NWU Rugby Institute kicks off in Vanderbijlpark

As from 2019 the North-West University (NWU) will expand the geographical footprint of its thriving Rugby Institute, situated at the campus in Potchefstroom, to include the Gauteng province. More so, the university’s campus in Vanderbijlpark.

The vesting of an additional site of delivery for the Institute’s programmes and services in…

The dangers of misusing antibiotics

Are you one of the thousands of people around the world who treat a mere headache, the flu or a stomach bug by taking antibiotics? You need to stop. The persistent overuse and misuse of antibiotics drastically contributes to the global increase in antibiotic resistance.

With 12 to 18 November being World Antibiotic Awareness Week,…

Three keys unlock Loerie success for students

 The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential; these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence and this was proved to be true when the Graphic Design students from the North West University yet again showcased their excellence at the 40th Annual Loerie Awards which took place in Durban on…

A story of hope

More and more South Africans realise the importance of coming together and changing their own circumstances for the better.

The community of Coligny, a small town in the North West province, recently experienced this true spirit of Ubuntu.

Students from the North-West University (NWU), together with South Africa Day, a non-…

Awards galore – the GIFT that keeps on receiving

A mere two months after being named Distinguished Young Woman Scientist in Social Sciences by the Department of Science and Technology, Prof Nicolene Barkhuizen received three more accolades from the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP).

Prof Barkhuizen is the director of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Global…

Disaster risk reduction: young voices matter

On average, 240 million people world-wide were affected by natural disasters between 2000 and 2005.

South Africa’s risk for disasters is also increasing. The country is exposed to a wide range of weather hazards, including droughts, cyclones and severe storms that can cause widespread hardship and devastation.

While these…

NWU Social Work Projects Day 2018 – community engagement in action

In a world filled with injustices and complexity, social workers step to the fore to make a difference in the lives of people who need it most.

Through their commitment to bring about positive social change, helping individuals of all ages thrive in their environment and being and advocate for those who have lost their voice, social workers…

Social adaptation in post-apartheid SA

Life in post-apartheid South Africa remains to be learned. This provocation as well as the strategic intent of the North-West University (NWU) to champion social justice, challenges society towards the need for a deeper understanding of the ‘social’ from a social justice perspective.

This understanding, according to the organisers of the…

New jacket for NWU intervention programme

What started out as an intervention programme to provide academic aid to Grade 12 learners struggling with accounting has grown into one of the North-West University’s (NWU’S) flagship community engagement projects.

And come 2019, this successful engagement project will don a new jacket and be known as the NWU Sedibeng Accounting Project.…

NWU experts visit Central Europe to boost international collaboration

Internationalisation is a top strategic priority for the North-West University (NWU). This practice not only improves quality of education, but also enhances knowledge transformation and acquisition, the mobilisation of talent in support of global research and the enhancement of the curriculum with international content.

Against this…