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NWU shares lessons on how to confront fraud
2018-11-16 The South African Fraud Prevention Services listed a 56% increase in fraud crimes in 2017.At least 70% of men (26-35 years old) make up the number of fraudsters. Women between 36 and 45 make up 33% of victims. At a time when organisations around the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/research-will-benefit-everyone
Research that will benefit everyone
2019-05-10 Over the years the North-West University (NWU) has shown its commitment to conducting research that is not only value driven but also beneficial to the greater public. Prof Petra Engelbrecht from the Faculty of Education recently gave a lecture on the “…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-breaks-new-ground-beauty-industry
NWU student breaks new ground in the beauty industry
2019-10-22 South Africa is home to a diverse nation that defies traditional homogenous representations of beauty, is undergoing its own metamorphosis of sorts. The emergence of local beauty brands, a sizable millennial generation, the growing influence of beauty…https://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-and-friends-gather-annual-business-breakfast
Alumni and friends to gather for annual business breakfast
2020-03-03 The much anticipated annual North-West University (NWU) Alumni and Friends Business Breakfast will take place on 20 March 2020 in Vanderbijlpark. This networking event sees members of the NWU’s alumni fraternity, academia, business owners and community…https://news.nwu.ac.za/commitment-matric-excellence-%25E2%2580%2593-nwu-way
A commitment to matric excellence – the NWU way
2019-06-20 This year, the North-West University (NWU) will see more than 2 200 eager Grade 12 learners from various districts in the North West and Gauteng Province descend to the campuses in Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark for the annual Matric Winter School programme.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sew-2019-beyond-ideas-action
SEW 2019: beyond ideas, into action!
2019-07-24 With the national launch of the Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW) set to take place on 1 August 2019, institutions of higher learning across the country are ready to raise awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship as a viable career option. This…https://news.nwu.ac.za/former-nwu-player-signs-psl-team-ts-galaxy
Former NWU player signs with PSL team TS Galaxy
2022-07-26 Former North-West University (NWU) and Varsity Football player Xola Mlambo has signed with Premier Soccer League team TS Galaxy for the 2022/2023 season. Xola was recently released by AmaZulu FC where he plied his trade last season after joining the club…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mbada-residence-hosts-self-defence-dojo
NWU Mbada residence hosts self-defence dojo
2022-08-16 by Ontiretse Motingwa Traditionally a dojo is a place for learning or meditation, most often in the field of martial arts, and the Mbada residence on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus have embraced this philosophy. The residence recently…https://news.nwu.ac.za/tlhokomelo-shares-her-sunshine
Tlhokomelo shares her sunshine
2022-10-28 By Ontiretse Motingwa Tlhokomelo Khusu from Matatiele in the Eastern Cape is a second-year student doing a BSoc with psychology degree at the North-West University (NWU), and she finds joy in putting words together. This year, Tlhokomelo published an…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/rupert-gouws
Rupert Gouws
2022-11-02 Prof Rupert Gouws is presently a full professor in the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at the North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. After completion of his…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-debating-union-hosts-annual-first-year-debate-tournament
NWU Debating Union hosts annual first-year debate tournament
2023-03-03 The North-West University (NWU) Debating Union on the Mahikeng Campus is dedicated to maintaining the existing skills of public speaking, debating, and critical thinking, and cultivating and maturing these skills in those who would like to learn. This is…https://news.nwu.ac.za/easy-matjila-receive-honorary-doctorate
Easy Matjila to receive honorary doctorate
2024-07-31 Renowned broadcaster and SABC newsreader Masego Ezekiel Matjila will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the North-West University (NWU) on 18 July at the Mahikeng Campus. Masego has demonstrated significant dedication in promoting the Setswana language at…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/antoinette-olivier
Antoinette Olivier
2024-07-25 Antoinette Olivier studied piano and singing at the University of the Witwatersrand. As an active performer she was engaged in professional performances and productions for Pact Opera, Salon Music, Brooklyn Theatre, Roodepoort Theatre and the Black Tie…About Us
2018-07-16 Welcome to the School of Geo and Spatial Sciences Geography and Environmental Management is the science where the interaction between mankind and its environment is studied and researched. A relatively new branch of Geography, namely Environmental…NWU CARST Centre Director appointed to GIF SA Chapter
2022-08-19 The director of the Centre for Applied Radiation Science and Technology (CARST) on the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Victor Tshivhase, was recently nominated and unanimously appointed to serve as a member on the Generation IV…NWU Student selected as Science Today candidate
2022-08-19 A PhD student from the Department of Biological Science at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU), Theodora Ekwomadu, was selected as one of the Science Today 2016 candidates. Science Today, formerly Science Voices, is a science-writing…https://www.nwu.ac.za/event/bellatrix-ladies-residence-15-year-reunion
Bellatrix Ladies Residence - 15 Year Reunion
2019-10-11 We welcome each of you back to the heart of the North-West University. Come laugh, tell stories and get nostalgic with the family. It promises to be an unforgettable Trixie weekend, where we’d love to take you back to your special time in…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/brass-ensembles
Brass Ensembles
2025-02-28 Ensemble practice and performance is an important part of brass instrument study at the NWU School of Music. All brass students are grouped by year level into ensembles of miscellaneous instrumentation, where they receive real-time feedback on technique,…Bodybuilding
2024-06-13 [accordion collapsed] Mahikeng Campus Bodybuilding was first developed in the 19th century and has since gained popularity in many countries. Bodybuilding is a unique sport, with the primary focus being the athletes’ physical appearance. Athletes who…https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-and-innovation/emhs-rec