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Nelson Mandela University hosts national launch of SAHRC social media charter
Nelson Mandela University hosted the official national launch of the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) social media charter last week.The social media charter is a product of the SAHRC, aimed at educating and guiding users!-->…
Study Projects Africa’s Loss Through Organised Fisheries Crime
Africa is losing an estimated US$25billion per year to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing run by organised crime syndicates.This is according to research released at the end of October 2022 by the Financial Transparency!-->…
North-West University Hosts Delegation from Kogakkan University
A delegation from Kogakkan University on the island of Mie, Japan, visited the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) from 20 to 24 February 2023 to demonstrate their new team-teaching style – Lesson Study Approach!-->…
North-West University’s student crowned as North West Sportsman of the Year
North-West University (NWU) student Onalenna Mongale was announced the North West Sportsman of the Year during the North West Provincial Government’s 7th Provincial Sports Awards that took place on 18 February 2023. Onalenna represented!-->…
North-West University’s department secures third place in Cyber Security Challenge finals
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Computer Science and Information Systems secured third place in the Cyber Security Challenge finals hosted by the South African National Research Network (SANReN) during the Centre for High!-->…
North-West University team bags second position in Student Datathon Challenge
Students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Computer Science and Information Systems secured second position in the annual Data Intensive Research Initiative of South Africa (DIRISA) Student Datathon 2022 Challenge.Themed!-->…
North-West University expert reappointed to Press Council
Prof Mpho Chaka, deputy dean for teaching and learning at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities, has been reappointed as a public representative and adjudicator at the Press Council of South Africa for a period of five!-->…
North-West University expert joins jury for Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards again
North-West University (NWU) Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe was once again invited to be a judge for the Vodacom Journalist of the Year national awards. The awards ceremony took place late last year.These premier awards recognise the best!-->…
North-West University research team combats rare diseases
Rare diseases are more common than you might think. It sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Not to the 4,1 million South Africans who have been or will be affected by rare diseases in their lifetime. For many it can be a death sentence,!-->…
North-West University’s Mahikeng Campus is a house for more students
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus can now house more students on campus thanks to the new student housing project.During registration 1 404 beds were ready for occupation.This is in addition to 324 beds that were made!-->…