Discover the amazing world of 3D printing

We live in a fast-changing world where yesteryear’s science fiction is becoming today’s reality. Imagine, with the flick of a button, being able to instantly create anything you need or want, from essential parts for appliances to toys and even plastic flowers.

You don’t have to imagine any longer; with 3D…

Poor pass rates: Don't blame mathematics

Why is mathematics being singled out as the main culprit for poor pass rates? This is the question asked by Prof Robert Balfour, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching-Learning, at the North-West University (NWU), after the Department of Basic Education (DBE) announced proposed changes to the passing requirements for Grades 7 to 9,…

NWU shapes tomorrow’s leaders

In an effort to support matriculants of the class of 2017, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) and the *Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, is presenting its annual winter school programme from1 to 11 July 2017.

Through this partnership, the programme is hosting…

NWU hosts successful SASA Congress

The 24th annual South African Sociological Association (SASA) congress kicked off on a high note at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng with throngs of domestic and international delegates attending.

Under the theme #WhatMustRise, SASA President, Dr Sonwabile Mnwana, gave a brief interpretation of what the topic…

Radiyah’s brave road to success

Radiyah Saloojee is living proof that an attitude of gratitude and thanksgiving not only serves as a road marker on the journey to success, but also a stepping stone to accomplishment. For this 24-year old alumna of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, each day represents a new opportunity to excel and in doing so,…

NWU and SUNfarming scoop international award

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships." These words of famous basketball star, Michael Jordan, rang true when the North-West University (NWU), together with SUNfarming, a solar energy company, came out tops at the recent Intersolar Awards that were held in Europe.

The Intersolar AWARD is presented each…

Campbell is Coal Man of the Year

This tribute is for the individual who has donated valuable time and effort to the betterment of the industry. Prof Quentin Campbell of the North-West University (NWU) received this accolade when the Southern African Coal Processing Society (SACPS) announced that he is the Coal Man of the Year for 2017.

One of the postgraduate…

Schutte and Saayman new ‘Oscar’ winners

The North-West University (NWU) is immensely proud of its two new Science Oscar winners, Profs Alta Schutte and Melville Saayman.These two esteemed researchers were recognised by the National Science and Technology’s (NSTF) for their contributions to their respective fields at a gala dinner in Johannesburg on Thursday night.

The…

Minister appoints NWU alumnus to Eskom interim board of directors

On 23 June 2017 the Minister of Public Enterprises, Lynne Brown, appointed Dr Pulane Molokwane, an alumnus of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng,  as a non-executive director to the interim board of Eskom .

“I believe the interim arrangements represent a new dawn at Eskom,” Hon Lynne Brown said during a press…

NWU to host South African Sociological Association Congress

The Sociology Department on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng will host the 24th annual South African Sociological Association (SASA) Congress from 2 to 5 July 2017. The theme of the congress is ”#WHATMUSTRISE: Critical sociological reflections on contemporary protest movements“.

The purpose of SASA is to…