NWU signs MoU with Department of Correctional Services

The School of Agriculture in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) on 27 March 2018.

The main objective of the MoU is to enable the two institutions to collaborate on…

NWU experts: social workers flourish despite adverse working conditions

With the month of March dedicated to professional social workers, the spotlight is on the profession and the important contribution it makes to society.

Given the high prevalence of social problems in South Africa social workers are often placed at risk for depression, burnout, and exceptionally high stress levels, due to adverse working…

Career fair helps expose students to employers

With the South African unemployment rate currently at 26,7%, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Career Centre and the School of Computer Sciences and Information Systems recently took the initiative by exposing students to potential employers.

They recently hosted their second annual career fair aimed at students from the Faculty…

NWU delivers highest number of successful SAICA first-time candidates in the university's history

The excellent performance of its chartered accountancy students once again placed the North-West University (NWU) among the top universities in the country.

This was evident when the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) recently released the results of the January 2018 Initial Test of Competence (ITC: qualifying…

Ikateleng 2018 ready to empower learners

The organisers of the 2018 Ikateleng project are confident it will continue to bear fruit in communities. Ikateleng, a Setswana word which loosely translated means “empower yourself”, is a flagship project of North-West University (NWU) and agricultural group, NWK Limited.

The launch of the 2018 Ikateleng project in Lichtenburg on…

NWU economist says Moody’s decision on SA’s investment rating is good news

The widely expected but critical decision by Moody's to retain South Africa's existing investment rating and also to raise the outlook to stable is good news for the economy. This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons, well-known economist and academic from the North-West University School of Business and Governance.

He says that by…

Social Work: the profession where action meets compassion

March is World Social Work Month and during this time the spotlight is not only on the profession, but also on the important contributions these brave professionals make to society.

The awareness campaign reached a highpoint on 20 March 2018 when professional social workers celebrated Social Work Day. According to Prof Ansie Fouché and Dr…

NWU unveils new campus mascot

On 19 March 2018 the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng unveiled its new secret communication weapon – Mafika the leopard – the new campus mascot.

The primary role of this mascot is to serve as a communication medium between students, the Campus Student Council and campus management, as well as improving the NWU’s…

NWU Campus DVC advocates standing up for human rights

In her annual Human Rights Day message to students and staff, Prof Linda du Plessis, the deputy vice-chancellor for integrated planning and operations on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, argued that it is every person’s duty to stand up for the rights of others.

“When celebrating Human Rights Day, we think back…

Career Centre gets ready for Career Fair 2018

The NWU Career Centre is getting ready for the 2018 Career Fair and Bean Counting Days on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, taking place at the end of March.

These two days are a definite highlight on the calendar of the department Student Development and Counselling. During this time the Career Centre hosts the…