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What needs to be done to ensure ECD coding and robotics curriculum succeeds
An early childhood education specialist at the North-West University (NWU) has welcomed the recently published, first-ever draft curriculum for teaching coding and robotics from Grades R to 3. However, she emphasises that some hard work lies ahead if the proposed curriculum is to succeed. The Department of Basic Education published the draft…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-analyses-north-west-state-province-address
Academic analyses the North West State of Province Address
A recent analysis by Dr Lindikaya W Myeki from the subject group Agricultural Economics and Extension at the North-West University (NWU) delved into the North West State of Province Address (NWSOPA), with a particular focus on food security issues. The NWSOPA took place on 20 February 2024, and was presided over by acting premier Patrick Dumile…https://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-unpacks-academic-entrepreneurship
Alumnus unpacks academic entrepreneurship
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) hosted its third Food Security and Safety (FSS) seminar on 8 August 2024. NWU alumnus and CEO of Eco-Agro Enterprise Pty Ltd Dr Sydwell Sihlangu was the guest speaker. Dr Sihlangu spoke about academic entrepreneurship, which he described as a means of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-tourism-month-why-tourism-matters-economic-growth
Celebrating tourism month: Why tourism matters for economic growth
The North-West University (NWU) is celebrating Tourism Month, and when it comes to tourism experts in the country, the NWU’s research unit Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) has distinguished itself as a leader in its field. In our ongoing series of articles, we take a closer look at what TREES are doing to promote…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-alexander-samuels-why-studying-transport-infrastructure-worthwhile-choice-prospective-students
Dr Alexander Samuels: Why studying transport infrastructure is a worthwhile choice for prospective students
October is Transport Month in South Africa. Alexander Samuels, from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) and lecturer in the Department of Transport Economics and Logistics Management, explains why studying transport infrastructure is a worthwhile choice for prospective students, especially at the NWU…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-awards-honorary-doctorate-peter-chiepe-contributions-agriculture
NWU awards honorary doctorate to Peter Chiepe for contributions to agriculture
The North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate in agriculture on Peter Monametsi Chiepe during its Spring graduation ceremony on 3 October 2024. An earth scientist, businessman, social entrepreneur and farmer from Botswana, Chiepe was recognised for his contributions to agriculture, particularly in sustainable farming practices.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/industry-expert-translates-operational-theory-real-world-practice
Industry expert translates operational theory into real-world practice
In a dynamic step towards bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world industry practice, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted an enriching guest lecture as part of the Operations Management (BMAN 213) module. The session featured Khathu…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/about-us
About the Science Centre
The Science Centre serves as an educational establishment dedicated to assisting schools, educators, and, most importantly, students engaged in the fields of mathematics, science, and technology. This institution accommodates a diverse audience interested in exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).…
Robofest 2017: NWU Vaal takes robotics beyond science class
If the excitement of the South African rendition of Robofest 2017 was anything to go by, then the stage is set for a stellar international championship in June. On Saturday, 4 March 2017, the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal) hosted the South African National Robofest 2017 Championship in collaboration with Trophy…
Youngsters off to compete at Robofest International
If the excitement of the recent rendition of the Robofest SA 2017 was anything to go by, then the stage is set for a stellar international championship in June. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark hosted the national Robofest competition in March of this year in collaboration with Trophy Robotics. As the event served…
Unique instruments and equipment made right here at the NWU
Instrument Manufacturing on the NWU’s campus in Potchefstroom often manufactures equipment that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Every day is different at this workshop, which is constantly planning and carrying out new ideas and designs, according to the head of Instrument Manufacturing, Pieter Erasmus. After more than 20 years…
Minister of Science and Technology launches NWU Mahikeng Astronomy Observatory
The Minister of Science and Technology, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane launched the Mahikeng Astronomical Observatory at North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng on 7 September 2018. The Mahikeng Astronomy Observatory houses the Mahikeng Astronomy Telescope (MAT). The campus in Mahikeng is the first historically disadvantaged…
Leopards Lair 2019: Melanie wins big by fighting period poverty
Melanie Pieterse is a young entrepreneur on a mission. As the winner of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Leopards Lair competition, this final-year student in industrial engineering not only impress as a start-up fempreneur, she is also actively supporting fellow entrepreneurs. All while working towards bettering the lives of young…
NWU invests in SA’s community-oriented primary health care
The North-West University (NWU) in partnership with the University of Pretoria will be training community health workers (CHWs) and staff from the North West Provincial Department of Health on community-oriented primary care (COPC). The NWU’s Africa Unit for Trans disciplinary Health Research (AUTHeR), under the leadership of Prof Petra…https://news.nwu.ac.za/chs-peer-helpers-shine-2025-nwu-graduation
Ch@s peer helpers shine at 2025 NWU graduation
In a heartwarming and triumphant celebration of perseverance, passion, and purpose, the Ch@s peer helpers from the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus made an unforgettable mark during the May 2025 graduation ceremonies. But this was not just any graduation story — this was a victory parade for a group of student leaders whose impact…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/UBMI/SAMS2020/Plenaries
SAMS congress 2020: Plenary Speakers
.bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: black; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } 63th Annual Congress of the South African Mathematical Society 2 December 2020, online Home Registration Plenary Speakers Program Participants Sponsors …https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/paa/3MC-Conference-2024/Plenary-Bios
3MC Conference 2024: Plenary speakers
.bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: black; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } 3MC Presents: International Conference on Mathematical Modeling in Biology and Life Sciences 28 February-1 March 2024, NWU, Potchefstroom Home Registration Program Plenary…https://news.nwu.ac.za/new-book-community-engaged-research-sees-light
New book on community engaged research sees the light
The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with Van Schaik Publishers, recently launched the book Community engagement research in South Africa - Methods, Theories, Histories and Practice. This book is a collaborative effort by three editors, well versed in community engaged research. The three scholars, representing various disciplines, are…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-data-science-workshop-teachers
NWU hosts a data science workshop for teachers
The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with SAS DataFly, a free resource that offers a fun and engaging way to explore data with students in real time, recently hosted a Teachers4DataAnalytics workshop for mathematics and science teachers. The event was held at the NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus and was organised by statistics lecturers…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-intelligent-systems-research-group-developing-intelligence-solve-transportation-problems