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Botswana alumni deliver tools of success to learners
2025-06-25 In a classroom where calculators are shared and pencils run short, a delivery of 70 branded pencil cases from the North-West University (NWU) Botswana Alumni Chapter landed with purpose. These cases containing pens, maths sets and scientific calculators…http://news.nwu.ac.za/two-tracks-one-path-nwu-alumna-navigates-cybersecurity-and-songwriting
Two tracks, one path, as NWU alumna navigates cybersecurity and songwriting
2025-07-14 Information Technology Security and music composition are not as far removed from each other as they might seem. Ask Bonolo Phiri, North-West University alumna. Bonolo studied Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at the NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-phd-graduates
Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates PhD graduates
2023-06-05 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus 2023 winter graduations ended with a special congratulatory ceremony for PhD graduates, hosted by Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy vice-chancellor for planning and Vanderbijlpark Campus operations.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-examines-herbicide-south-africas-environment
Study examines herbicide in South Africa’s environment
2025-02-07 By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Unit of Environmental Sciences and Management conducted a study on the presence of a widely used herbicide – glyphosate – and its byproduct, AMPA, in South Africa’s water,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-looks-impact-heavy-rains-and-declaration-state-disaster-sa
Academic looks at impact of heavy rains and declaration of state of disaster in SA
2023-02-16 North-West University (NWU) academic in the African Centre for Disaster Studies, Prof Livhuwani Nemakonde says the heavy rainfall experienced in South Africa in recent weeks is due to a combination of factors. “Climatologists have indicated that this is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rick-turners-life-immortalised-new-book
Rick Turner’s life immortalised in new book
2024-09-06 He was a visionary thinker, an activist against an oppressive regime, but also a forgotten figure. No longer. Wits University Press recently released the book Rick Turner's Politics as the Art of the Impossible to universal acclaim, with it even being named…http://news.nwu.ac.za/enhancing-leadership-skills-tomorrows-leaders
Enhancing the leadership skills of tomorrow’s leaders
2024-07-12 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus recently hosted a capacity building event for the Student Campus Council to enhance their leadership and administrative skills. The event featured various speakers, including Prof Sibusiso Chalufu…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-female-leaders-strive-excellence
Empowering female leaders to strive for excellence
2023-07-17 In anticipation of Women's Month, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, in collaboration with ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited, recently hosted a breakfast event themed "Women of Steel". Hosted by Prof Linda du Plessis, vice-principal…http://education.nwu.ac.za/early-childhood-development-and-education/mission
Mission
2021-02-02 The NWU’s structure provides for three main pillars: teaching, learning and assessment; community engagement and stakeholder relationships; and research and innovation. Our mission for each pillar is: Teaching, Learning and Assessment…http://education.nwu.ac.za/edu-hright/staff-citizenship
Staff - Citizenship
2024-11-18 The core function is to engage in research activities (such as projects, conferences and publications) that reconceptualise a new form and language for citizenship education that challenges and theorises perpetuating social (justice) issues…http://news.nwu.ac.za/goalkeeper-coach-instils-mentality-success
Goalkeeper coach instils mentality of success
2025-09-03 Consistency, hard work, teamwork and mental strength are the qualities that make a football team stand out, says Ludwe Mpakumpaku, goalkeeper coach of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Varsity Football team. Ludwe knows what it means to achieve the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/background-research
Background to the Research
2023-07-03 Sasol, one of the largest companies in the South African petrochemical industry, produces a variety of chemicals, including a series of unique, and currently underutilised α-olefins. Most of these α-olefins are exported, beneficiated elsewhere, and re-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/devon-da-silva-appointed-cricket-head-coach
Devon Da Silva appointed as Cricket Head Coach
2025-10-20 The North-West University (NWU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Devon Da Silva as head coach of its first and second cricket teams on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. Hailing from Rust Ter Vaal, Vereeniging, the 34-year-old brings a wealth…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/sustainable-engineering/home
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2024-02-25 There is an urgent call to action for developed and developing countries to implement a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. To do this by altering processes & systems to achieve sustainability…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/climate-change-air-quality-and-impacts/research-projects
Research Projects
2021-08-11 Ongoing research projects WRC Project - Current status and future predicted distribution patterns of bilharzia transmitting snails and implications for vector-borne diseases in South Africa. 1 April 2020 –31 March 2023 Background…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lecture-highlights-technology-benefits-smme-finances
Lecture highlights technology benefits for SMME finances
2025-10-16 By: Gosego Phutieagae A public lecture at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 1 October 2025 highlighted how telecommunications and information technology are transforming financial management for small, medium and micro enterprises (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-private-partnerships-are-key-reviving-south-africas-ailing-transport-sector
Public-private partnerships are key to reviving South Africa’s ailing transport sector
2025-10-29 South Africa’s transport sector stands at a critical crossroads: unless urgent investment and private-sector participation are channelled into public transport infrastructure, the country’s economy will continue to stagnate. North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-honoured-contribution-mental-health-advocacy
Professor honoured for contribution to mental health advocacy
2025-11-05 Efforts to strengthen mental health awareness and policy in South Africa were in focus as Prof Leepile Sehularo from the North-West University (NWU) received the “Special Impact Mental Health Award” during the first Keturah Mental Health Awards in South…http://www.nwu.ac.za/mental-health-awareness-event