Potchefstroom Campus News
Accreditation brings NWU’s medical school closer to reality
The North-West University (NWU) has reached a decisive milestone in establishing the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine following the accreditation of its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) programme by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
The CHE confirmed the accreditation in correspondence dated 21 August 2026. The six-year, 940-credit programme will be offered in contact mode at the Potchefstroom Campus.
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Successful implementation of policies and projects will be SONA’s crucial test
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s wide-ranging State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered to parliament on 7 February 2019 recognised the importance of promoting higher and inclusive economic growth, together with structural reforms, if South Africa is to create a bigger, stronger and better economy.
This is according to renowned…
CID NPC to ensure a cleaner and safer Potchefstroom
Seeking solutions to curb crime is often a complex challenge, but the Cachet Park City Improvement District Non-Profit Company (CID NPC) is up for the task.
Over the past few years there has been an escalation of criminal activities just outside the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom, better known as the Bult.…
North West premier addresses NWU MBA students
On 28 January 2019 the North-West University (NWU) Business School hosted its annual open day for new and current MBA students on the campus in Potchefstroom.
Hundreds of students waited excitedly to be addressed by Prof Dan Kgwadi, NWU vice chancellor, Prof Fulu Netswera, director of the Business School, and Prof Job Mokgoro…
CID NPC to ensure a cleaner and safer Potchefstroom
Seeking solutions to curb crime is often a complex challenge, but the Cachet Park City Improvement District Non-Profit Company (CID NPC) is up for the task.
Over the past few years there has been an escalation of criminal activities just outside the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom, better known as the Bult.…
NWU researcher awarded for her fight towards better health for people in Africa
Prof Alta Schutte, a biomedical scientist and research professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), has become a familiar name in the international sphere of biomedical research of high blood pressure or hypertension.
She boasts various accolades and achievements, and recently added…
Luigi flies NWU flag high during national pageant
Luigi Mensah (21) has a good reason for starting the new year with a smile on his face and a bounce in his step. Not only will 2019 see him graduating with a degree in Financial Accounting, but also sporting the title of second runner-up in the prestigious Mr SA Campus Pageant 2018/19.
According to Luigi, who is currently pursuing…
Rely on engineers for your baby's health
Those who have the privilege of bringing a child into this life want to ensure that their baby receives the best possible healthcare and that abnormal health issues are diagnosed and addressed as soon as possible if this occurs.
To measure a newborn baby's weight, height and outer limits of the head over a period of at least two…
Prof’s passion takes her to new heights
“This award means so much to me. It is an extra compliment and honour for the work that I am doing.”
This is according to Prof Elda de Waal, currently the acting director of research at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Education and Human Rights in Diversity research entity (Edu-HRight). She was recently named as one of the most…
Graduates work together to help prospective students
While most people will be at home relaxing this festive season, a number of graduates from the Youth Empowerment Organisation (YEO) will be doing their bit to help the less fortunate.
From 1 December until the end of January 2019, graduates in their graduation gowns will stand at various intersections in Potchefstroom, Pretoria and…
Stats SA Council to benefit from skills of top NWU researcher
All the facts and figures around public health add up neatly for Prof Andries Monyeki. He has been appointed to the council of the official keepers of statistics in the country, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).
Prof Monyeki, an academic and researcher from the North-West University, says he is delighted and honoured by his…