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 appoints alumni practitioner
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently appointed Tshepisho Sebeela as alumni relations practitioner.
Tshepisho is also an alumna of the NWU, having completed both a BA in communication and BAHons in communication management at the NWU’s campus in Potchefstroom between 2012 and 2015.
“In 2015, while…
NWU academic strives to promote women in science
Prof Olubukola Babalola, an academic from the North-West University (NWU), continues to play an important role in an organisation that provides research training and networking opportunities for women scientists.
Prof Babalola director of the Food Security and Safety research niche area, is the vice-president of the Organisation for…
NWU choir performs Stabat Mater in style
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) choir at the campus in Mahikeng blew their audience away during their inaugural concert on 4 August 2018 in the Great Hall.
Students, staff, members of the local media, music enthusiasts as well as notable composers and arrangers came out in their numbers to enjoy the event.
The concert…
NWU and PESA hosts land reform seminar
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, in partnership with Political Economy Southern Africa (PESA), hosted a land reform seminar on 3 August 2018 at the Student Centre Hall. The theme of the seminar was “Land Reform in South Africa: Justice vs the Economy”.
The seminar’s main objective was to discuss pertinent…
NWU exact revenge on UKZN
The North-West University (NWU) tasted sweet revenge with a 2-0 victory over the University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) on Thursday night, 2 August 2018.
This is the NWU’s second win during this year’s Varsity Football season.
The NWU came looking for revenge as soon as the match kicked off and were rewarded for their hunger…
NWU hosts annual book exhibition
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted its annual book exhibition from 27 to 31 July 2018.
The main exhibition took place at the campus library, and numerous books were also on display at various faculty venues.
The focus of this annual exhibition was on accessing academic text and developing a book…
NWU hosts public lecture on challenges of energy, water and food security
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted a public lecture on 30 July 2018 as part of the National Science Week Lecture series.
The lecture titled ‘Using Nanotechnology to address growing challenges of Energy, Water and Food Security Nexus’ was presented by Dr Lucky Sikhwivhilu.
He says nanotechnology…
NWU Soccer Institute ready for UKZN encounter
North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute coach Monde Hlatshwayo says his team is ready for the Varsity Football encounter with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) on Thursday, 2 August 2018 at the UKZN campus in Pietermaritzburg.
“Even though our last defeat against them in the University Sports South Africa (USSA) finals…
NWU and Sasol Foundation sign donation agreement
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng and the Sasol Foundation signed a donation agreement on 31 July 2018, following the donation of research equipment to the value of R2 605 368 to the subject group Chemistry in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
The Sasol Foundation launched a Science Fellowship…
NWU noble boys pip UWC in a 2-1 stunner
The North-West University (NWU) Varsity Football team, dubbed the noble boys of the tournament, did not disappoint as they delivered a solid and convincing 2-1 victory to their hopeful challengers, the University of Western Cape (UWC).
Determined to cement their status as the best of the two teams, the NWU drew first blood with a…