NWU boxing team tops at USSA championship

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) boxing team at the campus in Mahikeng was announced the overall winner during the University Sports South Africa (USSA) championship that took place from 2 to 4 July 2018 on that campus.

The team secured seven gold medals thanks to Lemogang Moote, Tshegofatso Lentswe, Nompumelelo Dlamini,…

NWU vice-chancellor host luncheon for Grade 12 winter school learners

On 1 July 2018 Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), played host to more than 1 100 learners taking part in this year’s annual winter school programme at the campus in Mahikeng.  

During his address, Prof Kgwadi expressed his gratitude to the Department of Education for having entrusted the NWU with…

Listen if you want to fully understand autism

“The ability to listen is essential for professionals and healthcare providers if they want to fully understand and support people living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. By listening, professionals will be able to distribute the right information in specific situations to better the lives of individuals living on the…

Engineering week 2018 kicks off

It’s all systems go as the annual engineering week on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom has started. This event targets South African high school learners from Grade 10 to 12, and is running from 3 to 5 July 2018.

The engineering week aims to expose learners to the different schools of engineering and the…

Bodybuilders flex muscles at USSA

The bodybuilding team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark made their presence known at the recent University Sports South Africa (USSA) tournament in Secunda. For the second year running, the team from NWU Vanderbijlpark finished their USSA campaign with a national second place ranking.

Several bodybuilders…

NWU youth dialogue addresses alcohol and drug abuse

The decision to start experimenting with alcohol and drugs is one that a young person should never even consider. This was the key message from Warren Brits, a recovered drug abuser from Danville near Mahikeng.

Warren told his story at a Youth Dialogue convened by the North-West University (NWU), in association with the provincial…

Work addiction is a reality in the 21st century

Organisational interventions should aim to help young adults and managers to suppress and inhibit workaholic tendencies and maintain a positive work-life balance. This is what Prof Cecelie Schou Andreassen from the University of Bergen in Norway said during a guest lecture hosted by the Optentia research focus area on the North-West University’s…

International guest lecturer examines the science of sleeping

“Although sleep is vital for good health and optimum functioning, it is largely ignored by modern society.” This was the point of departure of Prof Ståle Pallesen from the University of Bergen in Norway, during his recent guest lecture hosted by the Optentia research focus area at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.…

NWU Vanderbijlpark scores big during national basketball tournament

The game of basketball is not only very popular on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, it is also gaining in stature with both men’s and women’s teams ranking among the top in South Africa.

During the recent NWU Sasol Junior Basketball Tournament that took place at the Harry Gwala Multisport Centre in Sasolburg,…

NWU and DOE launches SSIP 2018

“This is your chance to launch yourself into the future and to ensure that you break free from the shackles of poverty and unemployment. Grab this opportunity and make the decision to be phenomenal!”

This is the words of Mr Edward Mosuwe, head of the Gauteng Department of Education, during the launch of the 2018 Secondary School Improvement…