Human Interest

Student secures third place at human resource management awards

Coert Visser, an honours student in human resource management at the North-West University (NWU), recently won third place at the Marius Meyer South African Board for People Practises (SABPP) Excellence Awards.

This award programme underscores the importance of human resource management within organisations, and also celebrates and acknowledges the outstanding achievements of students in the field.

Submitted on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 09:00

Empowering high school learners through holistic wellness

Holistic wellness entails achieving a sense of well-being by balancing the physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual aspects of life. It is about recognising that these different areas are interconnected and that neglecting one can impact the others.

For high school learners, holistic wellness is crucial as it provides a foundation for healthy growth and development. When students are supported in all these areas, they are better equipped to navigate the challenges and pressures they face.

Submitted on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 08:44

NWU hosts successful GBV campaign

By Zandile Nkosi

The North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a massively successful Gender Based Violence (GBV) campaign at the student centre.
The GBV awareness campaign addressed high incidents of rape to help reduce sexual violence at the North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus and community to improve students understanding of consent.

Submitted on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 08:39

Gender Awareness Week 2023 emphasises gender galaxy, diversity and inclusivity in an educational setting

The goal of the North-West University (NWU) to promote diversity and inclusion among students, staff and other stakeholders now includes Gender Awareness Week as a critical component.

Gender Awareness Week took place online and it was hosted by Dr Louise Postma, senior lecturer, and Dr Annamagriet de Wet, both from the Potchefstroom Campus. The campaign ran from 7 to 11 August across all three campuses of the university. The focus of the subject this year was the gender galaxy. The beginning of the week featured guest speakers who encouraged and educated the attendees.

Submitted on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 07:23

Many colours, one objective: running with passion for gender awareness

On Wednesday, 6 September the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds welcomed staff and students of the North-West University (NWU) at the run-with-colour-fun event that was hosted jointly by the Faculty of Health Sciences, the School of Human Movement Sciences and the Centre of Health and Human Performance (CHHP).

The event was about more than just running in an array of colours. Its purpose was to raise awareness of gender and identity issues in diverse contexts, as well as to encourage diversity and inclusion among students and staff.

Submitted on Fri, 09/08/2023 - 12:45

Transforming MENtalities

By: Lerato Tshweu

To foster change and mend bridges, male members of the Student Counselling and Development (SCD) Peer Helper Programme at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently organised an event to promote a more empathetic and supportive environment for women.

The event, aptly named "Transforming MENtalities" took place on 29 August and marked a significant step towards acknowledging the challenges faced by female students.

Submitted on Fri, 09/08/2023 - 12:42

Prof Bismark Tyobeka: Africa needs to make use of the global sports stage

The IRB Rugby World Cup (RWC) kicks off on Friday, 8 September when the host nation, France, takes on three-time champions New Zealand, as these sides clash in Stade de France, Saint-Denis. As always, the world will be watching. The previous tournament – which South Africa won – was held in Japan in 2019 and was the most-watched rugby event in the history of the game, with more than 857 million people tuning in from around the globe.

Submitted on Thu, 09/07/2023 - 09:35
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