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2022-08-19 Research in the field of Teaching and Learning: My research career started in 2012 when I conducted research in collaboration with Mrs Veruschka Perlser-Carstens and Mr Andre Swart (both from the School of Accounting Sciences), on student performance in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/reflections-2021-local-government-elections
Reflections on the 2021 local government elections
2021-11-15 The 2021 local government elections are a story of a democracy in crisis, says Naledi Modise, lecturer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Government Studies. The elections that took place on 1 November were characterised by low voter turnout…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-and-miss-sa-contestant-visits-her-alma-mater
NWU alumnus and Miss SA contestant visits her alma mater
2022-05-31 North-West University (NWU) alumnus and Miss South Africa contestant Mphontle Plaatjie recently paid the Vanderbijlpark Campus a courtesy visit as part of her Miss SA tour, leading up to the selection of the top 10 finalists. The former NWU law…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-iks-centre-collaborates-wits-university-explore-indigenous-palaeo-knowledge
NWU’s IKS Centre collaborates with Wits University to explore indigenous palaeo-knowledge
2022-04-28 The Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) Centre of the North-West University (NWU) has partnered with Wits University to do palaeontology research along the Karoo Basin. The IKS Centre team comprises Prof Simeon Materechera, a senior professor and research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/newly-b-rated-researcher-pursues-new-problems-ancient-culture
Newly B-rated researcher pursues new problems on ancient culture
2022-02-22 Prof Jaco Gericke does not take an orthodox approach to research in his field, ancient culture, and in a sense that has sometimes counted against him. However, the tide has turned, and the fact that his work is not in the mainstream of scholarship may have…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ikateleng-donor-spends-day-fundraising-team
Ikateleng donor spends the day with fundraising team
2022-02-22 The Department of Development and Fundraising at the NWU recently hosted one of the loyal donors of the Ikateleng project in Potchefstroom. During the visit the group manager of Corporate Marketing and Communication at NWK in Lichtenburg, Johan Bezuidenhout,…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/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,…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/north-west-university-forefront-agricultural-innovation
North-West University at the forefront of agricultural innovation
2025-04-22 Crop production in South Africa is overshadowed by storm clouds, and not the type that farmers crave. A multitude of uncertainties combine to darken prospects for the country’s crop farmers, which include climate change, water shortages, soil degradation,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-looks-health-benefits-plant-based-nutrition
Study looks at the health benefits of plant-based nutrition
2023-04-28 North-West University (NWU) researchers are investigating the role of whole-food plant-based nutrition in South Africa. Prof Andrew Robinson and Dr Nanine Wyma, currently a master’s-degree student at the NWU, are co-founders of the Physicians Association…http://news.nwu.ac.za/commemorating-international-womens-day
Commemorating International Women’s Day
2023-03-10 Women around the globe continue to face challenges in accessing decent work opportunities and gender equality, while contending with gender-based violence and a myriad of other exclusionary practices. This was the recurring theme during International Women…http://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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/reflection-state-social-work-south-africa
A reflection on the state of social work in South Africa
2025-03-18 As we consider the urgent issues confronting social work in South Africa, it is evident that the profession is at a crucial turning point. On 18 March we commemorate World Social Work Day, and this year’s theme – “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity…http://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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/our-vision-mining-innovation-gains-ground-latin-america
Our vision for mining innovation gains ground in Latin America
2025-07-25 On 10 June 2025, Prof Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), led a senior academic delegation on a strategic two-week mission to Brazil and Peru. The objective: to deepen global partnerships in higher…http://news.nwu.ac.za/naledi-ringrollers-and-business-school-empower-young-entrepreneurs
Naledi Ringrollers and Business School empower young entrepreneurs
2024-05-09 A groundbreaking collaboration between the North-West University (NWU) Business School and Naledi Ringrollers (Pty) Ltd is now in its third year. This initiative aims to fund young, upcoming entrepreneurs who can help address socio-economic issues such as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/journey-nwu-medical-school-continues
Journey to NWU Medical School continues
2024-05-09 Each step is more exciting than the previous one as the destination comes more clearly into view. On Wednesday, 8 May, a delegation from North-West University (NWU) met with general practitioners and specialists in the private sector in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-plays-host-conference-impact-digital-technologies-practical-theology