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http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-sibusiso-chalufu-appointed-che-reference-group-transformation

Prof Sibusiso Chalufu appointed to CHE Reference Group on Transformation

2025-06-03
Transformation in the South African higher education sector is essential to ensure inclusivity, equity, and relevance in our society. As the country grapples with pressing socio-economic issues, it is vital that universities reflect the diversity of their…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-colloquium-promote-community-well-being

Community Engagement Colloquium to promote community well-being

2023-08-28
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences is proud to host its Community Engagement Colloquium from 2 to 4 October 2023 at its Vanderbijlpark Campus. Various renowned academics and professionals will share their expertise at the event…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/occupational-hygiene-students-visit-industry-partners

Occupational hygiene students visit industry partners

2024-08-07
Fourth-year occupational hygiene students and staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) recently visited two industry partners, enriching their educational experience with real-world insights. Prof Anja Franken from the…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/congratulations-our-olympic-champions

Congratulations to our Olympic champions

2024-11-20
We thank the South African Olympic team for flying our flag high at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. We are pleased with the overall efforts and performance of the team. Our heartiest congratulations to two North-West University (NWU) students, Jo-Ané van Dyk…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-selected-young-scientists-female-programme-japan

PhD student selected for young scientists female programme in Japan

2024-11-20
North-West University (NWU) PhD student Sinenhlanhla Mthembu has been chosen to participate in the Young Scientists Female Programme from 1 to 30 October 2024 at Okayama University in Japan. This programme is a collaborative initiative between the United…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/msc-engineering-student-line-top-global-award

MSc Engineering student in line for top global award

2023-02-13
Leané Naudé, an MSc Engineering student at the North-West University (NWU), will be packing her bags for Amsterdam in May to represent South Africa in the global finals of the Blue Sky science competition. She earned this honour after coming second in last…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/science-centre-implements-curriculum-support-programme-learners

Science Centre implements curriculum support programme for learners

2025-01-29
The North-West University (NWU) Science Centre in Mahikeng has launched a programme to support Grade 10 and 12 learners in a bid to tackle challenges faced by schools in the North West Province, especially those with limited resources that struggle to conduct…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/guard-against-gbv-incidents-academic-year-starts

On guard against GBV incidents as academic year starts

2023-02-15
This month the North-West University (NWU) welcomes first years and returning students to its campuses. While various forums have been put in place to improve student safety, especially that of female students, rolling electricity blackouts are likely to…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/voices-river-choir-showcases-their-excellence

Voices of the River Choir showcases their excellence.

2023-11-21
The Voices of the River choir from the North-West University (NWU) recently participated in The Lengau Choral Music Association (LECMA) competition. They came second in the wafa wafa large category. They performed an extract from Giuseppe Verdi’s opera,…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-recognised-sunday-world-unsung-hero

Alumnus recognised as Sunday World Unsung Hero

2024-07-12
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Dr Thulisile Bhuda has been selected for the Sunday World Unsung Heroes 2024 list under the Youth in Academia and Education category. The Sunday World Unsung Heroes list acknowledges individuals for their entrepreneurial…

http://law.nwu.ac.za/law/environmental-law-and-governance-anthropocene

Environmental Law and Governance for the Anthropocene

2017-08-02
Now Published - Environmental Law and Governance for the Anthropocene Edited by Louis J Kotzé Environmental Law and Governance for the Anthropocene Edited by Louis J Kotzé The era of eco-crises signified by the Anthropocene trope is marked by rapidly…

http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/natural-and-agricultural-sciences/prof-phillip-mashele-biography

Prof Phillip Mashele - Biography

2021-07-09
PROF PHILLIP MASHELE Prof. Hopolang Phillip Mashele has a PhD degree in mathematics from the University of the Witwatersrand, a Master of Business Administration degree from the…

http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/climate-change-air-quality-and-impacts/alumni

Postdocs

2024-07-04
Dr Steve Balaka Opiyo School for Geo- and Spatial Sciences | Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management View profile To be updated. Dr Abdulaziz Yakubu School for Geo- and…

http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/natural-and-agricultural-sciences/stuart-piketh-biography

Stuart Piketh - Biography

2021-07-09
PROF STUART PIKETH Prof Stuart Piketh obtained his PhD at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2000 where he also worked as a Reeder and Director of the Climatology Research…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-set-varsity-football-challenge-strong-core-squad-and-renewed-focus

NWU set for Varsity Football challenge with a strong core squad and renewed focus

2025-08-05
With the 2025 Varsity Football tournament set to kick off on 7 August, the men’s team from North-West University (NWU) say they are mentally and physically prepared for another competitive campaign. Head coach of the NWU Soccer Institute, Nkululeko Malgas…

http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/classical-guitar

Classical guitar

2024-07-17
Dr Thinus Boshoff Guitar students get the opportunity to learn their instrument, perform in regular concerts, and to participate in national eisteddfods and competitions. The BMus programme also includes modules in classical guitar…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/law-student-triumphs-martin-luther-king-spoken-word-competition-amsterdam

Law student triumphs at Martin Luther King spoken word competition in Amsterdam

2025-11-03
By Gosego Phutieagae A North-West University (NWU) law student has claimed top honours at the 2025 Martin Luther King Spoken Word Competition held on 9 October at Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam. Thabang Mnculwane, an LLB student currently…

http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/training

Training

2020-11-18
It is widely accepted that the SBAB is presently the largest trainer of SMMEs and business consultants and mentors in Southern Africa. The SBAB has ample courses in Afrikaans and English, as well as in most of the popular regional languages, are available.…, Development training, These courses encourage the development of business and management skills and also increase the awareness of an entrepreneurial culture in the communities where they are presented. Various course options are available, which are adapted to address the…, Advanced training, Most of the courses are “block release”-training courses in that students attend a compulsory study school or study schools (blocks), mainly at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University. These courses are supported by a sufficient amount of self-…

http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/virtual-seminar-dr-alfred-tembo