NWU student is Miss Unity SA finalist

North-West University (NWU) student Tshifhiwa Ramutumbu was recently announced as one of the Miss Unity South Africa 2021 finalists.

The Miss Unity SA pageant aims to empower young women between the ages of 16 and 27.

Tshifhiwa, who is a BA…

NWU librarian makes treasure from trash

 Daniel Monyamane describes himself as an assistant librarian by day and an artist all the time in between.  

The 36-year-old father of three hails from Koppies, a small town in the Free State, and is a self-taught trash artist who sees beauty and value where most of us see garbage.

NWU in top 100 of Emerging Economies University Ranking

The North-West University (NWU) has once again made its mark in the international rankings with a top 100 placing ― and overall sixth place in South Africa ― in the Emerging Economies University Ranking of Times Higher Education (THE).

The NWU has an overall 97th place out of 606…

Evaluating the potential of South African medicinal plants as a treatment for depression

North-West University (NWU) academic Dr Makhotso Lekhooa is investigating the possibility that an indigenous plant can be used to treat depression.

This research is very applicable as the World Health Organisation (WHO) indicates that 4,4% of…

Combatting corruption: are lifestyle audits part of the answer?

Transparency, specifically in relation to uncovering beneficial ownership, is an essential factor in combatting corruption.

Lifestyle audits are often used by state-owned enterprises and government departments as a method in ensuring transparency and strengthening the investigative…

Research commons spaces contribute to graduate and research output at NWU

To keep abreast of the trends of the twenty-first-century, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) academic libraries has embarked on major space renovations since 2014.

One such renovation includes the establishment of research commons spaces at each of the three campus libraries.…

South Africa must move its economy into sustainable job-rich growth territory

Prof Raymond Parsons from the Business School of the North-West University (NWU) says South Africa must urgently capitalise on the economic “rebound” this year to move its economy into more sustainable job-rich growth territory in the period ahead.

“The widely expected official…

NWU academic receives a research medal from the education association

Prof Christo van der Westhuizen from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Self-Directed Learning (SDL) research unit has been awarded the Education Association of South Africa (EASA) Research Medal for 2020. 

This award is made to established…

NWU Mahikeng Library makes studies easier for undergraduate students

On 4 March 2021, the library on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus launched new additions to its undergraduate student commons. 

According to Tiyani Mabunda, the director for open scholarship, the new additions include a 24-hour study area with…

NWU lecturer uses information technology to make a difference 

Chuku Taole, North-West University (NWU) Information Technology (IT) lecturer and Vanderbijlpark Campus alumnus, is committed to making a positive and lasting difference in the Lethabo Power Village where he grew up. 

For the past few years, the former NWU Student Representative Council member, together with a group of former…