Executive management leads workshop on NWU identity, culture and diversity

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng held an Identity, Culture and Diversity workshop on 9 April 2018.

The purpose of the dialogue was to gather stakeholder views, both at a campus and institutional level, on the identity, culture and diversity of the NWU.

The workshop was facilitated by the executive…

NWU Indaba promotes better teaching and learning

Institutions of higher learning are experimenting with new ways of teaching and learning and the North-West University (NWU) is no exception.

The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) hosted an Extended Programme Indaba under the theme ‘Bridging the Gap’ with renowned author and public speaker, Rinus le Roux.

In his…

NWU signs MoU with Department of Correctional Services

The School of Agriculture in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) on 27 March 2018.

The main objective of the MoU is to enable the two institutions to collaborate on…

Ikateleng 2018 ready to empower learners

The organisers of the 2018 Ikateleng project are confident it will continue to bear fruit in communities. Ikateleng, a Setswana word which loosely translated means “empower yourself”, is a flagship project of North-West University (NWU) and agricultural group, NWK Limited.

The launch of the 2018 Ikateleng project in Lichtenburg on…

NWU Law Faculty holds law colloquium

As a continuation of its Human Rights Month celebrations, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted a Law Colloquium on 22 March 2018.

The colloquium, consisting of a public lecture and a seminar, was presented by Prof Willem van Genugten, extraordinary professor at the NWU, and moderated by Prof Agbor Avitus,…

NWU unveils new campus mascot

On 19 March 2018 the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng unveiled its new secret communication weapon – Mafika the leopard – the new campus mascot.

The primary role of this mascot is to serve as a communication medium between students, the Campus Student Council and campus management, as well as improving the NWU’s…

NWU celebrates human rights with seminar

The Student Campus Council (SCC) of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng organised a human rights seminar on 21 March 2018 in partnership with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).

The seminar, “Understanding the Significance of Human Rights in Contemporary South Africa”, was presented by the SAHRC’s…

NWU discusses programmes’ pros and cons for new teachers

The student chapter of the Faculty of Education on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted a public dialogue on 20 March 2018.

The title of the dialogue, delivered by Dr Andrew Mutsvangwa, a senior lecturer in the faculty, was “BEd vs PGCE: the pros and cons for the potential new teacher”.

“The BEd…

NWU student runs for a good cause

Ronnie Phefo, a student on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, is taking part in cross country marathons to fight for a good cause.

Ronnie, a final-year BEd student, is a dedicated and ardent runner who uses participation in ultra-marathons to make a statement against all sorts of abuse.

He has…

NWU alumnus earns key diplomatic posting to Nigeria

Mr Bobby Moroe, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), is clearly rising up the “diplomatic ladder” and was appointed to serve for four years as South Africa’s deputy high commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in December 2017.

Bobby will also serve as acting high commissioner until a permanent appointment is made…