Law firm teams up with NWU to help students
When Maponya Attorneys signed a memorandum of understanding with the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law a few months ago, little did anyone anticipate the exponential growth this partnership would produce. Within two months, five first-year law students were benefiting from a R250 000 grant from this top law firm. “In addition,…
NWU UESM leads 24 national and international research projects
Currently, researchers in the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management (UESM) in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences are leading 24 national and international research projects. These projects are funded by several government funding agencies as well as the private sector and is valued in…
NWU home to largest Zebra fish bioassay facility in Africa
The Water research group in the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management (UESM) at the North-West University (NWU) installed the National Aquatic Bioassay Facility (NABF) in September 2017. Not only is the 515m2 facility the largest Zebra fish bioassay facility in Africa, but it is also the second largest in the southern hemisphere.…
Symposium to investigate experiences around unemployment
The Optentia research focus area at the North-West University (NWU), together with the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) in Belgium and with the support of the Flemish Interuniversity Board, are hosting a symposium on unemployment in South Africa on 13 and 14 September 2018. Unemployment is one of the most significant challenges South…
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences committed to community engagement
Staying true to its mission statement, the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is committed to being socially relevant. This is evident from the faculty’s involvement in several community projects across the country. Empowerment of disaster risk reduction An innovative partnership between the NWU’…
International footprint for NWU’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The North-West University (NWU) is committed to expanding its international footprint not only to attract international students, but also to contribute to its academic and research profile. The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is heeding this call by expanding its reach globally. The African Centre for Disaster Studies (ACDS)…
NWU’s marine research has international impact
Researchers at the Unit for Environmental Science and Management (UESM) in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, are making their impact felt within the field of marine research. This is evident from the acclaim Dr Roksana Majewska, a postdoctoral fellow from the UESM receives as a contributor to…
Another PSL team signs former NWU Soccer Institute player
Another Premier Soccer League team, Chippa United FC, has signed a former player of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute. Thapelo Tlabakwe, a 24-year old striker who hails from Rustenburg, was playing for Jomo Cosmos FC in the National First Division.Thapelo has signed for the Port Elizabeth-based Chippa United for a three-year…
NWU celebrates its multicultural and diverse student community
More than 200 North-West University (NWU) students representing approximately 30 countries from around the world recently attended the International Welcome and Multicultural Day that was hosted by the NWU’s Office of Global Engagement. The purpose of this event was to show appreciation for the university’s multicultural and diverse student…
NWU Soccer Institute alumni gather to honour the beautiful game
Some of the top names in South African football attended the annual alumni gathering of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Soccer Institute in Mahikeng. Held at the institute in June 2018, the get-together saw former institute players, including five Premier Soccer League (PSL) stars, playing two games of football and reminiscing about the…
Busy year for NWU’s Centre for Water Sciences and Management
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Water Sciences and Management is built on the pillars of research, education and social responsibility. As a multi-disciplinary approach is adopted to assist both industry and government in addressing many of the water related problems facing South Africa, the centre is at the forefront of research…
Focus area for Chemical Resource Beneficiation goes from strength to strength
The Chemical Resource Beneficiation (CRB) research focus area in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is going from strength to strength. Researchers are committed towards adding value to the South African national mineral and chemical resource base foundation in the North West and Southern Gauteng…
International research collaboration examines microbial ecosystem of active fault zone in SA
The North-West University’s Centre for Water Science and Management (CWSM) recently joined an international research team that will focus on the microbial ecosystem of an active fault zone in South Africa. This collaboration follows after the appointment of Prof Esta van Heerden as an extraordinary professor within the centre. Prof Van…
NWU academic elected as fellow in World Council for Psychotherapy
Prof Erhabor Idemudia, a North-West University (NWU) academic in the Faculty of Humanities in the campus in Mahikeng, has recently been elected into the fellowship of the World Council for Psychotherapy (WCP) for his outstanding services to the science and profession of psychotherapy. The WCP is a non-governmental organisation with…
SA’s banking sector to utilise NWU’s operational risk model
A new methodology for determining economic capital for operational risk was recently proposed by the North-West University’s (NWU’S) Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (BMI). This model was subsequently successfully introduced to the South African financial services sector and is now being implemented by Absa as part of their…
BMI: industry directed research prepares students for world of work
Each year master’s students from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences’ Centre for Business, Mathematics and Informatics (BMI) conduct a first semester group research project. This project aims to prepare the students for their second semester individual industry directed research projects. This year saw a group of BMI students…
International footprint for NWU's Centre for BMI
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Business, Mathematics and Informatics (BMI) is expanding its global reach in leaps and bounds. Agreement with Global Credit Data The centre – which forms part of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences – recently entered into an agreement with Global Credit Data, a non-profit…
NWU student to muscle his way up the bodybuilding ladder
A bodybuilding fanatic and final-year student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, David Tshoose is set to take the sport of bodybuilding by storm during this year’s upcoming competitions. David has been participating in bodybuilding since his first year and competes in the athletic physique category. He has recently…
NWU dominates national Morabaraba ranking
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 – one of the most popular recreational games in South Africa. The NWU’s campus in…