NWU Soccer Institute shines bright at USSA tournament

The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute secured second place at this year’s University Sports South Africa (USSA) tournament that took place at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU) from 2 to 6 July 2018.

The road to the final for the Soccer Institute included a goalless draw with the University of Johannesburg, a 2-0 victory…

NWU boxing team tops at USSA championship

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) boxing team at the campus in Mahikeng was announced the overall winner during the University Sports South Africa (USSA) championship that took place from 2 to 4 July 2018 on that campus.

The team secured seven gold medals thanks to Lemogang Moote, Tshegofatso Lentswe, Nompumelelo Dlamini,…

NWU Nursing Sciences participates in Tirisano Training Programme

Twenty final-year students and staff members from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Nursing Sciences took part in the Tirisano Training Research Programme (TTP) from 25 to 28 June 2018 at the Indaba Hotel.

The main aim of the NWU’s involvement in the programme is to increase the clinical and research skills of South…

Bodybuilders flex muscles at USSA

The bodybuilding team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark made their presence known at the recent University Sports South Africa (USSA) tournament in Secunda. For the second year running, the team from NWU Vanderbijlpark finished their USSA campaign with a national second place ranking.

Several bodybuilders…

NWU youth dialogue addresses alcohol and drug abuse

The decision to start experimenting with alcohol and drugs is one that a young person should never even consider. This was the key message from Warren Brits, a recovered drug abuser from Danville near Mahikeng.

Warren told his story at a Youth Dialogue convened by the North-West University (NWU), in association with the provincial…

NWU’s Enterprising Women Programme prospering

“Life-fulfilling work is never only about the money. When you feel true passion for something, you instinctively find ways to nurture it.”

These wise words from Eileen Fisher – an international fashion designer and successful entrepreneur – ring true, especially for the 34 women who are currently busy with the final stretch of the North-…

NWU academic speaks at international conferences in China

Prof Masood Khalique from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng participated in the 12th International Conference on Recent Advances in Applied Dynamical Systems which was held from 8 to 10 June at Chongqing Normal University in China.

More than 600 delegates attended the conference that comprised more than 140…

NWU dominates national Morabaraba ranking

When it comes to mind sports – and more particularly the game of Morabaraba – the North-West University (NWU) is dominating the national rankings.

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) recently released their official national ranking for the game of Marabaraba – one of the most popular recreational games in South Africa. The NWU’s campus in…

NWU celebrates its multicultural and diverse student community

More than 200 North-West University (NWU) students representing approximately 30 countries from around the world recently attended the International Welcome and Multicultural Day that was hosted by the NWU’s Office of Global Engagement.

The purpose of this event was to show appreciation for the university’s multicultural and diverse…

NWU Vanderbijlpark: calling all BEd alumni

Are you a teaching professional? Do you need information on career advancement opportunities? Did you obtain your teaching qualification from the North-West University (NWU)? If you answered yes to these questions, you should diarise 23 June 2018!

The NWU’s Alumni Office in Vanderbijlpark is hosting a get together for all BEd alumni in the…