NWU students get hands-on experience on the running of a game farm

On 11 September 2019, 16 students from the North-West University (NWU) found themselves sitting on a deck, watching the sunrise over a hill covered in lush vegetation. As the crisp fresh air filled their lungs, Piet Botma, manager of Hillcrest Game Estates, briefed them on their lessons for the day.

Situated in the North West…

NWU Master’s students – the best of the best!

Students from the North-West University’s (NWU) Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences recently showed what they are made of when they defeated their peers from other universities.

This happened during the South African Telecommunications, Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) held in Ballito…

Pharmacen makes strides in third dimension research for a better life for all

For many years the world has attempted to address urgent issues in pharmaceutical research with the help of cultured cells, and the North West University’s (NWU’s) Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™) is using a new approach to get these answers.

They are working on advanced cell culture initiatives to grow…

Golden season for NWU Vanderbijlpark rugby

An undefeated season is something that any coach and player dreams of, but only a select group will be able to put that achievement against their name.

The under-21 rugby team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark achieved this exceptional feat earlier the month after beating arch rival Brakpan 42-37 during the…

Times Higher Education ranks NWU 5th in South Africa

For the first time the North-West University (NWU) participated in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University rankings and made it to position 5 in South Africa. Globally we are ranked between 501 to 600 out of the 1396 universities which were evaluated for the 2020 rankings.

The THE World University Rankings are the only…

NWU embraces Black Monday

On Monday 9 September the North-West University (NWU) united to say no to gender-based violence.

From Mahikeng to Potchefstroom to Vanderbijlpark, staff and students took a firm stance and embraced Black Monday with their compatriots across the country.

All three the campuses hosted various activities.

On the…

Crowns, confidence and charisma - Miss & Mr NWU Vaal 2019

If you thought that beauty pageants were just about high fashion and desirability, you have another thing coming. At the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark the annual Miss and Mr NWU Vaal pageant represents a celebration of confidence, charisma and talent.

This year saw the beautiful Azania Msagala and the charismatic…

NWU makes an impact during Eureka School’s Special Sports Day

It is a photo that truly speaks volumes. Two young learners congratulating each other after competing in the annual Eureka School’s Special Sports Day. Their smiles wide, their eyes bright and around their necks they proudly wear their commemorative medals.

Sights like these bear witness to the North-West…

Gender Awareness Week explores new dynamics

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Gender Awareness (GAW) week recently concluded, and just as with similar projects such as Facing Race Week, it had a profound impact on all those that attended the various events.

GAW was hosted by the Faculty of Theology and included a multitude of events on all three NWU campuses.

This…

NWU Career Centre helps to make dreams a reality

A large number of graduates from the North-West University (NWU) find employment within the first three months after attaining their qualifications.

The NWU’s Career Centre hosts numerous career fairs to ensure that students have adequate information on the various career opportunities available to them.

So far this year…