Community Engagement
Collaboration between NWU and Vanderbijlpark Rotary Club to bolster mathematics education
Inspiring young female learners to become engineers
As we celebrate the women of South Africa during the month of August, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Engineering has once again launched its very own initiative to take these celebrations to the next level.
Worsening levels of unemployment reinforce need for economic growth and structural reforms
“The latest disappointing unemployment figures for the second quarter of 2019 are yet another big wake-up call as to why it is necessary to turn the economy around sooner rather than later.”
Child health is a priority
South Africa’s first lady and patron of the South African Civil Society for Women’s, Adolescents’ and Children’s Health, Dr Tshepo Motsepe, will be speaking at the 10th annual Child Health Priorities Conference (CHPC).
She sees mathematics in artwork
After sharing her interesting research topic on Twitter, Monicca Bhuda – who recently obtained a master’s degree in Indigenous Knowledge Systems with distinction – became a social media sensation.
NWU’s Janneman once again shows what he is made of
Even while still a student, the North-West University (NWU) had to issue Janneman Malan with a special “travelling certificate” as all his cricket balls travelled to the boundaries.
Six NWU staff members receive PhDs
According to the National Development Plan (NDP), 75% of academic staff at universities should have PhDs by 2030. Currently, only about 44% of permanent instructional and research academics in South Africa hold PhDs.
Student life takes centre stage at NWU
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) payoff line “It All Starts Here” came to life on the campus in Mahikeng during the recent talent extravaganza.
Why are so few South African women exclusively breastfeeding their infants?
Women all over the world know how important breastfeeding is, especially exclusively breastfeeding infants younger than six months old. Unfortunately, only 32% of South African women are doing it.