New solutions are needed to solve current social issues

The 21st century has come with a number of new complexities that can only be addressed and solved with new innovative solutions. Prof Petro du Preez, from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education, is dedicated to identifying ways that can address the current social issues that South Africa is confronted with.

Prof Du…

NWU creates disability awareness

The North-West University (NWU) is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all, and regularly hosts awareness day campaigns on various topics as a way to inform and educate staff and students.

The NWU’s Disability Rights Unit recently held an awareness campaign on the campus in Potchefstroom to educate staff and students…

NWU’s School of Music hit all the right notes

Six singers from the North West University’s (NWU’s) School of Music on the campus in Potchefstroom mesmerised the judges during the 6th Voices of South Africa International Opera Singing Competition that took place from 21 to 28 July in Cape Town. 

Segomotso Shupinyaneng, Lebogang Polori, Yolisa Ngwexana, Stephen Schalkwyk, and…

TRADE hosts special lecture on relations between USA and SA

The TRADE research entity hosted a special lecture by the Trade and Investment officer of the United States Embassy on 29 August at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom.

Mr Juan Cammarano, trade and investment officer at the US Embassy, spoke about the trade relations between the United States of America and…

NWU drive to recruit new bone marrow donors attracts 180 volunteers

Becoming a bone marrow donor can save a person’s life. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find the right donor match for a person in need of bone marrow. The North-West University’s (NWU) School of Nursing aims to alleviate this challenge, one step at a time.

According to senior lecturer Dr Tinda Rabie, the school is building on…

Research points the way to turn waste into biofuel

One man’s trash can truly be another man’s treasure. The North-West University (NWU), together with Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (BUW) in Germany, is working on ground-breaking research that will reduce waste and provide clean renewable energy.

The waste they are planning to use is manure, sewage and faecal sludge, which will be…

Develop your child by reading and telling stories

It is an alarming fact that, in this modern era, parents and caregivers do not spend enough time reading to children or telling them stories. Story telling has many benefits and the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Institute of Psychology and Wellbeing will highlight some of these on 6 September by hosting a storytelling initiative.

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Researcher sees opportunities, not obstacles

There is a general way of thinking among most hopeful undergraduate students that should the traditional way of paying for tertiary education not be available to them, they are left without the possibility of perusing an exciting career.

An inspiring young academic from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences…

Success of Treasury’s latest growth plan hinges on practical implementation and collaboration

“The success of the National Treasury’s latest growth plan will hinge on the practical implementation and collaboration with key stakeholders.”

This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons, a well-known economist and academic from the North-West University (NWU) Business School.

He says the Treasury's 77-page growth plan, now…

Are we heading for another recession? NWU expert predicts economic growth for second quarter

On 3 September 2019, the eagerly awaited second quarter GDP data by Statistics South Africa will be released. Quarter 1 of 2019 produced a disappointing quarter-to-quarter economic growth rate of (minus) -3,2%, leading to new concerns of another recession.

Prof Danie Meyer, director of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Trade and…