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MASARA focuses on music and the conservation of indigenous music
2023-04-28 Aristotle said that music has the power to form the character and should therefore be introduced into the education of the young. This quote is befitting of the Musical Arts in South Africa: Resources and Applications (MASARA) research niche area at the North…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-research-offers-hope-africas-malaria-crisis
New research offers hope in Africa’s malaria crisis
2025-03-12 A new weapon in the battle against malaria is emerging, and this time not from a laboratory, but rather driven by machine learning. Researchers at the North-West University (NWU) have leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the search for life…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-award-honorary-doctorate-leading-voice-african-scholarship
NWU to award honorary doctorate to leading voice in African scholarship
2025-04-29 One of the world’s most-cited African scholars, Prof Toyin Falola, is deepening his connection with the North-West University (NWU) and its Mahikeng Campus in particular. Two years after delivering a public lecture there on indigenous languages and global…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumna-appointed-ceo-newspace-systems
NWU alumna appointed CEO at NewSpace Systems
2025-07-28 Tanya Lerm never imagined herself in the aerospace sector. But nearly seven years after joining NewSpace Systems, she now leads it. “Stepping into the role of CEO at NewSpace Systems has been one of the most significant moments of my career, both…http://news.nwu.ac.za/visit-leads-nutrition-collaboration-lesotho
Visit leads to nutrition collaboration in Lesotho
2023-06-27 The African Nutrition Leadership Programme (ANLP) of the North-West University (NWU) is continuing its aim to build tailored leadership capacity on the African continent. Representatives of the ANLP engaged with the Lesotho Nutrition-Sensitive Platform (LSNP…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seven-eagles-soar-2024-olympic-games-france
Seven Eagles to soar at the 2024 Olympic Games in France
2024-06-05 In a little more than two months, the 2024 Olympic Games will be hosted in Paris, France, and a number of North-West University (NWU) Eagles will make the journey to the Île-de-France region to represent South Africa ... and New Zealand. Although the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-nico-smit-appointed-adjunct-professor-university-miami
Prof Nico Smit appointed as adjunct professor at the University of Miami
2023-11-10 North-West University (NWU) academic and researcher, Prof Nico Smit has been appointed as an adjunct professor in marine biology and ecology at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami (UM), USA. The title…http://news.nwu.ac.za/history-subject-group-seminar-series-unpack-legacy-koos-sas
History subject group seminar series unpack the legacy of Koos Sas
2024-09-02 History is more than just a collection of dates and events; it forms the foundation of our collective identity and guides us in making informed decisions. By teaching history, we ensure that past lessons are preserved. To this end, the History subject…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-insight-enzyme-hivaids-drug-development
New insight into enzyme for HIV/Aids drug development
2024-07-31 Without the help of a particular enzyme, HIV/Aids cannot replicate itself and take over the body’s cells. Dr Andrew Motsilanyane, a recent PhD graduate from the North-West University (NWU), has been targeting this enzyme, HIV-1 protease, in research that…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fanie-roos-makes-history-only-pga-professional-earn-phd-sa
Fanie Roos makes history as the only PGA professional to earn a PhD in SA
2025-09-02 In a sport defined by discipline, patience and relentless pursuit of perfection, Dr Fanie Roos has done what no Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) professional has ever done before. He did not just break par, he broke barriers. Dr Roos, a husband,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre-empowers-entrepreneurs
bhive Enterprise Development Centre empowers entrepreneurs
2025-08-11 As part of the flagship community engagement initiative of the North-West University (NWU), the bhive Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) at the Vanderbijlpark Campus hosted 50 members of the Vaal United Business Forum (VUBF) for a transformative lecture on…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/registration
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2026-01-26 Welcome to the Faculty of Economic & Mangement Sciences, Prof Mabutho Sibanda Executive Dean: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Dear Students, It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS). To our first-year students , congratulations on taking this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-participates-nuclear-forum-africa-energy-indaba
Prof. Bismark Tyobeka participates in Nuclear Forum at Africa Energy Indaba
2026-03-13 The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof. Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka, recently participated in the Nuclear Forum at the Africa Energy Indaba, one of the premier platforms on the continent for dialogue on energy security, policy…http://news.nwu.ac.za/human-rights-day-raises-questions-progress-and-accountability-south-africa
Human Rights Day raises questions on progress and accountability in South Africa
2026-03-20 As South Africa marks Human Rights Day on 21 March, the commemoration is again drawing attention to the gap between constitutional rights and the lived conditions of many citizens, with analysts saying the day should serve both as an opportunity for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-nuclear-research-makes-global-impact
NWU’s nuclear research makes a global impact
2022-05-03 Groundbreaking work, demanding years of teaching and learning and specialised research have over the past decade and a half led to the North-West University (NWU) now being described as the South African pioneer in the sophisticated field of nuclear…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-creates-disability-awareness
NWU creates disability awareness
2019-09-03 The North-West University (NWU) is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all, and regularly hosts awareness day campaigns on various topics as a way to inform and educate staff and students. The NWU’s Disability Rights Unit recently held an…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-integrated-research-integrity-management-system-irims-concepts-structures-process
The NWU Integrated Research Integrity Management System (IRIMS): Concepts, Structures, Processes, and Procedures
2023-07-27 The NWU cordially invites you to The NWU Integrated Research Integrity Management System (IRIMS): Concepts, Structures, Processes, and Procedures, presented by Prof. Minrie Greeff, Research Integrity Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research &…http://www.nwu.ac.za/tn/baalumni-ba-ybb/alumni-womens-month-celebration
Alumni Women's Month Celebration
2022-08-19 [accordion collapsed] Dr Wongiwe Ludidi Wongiwe Ludidi nako yotlhe a ntse a dumela gore o bileditswe mosola wa go godisa bogolo mo bathong ba bangwe mme ke ka lebaka le a feditseng dingwaga di le lesome a tsweletse go dira tiro e le…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/natural-sciences/prof-rudi-van-eldik-receives-nwu-alumni-award