Jeanne-Mari graduates against all odds

Graduations are memorable milestones in the lives of students who have put in the late nights, time and energy to move one step closer to their dreams and Jeanne-Mari Viviers has proven to be an inspiration for all.

Jeanne-Mari has been blind since she was just six years old. Her eyes had to be removed as a result of cancer, but she…

Prof Anne Grobler awarded for unique TB diagnostics research

It is no secret that North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Anne Grobler is a researcher and academic who has made her mark in the international arena of health research.

The recent award she received from the National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO), a government enterprise, yet again confirms her dedication towards…

NWU places race in the spotlight

The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities will host a Facing Race Week from 8 to 12 April. This special week will shine a light on this all-important issue that not only permeates our society, but also the world. 

“The Facing Race Week is aimed at encouraging critical conversations about race and how it is positioned…

Who is the healthiest university?

In their efforts to promote wellness in the workplace, the Employee Wellness Division of the University of the Free State introduced the “Healthy4Health” Pedometer Challenge 2019, challenging all employees of the North-West University (NWU) to take part.

This challenge has been designed to get employees more physically active and…

#ThusaNgwanaGeno gives back

North-West University (NWU) lecturer at the School of Government Studies John Molepo has done it again.

During December last year and January this year, John and a number of volunteers collected money at various intersections in Potchefstroom and Pretoria.

The money was collected in aim of his annual #ThusaNgwanaGeno…

NWU again delivers highest number of successful SAICA first-time candidates

According to the Department of Higher Education and Training, chartered accountants are among the top 100 scarcest individuals in the country. The North-West University (NWU) is addressing this shortage by being placed among the top universities in the country.

This was evident when the South African Institute of Chartered…

IP Forum stationery donation drive: help us to make a difference

School accessories such as stationery do not come cheap. Just ask any parent who has to buy stationery at the beginning of every school year. For many parents, especially those in low income groups, this is a daunting task that causes major stress. The same can be said for the learners who subsequently have to make do without these essential…

NWU economist – the problematic trend of econocracy

Do you feel that matters pertaining to the country’s economic state are irrelevant for the public and only reserved for trained economists? If so, you are experiencing the negative impact of econocracy.

And econocracy will, ultimately, be the downfall of the South African economy. This is according to Michelle Groenewald, an expert in…

NWU recognises institutional linguistic diversity during International Mother Tongue Month

In accord with the North-West University’s (NWU) commitment to pursue, accommodate and provide a fair and an inclusive language environment, the university recently celebrated annual International Mother Tongue Day across its three campuses.

The NWU, through its Language Policy, recognises the diversity of languages represented in its…

NWU experts’ alternative development index a valuable tool for industry practitioners

With the ever increasing prominence of regional economic development in driving global development, a team of experts from the North-West University (NWU) are contributing significantly to the discipline through the introduction of an innovative multi-dimensional regional economic development index (MREDI).

Unlike existing indexes, which…