NWU appoints new executive dean for Faculty of Engineering
The North-West University (NWU) appointed Prof Liezl van Dyk as executive dean for the Faculty of Engineering for a term of five years.
Student life
NWU Vanderbijlpark: a campus community in mourning
For the second time in just over a week the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark is mourning the tragic passing of another member of the campus community. Lerato Motsie, a second-year BCom Commercial Law student, passed away on Wednesday, 14 February.
Jeanett and Zibusiso’s debating skills put NWU on the map
The North-West University (NWU) can finally boast about producing two of the best South African university debaters. Jeanett Mosala (25) and Zibusiso Ndlovu (20) who are both members of the NWU Debate Society, recently won the South African National Universities Debate Champions (SANUDC) in the category English as a Second Language.
NWU improves food security with vegetable gardening
The subject group Crop Sciences in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently initiated a vegetable cultivation project to improve food security for on-campus students and surrounding communities.
NWU Vanderbijlpark: thumbs up as first years register for 2018 academic year
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark is buzzing with activity as scores of first-year students wait in line to register for the 2018 academic year.
NWU Council chair applauds student leaders
Dr Bismark Tyobeka, chairperson of the North-West University (NWU) Council, applauded student leaders for a good start to the 2018 academic year.
NWU academic impresses at international conference
Prof Ushotenefe Useh from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently took part in the 11th West African and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA) international conference and workshops held at the Abidjan’s Félix Houphouët-Boigny University.
NWU students to take part in 26th United Nations of Ju-Jitsu World Championship
Five students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng will form part of the Ju-Jitsu national team that will represent South Africa at the 26th annual United Nations of Ju-Jitsu (UNJJ) world congress and championships. This will take place from 28 September to 1 October 2018 in Gibraltar.
Back to business at the NWU School of Business and Governance
It’s back to the books for students of one of the most sought-after degrees a university has to offer. On Monday 29 January, the North-West University’s School of Business and Governance held its official opening for the MBA academic year, and it was an event unlikely to be forgotten soon.
Catch the NWU PUK Choir on kykNET
The NWU PUK Choir is one of the top four university choirs forming part of kykNET’s new programme series about the Kuesta University Choir Festival that took place in Stellenbosch at the end of 2017.