Multisite Search
https://news.nwu.ac.za/news24-selects-nwu-innovator-young-mandela
News24 selects NWU innovator as a Young Mandela
2024-07-29 The legacy and impact of former President Nelson Mandela in changing people’s lives for the better remain a milestone to aspire to. News24 recently selected their Young Mandelas for 2024 ─ celebrating a new generation of young champions who are committed to…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/SAAB2022/photo_competition
Photo Competition
2022-03-15 [accordion] Purpose The purpose of this photo competition is to recognize the finest images of life science specimens, or researchers in action and use these extraordinary images of life science disciplines to promote its mission and activities.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-plays-host-conference-impact-digital-technologies-practical-theology
NWU plays host to conference on the impact of digital technologies on practical theology
2025-01-30 The South African landscape of practical theology is undergoing a pivotal transformation, largely influenced by the rapid advancement of digital technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). The Society for Practical Theology in South Africa (…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-khido-ramadie-helps-learners-tackle-mental-health-during-exams
Dr Khido Ramadie helps learners tackle mental health during exams
2024-12-10 By Oscar Mosiane and Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Dr Khido Ramadie, a wellness counsellor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, has dedicated her life to promoting education and wellness. Born in Lichtenburg in the North West Province, she…https://news.nwu.ac.za/gift-research-niche-area-welcomes-barolong-boo-ratlou-ba-ga-seitshiro-delegation
GIFT research niche area welcomes a Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba GA Seitshiro delegation
2025-02-19 By Oscar Mosiane and Precious Miyambu A partnership between the Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba Ga Seitshiro tribe and the North-West University (NWU) is taking shape. On 11 February the NWU’s Global Innovative Forefront Talent (GIFT) research niche area hosted a…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/marine-hidden-diversity
Marine Hidden Diversity
2025-03-01 The main aim of this project is to determine the role of MPAs in the conservation of parasite and symbiont biodiversity. This is a huge additional benefit of MPAs that has not been previously recognised as current formal conservation only applies for…Community Outreach 2017 – first-year students give their time and hearts
2022-08-19 For some people, volunteering and community service are an optional extra; something you do when you have time and additional resources at your disposal. This is not the case on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University. Picture this:…“Everything is in place to move forward as a unitary university” – Prof Dan Kgwadi
2022-08-19 “As a University we are now awaiting the approval of the Minister of Higher Education and Training which will confirm our new statute and allow us to fully implement the structure. We have put everything in place to move forward as a unitary university.”…Jonker brothers soar to greater heights
2017-03-02 Many pairs of brothers have made their mark in the history of aviation. Just think of the Wright brothers, the Bell brothers and the Taylor brothers. However, the Jonker brothers from Potchefstroom are second to none and in the past 10 years have stirred…Youngsters off to compete at Robofest International
2017-04-06 If the excitement of the recent rendition of the Robofest SA 2017 was anything to go by, then the stage is set for a stellar international championship in June. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark hosted the national Robofest…Unique instruments and equipment made right here at the NWU
2017-05-19 Instrument Manufacturing on the NWU’s campus in Potchefstroom often manufactures equipment that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Every day is different at this workshop, which is constantly planning and carrying out new ideas and designs,…Proper treatment could prevent children dying from malnutrition
2018-04-17 Nutrition researchers at the Centre of Excellence for Nutrition (CEN) of the North-West University (NWU) are doing important research on the treatment effects of severe acute malnutrition in Sub-Sahara Africa. Their findings will be used by the World…NWU South African Symposium on Teacher Education for Inclusion: All teachers can teach all children
2017-06-12 The second South African Symposium on Teacher Education for Inclusion was recently hosted by the Optentia research focus area on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark and the Faculty of Education Sciences on the NWU’s campus in…Statement on two new books on NWU merger and its first 10 years
2017-12-04 Two books have just been published on the creation of the North-West University (NWU) in 2004. The first decade of the merged university is also covered. Fascinating behind-the-scenes information is shared which sheds new light on the founding history of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-explores-laughter-protest-zimbabwe
Inaugural lecture explores laughter as protest in Zimbabwe
2025-03-11 In Zimbabwe’s evolving political landscape, where promises of reform have yet to materialise, one unexpected force has emerged – comedy. While official narratives speak of progress, social media tells a different story, one shaped by satire, memes and skits…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/invitation-first-nwu-faculty-law-alternative-dispute-resolution-colloquium
Invitation for the first NWU Faculty of Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Colloquium
2021-11-16 Registration Meeting ID: 947 5330 6898 Passcode: 12345 Programme [accordion] About the colloquium The coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic has undoubtedly affected all of us in one way or another. For instance, gatherings are banned,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-masterclass-side-business-success-willem-gous
Empowering masterclass on side business success with Willem Gous
2025-04-11 Aspiring entrepreneurs from the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), alongside members of the local community, recently gathered for an enlightening masterclass led by successful entrepreneur and author Willem Gous. The event focused on…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/phasrec/articles-published-2023
Articles published in 2023
2024-06-24 Apolinario-Souza, T., Lelis-Torres, n, Czyz, H.S., Menezes Lage G. 2023.The Effect of Different Combinations of Practice Schedules on Motor Response Stability during Practice. Journal of Motor Behavior 55:2, 174-185, DOI:10.1080/00222895.2022.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/purple-colour-excellence-also-remembrance
Purple is the colour of excellence, but also of remembrance
2020-12-01 During the month of December, the three main gates of the North-West University’s campuses in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark will be illuminated in purple for a specific reason. The colour purple symbolically runs through the veins of every staff…https://news.nwu.ac.za/covid-19-pandemic-expedited-adoption-4ir-principles