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Vanderbijlpark Campus switches to solar power to tackle load-shedding

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently unveiled its new solar carport plant. The plant features 696 solar panels with a peak capacity of 382 kW. It is expected to generate 1500 kWh per day and 505 MWh per year. Electrical and mechanical technician Mike Odendaal says not only will the plant provide green power into the 11 kV network under normal conditions when municipal or grid power is available, but it will also assist the standby generators by increasing the emergency power available during sunny weather.

Submitted on Tue, 04/16/2024 - 08:26

Drs Bam and Petzer join prestigious teaching advancement programme

A nationwide initiative, the Teaching Advancement at Universities (TAU) programme, aims to improve the standard of teaching and elevate teaching and learning in public higher education.

The programme is a component of the national framework for advancing academics as university teachers that is run by the Department of Higher Education and Training, and is coordinated through the Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association of Southern Africa.

Submitted on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 10:25

Player joins professional women’s football league

By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu

Lebohang Mpakanyane from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) women’s football team has joined Tshwane University of Technology, a team in the Hollywoodbets Super League, which is a professional South African women's football league.

She is the second female player from the NWU to go professional, following in the footsteps of Khensani Nkuna who joined the Royal AM team.

Submitted on Fri, 04/12/2024 - 14:06

NWU Chartered Accountancy students excel in 2024 ITC

The North-West University (NWU) has once again demonstrated its commitment to producing top-tier chartered accountancy professionals, as was evidenced by the outstanding results of its students in the recent South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (ICAN) Initial Test of Competence (ITC) exams.

Submitted on Fri, 04/12/2024 - 08:57

Vanderbijlpark Campus unveils perspectives in support of gender awareness

By Loveness Hulwane

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus is promoting gender awareness from 8 to 12 April to encourage dialogue and foster understanding about gender awareness.

Themed “Unveiling Perspectives”, the initiative encouraged faculties and student societies to express their interpretations of gender awareness through artistic mediums such as paintings and collages.

Submitted on Fri, 04/12/2024 - 08:51

NWU Alumni Business Breakfast delves into the impact of macroeconomics trends on SA’s landscape

The North-West University (NWU) values its alumni community and is dedicated to making a positive impact on society.

To this end, the Alumni Relations office, in partnership with the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and the research focus area Afrocentric Governance of Public Affairs, hosted the annual Alumni & Friends of the NWU Business Breakfast on 5 April.

Submitted on Thu, 04/11/2024 - 10:27

Book explores economic future after election outcome

A multi-authored book edited by renowned economist Prof Raymond Parsons, from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, aims to encourage and empower voters to make informed choices in this critical election year.

“There is no going back, and the options have dwindled. In the grand scheme of things, South Africa is no longer at the proverbial crossroads, but rather at a T-junction,” says Prof Parsons.

He edited and co-authored the book Tipping Point ─ turmoil or reform? South Africa’s political economy after 2024, which has been published by Jacana Media.

Submitted on Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:45

Celebrating progress and innovation: from recruitment to registration

On Tuesday, 2 April 2024, the North-West University (NWU) Student Information System (SIS) project, SIS Eagle, officially launched the Student Client Relations Management (CRM Nexus) module to drive the university’s application cycle for 2025. The CRM Nexus module is designed to streamline the entire value chain from recruitment to application and selections.

Submitted on Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:31

Empowering Africa: the role of AI in economic advancement

The key challenges that Africa is facing are best expressed through the United Nations’ sustainable development goals, which include no hunger, no poverty, no inequality, climate action, quality education, clean water, and sanitation, among other things. These challenges keep Africans trapped in a cycle of poverty and arrested development.

Submitted on Tue, 04/09/2024 - 12:26