The NWU’s Franco Bosman hits SAICA exam for a six

The results of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants’ (SAICA’s) Initial Test of Competence (ITC exam) has given the School of Accounting Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) a lot to be proud of.

Not only did the NWU achieve a 94% pass rate for first-time candidates, but it also boasts two students in the top 10, one…

Super Elroy wins Two Oceans

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) long-distance champion, Elroy Gelant, walked away with the laurels in the Two Oceans half marathon in Cape Town.

Elroy’s time of 01:03:20 shows that the 32-year old assistant at the NWU’s People and Culture department is well on track to reach his goals for 2019.

Next in his sight is the…

Mobile gamer completes the ultimate quest: a PhD

So you think you are somewhat of a champion when it comes to Candy Crush? Think again! A 26-year old just received his PhD in mobile gaming during the recent autumn graduation ceremonies at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.

Dylan Price has been gaming for as long as he can remember – from the day he got his first…

Game of Thrones does not play by the rules

Game of Thrones breaks all the rules of film making. That is why it is such a huge success. “There are rules and laws of film making that you have to abide by, unless you want to create a specific effect,” says Phil Pretorius from the School of Communication Studies on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.

He partly…

Deaf student breaks boundaries

Higher education institutions in South Africa have been confronted with various changes in recent years, urging them to keep up with the times, adapt and grow.

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) dream to be “an internationally recognised university in Africa, distinguished for engaged scholarship, social responsiveness and an ethic…

PhD hat trick for Van Schalkwyk family

A very proud Dr Schalk van Schalkwyk senior looked on as both of his sons followed in his footsteps. Hugo and Schalk junior both obtained their PhD degrees at the recent autumn graduation ceremony on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.

Dr Van Schalkwyk was a lecturer on the campus until he retired in 2011. However,…

Prof continues his Oxford research

An associate professor at the Faculty of Theology of the North-West University (NWU) recently returned from the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, where he spent three months doing research.

Prof Vhumani Magezi was an academic visitor at the institute to pursue his research agenda within one of the institute’s research programmes.

Patria is FNB Res Rugby champion

At last! After four consecutive attempts the North-West University’s (NWU’s) men's residence, Patria, was able to beat Maties’ Vishuis at the Danie Craven stadium in Stellenbosch by 16–8.

Although this was not the first time that Patria has captured the crown as Varsity Residence champion, this was perhaps the sweetest victory.…

Mervyn Taylor is Leopards’ new president

Mervyn Taylor – ever-popular, particularly in North West rugby circles – was appointed as the new president of the Leopards Rugby Union on Tuesday evening, 16 April. Mervin, who is also the North-West University’s (NWU’s) rugby manager, takes over the reins from Advocate André May.

Mervyn has served as the NWU’s rugby manager since…

NWU cultivates new hope in Western Cape’s Delft area

For the past few years an extraordinary researcher at the North-West University (NWU), Dr Izanette van Schalkwyk, has been working on drastically changing the lives of residents of the violence-ridden Delft area in the Western Cape through several research projects.

Dr Van Schalkwyk works in the Centre for Child, Youth and Family…