2017-08-17
Under the theme of ‘Advancing Science Tourism’, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng celebrated National Science Week from 7 to 11 August 2017.
National Science Week (NSW), an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST…
2017-08-17
The North-West University’s (NWU) Science Centre on its campus in Potchefstroom recently hosted a successful National Science Week (NSW).
The NSW with the theme “Advancing Science Tourism” took place from 5 to 12 August and examined the link between…
2017-08-18
The Black Lawyers Association recently treated law students of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijpark to an evening filled with golden rules and tricks of the trade about life in the courtroom.
Adv Barry Roux, made famous for his role…
2017-08-18
Former student leader, Sydney Madibo is no stranger to the small screen. As the winner of the popular reality programme; One Day Leader (season 5), he is accustomed to debating issues of leadership and youth development in front of the camera.
During…
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…
2017-08-18
Since the inception of the CANSA Relay for Life movement in South Africa 12 years ago, scores of communities have mobilised in the fight against cancer. This year will see the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark play host, for the fifth…
2017-08-18
The lasting legacy of apartheid is that most South Africans have stayed in their cultural bubbles. "We have never made the real effort to learn about the people we share the country with," explains Prof Henri Bezuidenhout from the North-West University's (…
2017-08-18
All indications are that the recent national Student Entrepreneurship Week – as coordinated by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) – was a great success. At the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, students from all…
2017-08-20
On 10 May 2017, the North-West University (NWU) received allegations of plagiarism against some of our academics based on our campus in Mahikeng, from the Council on Higher Education. We view these allegations in a very serious light, hence we have…
2017-08-21
The North-West University (NWU) Council, during its extraordinary meeting on 17 August 2017, took a decision to appoint the two candidates indicated below, in order to fill the positions of Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning and Deputy Vice-…
2017-08-21
It is almost time for the annual Alumni Gala Event of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark and you are invited!
Mark the 15th of September 2017 in red on your calendar and gather your friends. The event – which is hosted in honour…
2017-08-21
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) superlative netball coach, Dorette Badenhorst, is bidding the NWU farewell after an excellent tenure at the helm of one of the university’s most successful teams.
Dorette, who has decided to take her career in a new…
2017-08-21
There are just a few days left before the opening night of the energetic and talent-filled musical Fame in the Sanlam Auditorium on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom. The four shows will take place on 30 and 31 August and on 1 and…
2017-08-22
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently hosted a regional Eskom Expo for Young Scientists which saw a high level of participation from school learners in and around Mahikeng.
The Eskom Expo is a science fair where learners can…
2017-08-23
On Tuesday 22 August the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) launched Naledi, the 2017 version of the solar car that will be competing in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge starting in early October in Australia.The gruelling…
2017-08-23
The academic procession on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently came together for a special ceremony to confer a PhD upon a proud Thadeus Marungudzi.
Due to his battle with cancer, Thadeus was not able to attend the autumn…
2017-08-24
Sidwell Sihlangu, a PhD student in the Department of Agriculture on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, will present a training workshop in Windhoek, Namibia on the cultivation of mushrooms.
The aim of the workshop – taking place from…
2017-08-24
The new structure at the North-West University (NWU) is seeing colleagues from all three campuses meeting to get their action plans in order to get back to business: teaching, learning and research.
Prof Susan Coetzee van-Rooy, acting deputy dean for the…
2017-08-24
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng celebrated its female staff and students on 23 August 2017 in commemoration of Woman’s month.
Delivering the keynote address at the event was Ms Dineo Maribeng, a specialist in social services from…
2017-08-24
Four students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng – Casper Leepile, Pule Nage, Gaopalelwe Manake and Theo Motlhala – have recently been selected to represent the NWU at the South African Cross-country athletics.
The national…
