Golden Key welcomes new academic achievers

The recent new member recognition ceremony of the Golden Key International Honour Society saw a total of 250 students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark being welcomed into the fold.

In her address, Dr Elmie Castleman, director for the Southern African region of the society, congratulated the…

EWP Potchefstroom: enabling female entrepreneurs to thrive

If you reside in Potchefstroom and fancy yourself a “fempreneur”, then you should not let the opportunity of a lifetime pass you by! The North-West University’s (NWU’s) innovative entrepreneurship incubator, the Enterprising Women Programme (EWP), is coming to Potchefstroom.

This year marks the seventh rendition of this impactful…

NWU applauds service workers on Worker’s Day

The vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Dan Kgwadi, and members of the Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark Campus Management Committees (CMCs) recently celebrated Worker’s Day with a special luncheon dedicated to the university’s service staff.

Staff members were officially welcomed by Prof Marilyn Setlalentoa, deputy…

Research that will benefit everyone

Over the years the North-West University (NWU) has shown its commitment to conducting research that is not only value driven but also beneficial to the greater public.

Prof Petra Engelbrecht from the Faculty of Education recently gave a lecture on the “Impact and Sustainability of International Collaborative Research Projects”. She…

Woman in Engineering – NWU launches exciting initiative

As we see ourselves in a modern world where the evolution and development of technology enjoy first priority, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Engineering initiated a one-of-a-kind problem-solving and smart-manufacturing competition specifically aimed at high school girls.

With sponsorship from the SETA for…

Dynamite dame kicks dust in the eyes of competitors

From George in the Western Cape, Miné Graaff, first-year LLB student at the North-West University (NWU), is dynamite in a small package.

Since this kickboxing queen took up the sport at the age of nine, she has never looked back.

Taking to this sport like a duck to water, in 2013, Miné took part in the WTKA world…

The message is clear: We are taking back the Bult

The “Take Back the Bult” Project of the Cachet Park CID NPC – a joint venture between the North-West University (NWU) and JB Marks Municipality in Potchefstroom – is in full swing and a very clear message is being sent out to persons with criminal intentions.

“A total onslaught against crime has begun to ensure student safety, and…

NWU and SADiLaR celebrate Setswana

The North-West University (NWU) and the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR*) hosted a collaborative event to celebrate Setswana as an official language of South Africa on 6 May 2019.

This event is part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO's) 2019 International…

NWU student wins with waste project

Boitshepo Gopane, an MSc microbiology student at the North-West University’s campus in Mahikeng recently won an award at the Black Women in Science (BWIS) conference.

Boitshepo and her group, the Eazi Waste Group, walked away with the award for best idea and presentation.

The Eazi Waste Group collects dry waste from hotels…

NWU student leaders continue to make their mark

Student leaders at institutions of higher learning are often perceived as lacking academic impact and therefore not completing their studies in time.

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Naledi Pandor, also recently made a clarion call to student leaders to complete their studies in the allotted period.

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