Condolences from the NWU: Passing of Prof Anis Mahomed Karodia
The North-West University (NWU) community mourns the loss of Prof Anis Mahomed Karodia. Prof Anis lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, 27 February.
Institutional News
Major developments planned for the NWU this year
The North-West University (NWU) Council has approved two new teaching-learning centres: the Centre for Health Professions Education and the Centre for Engineering Education.
Condolences from the North-West University: Passing of Prof Tjaart van der Walt
It is with great sadness that the North-West University (NWU) community learned about the passing of the 85-year old Prof Tjaart van der Walt during the night of 22 February 2019.
NWU official Academic Opening: The best is yet to come
In 2019 the North-West University (NWU) will experience essence of consolidation and development in terms of its research, innovation, teaching-learning and community engagement.
An entrepreneurship perspective on teaching-learning and research
Entrepreneurship is no longer just a buzzword of the times. It represents an effective intervention to boost growth, foster innovation, and aid in job creation – especially within the South African context.
Conference inspires researchers
Research can be a solitary activity and there’s nothing like contact with like-minded scholars to motivate and energise a researcher. The benefits of interacting with fellow researchers were clearly in evidence at the first North-West University (NWU) Biennial Research and Innovation Conference, held from 27 to 29 November last year.
Study ‘flips the script’ on frog parasites in KZN
One would not usually associate high numbers of parasites with a healthy ecosystem, yet this is exactly what was shown by a study on frog ‘haemoparasites’ in KwaZulu-Natal.
NWU official Academic Opening: The best is yet to come
In 2019 the North-West University (NWU) will experience an essence of consolidation and development in terms of its research, innovation, teaching-learning and community engagement.
Disciplinary procedure to be implemented after alleged misconduct by students.
An investigation was recently launched after the house committee members of a men’s residence on the Potchefstroom Campus allegedly failed to execute their responsibilities in a manner that adheres to the ethos of the North-West University (NWU).
Campus DVC calls for solidarity and prayer after school
The deputy vice-chancellor of the North-West University's (NWUs) campus in Vanderbijlpark, Prof Linda du Plessis, has extended a message of condolences and support after the tragedy at Hoërskool Driehoek on Friday, 1 February 2019: