NWU celebrates international Open Education Week
Hosting several events, the North-West University (NWU) recently celebrated international Open Education Week from 2 to 6 March 2020.
Human Interest
Do you believe in a universal code of ethics or that context matters?
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities in collaboration with the office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and innovation recently hosted a public lecture titled: “An ethic of care: The soft voice in ethics”.
Rare Diseases Day 2020: NWU’s CHM at the forefront of preventative healthcare
Did you know that in South Africa, there are approximately three million people living with a rare disease? This means that one in every 16 people are directly affected by a rare disease.
Campus applauds top academic performers
This year the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark welcomed not only a record number of first-year students, but also the cream of the matriculant crop of the South Gauteng region.
NWU’s communication studies students showcase their practical skills
North-West University (NWU) students are showcasing their journalistic skills and talent by running a live student news site.
NWU student announced a winner in SASA bursary competition
North-West University (NWU) honours student in business statistics Ketsane Benson Nkuna has been announced as one of the winners of the South African Statistical Association (SASA) Bursary and Scholarship competition for 2019.
NWU alumnus’ song makes waves on MTV Base
North-West University (NWU) alumnus and BCom graduate Osman "Hypnosis" Mkhondo’s new single Slay Queen - featuring Decency and the legendary Thebe - is causing a stir on MTV Base and across the South African airwaves.
Yes, we are in another recession: NWU economists say the red lights are on
South Africa is in a technical recession – what now? Two economists from the North-West University (NWU) discuss the implications of this for the economy.
Worse than expected GDP data highlights SA’s economic damage
“The worse than expected GDP data for the fourth quarter of 2019 confirms that not only did the South African economy experience a ‘technical recession’ in the second half of 2019, but that growth in 2019 as a whole was also only 0,2%.”
NWU and partners to honour Dr Ruth Mompati
The North-West University (NWU), in conjunction with The Department of Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation (DACSR) and the Ruth Mompati Foundation, will be hosting a memorial lecture in honour of the late struggle stalwart Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati.