There are too many misconceptions about the role that gender plays in society. This is the opinion expressed by the Honourable Ambassador Maria Del Rosario Mina Rojas of Colombia during her visit to the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) on 18 August.

In an interactive session the Honourable Ambassador Mina Rojas delivered an address titled “The role that gender plays in society and the impact it has on traditional gender norms”, which elicited not only acclaim, but also interest from staff and students alike.

An inaugural lecture is regarded as a significant milestone in the life and career of an academic. It is a chance for new professorial colleagues to directly showcase their innovative research.

Professor Charlene du Toit-Brits delivered her inaugural lecture titled Are we there yet? A sense of ownership: Empowering Self-Directed Students in Higher Education.

The word of welcome was expressed by Professor Erika Serfontein, acting school director of the School of Professional Studies in Education (SPSE).

North-West University (NWU) alumnus and dedicated educator Tumelo Malebelela clinched the prestigious Teacher's Award in the "Excellence in Secondary Teaching" category during the North West Provincial Teaching Awards ceremony on 18 August 2023.

"I am deeply honoured to stand among the accomplished winners of the Teaching Awards. The flood of congratulatory messages I have received is truly overwhelming. I never imagined that one day I would represent our entire province on a national platform," says Tumelo, and educator at ZM Seatlholo Secondary School in Lotlhakane, Mahikeng.

The North-West University (NWU) and PSG Wealth recently joined forces to present a guest lecture series to promote financial literacy and educate the youth on the significance of saving.

Recognising the importance of financial education among young adults, PSG Wealth identified an opportunity to inspire the upcoming generation of South African citizens to value saving.

The initiative took shape when Izelle Coetzee, NWU alumnus and certified financial planner® at PSG Wealth, reached out to Dr Danelle Fourie, a lecturer at the School of Management Sciences.

In the intricate realm of soccer where the goalkeeper’s role is pivotal, North-West University (NWU) goalkeeper Kamogelo Matane has emerged as a rising star with an impressive skill set tailored to meet the demands of the game.

Hailing from Mahikeng, this aspiring shot-stopper has captured the attention of enthusiasts through his adaptability and prowess across a spectrum of match scenarios.

By Menziwa Msibi

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Wellness office, in collaboration with the health clinics across its three campuses, recently launched a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) awareness campaign.

This campaign focused on encouraging male students and staff to know their bodies, teaching them about prostate cancer and how going for a regular PSA test can identify early warning signs.

PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland and high levels can indicate inflammation of the prostate or cancer.

By Menziwa Msibi

Larona Binang and Saneze Gweva are the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mr and Miss Mahikeng Campus.

They were crowned during a beauty pageant hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Arts and Culture office on 12 August 2023.

This event is hosted annually to provide a platform for students to showcase and enhance their talents and to express themselves through public speaking.

Mentoring adds value at many levels for mentees, mentors and supervisors and can benefit all parties involved. Developing this relationship helps the parties to learn new things, build their networks, and grow as professionals.

To ensure success in the mentoring relationship, the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU) developed two short courses to prepare mentors and mentees for their roles:

Kealeboga Pule, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus and LLB graduate, has gracefully woven his creative brilliance into the fabric of the Miss South Africa pageant.

As managing director and co-founder of Nungu Diamonds, Kealeboga’s design excellence is responsible for crafting the dazzling new Miss South Africa crown that has captured the nation's imagination.

By Menziwa Msibi

The Arts and Culture office on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently hosted a Women’s Month celebration event themed “My sister’s keeper”.

The purpose of the event was to celebrate women and the importance of mental health. Discussions focused on the importance of therapy, self-love, sharing personal experiences on mental health, spirituality, self-confidence and taking charge.