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Raking in awards and changing perceptions about academia
One normally reads about the ‘it girl’ in the celebrity world, but in academia, Dr Musawenkosi Donia Saurombe is the woman to watch. The Botswana national with Zimbabwean roots stands head and shoulders above her peers. The media world cannot get enough of the 24-year-old, who became the youngest person in Africa to be awarded a PhD in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/second-year-students-victorious-mock-trials
Second-year students victorious in mock trials
A team of second-year students from the Faculty of Law on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng has broken the winning streak of third-year students by taking first place in the popular annual NWU Juta Mock Trial competition. It was a mock trial filled with high drama, entertaining testimony and an expert verdict as the NWU’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-advances-science-tourism
NWU advances science in tourism
Under the theme of ‘Advancing Science Tourism’, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng celebrated National Science Week from 7 to 11 August 2017. National Science Week (NSW), an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), is a countrywide celebration of science involving various role players conducting…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-science-centre-hosts-successful-national-science-week
NWU Science Centre hosts a successful National Science Week
The North-West University’s (NWU) Science Centre on its campus in Potchefstroom recently hosted a successful National Science Week (NSW). The NSW with the theme “Advancing Science Tourism” took place from 5 to 12 August and examined the link between science and the tourism sector.Throughout the entire week more than 200 pupils from various…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-learn-tricks-courtroom-trade
NWU students learn tricks of the courtroom trade
The Black Lawyers Association recently treated law students of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijpark to an evening filled with golden rules and tricks of the trade about life in the courtroom. Adv Barry Roux, made famous for his role in high-profile cases such as those of Roger Kebble and Oscar Pistorius, shared valuable…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-student-leader-play-his-part
Former student leader to Play His Part
Former student leader, Sydney Madibo is no stranger to the small screen. As the winner of the popular reality programme; One Day Leader (season 5), he is accustomed to debating issues of leadership and youth development in front of the camera. During August this former chairperson of the Campus Student Representative Council (CSRC) will once…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-%25E2%2580%2593-enabling-entrepreneurs-flourish
NWU – enabling entrepreneurs to flourish
The North-West University (NWU) is known for the way in which it unlocks the future for students, and by doing so enabling them to make their dreams come true. During the recent national Student Entrepreneurship Week – or #SEW2017 – this empowering spirit paved the way for the composition of the first-ever youth chamber of commerce in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lace-cansa-relay-life-2017
Lace-up for CANSA Relay for Life 2017
Since the inception of the CANSA Relay for Life movement in South Africa 12 years ago, scores of communities have mobilised in the fight against cancer. This year will see the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark play host, for the fifth consecutive year, to the regional rendition of the annual Relay for Life event. In…http://news.nwu.ac.za/misunderstanding-apartheids-lasting-legacy
Misunderstanding is apartheid's lasting legacy
The lasting legacy of apartheid is that most South Africans have stayed in their cultural bubbles. "We have never made the real effort to learn about the people we share the country with," explains Prof Henri Bezuidenhout from the North-West University's (NWU’s) School of Economics and one of the country's foremost experts on cultural…http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-student-entrepreneurship-week-great-success
First Student Entrepreneurship Week a great success
All indications are that the recent national Student Entrepreneurship Week – as coordinated by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) – was a great success. At the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, students from all disciplines took part in an Entrepreneurship Boot Camp. The boot camp, hosted by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/allegations-plagiarism-nwu
Allegations of plagiarism at the NWU
On 10 May 2017, the North-West University (NWU) received allegations of plagiarism against some of our academics based on our campus in Mahikeng, from the Council on Higher Education. We view these allegations in a very serious light, hence we have instituted vigorous processes to determine their authenticity before making any pronouncements.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-gives-his-dreams-wings
NWU gives his dreams wings
Speed, technology, adrenalin and the scent of rubber are all part of the dream of Shaun Botha, a master’s-degree student in mechanical engineering at the North-West University (NWU). This will not remain a dream, however, as Shaun is equipping himself with the necessary expertise to help him achieve his dream to one day make a difference in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/occupational-hygiene-students-impress-industry
Occupational Hygiene students impress the industry
Six students studying occupational hygiene at the campus of the North-West University (NWU) in Potchefstroom each received a study bursary from Select PPE. Select PPE is a leader in the acquisition and distribution of quality and application-specific products that protect people’s health and safety. The undertaking awarded only 22 bursaries…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-tsa-partner-south-africa%25E2%2580%2599s-first-ever-multi-surface-facility
NWU and TSA partner for South Africa’s first-ever multi-surface facility
The North-West University (NWU) is about to become a one-stop shop for all tennis players and enthusiasts. The university is in the development stage of upgrading its tennis facilities at the High Performance Institute in Potchefstroom with new multi-surface clay, grass and hard courts. There are only two privately owned clay courts in South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-vanderbijlpark-meesters-denksport
NWU Vanderbijlpark: meesters in denksport
As dit kom by denksport as ‘n mededingende sportsoort, dan neem die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark beslis die voortou. Tydens die onlangse Gauteng-kampioenskappe wat in Randburg gehou is, het die span van Vanderbijlpark nie net ‘n blywende indruk op hul teenstanders gelaat nie, maar ook as wenners in verskeie afdelings…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vanderbijlpark-masters-mind-sports
NWU Vanderbijlpark: masters at mind sports
When it comes to mind sports as a competitive sporting code, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark is without a doubt leading the charge. During the recent Gauteng Championships that was hosted in Randburg, the team from Vanderbijlpark not only made their presence felt, but also walked away triumphant in several…http://news.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-knowledge-systems-centre-impresses-saab-congress
Indigenous Knowledge Systems Centre impresses at SAAB congress
Have you ever considered the value of indigenous fruit or the cosmetic potential of indigenous flora? These were two of the topics that researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Centre discussed at the recent 45th Annual Congress of the South African Association of Botanists. The congress, themed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-speaks-global-economic-challenges
NWU academic speaks to global economic challenges
The global economy affects South Africa and ultimately also the financial sustainability of individual households. That is why the contribution of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Ravinder Rena at the Conference on Sustainable Economic Transformation, Innovation and Governance in Emerging Economies is invaluable. Prof Rena is an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-faculty-law-marches-rights-children
NWU’s Faculty of Law marches for the rights of children
More than 200 people participated in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) awareness march to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Bill of Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). The march took place on 26 February at the NWU’s campus in Potchefstroom, bringing students, staff, children and members…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-enactus-wen-silwer-sa-se-tweede-sakekompetisie-vir-universiteite