Competitive sport both an art and a science

“Scientific knowledge underpins our work with sportsmen and women but the critical difference comes in the application of this knowledge.”This is Lerato Maqena’s take on the importance of the science behind sport. For Lerato, a qualified sport scientist and an alumna of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, sport…

NWU PhD student to present a paper at Young Scientist Conference

Lorato Modise, a PhD student in the Department of Biological Sciences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, is set to present a paper at the seventh Annual South African Young Scientists’ Conference. The conference will take place on 19 July 2017 at the Birchwood and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Johannesburg.

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Statement by the vice-chancellor of the NWU on student disciplinary matters

Over the past few years, the management of the North-West University (NWU) has focused on a strategy to transform and position the NWU as a unitary institution of superior academic excellence with a commitment to social justice. This culminated in major structural changes embodied in our new statute, which we are in the process of…

Student Business Competition tests entrepreneurial savvy

“More and more students are realising that they can’t simply pass their degree and find a job immediately upon graduation as was traditionally the case. Due to economic constraints and increasing competition within the formal employment sector, the so-called normal path to growing a career has been replaced by a more self focused and accountable…

Campus choir hits the right notes during SATICA Music Festival

The choir of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark – known as the ‘Voices of the River’ – performed exceptionally well at the recent 34th annual SATICA Eisteddfod in Durban.

The choir held the NWU’s name high by finishing second overall in the Silver Category. To add to their Top two placement, the choir from…

Nursing students meet to forge new ethos for the profession

Nursing students from at least 14 South African universities and a Northern Cape-based nursing college recently converged on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng to discuss issues affecting the profession.

Challenges ranging from the payments of stipends, euthanasia, professionalising nursing as well as the 2030…

Alumni Office to host first Convocation Talk Breakfast

The term ‘alumni’ represents much more than a mere title. Not only is it part of your past, but also who you are today. In short: it is a lifetime relationship with your alma mater – and in your case, the North-West University (NWU).

Whatever happens at the NWU may have an influence on your qualification and therefore alumni, by means of…

NWU delivers top performances at 2017 USSA tournament

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently delivered a sterling performance at the annual 2017 University Sports South Africa (USSA) tournament.

The NWU team claimed top honours in karate, walking away with the second overall position and receiving a silver medal. In addition, the team also boasts several other…

NWU receives 31,5 Euros for veterinary development

A firm foundation has been laid for the possible establishment of a veterinary school at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng. Once approved, it will be one of only two in the country. Prof Mulunda Mwanza, an associate professor and head of the School of Animal Health on the campus, has confirmed the awarding of European…

Chantel to join the SA Student netball squad

The netball team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark might not have tasted USSA (University Sport South Africa) success, but still managed to impress the national selectors.

During the USSA tournament – which took place in Potchefstroom – the team from Vanderbijlpark beat the likes of the University of the…