Academic News
The good, the bad and the ugly of online learning
South Africa, like many other countries, quickly went into lockdown last year due to the rapid spread of the Corona virus. A number of people moved from contact schooling and work to virtual learning and remote work.
While this has come with a number of advantages, there are also…
Psychosocial management of depression among adolescents
Depression in adolescents is the most prevalent mental health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa and a major cause of disability.
In South Africa, depression among adolescents is the leading cause of poor cognitive and social development, posing a…
NWU extraordinary professor receives another award
The North-West University (NWU) is enormously proud of one of its extraordinary professors, Sam Fullerton, who recently received his 16th best paper award for his research at a top-rated marketing conference.
His most recent award was for the best paper in the Sports Marketing track…
NWU alumnus and male netball star is shining bright
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Thulani Tlhapi has proven that netball is not a sport only women can excel in.
Thulani, who currently plays for the Ikageng Classics, an all-male team based in Potchefstroom, recently represented the Dr Kenneth Kaunda district at the Spar National…
New discovery lands NWU researcher a spot in top science publication
When magnetic fields and long strokes of hot gas known as jets interact, the jets become bent. This is an important discovery and, for his contribution to it, Prof James O Chibueze has earned a space in the prestigious research publication Nature.
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Father and daughter are both first years at the NWU
They say it’s almost an impossible task to come between fathers and their daughters, because of the special bond they share That is definitely the case when it comes to Glenville Fransman and his daughter Miché Fransman.
Glenville and his daughter are currently both first years at…
NWU webinar puts the spotlight on Covid-19 vaccine nationalism
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Government Studies recently hosted a webinar on Covid-19 vaccine nationalism, titled “Covid-19 vaccine nationalism and its socio-economic and geopolitical implications for Africa”.
The main speakers…
In this together
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted how organisations, institutions and people across the globe need to support each other - now more than ever. The North-West University (NWU) has been fortunate to receive donations from various businesses, alumni and friends over the years, and especially during lockdown.
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Apply now to study at the NWU in 2022
At the beginning of every year, thousands of students across the country can be found scrambling for space at various institutions of higher learning. Applying on time when applications open in the previous year can help students and parents avoid this unnecessary stress.
During 2020 the North-West University (NWU) received…
NWU alumna finds her calling in agriculture
North-West University (NWU) alumna Keabetswe Mokgatla never would have thought she would find her true calling in farming.
Now a proud maize and cattle farmer, she is part of the first cohort of participants in the Corteva Agriscience programme…