Month: July 2025

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Arts and Entertainment

MORE THAN BRAINS: ENGINEERING WITH STYLE

Abygail Smit @abysmit06   Glitz. Glamour. Flavour. Fun. These are just a few phrases that could describe the annual North-West University (NWU) Engineering Fest that took place this weekend on Saturday, 26 July. Not only were there numerous fun activities to participate in but our Faculty of Engineering also had a Mr and Miss Engineering pageant for visitors to enjoy.  The Mr and Miss Engineering pageant introduced  a new way […]

todayJuly 31, 2025 25 2

Arts and Entertainment

“Huis DuVêr” IS DIE MOEITE WERD

Amari Marè @amari.mare English translation follows   Huis DuVêr volg die treffende slagspreuk: "Soms is ver ry die moeite werd". Hierdie dameskoshuis is geleë in Potchefstroom op die gronde van Ferdinand Postma Hoërskool. Huis DuVêr was voorheen bekend as ‘Lady Diane’ en was deel van die Noord-Wes Universiteit (NWU) se privaatkoshuise. Hierdie koshuis is bedryf deur koshuisvader Louis Janse van Rensburg en sy vrou, Lillian, as koshuismoeder.   Alhoewel die […]

todayJuly 30, 2025 42 78

Sport

BOKSAAND 2025: AGTER DIE SKERMS

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   Op die NWU Potchefstroom kampus ervaar studente lewendige aksies, feeste en samesein so gereeld soos klogslag. ‘n Hoogtepunt elke jaar is die Boksaand tussen twee groot manskoshuise, Over de Voor en Excelsior. Hierdie jaar gaan dié geleentheid van groter as ooit wees. Dit is belangrik om te noem dat Over de Voor die aangebode geleentheid om hul kant van die storie te vertel, geweier het.   […]

todayJuly 29, 2025 63 3 2

News

IS NWU LOSING ITS CREATIVE STUDENT HISTORY?

Abygail Smit.  @abysmit06.   The North-West University (NWU) was officially established on 1 January 2004. With 21 years of sport, culture, art and fun, it is no secret that the NWU has some memorable stories to tell. Most of these stories proudly stand out on our campus in the form of art, but sadly our history is being removed spot by spot.   In the beginning of this semester, it […]

todayJuly 28, 2025 332 45 2

Arts and Entertainment

STUDENTS UNITE IN WORSHIP ON CAMPUS

Cristine Struweg @@c_r_i_s_1_0   If you thought that worshipping Jesus was exclusive to the four walls of a church, think again.  On Thursday, 24 July, hundreds of students came together for Jesus Night on the Bib’s grass. This is an ongoing collaboration between Shofar, Every Nation and Kruispunt. They presented students the opportunity to come together in the name of Jesus at the heart of campus, where thousands of students […]

todayJuly 27, 2025 30 4

Arts and Entertainment

SURVIVING THE SEMESTER: TIPS AND TRICKS

James Klusener  @ jamesklusener   A new semester is more than just deadlines and added pressure; it’s a second chance. A chance to reframe and commit to the goals you’ve set for yourself, a time to reevaluate and to prove you can. The beginning of a new semester is the best time for a fresh start and there are many effective techniques out there to help sharpen your focus and […]

todayJuly 26, 2025 19 3

News

ANOTHER SOUL GONE TOO SOON

Amari Marè @amari.mare   On the morning of Wednesday, 16 July, a student at the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom campus was found deceased in a storage room in his hostel. Seemingly, a fellow student and the House Father found the body after they went looking for him but couldn’t reach him. Paramedics declared him deceased on site. A police spokesperson stated that no foul play was suspected but a follow-up […]

todayJuly 18, 2025 268 10 2

Arts and Entertainment

I HOPE YOU DANCE: REFUGE FOR STUDENTS

Nehema Ntumba @nehema_ntumba   On Saturday, 28 June, the NWU Gallery hosted their first Art Exhibition at its new location F16G, titled, I Hope You Dance. This theme was conceptualised by the new Art Curator of the Gallery, Sherly Msomi, and her amazing team. "Ethereal" is the word to describe the evening. Entering the space felt like being in a completely different environment. The ambience, music, food and people created an […]

todayJuly 15, 2025 16

News

NWU IS SOLAR FRIENDLY!

Amari Maré @amari.mare   The sun is a heat source but also a power source, and the North-West University (NWU) took notice of that and used it in their favor.    Solar energy system panels are being installed on the rooftops and parking areas of the NWU Mahikeng campus. The NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus recently unveiled a new solar carport plant. The system will enhance energy independence, because the solar system […]

todayJuly 10, 2025 15 1 2

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