Optentia welcomes two new extraordinary professors

The research focus area Optentia on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, welcomed two new extraordinary professors in the sub-programme Ageing and Generational Dynamics during a recent prestige lecture event.

The addition of Prof Isabella Aboderin and Prof Nora Keating further expands the expertise and impact of the…

NWU appoints new deputy vice-chancellor for campus in Mahikeng

The North-West University (NWU) Council appointed Prof Marilyn Setlalentoa as the new deputy vice-chancellor for assigned functions and operations for its campus in Mahikeng during its meeting on 23 November. She is appointed for a term of five years.

In addition to her extensive knowledge and experience in various areas of teaching…

Musa speaks up at Global Leadership Summit

The inspiring story of Dr Musawenkosi “Musa” Saurombe, who at 23 is one of Africa’s youngest female PhD graduates, earned her an invitation to speak at the Global Leadership Summit 2017.

Now a postdoctoral research fellow in the Global Innovators Forefront Talent (GIFT) research niche area within the Faculty of Economic and…

Final-year nursing students take the oath of service

For anyone in the nursing profession, an unforgettable career milestone comes when nursing students take the nurses’ pledge of service. It was with solemnity and reverence that final-year nursing students took part in their oath-taking and awards ceremony at the North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Mahikeng on 17 November.

In…

NWU shines at 2017 Pendoring Awards

The North-West University (NWU’s) name was held high at the recent Pendoring Awards in Johannesburg, with four wins in this annual competition that recognises the best efforts in promoting and stimulating advertising in all of South Africa’s indigenous languages.

Three of the NWU’s final-year graphic design students of 2016 won…

Bridging The Mathematical Gap 2018 – taking the sting out of mathematics

Four years since the inception of the Bridging The Mathematical Gap (BTMG) learning programme at the North-West University’s (NWU's) campus in Vanderbijlpark, many learners have not only overcome their anxiety for mathematics, but are also flourishing as students pursuing their university studies within the BCom and BSc fields.

Many of…

NWU expert appointed as CEO of Economic Development Council of South Africa

An expert in local economic development from the North-West University (NWU), Prof Danie Meyer, has been elected as the chief executive officer of the newly established Economic Development Council of South Africa.

Prof Meyer is an associate professor in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the NWU’s campus in Vanderbijlpark…

Book on pathways to successful schooling launched

The book Pathways to successful schooling – edited by Prof Elda de Waal, a professor in Education Law at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Edu-HRight research entity – was recently launched at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg.  

Retired Judge Albie Sachs of the Constitutional Court was one of the guest speakers at the…

Alumni Association shares more than just memories

There are many reasons why it is important to support your alma mater after graduating from university. The most important reason being a selfless commitment towards the success of the next generation of graduates.

When speaking to Mpho Mosia, an executive committee member of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Young Alumni Association, his…

NWU creates awareness on World Diabetes Day

With 318 million people globally being at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research (AUTHeR) saw the need to create awareness on World Diabetes Day*.

AUTHeR together with Dischem Pharmacy, the Department of Health, the Heart Foundation and the NWU’s…