Another extraordinary professor for Optentia
Not many African universities approach the African Union (AU) to ask: “How can we be part of the solution?” This is according to Prof Johnny Strijdom, head of the Division of Social Welfare and Drug Control within the AU and new extraordinary professor at the Optentia research focus area on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in…
Death of a student: North-West University (NWU)
The university community is saddened by the unfortunate drowning of one our of students yesterday afternoon at about 15:00 on the Potchefstroom Campus. The 34-year old first-year student was at the university pool together with a friend. The incident was not related to any formal student or university activities. According to the friend they…
NWU helps preserve Potchefstroom’s heritage
Walking down the historical oak avenue in Potchefstroom brings about a feeling of calmness and serenity. The first oak trees were planted in 1910, but now, 108 years later, Potchefstroom’s most prized heritage is slowly dying. “The research done by urban ecologists at the North-West University (NWU) shows that the trees are dying due to a…
NWU vice-chancellor engages with academics during walkabout
Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), visited academic staff members from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the NWU’s campus in Mahikeng on 16 March 2018. He was accompanied by Prof Fika Van Rensburg, NWU vice-principal and deputy vice-chancellor responsible for operations at the campus in…
NWU alumna appointed UCT vice-chancellor
Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng, an alumna of the North-West University (NWU), has been appointed as the new vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town (UCT). Prof Phakeng obtained a BSc degree from the former University of Bophuthatswana (now the NWU) in 1987, where she was the only female student in her final-year mathematics class. She went…
NWU Stakeholder Relations reaches out to staff alumni members
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Stakeholder Relations department hosted an event for staff members who are alumni on the campus in Mahikeng on 16 March 2018. According to Mr Warren Makgowe, director of the department, the aim of the event was to update staff who are alumni and members of the Convocation on events that will take place this…
NWU SCC member scores big at Faculty of Law awards
Leo Maphosa, a member of the Student Campus Council (SCC) and third-year law student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, scored big at the Faculty of Law Prestige awards. This event took place on 16 March 2018 at the Sanlam Auditorium on the campus in Potchefstroom. Leo, who is the academic affairs officer of the SCC,…
NWU alumnus earns key diplomatic posting to Nigeria
Mr Bobby Moroe, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), is clearly rising up the “diplomatic ladder” and was appointed to serve for four years as South Africa’s deputy high commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in December 2017. Bobby will also serve as acting high commissioner until a permanent appointment is made. It was…
NWU student runs for a good cause
Ronnie Phefo, a student on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, is taking part in cross country marathons to fight for a good cause. Ronnie, a final-year BEd student, is a dedicated and ardent runner who uses participation in ultra-marathons to make a statement against all sorts of abuse. He has participated in various…
Optentia conference to focus on inclusive learner support
The Optentia research focus area on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark will be hosting a conference titled “Developing Support for the Learning Needs of ALL learners”, from 9-10 July this year. The conference will be presented by Optentia’s research subprogramme Holistic Learner Developments in Diverse Contexts, in…
NWU discusses programmes’ pros and cons for new teachers
The student chapter of the Faculty of Education on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted a public dialogue on 20 March 2018. The title of the dialogue, delivered by Dr Andrew Mutsvangwa, a senior lecturer in the faculty, was “BEd vs PGCE: the pros and cons for the potential new teacher”. “The BEd degree and the…
NWU celebrates human rights with seminar
The Student Campus Council (SCC) of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng organised a human rights seminar on 21 March 2018 in partnership with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). The seminar, “Understanding the Significance of Human Rights in Contemporary South Africa”, was presented by the SAHRC’s…
Nutrition network is on the African map
The African Nutrition Leadership Programme (ANLP) has so far left its footprint in 36 of the 52 countries in Africa. This training programme of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre of Excellence for Nutrition (CEN) has been available since 2002 and has already established a network of 350 professional participants in the field of…
NWU launches Lekwena Weather Radar
On 22 March 2018, the minister of Environmental Affairs, Dr Edna Molewa, officially launched the North West University’s (NWU’s) Lekwena Weather Radar, a weather radar network that provides a high-end scientific tool to study and quantify storms and precipitation. The NWU Lekwena Weather Radar is the result of a three-year study…
Career Centre gets ready for Career Fair 2018
The NWU Career Centre is getting ready for the 2018 Career Fair and Bean Counting Days on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, taking place at the end of March. These two days are a definite highlight on the calendar of the department Student Development and Counselling. During this time the Career Centre hosts the…
NWU Campus DVC advocates standing up for human rights
In her annual Human Rights Day message to students and staff, Prof Linda du Plessis, the deputy vice-chancellor for integrated planning and operations on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, argued that it is every person’s duty to stand up for the rights of others. “When celebrating Human Rights Day, we think back to…
NWU unveils new campus mascot
On 19 March 2018 the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng unveiled its new secret communication weapon – Mafika the leopard – the new campus mascot. The primary role of this mascot is to serve as a communication medium between students, the Campus Student Council and campus management, as well as improving the NWU’s brand…
Statement by NWU vice-chancellor on language policy
The process of revision of the language policy of the North-West University (NWU) has led to widespread and often constructive debate in the press, social media and among our stakeholders. The language policy and plan task team, that has been appointed by Senate and that is led by Prof Robert Balfour, the deputy vice-chancellor for teaching…
Maatskaplike werk: die beroep waar aksie en deernis mekaar ontmoet
Maart is die Wêreldmaand vir Maatskaplike Werk en in hierdie tyd is die kollig nie net op die beroep gefokus nie, maar ook op die belangrike bydraes wat hierdie dapper professionele persone in die samelewing lewer. Die bewustheidsveldtog het op 20 Maart 2018 ’n hoogtepunt bereik toe professionele maatskaplike werkers maatskaplike werk-dag…