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NWU Transformation Society to embark on gender-based violence and LGBTIQA+ awareness march
The Transformation Society on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbiljpark Campus will take to the streets, marching to raise awareness and educate the public on issues of gender-based violence, gender identity and sexual diversity in support of the LGBTIQA+ community.
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NWU celebrates Race Awareness Week
Race Awareness Week (RAW) is a week-long annual event at the North-West University (NWU), dedicated to raising awareness on the current discussions around race in South African society. The goal is to open discussions on history, current events and how we can progress in the future. This is done to create awareness on current debates around…
NWU unveils Pride Wall in celebration and recognition of LGBTIQA+ community
In the spirit of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia that was observed on 17 May, the North-West University (NWU) is making a concerted effort to foster a culture of inclusivity and acceptance.
Student Life and the Student Campus Council on the Mahikeng Campus recently joined forces in unveiling a unique…
NWU Student Life and School of Nursing celebrate nurses
International Nurses and Midwives Day is celebrated annually on 12 May, and this year the North-West University (NWU) paid tribute to all nurses for the key role they play in society, and especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Student Life shows appreciation
The Student Life department on the Mahikeng Campus celebrated the day…
Principals in Northern Cape to benefit from unique diploma
The Faculty of Education of the North-West University (NWU) was selected as the preferred provider for presenting a unique Advanced Diploma in Education to school leaders in the Northern Cape.
The School of Professional Studies in Education in…
South African experts weigh in on Copyright Amendment Bill
The Copyright Amendment Bill has been stalled since December 2020 due to a number of constitutional reservations that were raised by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The President singled out some of the Bill’s provisions, such as guaranteeing remuneration to artists, and expanding…
Don’t miss NWU webinar featuring celebrated economist, Dawie Roodt
The extremely slow pace of economic recovery since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic is clearly evident. However, even as the world is facing dramatic changes due to the pandemic, economic activities have not stopped.
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) research focus area…
NWU, family and friends celebrate Brandon Moolman
The North-West University (NWU) Vaal Hockey Club recently hosted a small gathering for Brandon Moolman and his family and friends to celebrate his graduation.
Brandon made news headlines last year after breaking his neck in a freak accident that left him paralysed.
…NWU’s HART keeps tabs on blood pressure
The Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART) in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is doing its part to promote blood pressure awareness and measurement during the whole of May Measurement Month (MMM) and on World Hypertension Day on 17 May.
HART is…
Nominate the cream of the crop of NWU alumni
The North-West University (NWU) will again celebrate the remarkable achievements of its outstanding alumni during the seventh biennial Alumni Excellence Awards ceremony, which is set to take place in October this year.
It is the ideal opportunity for NWU alumni,…