The School of Languages and the Language Directorate at the North-West University (NWU) will host a Sesotho Colloquium from 27 to 28 June to celebrate and promote the Sesotho language.

This colloquium is significant as it marks the first time a conference of this scale will be conducted entirely in an African indigenous language and is set to make a significant contribution to the preservation, appreciation, and academic advancement of the Sesotho language.

The executive director of the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU), Prof Langa Khumalo, has been elected as fellow of the Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences (ZAS).

Founded in 2003, the ZAS recognises and promotes outstanding science through election to membership, and this process brings recognition, honour, distinction and excellence to scientific programmes, projects, research and innovation.

June shines with the vibrant colours of the rainbow, symbolising the pride, resilience, and relentless quest for equality of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Kurt Naicker, senior lecturer and chartered accountant at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), says Pride Month, which is celebrated in June, is not just festivities – it is a poignant reminder of the struggles, triumphs, and ongoing challenges facing queer individuals around the world, particularly in South Africa.

He shares his thoughts in celebration of Pride Month.

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Language Directorate recently hosted the launch of Tuelo Gabonewe's book, Dirurubele, at its Mahikeng Campus.

Tuelo was born in Sekhing in 1985 and is a novelist, children's author, screenwriter, filmmaker and TV producer based in Pretoria. Dirurubele is the sequel to his erotic novel Dinotshi, published by Xarra Books in 2020.

The Water Research Group (WRG) from the School of Biological Sciences and the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management at the North-West University (NWU) collaborated with Nature-I-Am to celebrate World Fish Migration Day. Children between the ages of 4 and 13 from twenty different schools across Potchefstroom, Stilfontein and Fochville participated in the celebration, which took place at the appealing Lekwena Wildlife Estate on Saturday, 25 May.

After having held highly successful free, fair and peaceful watershed elections on 29 May, South Africa has now embarked on the formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU) to navigate an election outcome in which no single party achieved a majority. To manage the new political dynamics and provide stability, a GNU is now being formed.

Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says high-growth economies typically build their prosperity on sturdy and stable political foundations.

The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Women of Steel (WOS) forum recently hosted a women’s empowerment event on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The event attracted more than 70 participants and was the second women’s event hosted at the NWU. A third event – Femmegeneering – is planned for August.

The North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus is set to host the University Sports South Africa (USSA) games, which will include the national karate and bodybuilding competitions.

These events will take place from 28 to 30 June 2024, promising an exciting showcase of athletic prowess and dedication.

The semi-contact karate competition will be held at Faranani Hall, while the full-contact competition will take place at the Tsebonokeng Hall, where the bodybuilding competition will also take place.

The School of Social Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a delegation from the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz. The visit proved to be an enriching experience, with insightful presentations and meaningful discussions.

During their visit, Dr Regina Schäfer, Prof Dr Jörg Rogge and Dr Verena von Wiczlinski shared presentations on their research.

Dr Schäfer's lecture on "Doing fruntschaft between neighbours: Negotiating the conditions of living together in the late Middle Ages" provided a fascinating look into historical social dynamics.

Stakeholder engagement is a crucial part of the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR)'s strategic mission. With the adoption of a new five-year strategy plan, the infrastructure is dedicated to promoting its mandate and establishing a local and global presence to attract potential partners in the domains of natural language processing and digital humanities.