More than 200 North-West University (NWU) students representing approximately 30 countries from around the world recently attended the International Welcome and Multicultural Day that was hosted by the NWU’s Office of Global Engagement.

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Academic staff members from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences recently joined the DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences’ newly established Education Research Group.

Robotics is a fast-growing field worldwide and learners from the North West province are not lagging behind. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Science Centre on the campus in Mahikeng, whose Techno Youth Programme equips learners with computer, communication and problem-solving skills, has been watching with pride as these skills are put to practical use.

Former North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute player, Orebotse “Bobo” Mongae, is making a move to the South African Premier Soccer League’s (PSL) Baroka FC in the coming season.

Four staff members of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark were recently awarded honorary membership to the Golden Key International Honour Society. These staff members were applauded for their commitment towards academic excellence and the role they play as mentors and guardians to the student populace.

The North West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom recently hosted its Annual Career Fair. The Accounting Fair took place on 8 May, the General Fair on 9 May and the Law Fair on 10 May 2018.

The recent new member recognition ceremony of the Golden Key International Honour Society saw a total of 233 students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark being welcomed into the society.

Jean-Louis Ndoutoume Mendene received his PhD in education management at the recent Autumn Graduation Ceremonies of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.

We tend to forget that the purpose of incarceration is not only for justice to be served, but also to rehabilitate offenders and ensure that they can rejoin society as contributing members of their communities.