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Government taps into NWU’s expertise
2020-02-18 The North West provincial government has reaffirmed its confidence in the North-West University (NWU), as one of its experts in the Faculty of Health Sciences now serves on the province’s Emergency Medical Service Advisory Committee (EMSAC). Prof Andrew…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/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/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/nwu-lecturer-becomes-first-family-bag-phd
NWU lecturer becomes first in family to bag a PhD
2023-06-07 The recent autumn graduations at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus brought a momentous achievement for one employee in particular – Dr Bonelwa Sidumo. Dr Sidumo, a statistics lecturer and emerging researcher, received her PhD in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ideathon-sparks-cybersecurity-idea-creation
Ideathon sparks cybersecurity idea creation
2024-06-03 The Geekulcha Student Society on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbiljpark Campus recently hosted an Ideathon, a cybersecurity training and idea-generation event that brought together more than 100 industry experts and participants. This formed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-selected-top-young-scientist
Academic selected as Top Young Scientist
2024-09-04 Dr Moleboheng Ramulumo, a senior lecturer in the School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at the North-West University (NWU), has been recognised as one of South Africa’s Top 60 Young Scientists. This recognition is awarded by the South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ai-and-machine-learning-skill-sets-needed-improve-africas-water-resources-management
AI and machine learning skill sets needed to improve Africa’s water resources management
2024-02-27 Water is a limited natural resource and for Africa to improve its management of this resource, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning skill sets need to be taught and embraced at institutions of higher learning. This is one of the conclusions of…http://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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-launches-gender-based-violence-and-femicide-safe-space
Vanderbijlpark Campus launches gender-based violence and femicide safe space
2025-08-11 In a groundbreaking step towards addressing gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus has launched its first-ever GBVF Empowerment Centre – a safe space designed to offer comprehensive, trauma-…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/virtual-seminar-dr-charles-lwanga-makerere-university
Virtual Seminar by Dr Charles Lwanga (Makerere University)
2025-05-08 You are cordially invited to a Virtual Seminar by Dr Charles Lwanga (Makerere University). Topic: Sexual Initiation and the Timing of First Union among women in Uganda. [accordion] Abstract The aim of this paper was to estimate the…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/young-academics-participation-future-professors-programme-opens-new-doors
Young academic’s participation in Future Professors Programme opens new doors
2026-03-03 The opportunity to learn from some of South Africa’s top scholars is a major advantage for up-and-coming academics who participate in the Future Professors Programme (FPP), a national initiative. One such academic is Prof. Thembinkosi Malevu, an associate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-joins-inaugural-global-cohort-ioc-diploma-sports-pharmacy
Academic joins inaugural global cohort for IOC diploma in sports pharmacy
2026-04-20 A North-West University (NWU) professor has been selected for a new diploma in sports pharmacy offered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking a significant milestone for both the institution and the pharmacy profession. Prof. Stephan Steyn,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/funding-push-puts-africas-energy-gap-focus
Funding push puts Africa’s energy gap in focus
2026-04-23 A new funding commitment of more than $1,1 billion by the European Investment Bank is set to accelerate renewable energy projects across Africa, but experts say it will only begin to address a deeper, systemic electricity deficit affecting millions across the…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences/bachelor-social-sciences
Bachelor of Social Sciences
2024-05-06 The Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) programmes combine disciplines and courses to provide the student with a particular knowledge and skills base. This Social Sciences degree will open up an attractive range of career options. Sophisticated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cfam-porridge-project-rewarded-rotary-international
CFAM Porridge Project rewarded by Rotary International
2020-12-08 Millions of South Africans suffered under the impact of the national lockdown regulations introduced because of the coronavirus pandemic. A local Potchefstroom engineering company, CFAM Technologies, which is a spin-off company of the Faculty of Engineering…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-unveils-new-campus-mascot
NWU unveils new campus mascot
2018-03-23 On 19 March 2018 the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng unveiled its new secret communication weapon – Mafika the leopard – the new campus mascot. The primary role of this mascot is to serve as a communication medium between students, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/full-accreditation-nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-llb