Bridging The Mathematical Gap 2018 – taking the sting out of mathematics

Four years since the inception of the Bridging The Mathematical Gap (BTMG) learning programme at the North-West University’s (NWU's) campus in Vanderbijlpark, many learners have not only overcome their anxiety for mathematics, but are also flourishing as students pursuing their university studies within the BCom and BSc fields.

Many of…

Alumni Association shares more than just memories

There are many reasons why it is important to support your alma mater after graduating from university. The most important reason being a selfless commitment towards the success of the next generation of graduates.

When speaking to Mpho Mosia, an executive committee member of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Young Alumni Association, his…

Caster Semenya en Jean Verster as die beste in die land aangewys

2017 was ’n fenomenale jaar met vele suksesse en mylpale vir die Noordwes-Universiteitstudent (NWU-student) Caster Semenya en haar afrigter, Jean Verster, wat deel is van die NWU se Hoëprestasieinstituut.

Hulle het die jaar op volle vaart begin met Caster wat ’n aantal nasionale en internasionale titels onder Jean se toesig gewen…

Tech teachers hit the ground running at the NWU

Representatives from more than 40 technical schools in the Free State recently gathered at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark for a three-day workshop on marketing and communication within the secondary school environment.

“These days, schools are run like businesses,” says Mr Wimpie Lodewyk, deputy chief education…

Teaching the youth about the solar system

The North West University’s (NWU) Center for Space Research (CSR) recently joined 86 other countries in inspiring and educating the next generation of space enthusiasts during World Space Week*.  

The CSR invited a number of pupils from Klerksdorp Primary School and Grade 10 and 11 learners from Klerksdorp Hoërskool to the…

Reaccreditation: NWU Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme

The Council on Higher Education (CHE) has informed the North-West University (NWU) that the accreditation outcome of the review of the LLB programme has been revised from ‘Notice of withdrawal of Accreditation’ to ‘Reaccreditation subject to meeting specified conditions.’

In reaction, the vice-chancellor of the NWU, Prof Dan Kgwadi…

NWU students benefit from industry insights

What do you get when you give final-year marketing students free reign to come up with an integrated marketing and communication plan for an outdoor adventure expo? Well, first of all you fasten your seatbelt because you are in for an exhilarating ride bursting with creativity and energy!

Industry exposure facilitated through collaboration…

StatsSA ‘a whole new world’ for NWU students

Honours students in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Department of Statistics and Operations Research are over the moon following an industrial visit to Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) in Pretoria.

The students from the university’s campus in Mahikeng were accompanied by four academics including Prof Elias Munapo, who said: “…

TELIT-SA makes learning fun and educational

Your brain thrives on curiosity. Research on inquisitive learning reveals that utilising board games within an educational setting promotes the process of brain development. The reason for this is simple: curiosity makes learning more effective and enjoyable because the players have to continually seek out answers to questions.

With this in…

NWU produces SA’s best secondary school teacher

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Nikiwe Mgwigwi, an alumna of the North-West University (NWU), is passionate about the development of young minds and recently received a national award for the life-changing impact she makes in the lives of school learners in Gauteng.

The 29 year-old Nikiwe is a proud alumna of the campus in Vanderbijlpark and, according to…