Student-led project makes isiXhosa vocabulary easily accessible

Learning a new language can be fun but also challenging as you try to navigate your way through a wondrous world of novel sounds and words. Life has just become a little easier for isiXhosa learners with isiXhosa.click, a new online dictionary for isiXhosa and English.

Funded partially by the South African Centre for Digital Language…

Alumni honoured as Emerging Psychologist of the Year

North-West University (NWU) alumnus Marelie Botha was recently honoured as the Emerging Psychologist of the Year at the Society for Industrial and Organisational Psychology of South Africa (SIOPSA) Presidential Merit Awards held at the Wanderers Club, Johannesburg.

SIOPSA is a member-based, non-profit organisation established to enhance…

TTIS Brews Collaboration and Creativity with Coffee Proffie

The Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office at NWU recently hosted the first round of an innovative initiative titled Coffee Proffie, which is aimed at fostering collaboration and creativity among researchers and innovators. This unique campaign seeks to engage the academic community through an informal and interactive coffee-…

VC calls for confronting unethical behaviour

"Before we seek sustainable solutions that can take our country forward, we have to first address that which is wrong," said Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North West University (NWU), during his keynote address at the Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture on 24 July.

During the event that took place at the…

Celebrating the first graduates of pioneering mechatronics degree

The North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce the graduation of the first cohort from its innovative mechatronics degree programme, recently introduced by the Faculty of Engineering. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone for the university.

Prof Kenny Uren from the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer…

Vice-Chancellor’s Business Breakfast reinforces bond with Potchefstroom business community

On 24 July 2024, The Roots Lifestyle Venue in Potchefstroom was alive with activity as the principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Bismark Tyobeka, hosted an important business breakfast.

The event was attended by key figures from the university and the local business community, symbolising the strong and…

Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates Mandela Day with community clean-up

By Loveness Hulwane

Student Life at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus organised a community clean-up project on Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July.

Students and Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) employees joined hands to clean up areas along Hendrick van Eck Boulevard and Frikkie…

Faculty of Law gives back

By Bonolo Monaisa

The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) has been running its Clothing Project for five consecutive years, demonstrating a sustained commitment to community service and social responsibility.

Coordinated by Simon Rasikhalela, director of the Mahikeng Law Clinic, this…

We are ready for the 2024 Varsity Football tournament

As the 2024 Varsity Football tournament approaches, the North-West University (NWU) is gearing up for a strong performance in both the men's and women's competitions.

In their eighth week of preparation, the men's team is showing promising signs of readiness under the guidance of coach Nkululeko Malgas.

The women's team, led by…

Alumni honoured for outstanding teaching skills

By Keaoleboga Motshabi

Two alumni from the North-West University (NWU), Tumelo Malebelela and Mapule Sechogo, have been recognised for their exceptional teaching abilities.

Tumelo was honoured at the Ngaka Modiri Molema district Teaching Awards and will represent the district at the Provincial Awards in…