Student life

Engineering Week 2024 inspires the next generation of innovators

It all starts at the North-West University (NWU), and the Faculty of Engineering on the Potchefstroom Campus has risen to the occasion to fulfil that mission. For many years, the goal of the biennial Engineering Week has been to introduce high school learners from Grade 8 to 12 to engineering as a fascinating career.

This year the project ran from 2 to 5 July, welcoming learners from across South Africa and neighbouring countries as they started an interactive and engaging learning experience at the engineering facilities of the NWU.

Submitted on Fri, 07/12/2024 - 11:29

Enhancing the leadership skills of tomorrow’s leaders

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus recently hosted a capacity building event for the Student Campus Council to enhance their leadership and administrative skills.

The event featured various speakers, including Prof Sibusiso Chalufu, executive director for student life, Chris Williams, campus director for student life, and Ujeet Maharaj, prosecutor and head of student discipline

Submitted on Fri, 07/12/2024 - 09:39

Solutionary Walkers on a journey to transform students’ lives

In a remarkable display of determination and unity, a group of students from various universities have come together for an extraordinary cause.

The Solutionary Walk, a project under Operation Compassion of South Africa (OCSA) Krugersdorp West, aims to raise awareness and funds through a 600 km walk from Maseru, Lesotho, to Krugersdorp West, Gauteng, in celebration of Youth Month.

Submitted on Tue, 07/09/2024 - 10:52

Aerobics club lights up national championships with outstanding performance

By Keaoleboga Motshabi

In a remarkable demonstration of skill and commitment, the Aerobics Club at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus delivered an outstanding performance at the South African Sport Aerobic, Fitness and Hip Hop Federation (SASAFF) national championships, which took place from 14 to 15 June in Cape Town.

Submitted on Mon, 07/08/2024 - 09:42

Empowering through literature: Tlhokomelo Khusu's guide to healing childhood trauma

By Bonolo Monaisa

Throughout her literary journey, Tlhokomelo Khusu, hailing from Matatiele in the Eastern Cape, has emerged as a prominent symbol of resilience and healing. As an alumnus of the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus and a psychology graduate she expertly integrates her academic foundation with her creative acumen to provide perspectives on human development and rehabilitation.

Submitted on Fri, 07/05/2024 - 09:39

Team excels at Security Summit 2024 Hackathon

The Security Summit 2024 Hackathon that took place recently at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg brought together some of the brightest minds in the cybersecurity community to collaborate on and innovate solutions addressing various security challenges.

Among the participants, the North-West University (NWU) student team showcased exceptional talent and innovative thinking, leaving a lasting impression.

Submitted on Tue, 07/02/2024 - 10:33

Paving the way for ethical leadership from Potchefstroom to Geneva

The North-West University's (NWU’s) Unit for Distance Learning (UDL) emerged as a pivotal voice at the recent International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) Leadership Summit that took place from 5 to 7 June 2024.

This summit was a collaborative effort between the ICDE, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, and Globethics, an international NGO focused on ethical leadership.

Submitted on Tue, 06/25/2024 - 10:30

Student and Miss World South Africa semi-finalist championing youth empowerment

At just 22 years old, Neo Nkhumane is making waves both academically and in the world of pageantry. A master's degree student in communication at the North-West University (NWU) and a semi-finalist for the Miss World South Africa pageant, she proves that beauty and brains can go hand in hand.

Submitted on Mon, 06/10/2024 - 15:15