Human Interest News

Financial Intelligence Centre and North-West University enter into cooperation agreement

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is boosting its forensic accounting capacity through a co-operation agreement with the Business School of North-West University (NWU).

The FIC’s Acting Director Pieter Smit, and NWU Vice-Principal and Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Linda du Plessis, signed the agreement on Wednesday, 6 March…

Inaugural lecture explores mathematics' role in modern theory

Prof Thekiso Seretlo, a mathematics professor at the North-West University (NWU), delivered a captivating inaugural lecture on 13 March 2024, at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus.

The lecture, titled "The role of finite simple groups in Clifford-Fischer Theory: group generations, codes and designs", shed light on the significance of finite…

Empowering South African Learners: The Ikateleng project's journey continues

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Ikateleng project serves as a beacon of hope and opportunity for academically gifted learners hailing from underprivileged communities across South Africa.

Established in 1988, this ground-breaking initiative has been igniting the flames of knowledge and driving academic achievement for an astounding…

Cambridge calls upon chancellor Dr Anna

The chancellor of the North-West University, Dr Anna Mokgokong, has been invited by the prestigious and world-renowned University of Cambridge Judge Business School to feature as distinguished keynote speaker at the Cambridge Africa Business Conference (CABC).

The theme of the conference is “Kujenga Africa: Forging Global Alliances” and…

Building bridges: ERASMUS Mobility funding unites university partner

In a significant stride towards fostering international collaboration, the North-West University (NWU) recently formalised its partnership with Budapest Metropolitan University in Hungary through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The event took place during the visit by delegations from the Budapest Metropolitan…

Prestige and splendour as NWU launches its 20-year anniversary

It was an event for the books as dignitaries and guests joined the North-West University (NWU) in celebrating two decades of greatness. The university not only reflected on the many milestones and achievements since its establishment, but also gave guests a glimpse of its plans for the future.

“The resolute leadership demonstrated by…

NWU hosts Curro Esports Indaba 2024

Curro is the leading independent school network that offers a range of options for parents who are looking for independent schooling, and the North-West University (NWU) had the privilege of hosting the second Curro esports Indaba, which ran from Thursday, 29 February until Saturday, 3 March 2024.

The conference was organised by Curro…

Public lecture explores embracing the technological revolution for positive organisational pratices

Prof Llewellyn van Zyl, extraordinary professor at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Optentia research unit, recently delivered a public lecture titled "Embracing the technological revolution".

Prof Van Zyl, a positive psychologist specialising in developing, implementing and evaluating positive psychological interventions, explored…

Fortress Fanie a nest of points for NWU Eagles

The NWU Eagles’ hiccup against the Shimlas a week ago has been followed by a refreshing gulp of points against Wits at the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds on Monday, 11 March.

The Eagles lit up Potchefstroom with seven tries against the visitors from Johannesburg for a resounding 51-22 win to temporarily erase memories of their 35-26…

Memorandum of understanding signed to foster joint initiatives

The North-West University (NWU) and the Public Service Education and Training Authority (PSETA) commenced discussions to enter into a formal collaboration to build the skills capabilities within the public service sector and fulfil both parties’ constitutional and statutory obligations.

On Thursday, 7 March 2024 delegates from the NWU…