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Prof Tyobeka lauds proposed national nuclear initiative
2024-09-06 The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) – and internationally renowned nuclear energy expert – Prof Bismark Tyobeka, has lauded the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s (DMRE) proposed recommendation to Cabinet that three…https://news.nwu.ac.za/how-brown-seaweed-and-spent-oyster-mushroom-substrates-could-be-used-chicken-feed
How brown seaweed and spent oyster mushroom substrates could be used as chicken feed
2024-07-31 One of the greatest challenges facing Africa is food security. Dr Godfrey Mhlongo, a recent PhD graduate in animal science from the North-West University (NWU), believes indigenous chickens, brown seaweed and oyster mushroom spawn could help feed the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-wins-grassroots-innovator-year-award-mushroom-dome-brainwave
Alumnus wins Grassroots Innovator of the Year Award for mushroom dome brainwave
2025-01-21 An innovative African Hut Mushroom Dome, a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution to growing mushrooms, has earned North-West University (NWU) alumnus Dr Sydwell Sihlangu the title of Grassroots Innovator of the Year 2024 at the Grassroots…SoftLandings Platform SA – linking Dutch SME’s with local markets and entrepreneurs
2022-08-19 The Faculty of Economic Sciences and Information Technology on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal) is offering students an innovative opportunity to not only gain experience in conducting real-time market research, but also to…NWU Seminar tackles decolonisation of university education
2017-03-15 On Friday, 10 March 2017 the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) hosted a Professionalism Seminar at the Mmabatho Palms resort. The seminar, “Decolonising University Education” was aimed at finding possible approaches and solutions to…GCI project: getting hands dirty and hearts beating for nature
2017-05-05 “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” These words by Roman politician and lawyer, Marcus Tullius Cicero, came to mind during the recent launch of the Green Campus Initiative’s (GCI) Mobile Vegetable Garden Project on the North-…Colleagues move up the academic ladder
2017-11-20 Hard work, talent and commitment do not go unnoticed at the North-West University (NWU). Two academics from the campus in Mahikeng are moving up the academic ladder on the strength of their scholarly track records. They are Dr Lufuno Makhado, the acting…NWU appoints new deputy vice-chancellor for campus in Mahikeng
2017-11-24 The North-West University (NWU) Council appointed Prof Marilyn Setlalentoa as the new deputy vice-chancellor for assigned functions and operations for its campus in Mahikeng during its meeting on 23 November. She is appointed for a term of five years. In…Qualifications
2021-06-17 Undergraduate study: 3 year BSc (Baccalaureus Scientiae) The study period of a BSc degree in Natural and Agricultural Sciences is 3 years full time, except for Urban and Regional planning which is a 4 year degree only offered full time. We offer…NWU alumna Magda Nieuwoudt is now a professional triathlete
2017-09-08 Coming from a family of sporting fanatics, it was only natural for Magda Nieuwoudt, a North-West University (NWU) alumna, to excel in her sporting career. Magda, a triathlete (an athlete who does three sports disciplines as one), recently turned…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/lifestyle-diseases-research-entity-workshop-mapping-research-and-analysis-lifestyle-diseases
Lifestyle Diseases Research Entity Workshop - Mapping in Research and Analysis of Lifestyle Diseases
2023-06-26 You are cordially invited to the Lifestyle Diseases Capacity Development Workshops about Mapping in Research and Analysis of Lifestyle Diseases, facilitated by Dr Sammy Bett. Emerging Researchers and Postgraduate students are invited to join. Topic…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences/research-and-innovation
Research and Innovation
2025-03-03 The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is dedicated to pioneering research and innovation that addresses global challenges while driving sustainable development. Our faculty is home to leading researchers, state-of-the-art facilities,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/slimstasie-die-nwu-sal-luggehalte-en-weer-moniteer
Slimstasie by die NWU sal luggehalte en weer moniteer
2019-10-08 Vanderbijlpark, ’n besoedelingsknelpunt, is gekies as die ligging van ’n moderne waarnemingstasie wat die weer sowel as die luggehalte sal moniteer. Hierdie multimiljoenrandontwikkeling sal maak dat die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) die eerste…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/daar-niks-kleins-aan-nanotegnologie-die-noordwes-universiteit-nie
Daar is niks kleins aan nanotegnologie by die Noordwes-Universiteit nie
2023-03-06 Eenduisendmiljoenste van ’n meter. Of om dit anders te stel: eenbiljoenste van ’n meter. Hierdie ongelooflike klein meting word ’n nanometer genoem en die wêreld van nanotegnologie funksioneer tussen 1 en 100 nanometer. Dit is ook hier waar die Noordwes-…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/kyk-na-volhoubare-landbou-om-grond-te-bewaar
Kyk na volhoubare landbou om grond te bewaar
2024-04-08 Pluimveemis kan boerderypraktyke in Suid-Afrika omkeer, veral vir bestaansboere in landelike gebiede. Dit is een van die navorsingsbevindings van Mandisa Mazibuko, ’n navorser van die Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe. Haar navorsing…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-natuur-en-landbouwetenskappe/fnas-direkteure
FNAS Direkteure
2024-02-27 [accordion] Skool vir Chemiese en Fisiese Wetenskappe Direkteur: Prof Lebo Katata-Seru Anjunk Direkteur: Prof Cobus Kriek Skool vir Biologiese Wetenskappe Direkteur: Vacant Adjunk Direkteur: Prof Oziniel Ruzvidzo Skool vir Geo- en…https://news.nwu.ac.za/getting-most-out-medicinal-plant-extracts-nanotechnology
Getting the most out of medicinal plant extracts with nanotechnology
2020-10-21 A North-West University (NWU) graduate is bringing together age-old plant knowledge and the latest nanotechnology to make the most of medicinal plant extracts. According to a United States National Nanotechnology Initiative, nanotechnology is currently…https://news.nwu.ac.za/prof%25E2%2580%2599s-passion-takes-her-new-heights
Prof’s passion takes her to new heights
2018-12-10 “This award means so much to me. It is an extra compliment and honour for the work that I am doing.” This is according to Prof Elda de Waal, currently the acting director of research at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Education and Human Rights in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-enactus-team-scoops-first-place
NWU Enactus team scoops first place
2021-05-25 The North-West University (NWU) Enactus team is celebrating two wins after scooping first place in the 2020 Summer Action Challenge and the 2021 Nedbank Ideation Challenge respectively. In addition to bragging rights, the NWU…https://news.nwu.ac.za/specialist-advises-social-media-usage