NWU Faculty of Engineering broadens its horizons

As of 2017 a new star will join the Industrial Engineering galaxy. The North-West University's (NWU's) School for Industrial Engineering now shines with new light alongside nearby departments at the University of Pretoria, Stellenbosch University and Wits University.

Located strategically within various industrial activities (ranging…

CSRC 2017: leading the academic charge with distinction

The sixth President of the United States, John Quincy Adams, was once quoted as saying that true leaders are people who inspire others through their actions: “Leaders are individuals who inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and ultimately become more.”

When taking stock of the academic achievements of the respective members of…

Five-year AMBA accreditation now a reality for NWU School of Business and Governance

The Association of MBAs (AMBA) granted the NWU School of Business and Governance (NWU SBG) international accreditation for a period of five years – the longest period for which AMBA accredits MBA degrees.

This intensive process to obtain accreditation was a team effort that required hard work and perseverance. According to the…

Optentia: Swiss expert advocates different approach to special education

“Whereas efficient learners are reflective, strategic and cognitively engaged, struggling learners have difficulties in self-regulating their learning.” This according to Prof Marco Hessels, extraordinary professor at the Optentia Research Focus Area on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU).

Prof Hessels, who is also an…

NWU CARST Centre Director appointed to GIF SA Chapter

The director of the  Centre for Applied Radiation Science and Technology (CARST) on the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Victor Tshivhase, was recently nominated and unanimously appointed to serve as a member on the Generation IV International Forum (GIF) Senior Advisory Panel.

The main objectives of GIF Senior…

Welcome Day 2017 –first year students diarise this date!

In a week’s time the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus (NWU Vaal) will be welcoming the new intake of first year students for the 2017 academic year. 

As from the 23rd of January the Campus will be rolling-out its First Years’ Registration and Orientation Programme. This programme will culminate into the 2017 Welcome Day on…

Busy year ahead for Optentia

The Optentia Research Focus Area on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal) already has a full schedule planned for the first quarter of 2017.

Various international visitors will be hosted by Optentia within the coming months:

Prof. Marco Hessels from the University of Geneva in Switzerland will be…

Registration 2017: Applying for the missing middle fee adjustment grant

With the 2017 academic year just around the corner the North-West University (NWU) is a buzz with activity as the new intake of first year students as well as senior students prepare to register.

In light of the national development around fees at universities, the NWU - via the Office of the Executive Director of Finance and Facilities,…

NWU Vaal BTMG: an equation that makes sense!

This year marks the fourth rendition of the very successful learning programme: Bridging The Mathematical Gap, as presented by the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Information Technology on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University. 

The programme literally takes the sting out of mathematics and offers learners the opportunity…

Bridging the Mathematical Gap – offering matriculants a second chance at success

Four years since the inception of the Bridging The Mathematical Gap (BTMG) learning programme at the North-West University’s (NWU's) Vanderbijlpark Campus, many learners have not only overcome towards anxiety for mathematics, but are also flourishing as students pursuing their university studies within the BCom and BSc fields.

Many of these…