Xcel students prove to be innovative

The 2019 group of Xcel students are not only improving their Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Sciences results, but are also gaining experience in the skill of problem-solving.

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Xcel programme aims to prepare students for university studies, especially students aiming to study engineering. This is…

NWU honours positive male role models

Every year exceptional male role models are celebrated across the globe on International Men’s Day.

This special day is an occasion to honour the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. This day focuses on men’s and male children’s health, promoting gender equality and highlighting positive aspects of…

Public Service Commission and NWU sign MoU

The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the North-West University (NWU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, 19 June 2019. This MoU will provide a collaboration framework for the improvement of public administration and management in the North West Province.

The MoU was signed by PSC North West Commissioner, Dr…

Ensuring equality: a ‘beautiful, worthwhile struggle’

On 27 May a contingent of 14 North-West University (NWU) academics and students were hosted by the Constitutional Court art collection curator Francois Lion-Cachet and Justice Edwin Cameron, who has served for over 10 years as a Justice of the Court.

The group of students included the chairpersons of student LGBTIQ+ societies at the…

NWU lends its voice to the commemoration of late student activist

Onkgopotse Tiro Comprehensive School, situated in the quiet tucked-away dorpie of Slurry, 30 kilometers outside of Mahikeng, was a hive of activity on 14 June 2019. On this day the school commemorated the life of its namesake and student activist Onkgopotse Tiro.

Various dignitaries attended the event. They included Prof Marilyn…

Dean makes history

It was an enormous honour for the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) to inaugurate its executive dean as the first female professor of this faculty.

Prof Liezl van Dyk, an industrial engineer, recently delivered her inaugural address for a full professorship to an audience of about 120 guests during a prestige…

Amberley, an angel in disguise

A guardian angel is defined as an angel believed to protect a particular person, for instance from danger or error, and that is exactly what two-year-old Labrador Amberley is to her owner, Lindi Opperman.

Lindi, a final-year LLB student at the North West University’s campus in Potchefstroom, suffers from Type 1 diabetes. She has…

NWU student to partake in African bodybuilding championship

North-West University (NWU) student David Tshoose continues to make waves in the bodybuilding and fitness community.

His performance during the recent Arnold Classic Africa 2019 has earned him the opportunity to compete in the International Federation of Body Building (IFBB) African Championship that will take place from 16 to 18…

Specialist advises on social media usage

Social media has entered our public sphere like a hurricane, changing the way we communicate. These are the words of social media specialist and PhD candidate at the North-West University (NWU), Moremogolo Moremogolo.

She is educating organisations, communities and schools across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia on the responsible…

“Take back the Bult” is progressing well

Gone are the days when the Bult CBD was used as a hunting ground by criminals who prey on unsuspecting victims.

Phase 1 of the “Take Back the Bult” project of the Cachet Park CID NPC – a joint venture between the North-West University (NWU) and the JB Marks Municipality – has been completed.

A total of 18 envisaged CCTV…