NWU experts develop new multi-dimensional regional economic development index

Two experts from the North-West University (NWU), Prof Danie Meyer and Mr Jacques de Jongh, has changed the face of South Africa’s regional economic development practice by introducing a new multi-dimensional regional economic development index.

The experts – both members of the School of Economic Sciences in the Faculty of Economic and…

Another NWU alumnus takes the helm

The North-West University (NWU) boasts yet another vice-chancellor (VC) of a South African university among its alumni. Dr Chris Nhlapo recently took office as VC of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in Cape Town.

Dr Nhlapo now joins the cadre of NWU alumni at the helm of some of the largest and most reputable…

NWU and Swedish universities benefit from exchange initiative

In accordance with the terms of an international Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the North-West University (NWU) and the Linnaeus University (LNU) in Sweden, several staff members, and students from both institutions of higher learning, will take part in a student/lecturer and research exchange collaboration programme.

The…

Faculty wows to keep female students in class – Women’s Day 2018

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education on the campus in Vanderbijlpark is hard at work to ensure that no young lady need to skip class because of her period and a lack of sanitary products.

This is according to Dr Elize Küng, acting deputy director of the School of Professional Studies in Education.

During the…

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 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 vice-chancellor to share governance insight at Leadership Summit

An impressive line-up of keynote speakers have been secured for the North-West University’s (NWU’s) fourth annual Leadership Summit. The summit will take place on 18 September 2018 at the Birchwood Hotel in Johannesburg.

One of the keynote speakers is Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor of the university. He will be joined by Ms Phuti…

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 now offers a postgraduate degree in higher education studies

The Faculty of Education has a brand new structured Master’s degree on offer. The structured Master’s degree in Higher Education Studies offers an opportunity to further the profile of individuals interested in teaching and learning in the higher education environment.

Why enrol for this degree?

Academics at institutions of…

NWU academic attends an International conference in Greece

Dr Musawenkosi Saurombe, an academic and researcher from the North-West University (NWU), recently attended the Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development Conference from 16 to 20 July 2018 at the Mediterranean College in Athens, Greece.

The conference theme was Marketing, Managing and Financing Organisations in…