International footprint for NWU’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The North-West University (NWU) is committed to expanding its international footprint not only to attract international students, but also to contribute to its academic and research profile. The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is heeding this call by expanding its reach globally. The African Centre for Disaster Studies (ACDS)…
NWU’s marine research has international impact
Researchers at the Unit for Environmental Science and Management (UESM) in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, are making their impact felt within the field of marine research. This is evident from the acclaim Dr Roksana Majewska, a postdoctoral fellow from the UESM receives as a contributor to…
Another PSL team signs former NWU Soccer Institute player
Another Premier Soccer League team, Chippa United FC, has signed a former player of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute. Thapelo Tlabakwe, a 24-year old striker who hails from Rustenburg, was playing for Jomo Cosmos FC in the National First Division.Thapelo has signed for the Port Elizabeth-based Chippa United for a three-year…
NWU celebrates its multicultural and diverse student community
More than 200 North-West University (NWU) students representing approximately 30 countries from around the world recently attended the International Welcome and Multicultural Day that was hosted by the NWU’s Office of Global Engagement. The purpose of this event was to show appreciation for the university’s multicultural and diverse student…
NWU Soccer Institute alumni gather to honour the beautiful game
Some of the top names in South African football attended the annual alumni gathering of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Soccer Institute in Mahikeng. Held at the institute in June 2018, the get-together saw former institute players, including five Premier Soccer League (PSL) stars, playing two games of football and reminiscing about the…
Busy year for NWU’s Centre for Water Sciences and Management
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Water Sciences and Management is built on the pillars of research, education and social responsibility. As a multi-disciplinary approach is adopted to assist both industry and government in addressing many of the water related problems facing South Africa, the centre is at the forefront of research…
Focus area for Chemical Resource Beneficiation goes from strength to strength
The Chemical Resource Beneficiation (CRB) research focus area in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is going from strength to strength. Researchers are committed towards adding value to the South African national mineral and chemical resource base foundation in the North West and Southern Gauteng…
International research collaboration examines microbial ecosystem of active fault zone in SA
The North-West University’s Centre for Water Science and Management (CWSM) recently joined an international research team that will focus on the microbial ecosystem of an active fault zone in South Africa. This collaboration follows after the appointment of Prof Esta van Heerden as an extraordinary professor within the centre. Prof Van…
NWU academic elected as fellow in World Council for Psychotherapy
Prof Erhabor Idemudia, a North-West University (NWU) academic in the Faculty of Humanities in the campus in Mahikeng, has recently been elected into the fellowship of the World Council for Psychotherapy (WCP) for his outstanding services to the science and profession of psychotherapy. The WCP is a non-governmental organisation with…
SA’s banking sector to utilise NWU’s operational risk model
A new methodology for determining economic capital for operational risk was recently proposed by the North-West University’s (NWU’S) Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (BMI). This model was subsequently successfully introduced to the South African financial services sector and is now being implemented by Absa as part of their…
BMI: industry directed research prepares students for world of work
Each year master’s students from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences’ Centre for Business, Mathematics and Informatics (BMI) conduct a first semester group research project. This project aims to prepare the students for their second semester individual industry directed research projects. This year saw a group of BMI students…
International footprint for NWU's Centre for BMI
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Business, Mathematics and Informatics (BMI) is expanding its global reach in leaps and bounds. Agreement with Global Credit Data The centre – which forms part of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences – recently entered into an agreement with Global Credit Data, a non-profit…
NWU student to muscle his way up the bodybuilding ladder
A bodybuilding fanatic and final-year student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, David Tshoose is set to take the sport of bodybuilding by storm during this year’s upcoming competitions. David has been participating in bodybuilding since his first year and competes in the athletic physique category. He has recently…
NWU dominates national Morabaraba ranking
When it comes to mind sports – and more particularly the game of Morabaraba – the North-West University (NWU) is dominating the national rankings. Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) recently released their official national ranking for the game of Marabaraba – one of the most popular recreational games in South Africa. The NWU’s campus in…
NWU School of Agricultural Sciences has a heart for community development
Over the past years the School of Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng has steadily proved its dedication to community development and education. Centre for Animal Health The school’s Centre for Animal Health provides veterinary services to farmers who keep their livestock on communal grazing land…
Private sector, community and NWU join forces to make an impact
A collaborative venture between the North-West University (NWU), the Midvaal Local Municipality and the New Hope Group (NHG) will not only benefit the local community, but also positively impact the future of South Africa’s agricultural industry. Representatives of the NWU’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, together with Cllr…
NWU academic speaks at international conferences in China
Prof Masood Khalique from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng participated in the 12th International Conference on Recent Advances in Applied Dynamical Systems which was held from 8 to 10 June at Chongqing Normal University in China. More than 600 delegates attended the conference that comprised more than 140 talks Topics…
Statement on the finalisation of the matter regarding Mr Theo Venter
Following the remarks made by Mr Theo Venter in an interview on RSG on 5 June 2018, the executive dean of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences has engaged with Mr Venter on the matter. Mr Venter has acknowledged the sensitivity and moral issues associated with any comparisons between apartheid and…
NWU PhD student uses permaculture farming to address food security
Zuziwe Nkosi, a PhD student in crop science at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, uses a unique and creative technique called permaculture for food gardening to address food insecurity and nutrition among NWU students and surrounding communities. Zuziwe is a coordinator of the Siyakhana Food Gardening project, in…