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Prof Monyeki to represent the Department of Health
2023-08-17 The North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Health Sciences commends Prof Andries Monyeki, who has been asked to represent the National Department of Health at an upcoming multi-country World Health Organization (WHO) workshop. This nomination both reflects…http://news.nwu.ac.za/importance-sharing-stem-possibilities-rural-communities
The importance of sharing STEM possibilities with rural communities
2023-06-30 The world of nuclear science is full of possibilities and the Centre for Applied Radiation Science and Technology (CARST) at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) is doing its part to ensure a better life for all. To mark Youth Month,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-sweeps-north-west-cricket-awards
NWU sweeps North West Cricket awards
2024-06-05 There are few sounds in life as sweet as that of a wicket being uprooted, or that of a bat bludgeoning a ball to the boundary. Cricket is a sport that thrills and enthrals in equal measures, and one the North-West University (NWU) excels at. On Saturday,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/trumps-pause-foreign-aid-upsets-global-health-programmes
Trump’s pause on foreign aid upsets global health programmes
2025-02-07 United States President Donald Trump’s pause in his country’s foreign aid is being felt on the campuses of the North-West University (NWU). The Health Care Centre and HIV/Aids Office on the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus have received notification from Shout-it-Now…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-young-alumni-chapter-empowering-underprivileged-students
Vanderbijlpark Young Alumni Chapter: empowering underprivileged students
2023-12-05 Giving back to the community and supporting underprivileged individuals holds immense value in shaping a better future for all. The Young Alumni Chapter of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus showcased its commitment to making a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/andrew-banda-makes-history-first-phd-graduate-specialising-ageing-and-development
Andrew Banda makes history as first PhD graduate specialising in ageing and development
2024-06-12 On 16 May Andrew Banda made history when he became the first graduate to receive a PhD in social sciences with a focus on ageing and development in Africa from the North-West University (NWU). This research PhD is the product of the Optentia research unit…http://news.nwu.ac.za/aerobics-club-flies-flag-high-regional-competitions
Aerobics club flies the flag high at regional competitions
2024-06-14 By Keaoleboga Motshabi and Phenyo Mokgothu The Aerobics club on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has had a remarkable competitive season, showcasing their talent and hard work at two major recent events. Their impressive performances…http://news.nwu.ac.za/enhancing-leadership-skills-tomorrows-leaders
Enhancing the leadership skills of tomorrow’s leaders
2024-07-12 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus recently hosted a capacity building event for the Student Campus Council to enhance their leadership and administrative skills. The event featured various speakers, including Prof Sibusiso Chalufu…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-female-leaders-strive-excellence
Empowering female leaders to strive for excellence
2023-07-17 In anticipation of Women's Month, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, in collaboration with ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited, recently hosted a breakfast event themed "Women of Steel". Hosted by Prof Linda du Plessis, vice-principal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sunflower-seeds-show-promise-water-treatment-study
Sunflower seeds show promise in water treatment study
2024-03-08 In the face of global water scarcity and pollution challenges, a recent study by North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Lobina Palamuleni has uncovered a potential solution using an unexpected material: sunflower seeds. Traditionally recognised for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/netball-team-triumphs-ussa-c-division
Netball team triumphs in USSA C division
2024-08-02 The netball team on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus, under the guidance of head coach Monique Meyer, is still brimming with pride after bringing home the gold and a slew of individual accolades from the University Sports South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/goalkeeper-coach-instils-mentality-success
Goalkeeper coach instils mentality of success
2025-09-03 Consistency, hard work, teamwork and mental strength are the qualities that make a football team stand out, says Ludwe Mpakumpaku, goalkeeper coach of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Varsity Football team. Ludwe knows what it means to achieve the…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/table-tennis/table-tennis
Table Tennis
2025-09-23 [accordion collapsed] Mahikeng Campus Table tennis has been around for over 120 years and in that time a lot has changed. Since its humble beginnings of being played in the homes of the upper classes it is now played by millions of players in hundreds…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/dance-sport/dance-sport
Dance Sport
2025-10-08 Dance sport is more than just dancing. It is unique, as it combines the elements of both art and sport. Dance sport is competitive ballroom dancing, as contrasted with social or exhibition dancing. It contributes to positive psychological…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mandela-day-walkrun-initiative-brings-smiles-steps-and-support
Mandela Day Walk/Run initiative brings smiles, steps and support
2025-08-05 In true Mandela Day spirit, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus turned up the energy and heart rate (?) on 18 July with a vibrant and meaningful walk around the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds. The event, which invited staff and students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-lecturer-appointed-chairperson-south-african-heraldry-council
NWU lecturer appointed as chairperson of South African Heraldry Council
2025-08-14 Appointed by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, Emile Coetzee, a lecturer in the History department at the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus, will serve a three-year term as chairperson of the South African Heraldry Council,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-football-coach-malgas-earns-caf-licence
NWU football coach Malgas earns CAF A Licence
2026-03-31 Nkululeko Khwezilomso Malgas, manager of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute, has obtained a CAF A coaching licence, a development he says will strengthen player training and coaching standards at the institution. Nkululeko linked the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/eco-analytica
About Us
2024-02-20 Welcome to the Eco-Analytica Laboratory - For Soil, Plant and Water analysis Eco Analytica is equipped with modern facilities and operated by well-trained staff. Our analyses are frequently subjected to quality control schemes from Wageningen and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/background-research
Background to the Research
2023-07-03 Sasol, one of the largest companies in the South African petrochemical industry, produces a variety of chemicals, including a series of unique, and currently underutilised α-olefins. Most of these α-olefins are exported, beneficiated elsewhere, and re-…http://www.nwu.ac.za/event/postponed-auther-workshop-research-dissemination-communication-and-uptake