Aligning assessment to support self-directed learning

How can the North-West University (NWU) align assessment to support self-directed learning (SDL) and realise the goals as stated in its Teaching and Learning Strategy: 2016-2020? It is around this question that Prof Kobus Lombard’s recent inaugural lecture as newly appointed professor at the campus in Vanderbijlpark pivoted.

Prof Lombard…

NWU Winter School to boost Grade 12 results

More than 1 100 Grade 12 learners from three districts in the North West Province are attending the 12-day matric Winter School at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng.

This annual winter school programme, facilitated by qualified and experienced tutors, started on 23 June and will continue until 4 July 2018.

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NWU to host USSA boxing tournament

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng will be hosting the 2018 University Sports South Africa (USSA) national boxing tournament from 2 to 5 July 2018 at the campus’ Great Hall.

Approximately 120 competitors from nine universities across the country will participate in the tournament, with at least 20 representing…

NWU student studies ethno-mathematics in Ndebele art and beadwork

Monicca Thulisile Bhuda, a master’s student in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), at the North-West University (NWU), is using ethno-mathematics as part of her research to trace symmetrical geometry in Ndebele mural art and beadwork.

“Ethno-mathematics basically means the relationship between culture and mathematics,” says Monicca…

NWU academic recommends improvements for municipalities

Prof David Mello, an associate professor in the subject group Public Administration and Local Government at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, delivered his inaugural lecture titled “Fusing social and human capital for optimum performance of municipalities” on 21 June 2018.

In his inaugural address, Prof Mello…

Successful review for NWU SARChI Chair on Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Research Chair in Early Detection and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Africa, held by Prof Alta Schutte of the Faculty of Health Sciences, has received a successful evaluation from the National Research Foundation.

South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) Chairs are highly…

NWU’s Enterprising Women Programme prospering

“Life-fulfilling work is never only about the money. When you feel true passion for something, you instinctively find ways to nurture it.”

These wise words from Eileen Fisher – an international fashion designer and successful entrepreneur – ring true, especially for the 34 women who are currently busy with the final stretch of the North-…

NWU PhD student uses permaculture farming to address food security

Zuziwe Nkosi, a PhD student in crop science at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, uses a unique and creative technique called permaculture for food gardening to address food insecurity and nutrition among NWU students and surrounding communities.

Zuziwe is a coordinator of the Siyakhana Food Gardening project,…

Statement on the finalisation of the matter regarding Mr Theo Venter

Following the remarks made by Mr Theo Venter in an interview on RSG on 5 June 2018, the executive dean of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences has engaged with Mr Venter on the matter.

Mr Venter has acknowledged the sensitivity and moral issues associated with any comparisons between…

NWU academic speaks at international conferences in China

Prof Masood Khalique from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng participated in the 12th International Conference on Recent Advances in Applied Dynamical Systems which was held from 8 to 10 June at Chongqing Normal University in China.

More than 600 delegates attended the conference that comprised more than 140…