Former construction worker is building a future at the NWU
Six years ago Thabang Belang worked as a construction worker at Mokgethi Construction and later at Shoprite, earning R100 a day. Even though he did not have money to further his studies after matric, he never gave up on his dream to succeed despite all the hardship. On Tuesday 9 April 2019 another part of Thabang’s dream came true. On this…
Research explores the spread and prevention of HIV/Aids in Africa
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Erhabor Idemudia recently broke ground on research that looks at African cultural practices that aid the spread of HIV/Aids and what can be done to curtail this. According to Prof Idemudia’s research, African culture is generally male-dominated, with women accorded a lower status than men. This means…
NWU’s High Performance Institute is a global destination
Excellence begets excellence. For the North-West University’s (NWU’s) High Performance Institute (HPI) in Potchefstroom, that cannot be truer. Since its inception, the HPI has played host to a multitude of sportsmen and women from the province, the country and the globe. The high altitude, safe environment and friendliness of its staff have…
NWU researchers nominated for NSTF-South32 Awards
When it comes to academic excellence and innovative research the North-West University (NWU) makes sure that it pulls out all the stops. Two esteemed NWU researchers have been nominated in the 2018/2019 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) -South32 Awards. Also known as the “Science Oscars”, the NSTF-South32 Awards aim to recognise…
NWU snaps up USSA crown
First the Varsity Athletics crown and now the University Sports South Africa (USSA) champion. Needless to say - the North-West University (NWU) is the best university athletics team in South Africa. From 4 to 6 April the NWU won 29 medals in Stellenbosch on their way to adding the USSA series to their list of achievements for 2019. The…
NWU prepares to host fourth Autism Symposium
The Institute of Psychology and Wellbeing at the North-West University (NWU) hosts its fourth Autism Symposium* on 8 and 9 July this year. The NWU and Autism South Africa (A;SA) are jointly presenting the event. The annual Autism Symposium offers support to families and is a unique platform where parents, educationists, medical care staff,…
NWU alumni shines in international CIMA examination
Two members of the North-West University’s (NWU) alumni fraternity, Arnu van Wyk and Dedre Uys, have received nationwide acclaim after being ranked among the South African Top 15 students for the November 2018 CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) exams. CIMA is regarded as the world’s leading management accountancy…
NWU ontgin nuwe hoop in Wes-Kaap se Delft-omgewing
’n Buitegewone navorser aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), dr Izanette van Schalkwyk, is die afgelope paar jaar besig om deur middel van verskeie navorsingsprojekte die lewens van inwoners van die geweldgeteisterde Delft-omgewing in die Wes-Kaap handomkeer te verander. Dr Van Schalkwyk werk in die Sentrum vir Kinder-, Jeug- en…
NWU cultivates new hope in Western Cape’s Delft area
For the past few years an extraordinary researcher at the North-West University (NWU), Dr Izanette van Schalkwyk, has been working on drastically changing the lives of residents of the violence-ridden Delft area in the Western Cape through several research projects. Dr Van Schalkwyk works in the Centre for Child, Youth and Family Studies at…
Mervyn Taylor is Leopards’ new president
Mervyn Taylor – ever-popular, particularly in North West rugby circles – was appointed as the new president of the Leopards Rugby Union on Tuesday evening, 16 April. Mervin, who is also the North-West University’s (NWU’s) rugby manager, takes over the reins from Advocate André May. Mervyn has served as the NWU’s rugby manager since 2001. In…
Patria is FNB Res Rugby champion
At last! After four consecutive attempts the North-West University’s (NWU’s) men's residence, Patria, was able to beat Maties’ Vishuis at the Danie Craven stadium in Stellenbosch by 16–8. Although this was not the first time that Patria has captured the crown as Varsity Residence champion, this was perhaps the sweetest victory. Over the…
Prof sit sy Oxford-navorsing voort
’n Medeprofessor in die Fakulteit Teologie aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het onlangs van die Oxford Instituut vir Bevolkingsveroudering teruggekeer, waar hy drie maande lank navorsing gedoen het. Prof Vhumani Magezi was ’n akademiese besoeker aan die instelling om sy navorsingsagenda binne een van die instelling se navorsingsprogramme…
Prof continues his Oxford research
An associate professor at the Faculty of Theology of the North-West University (NWU) recently returned from the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, where he spent three months doing research. Prof Vhumani Magezi was an academic visitor at the institute to pursue his research agenda within one of the institute’s research programmes. Prof…
PhD-driekuns vir Van Schalkwyk-gesin
ʼn Baie trotse dr Schalk van Schalkwyk senior het toegekyk hoe albei sy seuns in sy voetspore volg. Hugo en Schalk junior het albei hul PhD-grade tydens die onlangse herfsgradeplegtigheid op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark ontvang. Dr Van Schalkwyk senior was ʼn dosent op die kampus totdat hy in 2011 afgetree het. Die…
PhD hat trick for Van Schalkwyk family
A very proud Dr Schalk van Schalkwyk senior looked on as both of his sons followed in his footsteps. Hugo and Schalk junior both obtained their PhD degrees at the recent autumn graduation ceremony on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. Dr Van Schalkwyk was a lecturer on the campus until he retired in 2011. However, the…
Gradeplegtigheid simboliseer ’n nuwe geslag wat ’n impak gaan maak
“’n Gradeplegtigheid is in wese ’n simboliese erkenning van ’n nuwe geslag leiers, meningsvormers, kundiges, kunstenaars, wetenskaplikes en entrepreneurs. Kortom: ’n dag waar die doeners van môre na vore tree om raakgesien te word as trotse rentmeesters van volhoubaarheid, innovasie en vordering.” Só sê prof Linda du Plessis, adjunk-…
Graduation ceremony signals dawn of new generation of impact makers
“A graduation ceremony is essentially a symbolic recognition of a new generation of leaders, opinion-makers, experts, artists, scientists and entrepreneurs. In short: a day when the doers of tomorrow step to the fore to be counted as proud stewards of sustainability, innovation and progress.” This is according to Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy…
Facing Race Week celebrates differences
It is as divisive an issue as it is a necessary one. It evokes both anger and reconciliation. It can bind as much as it can set free. The subject of race remains an irrevocable part of the fibre that weaves through South Africa and from 8 to 12 April the North-West University (NWU) emphasised why talking about race is vital in strengthening…
Deaf student breaks boundaries
Higher education institutions in South Africa have been confronted with various changes in recent years, urging them to keep up with the times, adapt and grow. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) dream to be “an internationally recognised university in Africa, distinguished for engaged scholarship, social responsiveness and an ethic of care”…