The NWU is the right place to be for academic excellence

If you want to excel as an expert in the fields of electromechanical and minerals engineering in the mining, chemical, oil and gas industries, or in a career in the fields of geography or mathematics, hospitality, education and tourism, the North-West University (NWU) is the right place to be.  

The recent findings of the Shanghai…

SAWHAR: science and technology insights for tomorrow’s water calamities

Cape Town’s drought crisis in 2018, also referred to as Day Zero, serves as a wake-up call to all South Africans to once again become more aware of the importance of water in the 21st century. 

This awareness also includes academic research into innovative solutions for future problems.

According to Prof Johann Tempelhoff, an…

NWU shares lessons on how to confront fraud

The South African Fraud Prevention Services listed a 56% increase in fraud crimes in 2017.At least 70% of men (26-35 years old) make up the number of fraudsters. Women between 36 and 45 make up 33% of victims.

At a time when organisations around the world lose an estimated five percent of their annual revenues to fraud, creating…

NWU Students impress at the Symposium of Natural Sciences

For Students from the North West University’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences recently participated in the Student symposium for Natural Sciences 2018 Competition. They managed to win some great prizes. Students who are enrolled for the relevant fields of study may participate: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Metallurgy, Physics,…

NWU wins big at 2018 Pendoring Awards

Graphic Design students from the North-West University (NWU) showcased their brilliance yet again when they walked away with 10 awards and the top accolade of Overall Winner in the student category during the recent Pendoring Awards on 1 November 2018.

They received the Overall award for their interactive installation entry titled “…

NWU researcher impress with engineering excellencees

Prof Jan de Kock is an engineer that excels and who makes a difference. His excellence and involvement in the engineering industry was rewarded during the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers’ (SAIEE) recent 107th Annual Banquet.

According to the SAIEE president, Dr Hendri Geldenhuys, an Engineering Excellence award is…

NWU keeps its teaching environment relevant

The only thing that is constant is change. To keep up with change, the NWU often updates the content of its academic programmes.

As a strategic initiative to ensure relevant and up-to-date study modules and programmes for students, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has launched various…

Social Work Projects Day: combining education and real-life experience

The importance of practical experience is paramount in the field of social work, as is the synergistic result of combining education and real-life experience.

This is according to Dr Elmien Truter, a professional social worker and lecturer in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Psychosocial Health, after the recent Social Work…

Faculty of Law has a firm foundation

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law on the campus in Mahikeng can be rightfully proud of its alumni who are carrying out the university’s goal to build and enhance communities.

The campus has produced its fair share of community and business leaders who are working towards building strong institutions. It also…

Let every minute count, says Prof Daryl

He is a man who likes his filtered coffee, is not one for too many formalities and believes in making the most of his time. This is Prof Daryl Balia, the newly appointed deputy vice-chancellor for the campus in Potchefstroom.

We asked him to tell us more about himself and how he sees his future role.

Q: What type of person…