The Water Research Group (WRG) from the School of Biological Sciences and the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management at the North-West University (NWU) collaborated with Nature-I-Am to celebrate World Fish Migration Day. Children between the ages of 4 and 13 from twenty different schools across Potchefstroom, Stilfontein and Fochville participated in the celebration, which took place at the appealing Lekwena Wildlife Estate on Saturday, 25 May.

After having held highly successful free, fair and peaceful watershed elections on 29 May, South Africa has now embarked on the formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU) to navigate an election outcome in which no single party achieved a majority. To manage the new political dynamics and provide stability, a GNU is now being formed.

Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says high-growth economies typically build their prosperity on sturdy and stable political foundations.

The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Women of Steel (WOS) forum recently hosted a women’s empowerment event on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The event attracted more than 70 participants and was the second women’s event hosted at the NWU. A third event – Femmegeneering – is planned for August.

The North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus is set to host the University Sports South Africa (USSA) games, which will include the national karate and bodybuilding competitions.

These events will take place from 28 to 30 June 2024, promising an exciting showcase of athletic prowess and dedication.

The semi-contact karate competition will be held at Faranani Hall, while the full-contact competition will take place at the Tsebonokeng Hall, where the bodybuilding competition will also take place.

The School of Social Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a delegation from the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz. The visit proved to be an enriching experience, with insightful presentations and meaningful discussions.

During their visit, Dr Regina Schäfer, Prof Dr Jörg Rogge and Dr Verena von Wiczlinski shared presentations on their research.

Dr Schäfer's lecture on "Doing fruntschaft between neighbours: Negotiating the conditions of living together in the late Middle Ages" provided a fascinating look into historical social dynamics.

Stakeholder engagement is a crucial part of the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR)'s strategic mission. With the adoption of a new five-year strategy plan, the infrastructure is dedicated to promoting its mandate and establishing a local and global presence to attract potential partners in the domains of natural language processing and digital humanities.

On 04 June 2024, the North-West University (NWU) hosted a public lecture by Prof Heather Brookes titled "Instrument adaptation for measuring early child language development across multilingual and sociocultural diverse settings".

Prof Brookes leads the Child Language Development Node of the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the NWU and is based at Stellenbosch University.

By Keaoleboga Motshabi and Phenyo Mokgothu

The Aerobics club on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has had a remarkable competitive season, showcasing their talent and hard work at two major recent events.

Their impressive performances have earned them top positions and a chance to compete on a national stage.

On 13 April 16 members of the club participated in the BDS International Aero Showcase Marathon, hosted by Black Diamond Steve (BDS) to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Advancements in technology have revolutionised teaching by creating more dynamic, interactive and personalized learning experiences.

This has made lessons more engaging and accessible, allowing for real-time feedback and collaboration. Furthermore, technology has facilitated the development of online learning platforms and virtual classrooms, enabling education to transcend geographical barriers.

The latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings place the North-West University (NWU) among the top seven universities in South Africa. QS published its rankings for top global universities for 2025 on 4 June.

The NWU has performed consistently among local universities in these rankings ─ QS ranked the NWU seventh in the country last year too. Globally, the NWU moved into the 851 to 900 ranking category.

It is not only globally and locally that the NWU shines. According to QS, the NWU is now also among the top thirteen universities in Africa.