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Prof Chrisna Gouws, an inquisitive researcher destined for greatness in the scientific métier
2022-08-23 According to Prof Chrisna Gouws, associate professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, inquisitiveness and a vigorous personality have led her to where she is today. This dynamic researcher has a PhD…http://news.nwu.ac.za/newsroom-phd-law
From the newsroom to a PhD in law
2022-08-02 The story of Dr Elfas Torerai is a classic case of focus, determination, persistence and success personified. He started off as a rookie journalist, plying his trade in community newspapers. Before long, he joined the mainstream media where he rose to become…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-gender-awareness-week-encourages-getting-comfortable-uncomfortable
NWU Gender Awareness Week encourages getting comfortable with the uncomfortable
2022-08-12 Gender Awareness Week (GAW) has become an integral part of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) strategy of promoting diversity and inclusivity among students, staff, and other stakeholders. GAW takes place from 8 to 12 August 2022, with activities,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/understanding-world-homeless-people-suffering-mental-illness
Understanding the world of homeless people suffering from mental illness
2022-05-03 Phenyo Mokgothu Globally, one of the main causes of street homelessness is chronic mental illness, and South Africa is no different. Researchers from the North-West University (NWU) have some recommendations on how the plight of these vulnerable people can…http://news.nwu.ac.za/frontline-staff-members-honoured-nwu
Frontline staff members honoured by the NWU
2022-06-03 During the month of May, then acting vice-chancellor Prof Linda du Plessis hosted multi-campus events to thank the frontline staff members for working hard during the registration period amidst Covid-19 challenges. Acknowledging the staff contributions at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-acting-vice-chancellor-receives-international-awards-outstanding-research
NWU acting vice-chancellor receives international awards for outstanding research
2022-05-04 The acting vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Linda du Plessis, clearly sets the example after she was awarded her second doctorate in 2020, and has also been praised for the quality of her study by two international academic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-entrepreneurs-compete-tomorrows-success
Student entrepreneurs compete for tomorrow's success
2024-03-06 and Vukosi Mathale The fifth annual Leopards Lair® student business pitching competition took place on 1 September 2023, hosted jointly by TTIS, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, the North-West University (NWU) Business School, the Small…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-next-generation-stem-leaders-south-africa
Empowering the next generation of STEM leaders in South Africa
2024-10-31 Founded in 2004, Engenius Kids is a student-run programme at the North-West University (NWU), dedicated to inspiring Grade 9 learners, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds in townships, to pursue their education in science, technology,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-shine-48-hour-arcademia-game-jam
NWU students shine in 48-hour Arcademia Game Jam
2025-06-04 Students from the North-West University (NWU) recently collaborated with their counterparts from the University of Lincoln (UoL) in the United Kingdom for the Arcademia Global Game Jam, an intense 48-hour competition to create playable arcade games. The "…http://news.nwu.ac.za/state-art-simulation-lab-enriches-study-experience-pharmacy-students
State-of-the-art simulation lab enriches study experience for Pharmacy students
2024-08-22 The School of Pharmacy has launched a cutting-edge simulation facility on the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU). The simulation laboratory for the production of solid oral dosage forms (SODFs), or tablets, was officially…http://news.nwu.ac.za/forging-partnership-boost-community-development-and-employment
Forging a partnership to boost community development and employment
2024-09-16 In a powerful demonstration of collaboration, the North-West University (NWU), through its Bhive Enterprise Development Centre (bhive EDC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vaal United Business Forum (VUBF), a non-profit company.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-year-engineering-students-unite-celebrate-international-mother-language-day
First-year engineering students unite to celebrate International Mother Language Day
2024-02-28 It was a fun-filled, educational, and fascinating day for the first-year engineering students, with activities varying from learning a novel word in a different language to answering the question: “Why did you choose to study Engineering?” in their mother…http://news.nwu.ac.za/leopard-lairr-2025-battle-innovation-and-creativity-across-faculties
Leopard Lair® 2025: The battle of innovation and creativity across faculties
2025-07-29 On Thursday, 24 July, the 2025 Leopards Lair® Student Pitching event showcased a vibrant celebration of innovative ideas. Held at the D’Vine VenU on the Potchefstroom Campus, the event highlighted exceptional student talent across two categories: Side Hustles…http://news.nwu.ac.za/global-collaboration-shapes-early-childhood-science-education
Global collaboration shapes early-childhood science education
2025-10-22 Dr Moleboheng Ramulumo-Mokhele, senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education and member of the Research Unit for Self-Directed Learning at the North-West University (NWU), recently returned from her visiting scholar engagement at the University of Idaho (USA…http://news.nwu.ac.za/play-natures-tool-childrens-healthy-development
Play is nature’s tool for children’s healthy development
2025-12-02 The cost of digitisation to children’s developing brains cannot be ignored. Children find themselves in a digital world where screens are always within reach. This places increasing pressure on parents to manage the use of technology wisely, especially when…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chhp-explores-dynamics-couples-and-family-therapy
CHHP explores the dynamics of couples and family therapy
2025-11-13 Dr Rümando Kok Interview between Prof Pieter Kruger, director of the CHHP, and Dr Rümando Kok Navigating human relationships can be a maze of conflict and misunderstandings, especially in the close-knit relationship…http://news.nwu.ac.za/third-annual-masters-degree-retreat-strengthens-postgraduate-research-skills
Third annual master’s-degree retreat strengthens postgraduate research skills
2026-02-05 The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its third annual Master’s Research Retreat, bringing together more than 30 first-year master’s degree students for an intensive two-day…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sustainable-agriculture-action-nwu-farmers-day
Sustainable agriculture in action at NWU Farmers’ Day
2026-03-24 Sunflowers stretching towards the sky and rows of green maize plants swaying in the breeze set the tone for a day rooted in growth, learning and possibility at Pienaarskamp Farm. Just a day earlier, the farm had already made an impression. Prof. Bismark…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/molelwane-research-farm/teaching-learning
Teaching & Learning
2026-02-18 What Molelwane Offers You: A Summary of Hands-On Learning Molelwane is not a traditional classroom. It's a living laboratory in a rural setting where you learn by doing, solving real-world problems with communities. Here’s what makes it unique: 1.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/green-team-drives-environmental-action-through-tree-planting-and-community-clean