NWU and TSA partner for South Africa’s first-ever multi-surface facility

The North-West University (NWU) is about to become a one-stop shop for all tennis players and enthusiasts. The university is in the development stage of upgrading its tennis facilities at the High Performance Institute in Potchefstroom with new multi-surface clay, grass and hard courts.

There are only two privately owned clay courts…

NWU gives his dreams wings

Speed, technology, adrenalin and the scent of rubber are all part of the dream of Shaun Botha, a master’s-degree student in mechanical engineering at the North-West University (NWU).

This will not remain a dream, however, as Shaun is equipping himself with the necessary expertise to help him achieve his dream to one day make a…

Phoenix tackles a new challenge

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) solar car Phoenix is at it again! The “glider"-based design car with a sun tracking solar array on its roof, will be chasing the sun once more during the 36-hour Endurance Challenge.

 This challenge will take place from 13 to 14 April at the Zwartkops Raceway in Gauteng. The Phoenix team…

Employers, shopping centres have a greater responsibility towards car guards

A master’s-degree student in occupational hygiene at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom recently conducted a unique study in which disturbing results were obtained regarding car guards’ exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun.

Mahlako Nkogatse’s research under the supervision of Cynthia Ramotsehoa…

Major developments planned for the NWU this year

The North-West University (NWU) Council has approved two new teaching-learning centres: the Centre for Health Professions Education and the Centre for Engineering Education.

Prof Robert Balfour, deputy vice-chancellor for teaching and learning, made the announcement during the recent opening of the university’s academic year at its…

Condolences from the North-West University: Passing of Prof Tjaart van der Walt

It is with great sadness that the North-West University (NWU) community learned about the passing of the 85-year old Prof Tjaart van der Walt during the night of 22 February 2019.

Prof Tjaart van der Walt has done it all. Apart from the fact that he was rector of the former Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PU…

Radio expert comes home to head up NWU FM

His appointment as station manager of NWU FM on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng is a home-coming for Itumeleng Bahetane.

Born and bred in Mahikeng, Itumeleng has strong ties with the university having completed his BA in communication and BAHons in English at the NWU.

As a student he was actively…

Mahikeng cat population under the spotlight

Author Robert A Heinlein wrote: “How we behave towards cats here below determines our status in heaven.” It is in this spirit that students and staff of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng are asked to donate funds to ensure healthy cat colonies.

The maintenance of a healthy and stable cat population is extremely…

Against all odds: Disability is not inability

Letlhogonolo Mafela was born without arms, but refused to let his physical disability stand in the way of realising his dreams.

Self-acceptance has helped him defy the odds and obtain a BCom degree in economics, which will be conferred on him during the North-West University’s (NWU’s) April autumn graduations.

Letlhogonolo…

NWU official Academic Opening: The best is yet to come

In 2019 the North-West University (NWU) will experience essence of consolidation and development in terms of its research, innovation, teaching-learning and community engagement.

This is the message from Prof Robert Balfour, deputy vice-chancellor for teaching and learning, as delivered during the official Academic Opening…