NWU honours positive male role models
Every year exceptional male role models are celebrated across the globe on International Men’s Day. This special day is an occasion to honour the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. This day focuses on men’s and male children’s health, promoting gender equality and highlighting positive aspects of the male…
Xcel students prove to be innovative
The 2019 group of Xcel students are not only improving their Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Sciences results, but are also gaining experience in the skill of problem-solving. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Xcel programme aims to prepare students for university studies, especially students aiming to study engineering. This is done by…
SONA: deciding factor will be successful coordination and implementation
"The deciding factor in the latest State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be the successful coordination and implementation of plans and projects, which also help to reduce policy uncertainty.” This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons, well-known economist and academic from the North-West University (NWU) Business School. He says president…
New Technology Commons will enhance teaching and learning
The library on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng is currently developing a Technology Commons which will consist of a MakerSpace, One Button and podcast studio. With this addition, the Mahikeng Library will be the first across the NWU’s three campuses to sport these state of the art facilities. “The library provides the…
NWU staff open their hearts and wallets to vulnerable children
With hardly a month before the annual Nelson Mandela Day commemorations start, staff from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Corporate Relations and Marketing (CRM) department opened their hearts and wallets to assist vulnerable children in Mahikeng’s Lonely Park. More than 100 children call the Omolemo Care and Support Centre home. Some of…
NWU’s Health Sciences taking 3D printing to the next level
Traditionally, the 3D printing industry was a discipline dominated by men, but that did not discourage women from also stepping into the industry and standing their ground. In fact, at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences, women are at the forefront of research in this regard. 3D printing, also known as additive…
Fakulteit Opvoedkunde bedien “warm drukkies” in ʼn koppie
Die winter is hier en soos wat die kwik val, wend ons onsself telkens na die warmte van ʼn gebreide serp, jas of snoesige kombers. En wanneer dit by die ideale winterkos kom, sal ʼn koppie warm sop of ʼn geurige kerrie deur enigiemand verwelkom en waardeer word. Dit is met hierdie gedagte dat die Fakulteit Onderwys op die Noordwes-Universiteit (…
Faculty of Education serves up a warm food hug
Winter is here, and as the mercury drops we find ourselves seeking out the comfort of knitted scarves, jackets and snug blankets. And when it comes to the ideal winter foods, a cup of hot soup or a hearty curry are welcomed and appreciated by all. With this in mind, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education in Vanderbijlpark…
NWU students joins United Nations Academic Council panel
Four master’s students from the North-West University (NWU) recently formed part of the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) panel during its annual meeting at Stellenbosch University. Prince Gontse Motaung, Tshegofatso Hazel Tomodi, Mpho Santho and Resego Letlhogile from the subject group Politics and International Relations…
His passion is rewarded with a professorship
It is no secret that the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) is one of the faculties that is held in the highest repute in the country. This faculty lately inaugurated another expert from their stable as professor to expand their profile of expertise even further. Prof Willie Venter, a computer engineer, recently…
NWU and provincial government forge better working relations
As North West premier Prof Job Mokgoro steps to the podium to deliver his State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Mahikeng on Friday, 28 June, he will do so armed with valuable suggestions from the province’s academics and other professionals. The premier held a consultative meeting with students and a number of stakeholders at the North-…
Mahikeng Astronomical Observatory hosts NASSP Winter School
Mahikeng Astronomical Observatory (MAO) of the North-West University (NWU) is hosting the annual Winter school of the National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme (NASSP) from 28 June to 6 July 2019. The event brings together young South African final-year physics students from previously disadvantaged universities to experience and enjoy…
Wellness of North West communities a priority
It is a disturbing fact that approximately 61% of the North West population is classified as impoverished. This shocking figure is the biggest contributing factor to the inadequate wellness of communities in this province, and according to the government it is an important social, economic and political developmental challenge. The government…
NWU academic walks away with a Science Oscar
Prof Elvis Fosso-Kankeu from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering walked away with the Engineering Research Capacity Development Award at the recent NSTF-South32 Awards. The national NSTF-South32 Awards are the largest science, engineering, technology (SET) and innovation awards in South Africa. They…
NWU appoints renowned business leader as its third chancellor
The North-West University (NWU) Council appointed Dr Anna Mokgokong, renowned business leader and entrepreneur, as its third chancellor during its meeting on 20 June. As chancellor she will serve as titular head of the NWU. All qualifications awarded by the university are formally conferred by the chancellor. She follows in the illustrious…
Matric learners praise NWU Winter School
Grade 12 learners who have been attending the Winter School on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campuses in Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark are impressed with the experience and the tuition they have received. Attending the winter school from 23 June to 4 July 2019 these learners are now prepared and motivated to give their best in their final…
From Potchefstroom to Africa
Maggie Jasson from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education has proven that beauty pageants are not just about being beautiful. The 45-year-old has made it into the finals for the Mrs Africa pageant which aims to create a platform where the unique qualities of African women can be showcased to the world. There are five…
NWU boasts two M&G Young South Africans
Dr Aurelia Williams, a senior lecturer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Biochemistry, and Dr Musawenkosi Saurombe, an NWU alumna, were announced as two of the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans at a gala event on 28 June 2019. Every year since 2006, the Mail & Guardian profiles 200 young South Africans,…
Impressive line-up for 3rd annual NWU Human Capital Summit
Following the overwhelming success of the 2018 rendition of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Human Capital Summit, it is all systems go for the third annual summit to be hosted at the NWU’s campus in Mahikeng. This year’s summit – an initiative of the NWU’s School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management – will see industrial…