“The European Union’s (EU’s) decision to again extend the UK-EU Brexit deadline from 31 October to 31 January 2020 was not unexpected in current circumstances.”

On par with the North-West University’s (NWU’s) dream to be an internationally recognised university, distinguished for engaged scholarship, social responsiveness and an ethic of care, the Optentia research focus area recently hosted the inaugural international Short Intensive Programme (SIP).

The Robin Banks philosophy is simple: tame and train your thoughts. The very thoughts running through your mind can help to manifest the life of your dreams, or draw you closer to your greatest fears.

Prof Chaudry Masood Khalique an applied mathematician from the North-West University (NWU), was recently awarded an honorary professorship by the Academic Council of Azerbaijan University (AU) for his outstanding contribution in establishing and developing the scientific and educational relations between the AU and the NWU.

It can be a warzone. Imagine 22 elite athletes able to hit a granite hard field hockey ball to speeds in excess of 100 km/h. Imagine having to fend off the opposing team’s hockey sticks, while chasing after and protecting that precious ball. Broken bones and shattered noses are common.

Creativity, perseverance and the spirit of enquiry are producing results at the NWU, which is celebrating the achievements of a larger, more diverse pool of researchers than ever before.

The North-West University (NWU) is home to more than 65 000 students, representing a demographical footprint across more than 70 countries with diverse cultures.

Nuclear power plants currently generate 14% of the world's electricity. In the energy production sector, extensive research done by organisation such as the Energy Regulator of the South Africa, shows that some countries are more dependent on this power source than others.

“|South Africa is moving at a snail pace towards bridging the digital divide and the substantive interdependence between digital migration and broadband affects the speedy implementation of SA Connect.”

On 9 October 2019, nine fourth-year BSc Agricultural Sciences students from the North-West University (NWU) traded in their jeans and t-shirts for green overalls and black water boots.