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NWU and Universität Duisburg-Essen develop early warning tool for metal pollution in fresh water
2022-03-15 Researchers from North-West University (NWU) and Universität Duisburg-Essen in Germany have developed an early warning tool for metal pollution in freshwater systems worldwide. This research achievement is a collaboration between the Water Research Group,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/renowned-educationist-passed-away
Renowned educationist passed away
2022-07-07 A well-known former dean of the Faculty of Education and vice-rector at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, Prof Dewey de Wet, passed away in the early hours of Saturday, 2 July in his house in Potchefstroom. Prof de Wet studied at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-keep-door-semi-finals-open
Eagles keep door to semi-finals open
2022-04-07 Bertie Jacobs Oh my goodness, it is going to be a very close call. On Monday evening, 4 April the Eagles kept their playoff hopes alive in a sopping wet Bloemfontein by beating the CUT Ixias by 33–14. This was a fitting gift to coach André Pretorius,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/springboks-world-cup-triumph-helps-secure-r100-000-2024-nwu-students
Springboks’ World Cup triumph helps secure R100 000 for 2024 NWU students
2023-11-02 It was decided on an impulse, but she knew it would work. Like the Springboks and their millions of supporters, she believed. When captain Siya Kolisi lifted the Webb Ellis Cup after the Springboks beat the All Blacks 12-11 in the final of the IRB Rugby…http://news.nwu.ac.za/perfect-season-glory-nwu-young-guns-takes-title-undefeated
Perfect season glory: NWU Young Guns takes the title, undefeated!
2024-04-25 The North-West University (NWU) Young Guns (YGs) defended their 2023 title after defeating FNB UFS Shimlas 39-36 in Bloemfontein on Monday, 22 April. The camaraderie between the coaching staff and players was exemplified on the field of play, as the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/children-leap-joy-frog-day
Children leap for joy on Frog Day
2024-04-29 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) African Amphibian Conservation Research Group in the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management celebrated annual Frog Day with a vibrant and educational event on 6 April 2024. The team invited 70 children to be…http://news.nwu.ac.za/innovateher-2024-final-pitching-event
InnovateHER 2024 – final pitching event
2024-11-20 In a display of entrepreneurship, innovation and community impact, the North-West University (NWU) Business School magnificently hosted the final pitching event for its InnovateHER community project on Saturday, 9 November in a quest to empower young women…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chs-peer-helpers-shine-2025-nwu-graduation
Ch@s peer helpers shine at 2025 NWU graduation
2025-06-13 In a heartwarming and triumphant celebration of perseverance, passion, and purpose, the Ch@s peer helpers from the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus made an unforgettable mark during the May 2025 graduation ceremonies. But this was not just any…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nutrition-science-targets-inflammation-tackle-tb-and-iron-deficiency
Nutrition science targets inflammation to tackle TB and iron deficiency
2025-10-03 Nutrition can be used as a tool to control inflammation and address conditions such as tuberculosis (TB) and iron deficiency. In her recent inaugural lecture, North-West University (NWU) Prof Linda Malan drew on findings from years of research to highlight…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/arcademia-global-game-jam-2025
Arcademia Global Game Jam 2025
2025-04-16 Passionate about game design? Ever dreamed of building a game that could be played by hundreds—maybe even thousands—of players? Then this is your moment. Two countries. One epic jam. Infinite creativity. Join us for a cross-continental, 48-hour game-making…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-strengthens-municipal-water-governance-through-strategic-training-partnership
NWU strengthens municipal water governance through strategic training partnership
2026-04-13 The North-West University (NWU), through its NanoEnv Incubation Programme, continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening municipal capacity and governance in the water sector. In collaboration with the Water Research Commission (WRC) and the Water…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-research-integrity-webinar-copyright-and-plagiarism
NWU Research Integrity Webinar - Copyright and Plagiarism
2022-03-30 This two-hour webinar will provide practical discussion on the following: Copyright matters How and where to get copyright permission using social media and e-resources Using Open Access and Open Educational Resources Plagiarism, how to avoid, how…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mahikeng-campus-host-secretariat-waternet
NWU Mahikeng Campus to host secretariat of WaterNet
2021-06-07 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has been chosen to host the Southern African Development Community (SADC) subsidiary, WaterNet during its 2022 to 2026 strategy implementation period. WaterNet is a regional network of university…http://news.nwu.ac.za/marlene%25E2%2580%2599s-undying-fighting-spirit
Marlene’s undying fighting spirit
2020-10-02 It’s exciting to be a university student, but it is also very challenging on so many levels: figuring out a career, managing your time, and, for Marlene Taylor, finding out that she has kidney stones. The 23-year-old Marlene Taylor is from Vanderbijlpark…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-get-cv-smart-help-alumni
Students get CV-smart with the help of alumni
2017-05-17 A good resume can sometimes be your one and only chance to capture a potential employer’s attention. This is the message that came out strongly during the CV and Interview Workshop recently held at the North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Vanderbijlpark…http://news.nwu.ac.za/supercharging-their-careers-%25E2%2580%2593-nwu-way
Supercharging their careers – the NWU way!
2020-01-30 The end of January saw the start of many aspiring MBA students’ journey to success when the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Business School once again hosted a very successful Summer Study School in Potchefstroom. An exciting and insightful five-day…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-sustainable-education-project-hatches-eagles
NWU sustainable education project hatches eagles
2023-04-20 In a fitting acknowledgement to the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Ikateleng project’s 35 years of dedication to improving education and lives, the university recently welcomed 132 Ikateleng beneficiaries as first-year students across its three campuses in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phenomenal-and-formidable-nwus-programme-forensic-accountancy
Phenomenal and formidable: this is the NWU’s Programme for Forensic Accountancy
2024-10-09 • The Programme for Forensic Accountancy at the North-West University (NWU) has the biggest group of forensic experts in South Africa who work in the programme full-time. • The Programme for Forensic Accountancy at the NWU is one of a kind. • The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/poem-born-emotion-belonging-and-pride
A poem born from emotion, belonging and pride
2025-02-26 With a pen in hand, first-year student Nompumelelo Mphoreng enjoyed the sunrise over the North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus as it created golden reflections on the river. As a fresh voice in the NWU community she found herself fascinated by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-african-tourism-how-we-get-back-our-feet