Stage is set for SEW 2018

With the 2018 rendition of the Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW2018) just a week away, the stage is set for a full programme on the North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Vanderbijlpark.

The project, which is run in conjunction with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), will take place from 20 to 23 August and will see…

Alumni office and bhive EDC to connect the (business) dots

Given the economic climate of South Africa, entrepreneurs should be thought of as national assets to be developed, motivated and compensated to the greatest possible extent. Why, you ask? Because the value of entrepreneurs lie therein that they not only create wealth but also much needed jobs that ultimately stimulates economic growth.

With…

NWU and DHET team-up for Student Entrepreneurship Week 2018

After a very successful national Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW) during 2017, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) will once again team-up with institutions of higher learning to host the 2018 rendition of SEW from 20 to 23 August.

Ms Natanya Meyer, who acted as a SEW project champion in 2017, will be actively involved…

NWU partners with Eureka School for special sports day

The 2018 rendition of the Eureka School’s Special Sports Day for high support learners will see the Vanderbijlpark community join forces to ensure a fun-filled day for all the young participants. For the first time ever the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark will also join in the fun on 31 August 2018.

Staff members…

NWU and Swedish universities benefit from exchange initiative

In accordance with the terms of an international Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the North-West University (NWU) and the Linnaeus University (LNU) in Sweden, several staff members, and students from both institutions of higher learning, will take part in a student/lecturer and research exchange collaboration programme.

The…

Great excitement as high altitude science balloon is launched

The Robotics team at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark aims to encourage technology-orientated individuals to become involved in the exciting world of automation and innovation in a fun and highly educating way.

Having said this, the team – situated in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences – recently…

Faculty wows to keep female students in class – Women’s Day 2018

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education on the campus in Vanderbijlpark is hard at work to ensure that no young lady need to skip class because of her period and a lack of sanitary products.

This is according to Dr Elize Küng, acting deputy director of the School of Professional Studies in Education.

During the…

NWU vice-chancellor to share governance insight at Leadership Summit

An impressive line-up of keynote speakers have been secured for the North-West University’s (NWU’s) fourth annual Leadership Summit. The summit will take place on 18 September 2018 at the Birchwood Hotel in Johannesburg.

One of the keynote speakers is Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor of the university. He will be joined by Ms Phuti…

Siya Metane – a heart for music and a head for business

If the name Siya Metane – aka Slikour – sounds familiar, you will be excused for remembering him only as a member of Skwatta Kamp, the seven member hip-hop group that set airways alight in the late nineties. Today, Siya, is an entrepreneur of note with a heart for music and a head for business.

On 15 August 2018, Siya will join the team of…

NWU and farm mechanics

The words ‘land expropriation’ are undoubtedly the buzzwords of the day and have sparked both national and international debate about its subsequent effect on the South African economy. Add to this the motion by the ruling party to pursue an amendment to the Constitution – that will allow land expropriation without compensation – and it becomes…