NWU Council chair puts focus on nuclear safety

As part of a countrywide celebration to mark the 20th anniversary of the National Nuclear Regulator Act (NNRA), the chief executive officer of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) and chairperson of the North-West University (NWU) Council, Dr Bismark Tyobeka, delivered a public lecture on the campus in Mahikeng.

"There is a nuclear…

CTL launches Math and Stats Centre in Vanderbijlpark

Admit it. No one likes to acknowledge that subjects like mathematics, statistics and programming cause them sleepless nights. More so, asking for help can be daunting as well. 

These headaches are however something of the past thanks to the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in…

International research collaboration to confront the crisis of sexual harm

When it comes to designing and conducting international collaborative research, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area is blazing a trail of excellence within the South African higher education landscape.

Most recently, Optentia welcomed Proff Tess Patterson from the University of Otago in New Zealand in their…

Crowns, confidence and charisma - Miss & Mr NWU Vaal 2019

If you thought that beauty pageants were just about high fashion and desirability, you have another thing coming. At the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark the annual Miss and Mr NWU Vaal pageant represents a celebration of confidence, charisma and talent.

This year saw the beautiful Azania Msagala and the charismatic…

NWU makes an impact during Eureka School’s Special Sports Day

It is a photo that truly speaks volumes. Two young learners congratulating each other after competing in the annual Eureka School’s Special Sports Day. Their smiles wide, their eyes bright and around their necks they proudly wear their commemorative medals.

Sights like these bear witness to the North-West…

NWU and friends stand together to help others

In a continuous drive to lessen the burden on those in need, alumni and friends of the North-West University (NWU) are continuing to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities.

Almost 100 learners from the Kagiso Barolong High School in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District are the latest recipients of school shoes and…

Locally developed game to address maths crisis

Poor mathematics achievement at primary school level is a global problem and is often seen as the obstacle to obtaining qualifications in the fields of science, medicine, technology and engineering.

An educational psychologist and academic at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences has now developed a mobile…

Gender Awareness Week explores new dynamics

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Gender Awareness (GAW) week recently concluded, and just as with similar projects such as Facing Race Week, it had a profound impact on all those that attended the various events.

GAW was hosted by the Faculty of Theology and included a multitude of events on all three NWU campuses.

This…

NWU back to its winning Varsity ways

The Varsity Netball team of the North-West University (NWU) is back to its winning ways after making mincemeat of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) at the Coetzenburg Indoor Centre in Stellenbosch. The NWU beat the UWC 60-38.

It was a welcome return to form for coach Elsunet du Plessis’ team, after a disappointing 54-38 loss…

Multi-million-rand facelift for NWU Vanderbijlpark

Another 250 beds and 1 150 additional lecture room seats are some of the benefits of the R200 million investment in infrastructure development projects on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.

A number of new buildings are being constructed, such as a new administration hub, an on-campus residence and an academic…