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Abygail Smit  @Abysmit06   The North-West University (NWU) has a proud history dating back to 1919. Today, the Faculty of Education is the largest provider of both contact and open-distance learning in South Africa. The faculty not only focuses on creating well-rounded teachers, but also preparing students for their careers.  By combining practical and theoretical assessments, NWU requires education students to participate in probation periods at schools. Practical experience has […]

Amari Maré @amari.mare   “I had a lot of fun and would really like another night like this.”  After a long wait, the Wapad Trivia night finally arrived! On Wednesday, 13 August, Wapad hosted a Trivia Night at The Mystic Boer. The venue came alive with multi-coloured lights, laughter and quiz papers flying around. The night kicked off with Kerkstraat performing popular songs and one of their original songs. The […]

James Klusener  @ jamesklusener   Throughout the course of the year, the various faculties on campus host a myriad of events for students to attend. At times, it can feel like every week there's all these activities taking place, all in the name of connecting students. But it turns out there's a lot of thought and planning that goes into these events.   After speaking with Thandolwethu (Khannii) Masina, someone […]

Amari Mare @amari.mare   The Big Prims event is held annually, and this year it took place from 16 - 18 July 2025. The purpose of the event is to help raise awareness of the less fortunate. Each residence has a Big Prims portfolio, which is used to gather donations to give to the less fortunate within the residences. The Student Campus Council’s (SCC) Treasurer arranges the Big Prims event, […]

Megan Grobler @megan.gro_bler   Founded in 1927, HEIMAT Men’s Residence is a residence built on Christian values and gentlemanly values of integrity and respect for all. The word HEIMAT is German and means fatherland. It started off as a campus residence, occupying the oldest building on campus, but was changed into a day residence in 1991. When asked what traditions have remained since HEIMAT’s founding, the current primarius, Enzo Rohrs, […]

Abygail Smit @abysmit06   In honor of the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom campus hosting Disability Rights Week, where residences used stalls to represent  different mental and physical disabilities. They hosted events, talks and fun games to raise awareness. It is  important that students know about the etiquette regarding  disabled students and their aids. According to Accesibility.com, a website created to help people navigate their communication with disabled peers, there are […]

Abygail Smit @abysmit06    The North-West University (NWU) has a phenomenal law faculty that provides quality legal education, undertakes focused research and is involved in the community. Not only does the faculty provide multiple projects, learning opportunities and practical assessments, but the Law faculty also hosts many events for their students to enjoy throughout the year.  On 24 July, the Law Faculty crowned their very own Mr and Miss Law […]