Human Interest

NWU engineers and biokineticists brainstorm for 2024 Bionic Olympics

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) engineers and biokineticists are preparing to take on universities from around the world in the 2024 International Cybathlon, which will see athletes with physical disabilities competing to complete everyday tasks using state-of-the-art technical assistance systems. 

Submitted on Thu, 05/27/2021 - 12:56

Annemie Bester

It is a weekday. The morning dew is melting and Johannesburg is still half asleep.  The relative calm is peaceful before the storm of the day hits. However, no calm for Annemie Bester. Where she turns into Emirates Airline Park – still called Ellis Park by the fans – she does not want to be anywhere else.

Submitted on Wed, 05/26/2021 - 12:46

NWU student scoops another Golden Key award

North-West University (NWU) student Obriel Takunda Maposa recently added another Golden Key International Honour Society award to his list.
He was announced one of three South African winners of the society’s Professional Development Award.
Last year he also secured first prize for the Golden Key Ubuntu Scholarship Programme worth R30 000.
The Professional Development Awards, which include a scholarship of $750 USD each, aims to subsidise and showcase Golden Key members in support of their lifelong journey with the prestigious society.

Submitted on Tue, 05/25/2021 - 09:23