seminar-prof-cletos-mapiye-stellenbosch-university

5th Food Security and Safety Seminar by Prof. Cletos Mapiye (Stellenbosch University)

2023-07-11
You are cordially invited to the 5th Food and Safety Seminar by Prof. Cletos Mapiye (Stellenbosch University). Topic: Enhancement of red meat health value for the modern consumer: the role of plant by-products. Prof. Cletos Mapiye Click…

http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/lecture-commemorating-human-rights-africa

Lecture: Commemorating Human Rights in Africa

2025-03-14
You are cordially invited to a Commemorating Human Rights in Africa lecture, presented by Ms Mary Pais. Topic: The State of Human Rights and the Importance of Human Rights Activism in a Time of Democratic Recession. Around the world,…

http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/public-lecture-prof-roger-deane-giant-african-eye-and-ear-universe

Public Lecture by Prof Roger Deane: A Giant African Eye and Ear on the Universe

2025-12-07
You are cordially invited to a Public Lecture by Prof Roger Deane. Topic: A Giant African Eye and Ear on the Universe. Abstract: South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope, deep in the Karoo, has become one of the world’s most…

http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-business-school-pitso-2026

NWU Business School Pitso 2026:1 Webinar - SONA 2026: Policy Direction in an Election Year

2026-02-16
The NWU Business School cordially invite you to the Pitso 2026.1 Webinar. President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address on Thursday, 12 February 2026. The North-West University Business School will host a follow-up…

http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/student-academic-chapter

Student Academic Chapter

2026-03-19
At the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (FEMS), we are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, and a thriving academic community. At the core of this mission lies the Student Academic Chapter (SAC)—a team of dedicated senior students…, Purpose , The SAC serves as a vital bridge between students and the faculty. It addresses student concerns, provides guidance, and organizes impactful initiatives and events for current and prospective students., Vision, To cultivate a vibrant academic culture defined by ambition, innovation, and integrity, empowering all FEMS students to achieve personal and professional excellence., Mission, To serve as an effective voice for students, championing their needs while fostering accessibility, academic integrity, and a strong sense of community within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences., Core Goals, The SAC acts as a conduit between the faculty and students, ensuring clear communication, support, and guidance in every aspect of academic life. Whether it’s through mentorship, events, or collaboration, our ultimate goal is to ensure every student thrives—…

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