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Concern/complaint: alleged unwelcome religious practice in the residence
2025-04-15 The North-West University (NWU) notes the correspondence from one of the student societies and media enquiries regarding an incident that occurred on 13 April 2025 at the Potchefstroom Campus. The incident is allegedly related to religious or spiritual…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-revolutionise-agriculture-through-its-ask-prof-initiative
NWU to revolutionise agriculture through its Ask-a-Prof initiative
2025-04-16 When smallholder farmers face agricultural challenges, who can they turn to for advice? The new Ask-a-Prof initiative of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, in collaboration with the Zen Raseto Joint Venture, is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-dolly-dlavane-inaugurated-second-term-pansalb-board
Dr Dolly Dlavane inaugurated for second term on PanSALB Board
2025-04-16 Dr Dolly Dlavane, director of the Centre for African Language Teaching (CALT) at North-West University (NWU), has been inaugurated for a second term as a board member of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB). The official engagement recently took…http://news.nwu.ac.za/shaping-future-sustainable-agriculture
Shaping the future of sustainable agriculture
2025-05-14 The School of Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is preparing a new generation of agricultural professionals through a combination of academic training, practical experience and sector-focused initiatives.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/book-launch-marks-milestone-ethical-caring-discourse
Book launch marks a milestone in ethical caring discourse
2025-05-14 In a powerful affirmation of compassion as a catalyst for social change, the Optentia research unit at the North-West University (NWU) and the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ) research focus area co-hosted the hybrid launch of the groundbreaking book…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-africa-should-adapt-climate-change
How Africa should adapt to climate change
2025-05-15 Africa is getting the short end of the stick as climate change is tightening its grip on the continent, although it has only contributed about 3% (at most) of global carbon emissions since the Industrial Revolution.Africa is the most vulnerable continent to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-strengthens-academic-partnerships-boost-student-employability
NWU strengthens academic partnerships to boost student employability
2025-05-15 The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), through its Career Services and Alumni Relations Department, has taken a significant step toward enhancing student employability by hosting a lecturers’ breakfast engagement. This was part of a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rethinking-education-age-artificial-intelligence
Rethinking education in the age of artificial intelligence
2025-05-16 By Gofaone Motsamai As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how knowledge is created, shared and verified, questions are being raised about data use and bias, and whether it could be replicating Western biases and global gender disparities. As AI…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phenomenal-bradley-and-elroy-continue-soar
Phenomenal Bradley and Elroy continue to soar
2025-05-16 He did it again! On Sunday, 11 May, the Olympic superstar and proud North-West University (NWU) Eagle Bradley Nkoana was part of the South African 4x100 m relay team that won gold at the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China. Nkoana, Akani…http://news.nwu.ac.za/carbon-tax-and-economic-growth-navigating-south-africas-climate-challenge
Carbon tax and economic growth: navigating South Africa’s climate challenge
2025-05-16 South Africa's ambitious efforts to curb carbon emissions while maintaining economic growth are facing new scrutiny as researchers explore the link between carbon tax, emissions and GDP growth. Dr Victor Mofema, a lecturer in the subject group Economics at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/campaign-calls-understanding-mental-health-awareness-not-stigma
Campaign calls for understanding in mental health awareness, not stigma
2025-05-19 A 5km-walk through the streets of Mmabatho marked more than just a physical challenge – it was a call to recognise and understand the realities of bipolar disorder and autism spectrum disorder. On 30 April 2025, members of the Lifestyle Diseases research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/jiu-jitsu-champion-bags-phd
Jiu-Jitsu champion bags PhD
2025-05-19 Dr Elvis Moyo has fought his way to victory on the mats – and now he's done the same in the classroom. The South African Jiu-Jitsu champion has earned a PhD in applied radiation sciences from North-West University (NWU). Dr Moyo received his doctorate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chief-whip-north-west-legislature-earns-her-masters-communication
Chief whip of the North-West Legislature earns her master’s in communication
2025-05-19 The North-West University (NWU) has once again shown it is the knowledge hub of choice in the province. The latest high-profile graduate is the North West Legislature’s chief whip, Motlalepue Ziphorah Rosho, who received her master’s degree in communication…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-toyin-falola-donates-second-set-books-nwu-mahikeng-library
Prof Toyin Falola donates second set of books to NWU Mahikeng library
2025-05-20 By Gofaone Motsamai Celebrated historian and scholar Prof Toyin Falola has once again contributed to the academic growth of North-West University (NWU), encouraging students to view the 25 books he has donated to the Mahikeng campus library as a compass…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-tshepo-alex-malapane-named-most-influential-man-south-africa-2025-prestigious-gold-reef-city
Dr Tshepo Alex Malapane named the Most Influential Man in South Africa 2025 at prestigious Gold Reef City ceremony
2025-05-22 Dr Tshepo Alex Malapane, an alumnus of the NWU, was honoured with the Most Influential Man in South Africa 2025 award in a powerful moment of national pride and reflection. This prestigious recognition was part of the 2025 Influential Men & Artes Awards,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-african-boxers-are-good-hands-championships-guinea
South African boxers are in good hands at championships in Guinea
2025-05-20 Young South African boxers competing in the African Boxing Confederation’s (AFBC’s) Youth Championships in Conakry, Guinea, could not be in better hands. Their team manager is Keorapetse Mashimo, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU). Keorapetse…http://news.nwu.ac.za/puseletso-advocating-young-women-stem
Puseletso is advocating for young women in STEM
2025-05-21 Medical scientist Puseletso Manyaka-Lesofe recently stepped up to change the narrative regarding the representation of females in science. Puseletso joined as a panellist at the launch of the groundbreaking InnovateHER project, which was hosted at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-discovery-could-help-crops-survive-harsh-climates
New discovery could help crops survive harsh climates
2025-05-21 Unpredictable rainfall and rising temperatures are threatening crop production across Southern Africa. A groundbreaking discovery by a North-West University (NWU) researcher could pave the way for stronger, more resilient crops capable of withstanding harsh…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/bemagtiging-vir-vroue-sentraal-tydens-g20-sessie-die-nwu
Bemagtiging vir vroue sentraal tydens G20-sessie by die NWU
2025-04-30 ’n Sentrum vir Diversiteit en Identiteit word tans by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) gestig, wat beteken dat akademiese kanale vir vroue en mense met gestremdhede geskep word en moeite gedoen word om ekonomiese gelykheid en insluiting te verseker. Hierdie…http://news.nwu.ac.za/women-empowerment-takes-centre-stage-during-g20-session-nwu