NWU honours positive male role models

Every year exceptional male role models are celebrated across the globe on International Men’s Day.

This special day is an occasion to honour the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. This day focuses on men’s and male children’s health, promoting gender equality and highlighting positive aspects of…

NWU lends its voice to the commemoration of late student activist

Onkgopotse Tiro Comprehensive School, situated in the quiet tucked-away dorpie of Slurry, 30 kilometers outside of Mahikeng, was a hive of activity on 14 June 2019. On this day the school commemorated the life of its namesake and student activist Onkgopotse Tiro.

Various dignitaries attended the event. They included Prof Marilyn…

NWU student to partake in African bodybuilding championship

North-West University (NWU) student David Tshoose continues to make waves in the bodybuilding and fitness community.

His performance during the recent Arnold Classic Africa 2019 has earned him the opportunity to compete in the International Federation of Body Building (IFBB) African Championship that will take place from 16 to 18…

Specialist advises on social media usage

Social media has entered our public sphere like a hurricane, changing the way we communicate. These are the words of social media specialist and PhD candidate at the North-West University (NWU), Moremogolo Moremogolo.

She is educating organisations, communities and schools across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia on the responsible…

Alumnus believes in being an ambassador for the NWU brand

North-West University (NWU) alumnus and former Student Representative Council president Mr Mpho Mfolwe is living the NWU brand through his key diplomatic role in his country, Botswana.

Mpho sees his career – wherever he is deployed – as an opportunity to fly the NWU flag high.

“I obtained both my qualifications in…

NWU Soccer Institute players to fly flag high in Italy

Two players from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Soccer Institute will fly the university and South African flag at the World Student Games in Naples, Italy from 3 July to 14 July 2019.

Gift Mogorosi and Lindani Nkabinde were selected along with 20 players from across South African universities to represent the country as part…

NWU on the map as staff complete caregiver master training

Staff from the North-West University's (NWU's) campus in Mahikeng are among the first in South Africa to complete the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Caregiver Skills Training programme for autism and related disabilities. 

Most children with autism and other developmental disabilities live in low- and middle-income…

2019 Research Day puts emerging researchers in the limelight

The importance of research and its application in the community is being thrust into the limelight, especially in the midst of global debates about the role of universities flaring up again.

Prof Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) deputy vice-chancellor for research and innovation, recently convened a series…

NWU celebrate Africa Day by honouring feminine leadership hero

On 25 May 1963, Africa made history with the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the precursor to the African Union (AU).

This day, now known as Africa Day, celebrates and acknowledges the successes of the OAU (now the AU) since its creation in the fight against colonialism and apartheid. It also celebrates the…

NWU Mafikeng: EWP gala event celebrates female entrepreneurs

The inaugural gala event of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Enterprising Women Programme as on the campus in Mahikeng was a night of glitz and glamour. The event, reminiscent of the Oscars of Entrepreneurship, was recently hosted in the capital of the North West province.

During the event, the NWU’s bhive Enterprise Development…