News Archive

Date
1981 Recognition of Sign Language a progress step for inclusivity
1982 PhD student embarks on exchange programme to Belgium
1983 Optentia to host top international scientist
1984 Engineering student wins S2A3 Master’s medal.
1985 How do you swear? Study to investigate swearing and bilingualism in South Africa
1986 NWU joins the fight against diabetes
1987 Recalibrating teacher training in African higher education
1988 Exploring indigenous knowledge to combat cattle diseases
1989 NWU dancers twirl their way to the top
1990 BAQONDE aims to open the world of higher education
1991 NWU students reach out to those in need
1992 Career day empowers alumni
1993 Breaking the silence: Launching a powerful campaign to end gender-based violence
1994 Khayakazi dazzles at Playhouse Company’s ’10 South African Sopranos’
1995 René believes that miracles still happen
1996 Three NWU alumni’s boxing academy aims to uplift the community
1997 Memory of Prof Dan Kgwadi honoured
1998 Revolutionising maths education: Whartels™ learning programme is helping kids excel
1999 Minister appoints NWU’s Research Support director to Water Research Commission
2000 Best Diplomats Conference opens new doors of opportunity
2001 Academics look at science and faith
2002 Snail Day raises awareness of schistosomiasis and river health
2003 GIFT students and staff off to Hungary in May
2004 NWU Soccer Institute player named top North West ABC Motsepe player
2005 Young Guns emulate champion big brothers
2006 NWU is South Africa’s premier tennis hub
2007 Support and guidance from the NWU community eased rating journey
2008 Study looks at the health benefits of plant-based nutrition
2009 From ideation to commercialisation – that is impactful NWU research
2010 MASARA focuses on music and the conservation of indigenous music