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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

James Klusener  @jamesklusener   Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, many students have begun using Artificial Intelligence (AI), not just as a tool, but almost like an appendix - an attached dependency that replaces rather than supports their own thinking. With this shift in student workflows, universities, including the North-West University (NWU), have begun to incorporate tools, such as Turnitin, which includes a built-in AI detection feature, to […]

Abygail Smit @Abysmit06   North-West University (NWU) is renowned for their ability to include students from different ethnicities and make them feel at home, as well as creating a campus that embraces different cultures every day. Recently the NWU has widened its inclusiveness with the introduction of a new library service, the Universal Access Zone (UAZ).    An interview was held with Dina Mashiyane, Senior Management of the Library’s outreach, […]

James Klusener @jamesklusener   It’s that time of the semester - time to travel back home, rest and reset. For most, that may mean driving back in your own car or with a friend. Whatever the situation may be, there are some useful safety tips drivers should keep in mind when travelling.   Even though it is exciting to head back home, there are some things you can do before […]

Chiara Dover @chiaradoverr   Over the past few weeks, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and United States President Donald Trump bumped heads over the Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF) campaign “Kill the boer, kill the farmer”, and the murders of white farmers in South Africa. The highly anticipated meeting between Ramaposa and Trump at the White House on Wednesday, 21 May, escalated the chant “Kill the boer” when Trump called out […]

Shanell Binedell @shanell_lalala   The North-West University (NWU) was proudly recognised as the safest university in South Africa in 2021, according to the StuDocu World University Rankings. However, Protection Services has recently noted a concerning rise in incidents on campus. Reports have highlighted an increase in bicycle, cellphone and laptop theft, and car accidents caused by speeding on campus grounds.   Tebogo Lebitse from Priority Incident Investigation (PII) shed light […]

James Klusener  @jamesklusener   The North-West University (NWU) has a history of producing exceptional individuals who intend to leave their mark on South Africa in one way or another. Kagiso Lerefolo is no different - he founded his own non-profit organisation (NPO) in 2021.   Since its founding, the Kagiso Lerefolo Foundation (KLF) has organised many commendable initiatives, including policy workshops, youth camps and academic collaborations between the KLF and […]