TELIT-SA showcase to focus on technology solutions for inclusive education

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) interdisciplinary research niche area, Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovative Education and Training in South Africa (TELIT-SA), is driven to conducting research to inform innovative teaching and learning practices by means of trailblazing technology. 

During the month of September, TELIT-SA will…

Zahraa plays her part and creates awareness

Domestic violence is a global issues reaching across national boundaries as well as socio-economic, cultural, racial and class distinctions.

As her last project as Miss Campus 2018, Zahraa Omar organized a Silent March to raise awareness against the surge of domestic violence.

In a moving speech, Zahraa urged everyone in…

NWU launches campaign for victory against UWC

Coming off strong from their previous victory against Central University of Technology (CUT), and thanks to Banele Hlophe’s stunning goal, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Noble Boys will be taking on the University of Western Cape (UWC) in their new position as log leaders on Thursday, 5 September 2019.

UWC also recently…

SA economy needs more policy certainty to make latest economic improvement sustainable and build investor confidence

“The better-than-expected GDP figures in the second quarter of 2019 are good news for the economy, as this at least confirms that South Africa has avoided a 'technical recession' (two successive quarters of negative growth), after the bad growth performance of -3,2% in the first quarter.” 

This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons,…

NWU student is a semi-finalist in Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition

Boitshepo Gopane, a master’s student in Microbiology at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng is one of the central region winners of the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition.

Entrepreneurship Intervarsity is the brain child of Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) and encourages and supports…

Pirates final waits for NWU

The first rugby team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom and defending champions is through to the finals of the Pirates Grand Championships, after beating Roodepoort 41-16 in Alberton.

Burger van der Westhuizen, who needs no introduction to rugby supporters in the North West province, is the team’s coach…

NWU Career Centre hosts Entrepreneurship and Innovation seminar

The North West University’s (NWU’s) Career Centre hosted an Entrepreneurship and Innovation seminar fair at its campus in Mahikeng on 29 August 2019.

The main purpose of this seminar was to drive and embrace a culture of entrepreneurship among NWU students and to provide them with a knowledge toolbox that will help them to establish…

Essential court training for young social workers

The safety and welfare of vulnerable children and young people is paramount at all times, yet in Family and Children’s Services, more and more cases are brought under the Children’s Act and associated legislation.

This predisposition sees social workers increasingly having their actions, recommendations and decisions scrutinised in a court…

New solutions are needed to solve current social issues

The 21st century has come with a number of new complexities that can only be addressed and solved with new innovative solutions. Prof Petro du Preez, from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education, is dedicated to identifying ways that can address the current social issues that South Africa is confronted with.

Prof Du…

NWU creates disability awareness

The North-West University (NWU) is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all, and regularly hosts awareness day campaigns on various topics as a way to inform and educate staff and students.

The NWU’s Disability Rights Unit recently held an awareness campaign on the campus in Potchefstroom to educate staff and students…