NWU Transformation Society to embark on gender-based violence and LGBTIQA+ awareness march

The Transformation Society on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbiljpark Campus will take to the streets, marching to raise awareness and educate the public on issues of gender-based violence, gender identity and sexual diversity in support of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

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Don’t miss NWU webinar featuring celebrated economist, Dawie Roodt

The extremely slow pace of economic recovery since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic is clearly evident. However, even as the world is facing dramatic changes due to the pandemic, economic activities have not stopped.  

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) research…

NWU, family and friends celebrate Brandon Moolman

The North-West University (NWU) Vaal Hockey Club recently hosted a small gathering for Brandon Moolman and his family and friends to celebrate his graduation.

Brandon made news headlines last year after breaking his neck in a freak accident that left him paralysed.

How to build your research skills online

The thought of conducting research can be intimidating for young researchers. Confidence comes with knowing you have the skills and insight to do justice to any research project you tackle. These skills can now be acquired online, through the North-West University’s (NWU’s) newly approved online version of the short learning programme (SLP) in…

NWU scoops another Diamond Arrow award

Another year, another award for the North-West University!  The university  has scooped this specific Professional Management Review (PMR) Diamond Arrow award for the 10th consecutive year.

The award recognises excellence in higher…

NWU student makes a difference in her community

It might be cliché to say, “it takes a village to raise a child,” but in reality it is true. North-West University (NWU) honours student in marketing management, Tshepang Mosokwene, knows this very well. 

Tshepang grew up in dire poverty, living in a shack in Evaton, but even…

NWU professor and co-author to launch book on community development

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area will be hosting a virtual launch of a book Does Community Development Work? – co-written by Prof Lucius Botes – on 20 April from 10:00 to 11:30.

Prof Botes, a professor in development studies and the director for…

Covid-19 and the fuelling of global individualism

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area recently hosted a webinar by Prof Ian Goldin, a world-renowned researcher.

The title of the webinar was “The Covid-19 pandemic: From global crisis to a better world”, during which Prof Goldin talked about the necessity to think about life after Covid-19.

NWU once again offers business development programme for female-owned startups

For the ninth consecutive year, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) bhive Enterprise Development Centre will offer its Enterprising Women Programme for female entrepreneurs.

The programme is geared at supporting early-stage or start-up businesses, to assist them in navigating the current challenging economic conditions.

NWU librarian makes treasure from trash

 Daniel Monyamane describes himself as an assistant librarian by day and an artist all the time in between.  

The 36-year-old father of three hails from Koppies, a small town in the Free State, and is a self-taught trash artist who sees beauty and value where most of us see garbage.