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-…
2019-02-26
As dit kom by denksport as ‘n mededingende sportsoort, dan neem die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark beslis die voortou.
Tydens die onlangse Gauteng-kampioenskappe wat in Randburg gehou is, het die span van Vanderbijlpark nie net ‘n…
2019-02-26
When it comes to mind sports as a competitive sporting code, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark is without a doubt leading the charge.
During the recent Gauteng Championships that was hosted in Randburg, the team from…
2019-02-27
Have you ever considered the value of indigenous fruit or the cosmetic potential of indigenous flora? These were two of the topics that researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Centre discussed at the recent…
2019-02-27
The global economy affects South Africa and ultimately also the financial sustainability of individual households. That is why the contribution of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Ravinder Rena at the Conference on Sustainable Economic…
2019-02-27
More than 200 people participated in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) awareness march to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Bill of Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
The march took place on 26…
2019-02-28
Die Enactus studentevereniging van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) maak op nasionale vlak naam en te oordeel na hulle prestasies in 2018, lê daar ʼn opwindende nuwe jaar vir hulle voor.
Die vereniging het 2018 op ʼn hoogtepunt afgesluit toe hulle as tweede-…
2019-02-28
The Enactus student chapter of the North-West University (NWU) is making its impact felt nationally, and if their performance in 2018 was anything to go by, then the stage is set for an exciting new year.
The chapter ended 2018 on a high after being…
2019-02-28
Na afloop van beide die nasionale begrotingsrede en die staatsrede (SONA), het die tyd aangebreek vir Jan Publiek om homself van die sosio-ekonomiese en politieke impak van hierdie nasionale aanduiders en die impak daarvan, te vergewis.
Op Vrydag, 8 Maart…
2019-02-28
With both the national Budget Speech and the State of the Nation Address (SONA) having been delivered, it is now time for Everyday Man to come to terms with the socio-economic and political impact of these important national indicators.
On Friday, 8 March…
2019-03-01
The North-West University (NWU) community mourns the loss of Prof Anis Mahomed Karodia. Prof Anis lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, 27 February.
His contribution to South African politics, social issues, education, agriculture, and veterinary…
2019-03-05
Bags and products made from plastic components have made life easier, but this lifestyle of luxury and convenience comes at the cost of our oceans and marine wildlife.
Researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Unit for Environmental Sciences…
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…
