NWU astrophysicist selected as a member of ASSAF

Prof Rodney Medupe, an astrophysicist and professor on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, was recently selected and inaugurated as a member of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf).

He was inaugurated alongside 40 other leading scientists during ASSAf’s annual awards ceremony on 11 October 2017.

NWU expert to speak at mathematical conferences

Prof Masood Khalique, an expert in mathematical sciences from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, will be a speaker at the 2017 International Conference on Mathematics and its Applications to be held on 13–15 November 2017 at Government College University Lahore, Pakistan.

The conference aims to provide a…

NWU academic to be keynote speaker at international psychology conference

Prof Erhabor Idemudia, a research professor in the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng has been invited to be a keynote speaker at the International conference of the Nigerian Psychological Association to be held in Abuja, Nigeria from 5-10 November 2017.

The theme of the conference is ‘…

NWU honours Transport and Logistics graduates

Transport Economics and Logistics Management on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng honoured the BCom Transport Economics and Logistics Management graduates at a gala dinner on 24 October 2017 at the Mmabatho Palms Hotel and Resort.

As part of honouring their newly capped graduates, Ms Karen Visser, the programme…

NWU honours medical pioneer

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng conferred an honorary doctorate to seasoned cardiologist, author and academic, Prof Kubedi Patrick Mokhobo, during its recent spring graduation ceremony.

Prof Mokhobo is credited for being the first African cardiologist in African countries such as Swaziland, Lesotho and South…

NWU School of Tourism hosts Tourism Lekgotla

The School of Tourism in the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, in conjunction with the North West Provincial Department of Tourism, hosted a Tourism Lekgotla on 20 October 2017.

The theme of the Lekgotla was “Growth in Domestic Tourism”.

The keynote speaker at the Lekgotla was…

NWU student to attend international nursing convention

Matumelo Motaung, a nursing student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng will attend the Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) 44th Biennial Convention in Indianapolis, USA from 28 October to 1 November 2017.

She will represent the South African Nursing Students Association (SANSA), a non-profit organisation of…

NWU hosts symposium on pulses

The School of Agricultural Sciences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, in conjunction with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and relevant stakeholders, recently hosted a two-day symposium on pulses* as part of the United Nations (UN) 2016 International Year of Pulses (#2016IYP) declaration.

The…

Another NWU Soccer Institute alumnus signs professional contract

Orebotse Bobo Mongae, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute, has recently secured a two-year professional contract with a Botswana Premier League (BPL) outfit, Jwaneng Galaxy FC.

Orebotse joins Thapelo Tlabakwe who joined Jomo Cosmos FC earlier this year, making him the second Soccer Institute player to join…

NWU Disability unit hosts campaign in support of Disability Week

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Disability Unit on the campus in Mahikeng launched a three-day awareness campaign on 18 October in support of Disability Week.

The awareness campaign, with the theme ‘Take a few steps in my shoes’, is aimed at sensitising and educating the campus community and external stakeholders about the…