Community Engagement
NWU Indaba promotes better teaching and learning
Institutions of higher learning are experimenting with new ways of teaching and learning and the North-West University (NWU) is no exception.
NWU signs MoU with Department of Correctional Services
The School of Agriculture in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) on 27 March 2018.
NWU to host first Africa Positive Psychology Conference
The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg, will host the first-ever Africa Positive Psychology Conference at the NWU’s campus in Potchefstroom.
Career fair helps expose students to employers
With the South African unemployment rate currently at 26,7%, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Career Centre and the School of Computer Sciences and Information Systems recently took the initiative by exposing students to potential employers.
NWU delivers highest number of successful SAICA first-time candidates in the university's history
The excellent performance of its chartered accountancy students once again placed the North-West University (NWU) among the top universities in the country.
Ikateleng 2018 ready to empower learners
The organisers of the 2018 Ikateleng project are confident it will continue to bear fruit in communities. Ikateleng, a Setswana word which loosely translated means “empower yourself”, is a flagship project of North-West University (NWU) and agricultural group, NWK Limited.
NWU economist says Moody’s decision on SA’s investment rating is good news
The widely expected but critical decision by Moody's to retain South Africa's existing investment rating and also to raise the outlook to stable is good news for the economy. This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons, well-known economist and academic from the North-West University School of Business and Governance.
Statement by NWU vice-chancellor on language policy
The process of revision of the language policy of the North-West University (NWU) has led to widespread and often constructive debate in the press, social media and among our stakeholders.
NWU unveils new campus mascot
On 19 March 2018 the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng unveiled its new secret communication weapon – Mafika the leopard – the new campus mascot.