2018-06-19
When it comes to mind sports – and more particularly the game of Morabaraba – the North-West University (NWU) is dominating the national rankings.
Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) recently released their official national ranking for the game of Marabaraba…
2018-06-19
Over the past years the School of Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng has steadily proved its dedication to community development and education.
Centre for Animal Health
The school’s Centre for Animal Health…
2018-06-20
A collaborative venture between the North-West University (NWU), the Midvaal Local Municipality and the New Hope Group (NHG) will not only benefit the local community, but also positively impact the future of South Africa’s agricultural industry.…
2018-06-20
Prof Masood Khalique from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng participated in the 12th International Conference on Recent Advances in Applied Dynamical Systems which was held from 8 to 10 June at Chongqing Normal University in China.…
2018-06-20
Following the remarks made by Mr Theo Venter in an interview on RSG on 5 June 2018, the executive dean of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences has engaged with Mr Venter on the matter.
Mr Venter has acknowledged…
2018-06-20
Zuziwe Nkosi, a PhD student in crop science at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, uses a unique and creative technique called permaculture for food gardening to address food insecurity and nutrition among NWU students and surrounding…
2018-06-21
“Life-fulfilling work is never only about the money. When you feel true passion for something, you instinctively find ways to nurture it.”
These wise words from Eileen Fisher – an international fashion designer and successful entrepreneur – ring true,…
2018-06-21
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Theology recently hosted a dialogue session with various religious leaders, representing different denominations, on the topic of “Contending Theologies, Liturgies and Practices: Death, Dying and Funerals in…
2018-06-22
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Research Chair in Early Detection and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Africa, held by Prof Alta Schutte of the Faculty of Health Sciences, has received a successful evaluation from the National Research…
2018-06-22
Prof David Mello, an associate professor in the subject group Public Administration and Local Government at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, delivered his inaugural lecture titled “Fusing social and human capital for optimum…
2018-06-26
Monicca Thulisile Bhuda, a master’s student in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), at the North-West University (NWU), is using ethno-mathematics as part of her research to trace symmetrical geometry in Ndebele mural art and beadwork.
“Ethno-mathematics…
2018-06-28
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng will be hosting the 2018 University Sports South Africa (USSA) national boxing tournament from 2 to 5 July 2018 at the campus’ Great Hall.
Approximately 120 competitors from nine universities across…
2018-06-28
More than 1 100 Grade 12 learners from three districts in the North West Province are attending the 12-day matric Winter School at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng.
This annual winter school programme, facilitated by qualified and…
2018-06-28
How can the North-West University (NWU) align assessment to support self-directed learning (SDL) and realise the goals as stated in its Teaching and Learning Strategy: 2016-2020? It is around this question that Prof Kobus Lombard’s recent inaugural lecture…
2018-06-29
“This is your chance to launch yourself into the future and to ensure that you break free from the shackles of poverty and unemployment. Grab this opportunity and make the decision to be phenomenal!”
This is the words of Mr Edward Mosuwe, head of the…
2018-06-29
The game of basketball is not only very popular on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, it is also gaining in stature with both men’s and women’s teams ranking among the top in South Africa.
During the recent NWU Sasol Junior…
2018-06-29
“Although sleep is vital for good health and optimum functioning, it is largely ignored by modern society.” This was the point of departure of Prof Ståle Pallesen from the University of Bergen in Norway, during his recent guest lecture hosted by the…
2018-07-02
Organisational interventions should aim to help young adults and managers to suppress and inhibit workaholic tendencies and maintain a positive work-life balance. This is what Prof Cecelie Schou Andreassen from the University of Bergen in Norway said during…
2018-07-03
The decision to start experimenting with alcohol and drugs is one that a young person should never even consider. This was the key message from Warren Brits, a recovered drug abuser from Danville near Mahikeng.
Warren told his story at a Youth Dialogue…
2018-07-03
The bodybuilding team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark made their presence known at the recent University Sports South Africa (USSA) tournament in Secunda. For the second year running, the team from NWU Vanderbijlpark finished…
