NWU women are finalists for prestigious science awards

While celebrating Women’s Month and in particular South African women’s extraordinary achievements, two young women researchers of the North-West University (NWU) who, are excelling in their fields, have been announced finalists for the prestigious South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA).

A student of the NWU is also in the…

NWU gives new meaning to ‘Food for thought’

Reaching out to and supporting its communities is of utmost importance to the North-West University (NWU).

In light of this, Prof Marilyn Setlalentoa, deputy vice-chancellor for community engagement and operations on the NWU’s campus in Mahikeng, has embarked on a food security project at local schools in the district.

Her…

Student leaders attend leadership symposium in Kuala Lumpur

We should all work together, harnessing servant leadership to build a better world. This was the message of the 10th University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) that six North-West University (NWU) students attended from 1 to 7 August 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The six delegates, representing all three NWU campuses, were…

Optentia delivers third international joint PhD

Unemployment has South Africa in a chokehold. According to the latest figures – as recently released by Stats SA – the official unemployment rate in South Africa jumped to 29% in the second quarter of the year, the highest jobless rate since the start of 2008.

Staying true to its commitment to be an internationally recognised university in…

NWU vs TUT: Will the hunter become the prey?

“He had the fighting instincts of a badger trapped by hounds,” Hunter S Thompson wrote in a scathing obituary of former United States president Richard Nixon.

Although small, the badger* is a noble creature with the heart of giant – much like the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Noble Boys, as their history throughout the Varsity…

Renowned expert gets elected again

The researcher whose name is synonymous with land degradation and desertification at the North-West University (NWU) has done it again.

Prof Klaus Kellner from the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management was again elected as the Science and Technology Correspondent (STC) for the United Nations Convention to Combat…

NWU shines at annual USSA tournaments

The University Sport South Africa (USSA) tournaments is a thing of the past and it is time to look back at how the North-West University (NWU) and its three campuses fared.

These are just some of the standout achievements and few reasons why the NWU is an institution like no other.

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Research bolsters innovative teaching and learning strategies in accounting classrooms

As a professional educator, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Dr Viné Petzer is passionate about harnessing the power of education. More so, when it comes to the science of accounting education.

Dr Petzer has more than 15 years of practical experience as an accounting lecturer in higher education, and recently took to the stage to obtain…

Watch your step: Student pedometer challenge!

The two-week challenge to be more active is on, and with spring only a few weeks away, all members of the North-West University’s (NWU) campus community in Vanderbijlpark are ready to take part in the Student Pedometer Challenge.

The competition, hosted by the School of Management Sciences, will run from 12 to 25 August 2019 and students…

Collaboration between NWU and Vanderbijlpark Rotary Club to bolster mathematics education

STEM, or Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, is not merely a list of important subjects, but rather a cross-disciplinary educational integrative philosophy.  

This philosophy will not only make students competitive in the 21st-century global economy but would also contribute immensely to the sustainable economic…