NWU and SUNfarming scoop international award
"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships." These words of famous basketball star, Michael Jordan, rang true when the North-West University (NWU), together with SUNfarming, a solar energy company, came out tops at the recent Intersolar Awards that were held in Europe. The Intersolar AWARD is presented each year by the…
Regter Bess Nkabinde praat oor die veranderende gesig van leierskap
Daar is ’n verskil tussen die lei van verandering en die blote bestuur daarvan. Vra enige leier en hulle sal vir jou sê dat feitlik alle besighede – ongeag die sektor of die bedryf – fundamentele verandering in die gesig staar. Voeg hierby die huidige stand van die ekonomie en die sosio-politieke uitdagings waarmee leiers vandag te doen kry, en…
Justice Bess Nkabinde to speak on the changing face of leadership
There is a difference between leading change and merely managing it. Ask any leader and they will tell you that almost all businesses – regardless of the sector or industry – are facing fundamental change. Add to this the current status of the economy and the socio-political challenges facing leaders today, it furthermore becomes evident that…
Radiyah’s brave road to success
Radiyah Saloojee is living proof that an attitude of gratitude and thanksgiving not only serves as a road marker on the journey to success, but also a stepping stone to accomplishment. For this 24-year old alumna of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, each day represents a new opportunity to excel and in doing so,…
NWU hosts successful SASA Congress
The 24th annual South African Sociological Association (SASA) congress kicked off on a high note at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng with throngs of domestic and international delegates attending. Under the theme #WhatMustRise, SASA President, Dr Sonwabile Mnwana, gave a brief interpretation of what the topic requires from…
NWU takes aim at “future nuclear”
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering hosted the South African Network for Nuclear Education, Science and Technology (SAN – NEST) workshop on “Future Nuclear” research and knowledge creation, also known as “Green Frontiers” on 3 July 2017. The workshop aimed to bring together stakeholders in the…
NWU shapes tomorrow’s leaders
In an effort to support matriculants of the class of 2017, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) and the *Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, is presenting its annual winter school programme from1 to 11 July 2017. Through this partnership, the programme is hosting 1 200…
Poor pass rates: Don't blame mathematics
Why is mathematics being singled out as the main culprit for poor pass rates? This is the question asked by Prof Robert Balfour, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching-Learning, at the North-West University (NWU), after the Department of Basic Education (DBE) announced proposed changes to the passing requirements for Grades 7 to 9,…
Kantoor vir studente met spesiale behoeftes baat by Fuchs-stigting
Die kantoor vir studente met spesiale behoeftes – of die OSSN soos dit onder die studente op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark bekend staan – het onlangs ’n R20 000-skenking van die Carl en Emily Fuchs-stigting ontvang. Volgens dr Sydney Vos, OSSN-koördineerder, het die skenking dit moontlik gemaak om dienste wat deur…
Office for Students with Special Needs benefits from Fuchs Foundation
The Office for Students with Special Needs on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, or OSSN as it is better known among students, recently received a R20 000 grant from the Carl and Emily Fuchs Foundation. According to Dr Sydney Vos, OSSN coordinator, the grant makes it possible to further extend the services rendered…
Sazini Mojapelo gaan leierskapinsig by die NWU-leierskapsberaad deel
Wanneer dit by besigheidstrategie en -ontwikkeling kom, het Sazini Mojapelo geen formele bekendstelling nodig nie. As uiters gesogte kundige in die vestiging, ontwikkeling en uitvoering van maatskaplike programme word Sazini, wat die groephoof van Africa Citizenship for Barclays Africa Group Limited is, wyd as ’n baanbreker in sosio-ekonomiese…
Sazini Mojapelo to share leadership insight at NWU Leadership Summit
When it comes to business strategy and development, Sazini Mojapelo needs no formal introduction. As a highly sought-after expert in the establishment, development and execution of social programmes, Sazini – who is the group head of Africa Citizenship for Barclays Africa Group Limited – is widely regarded as a pioneer in socio-economic…
Kampus bult sy spiere by USSA 2017
Dis is amptelik! Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is tweede in die land wanneer dit by liggaamsbou as mededingende sport kom. Tydens die onlangse Universiteit Sport Suid-Afrika-kampioenskap (USSA-kampioenskap) wat in Durban gehou is, het die span van die kampus in Vanderbijlpark nie alleen die algehele vroueafdeling gewen nie, maar ook…
Campus flexes its muscles at USSA 2017 It is official! The North-West University (NWU) is ranked second in the country when it comes to bodybuilding as a competitive sport. During the recent University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championship held in Durb
It is official! The North-West University (NWU) is ranked second in the country when it comes to bodybuilding as a competitive sport. During the recent University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championship held in Durban, the team from the NWU’s campus in Vanderbijlpark not only won the overall female section, but also finished second overall in…
NWU Vanderbijlpark se sokkerspelers domineer B-afdeling by USSA 2017
Die mans- en vrouesokkerspanne van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark het die kampus se vaandel hoog gehou tydens die onlangse Universiteitsport Suid-Afrika-kampioenskappe (USSA-kampioenskappe) wat in Johannesburg gehou is. Albei spanne het in die B-afdeling deelgeneem en as die trotse afdelingwenners daar weggestap…
NWU Vanderbijlpark footballers dominate B-division at USSA 2017
The men’s and ladies football teams of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark flew the campus flag high during the recent University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championships that took place in Johannesburg. Both teams took part in the B-division and emerged as proud division winners. The men’s team clinched the top…
Discover the amazing world of 3D printing
We live in a fast-changing world where yesteryear’s science fiction is becoming today’s reality. Imagine, with the flick of a button, being able to instantly create anything you need or want, from essential parts for appliances to toys and even plastic flowers. You don’t have to imagine any longer; with 3D printing anything…
USSA 2017: ’n dompelskoot vir NWU Vanderbijlpark
Die vrouebasketbalspan van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark het op die baan gewys wat in hulle steek tydens die onlangse Universiteitsport Suid-Afrika-kampioenskappe (USSA-kampioenskappe) wat in Stellenbosch plaasgevind het. Die span het goed gevaar en algeheel derde geëindig. In hulle opmars na die semifinale het…
USSA 2017: a slam dunk for NWU Vanderbijlpark
The ladies basketball team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark proved their mettle on the court during the recent University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championships which took place in Stellenbosch. The team enjoyed a good run and achieved the third position overall. In their campaign leading up to the semi-final…