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…
NWU School of Agricultural Sciences has a heart for community development
Over the past years the School of Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng has steadily proved its dedication to community development and education. Centre for Animal Health The school’s Centre for Animal Health provides veterinary services to farmers who keep their livestock on communal grazing land…
Private sector, community and NWU join forces to make an impact
A collaborative venture between the North-West University (NWU), the Midvaal Local Municipality and the New Hope Group (NHG) will not only benefit the local community, but also positively impact the future of South Africa’s agricultural industry. Representatives of the NWU’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, together with Cllr…
NWU academic speaks at international conferences in China
Prof Masood Khalique from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng participated in the 12th International Conference on Recent Advances in Applied Dynamical Systems which was held from 8 to 10 June at Chongqing Normal University in China. More than 600 delegates attended the conference that comprised more than 140 talks Topics…
Statement on the finalisation of the matter regarding Mr Theo Venter
Following the remarks made by Mr Theo Venter in an interview on RSG on 5 June 2018, the executive dean of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences has engaged with Mr Venter on the matter. Mr Venter has acknowledged the sensitivity and moral issues associated with any comparisons between apartheid and…
NWU PhD student uses permaculture farming to address food security
Zuziwe Nkosi, a PhD student in crop science at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, uses a unique and creative technique called permaculture for food gardening to address food insecurity and nutrition among NWU students and surrounding communities. Zuziwe is a coordinator of the Siyakhana Food Gardening project, in…
NWU’s Enterprising Women Programme prospering
“Life-fulfilling work is never only about the money. When you feel true passion for something, you instinctively find ways to nurture it.” These wise words from Eileen Fisher – an international fashion designer and successful entrepreneur – ring true, especially for the 34 women who are currently busy with the final stretch of the North-West…
Faculty of Theology and religious leaders deliberate on death, dying and funerals in SA
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Theology recently hosted a dialogue session with various religious leaders, representing different denominations, on the topic of “Contending Theologies, Liturgies and Practices: Death, Dying and Funerals in South Africa”. The dialogue – in partnership with the Vaal Pastor’s Fraternal – afforded…
Successful review for NWU SARChI Chair on Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Research Chair in Early Detection and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Africa, held by Prof Alta Schutte of the Faculty of Health Sciences, has received a successful evaluation from the National Research Foundation. South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) Chairs are highly competitive and…
NWU academic recommends improvements for municipalities
Prof David Mello, an associate professor in the subject group Public Administration and Local Government at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, delivered his inaugural lecture titled “Fusing social and human capital for optimum performance of municipalities” on 21 June 2018. In his inaugural address, Prof Mello provided an…
NWU student studies ethno-mathematics in Ndebele art and beadwork
Monicca Thulisile Bhuda, a master’s student in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), at the North-West University (NWU), is using ethno-mathematics as part of her research to trace symmetrical geometry in Ndebele mural art and beadwork. “Ethno-mathematics basically means the relationship between culture and mathematics,” says Monicca. “African…
NWU to host USSA boxing tournament
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng will be hosting the 2018 University Sports South Africa (USSA) national boxing tournament from 2 to 5 July 2018 at the campus’ Great Hall. Approximately 120 competitors from nine universities across the country will participate in the tournament, with at least 20 representing the NWU.…
NWU Winter School to boost Grade 12 results
More than 1 100 Grade 12 learners from three districts in the North West Province are attending the 12-day matric Winter School at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng. This annual winter school programme, facilitated by qualified and experienced tutors, started on 23 June and will continue until 4 July 2018. The main aim…