Inaugural lecture examines investor behaviour and financial decision-making

Prof Zandri Dickason-Koekemoer, from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) TRADE research focus area was recently inaugurated as full professor.

Her inaugural lecture was titled "Cracking the Code: Investor Behaviour and Financial Decision-Making".

Prof Dickason-Koekemoer's study delved into the fascinating world of finance, where…

NWU Career Centre hosts campus work-readiness session

The Career Centre at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a campus work-readiness session on the Potchefstroom Campus.

Work-readiness sessions have become an integral part of the NWU’s goal to provide companies with the platform to highlight and provide information on job openings and the corporate culture.

The goal…

NWU launches Women in Leadership Programme

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) People and Culture unit and Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) recently collaborated to host the launch of the university's first Women in Leadership Programme.

The programme launch, themed "How to thrive as an influential woman leader in higher education", took place at Vanderbijlpark Riverside…

Golden Key Southern Africa honours new members

Golden Key Southern Africa recently held a ceremony at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus to recognise and welcome new Golden Key International Honour Society members. The event celebrated the achievements of more than 200 members who were inaugurated.

Golden Key is the world's largest honour society, founded in…

Welcome, Mr and Miss NWU Mahikeng Campus

By Menziwa Msibi

Larona Binang and Saneze Gweva are the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mr and Miss Mahikeng Campus.

They were crowned during a beauty pageant hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Arts and Culture office on 12 August 2023.

This event is hosted annually to provide a…

Celebrating the importance of women

By Menziwa Msibi

The Arts and Culture office on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently hosted a Women’s Month celebration event themed “My sister’s keeper”.

The purpose of the event was to celebrate women and the importance of mental health. Discussions focused on the importance of…

You go, our NWU netball Eagles

The North-West University (NWU) would like to wish our NWU Eagles the best of luck during the Varsity Netball tournament. You have shown time and again what remarkable people and exceptional players you are. Your commitment, hard work and ethic of care has made us proud, and we know that you will give nothing but your best on the court.

School of Nursing lends a helping hand

The School of Nursing on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently extended a helping hand to the Legae Motheo orphanage situated in Seweding village.

This charitable effort was an embodiment of the school's commitment to giving back to the community and addressing the needs of those less fortunate.

Legae…

Faculty of Education launches Busy Bee Kindness Corner

The Faculty of Education at the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus officially launched the "Busy Bee Kindness Corner" community engagement project on 14 August.

Dr Elize Küng, deputy dean for community engagement and stakeholder relations in the faculty and champion of the project, says the idea for the project came about…

Rap Rumble showcases hip-hop talent.

By Zandile Nkosi

River FM, the radio station on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, recently teamed up with energy drink company Red Bull to host a hip-hop talent show - Rap Rumble - at the campus student centre.

The talent show embodied the NWU’s diversity, and contestants…