Mahikeng Campus News
Construction commences on Mahikeng teaching facilities
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is increasing its teaching spaces by constructing new laboratories and lecture halls this year to address the growing needs of students and staff.
The construction of geography and life sciences laboratory spaces under the Faculty of Education began on 15 January. These facilities are located in the central parking area of the A4, A3, A9 and A10 buildings. New lecture halls are also being constructed behind the nursing building.
The new laboratory structure, spanning 1 600m², will include two 400m² laboratories dedicated… Read more
NWU to honour Peter Monametsi Chiepe during the upcoming Spring graduations
The North-West University (NWU) is pleased to announce that an honorary doctorate will be conferred upon Peter Monametsi Chiepe, an esteemed earth scientist, social entrepreneur, distinguished businessman, and farmer from Botswana during its Spring graduation ceremony on Thursday, 3 October 2024.
As a cattle breeding specialist and…
NWU and The Innovation Hub cultivate future entrepreneurs
The Indigenous Knowledge Systems Centre (IKSC) at the North-West University (NWU) and The Innovation Hub Management Company, a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency, recently organised a five-day CoachLab® workshop to empower third-year, fourth-year and postgraduate students in the IKSC.
CoachLab® is a skills…
NWU set for epic Varsity Football final showdown against UWC
The North-West University (NWU) is set to face the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in the Varsity Football final on 26 September at NWU Mahikeng Stadium. After an exciting season, the NWU will host its sixth and final game, marking the climax of their home campaign and setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion.
Coach Nkululeko…
Public lecture explores governments of national unity and African democracy
By Gofaone Motsamai and Keaoleboga Motshabi
The North-West University’s Faculty of Humanities, in collaboration with the School of Philosophy, hosted a public lecture on 6 September 2024, presented by Prof Bernard Matolino from the University of Pretoria.
The lecture, titled “Governments of National…
SPCS in Action: Connecting academia and industry in science
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS) will host its highly anticipated SPCS in Action event on 25 and 26 September 2024 at the Mahikeng Campus.
With the theme “Connecting academia and industry through science”, this event seeks to enhance collaboration between the scientific education and…
Annual dance extravaganza brings community together
Byline: Ntokozo Maseko and Lethabo Matjiu
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus ended the month of August with an unforgettable dance extravaganza on 31 August 2024, celebrating the dance team’s talent and raising funds for upcoming events.
This annual event at the Great Hall showcased 10…
NWU thrashes UFS 4-0 to secure home Varsity Football final
The North-West University (NWU) delivered a commanding performance in the semi-final clash against the University of the Free State (UFS), defeating them 4-0 at the NWU Mahikeng Stadium to cement their place in the Varsity Football final.
The result was a reversal of fortune after UFS had beaten the NWU in the group stages. This time,…
Recipient of NWU honorary doctorate shines at the SATMAs
Dr (honoris causa) Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila continues to shine. After receiving an honorary doctorate from the North-West University (NWU) in recognition of his commitment to preserving the Setswana, Sesotho, and Sepedi languages, he received another accolade.
This time Easy was honoured at the South African Traditional Music…
Endless opportunities at the NWU’s Centre for Space Research
The observable part of our universe is 93 billion light years in diameter and growing. It holds secrets accumulated over 13.8 billion years of interstellar expansion, cosmic explosions, and the fusion of matter that has shaped all that is known and all that isn’t. These are numbers that the mind struggles to comprehend. Just think of the…
NWU triumphs 3-0 over DUT to qualify for home semi-final
The North-West University (NWU) football team claimed a convincing 3-0 victory against Durban University of Technology (DUT), securing their spot in a home semi-final of the Varsity Football tournament.
From the outset, the NWU dominated the match, applying relentless pressure on DUT with a series of aggressive attacks. Their…