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Xcel students prove to be innovative
2019-06-20 The 2019 group of Xcel students are not only improving their Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Sciences results, but are also gaining experience in the skill of problem-solving. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Xcel programme aims to prepare students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/biogas-brilliance-scores-nwu-enactus-team-second-place
Biogas brilliance scores NWU Enactus team a second place
2019-07-18 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Enactus team secured the second position in the ideation challenge competition during the annual EnactusZA National Competition that took place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 8 and 9 July 2019. This competition…http://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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/using-plant-growth-promoting-microorganisms-address-food-sustainability
Using plant growth-promoting microorganisms to address food sustainability
2021-07-26 Maize production and mining are essential for the economy of the North West Province, and researchers at the North-West University (NWU) are now looking at how microorganisms can protect maize from climate challenges and mining by-products. Prof Olubukola…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-empowers-future-graduates
NWU empowers future graduates
2022-04-21 Mafumane Tlhapi The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Alumni Relations office in conjunction with its Career Centre recently hosted a Career Empowerment seminar across its three campuses to prepare students for the working environment. Various…http://news.nwu.ac.za/decision-raise-interest-rate-conveys-strong-message-dealing-inflation
Decision to raise interest rate conveys strong message on dealing with inflation
2022-11-25 “In line with market expectations, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in a majority vote of three to two raised the repo rate by another 75 basis points, with a minority view favouring a 50 basis-point increase.” Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-successful-regional-conference-sustainability
NWU hosts successful regional conference on sustainability
2023-09-18 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Social Sciences played host to the successful Planetary Utilisation of Sustainability Strategies (PLUS) Southern African Regional Conference from 11 to 13 September at its Mahikeng Campus. The conference,…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/phd-student-selected-2024-techwomen-programme
PhD student selected for 2024 TechWomen programme
2024-08-28 North-West University (NWU) PhD student Happy Nsiza has been named a TechWomen 2024 Emerging Leader, a recognition that places her among 103 women selected from more than 6 000 applicants worldwide. The TechWomen programme, which will take place in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tanzanian-spray-toad-extinction-highlights-need-protect-biodiversity
Tanzanian spray toad extinction highlights the need to protect biodiversity
2024-10-22 When a species becomes extinct in the wild, the loss is permanent. For Africa, a serious loss is the extinction of the Tanzanian Kihansi spray toad (Nectophrynoides asperginis) due to habitat change and infectious disease. This should serve as a wakeup…http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/service-delivery-budget-and-implementation-plan
Service Delivery Budget and Implementation Plan
2022-12-08 Service Delivery Budget and Implementation Plan What is it? The municipal Service Delivery Budget and Implementation Plan (SDBIP) is a detailed plan to be approved by the mayor of a municipality for the implementation of…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/sport/potchefstroom-campus
Potchefstroom Campus
2020-07-30 Sporting codes and categorization High performance sports Priority sport codes that are semi-professional, competing on the highest levels of competition. Athletics Cricket…http://news.nwu.ac.za/floyd-shivambu-and-fight-his-political-future
Floyd Shivambu and the fight for his political future
2025-10-10 Enigmatic and erratic, bold and belligerent. Floyd Shivambu walks the line between chaos and command like few other South African politicians do, with both his detractors and supporters asking: What is next for Floyd? As has become the norm, Shivambu has…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/inaugural-lectures-health-sciences-2025
Inaugural Lectures: Health Sciences 2025
2025-09-18 Prof Anja Franken From laboratory to lecture hall: Translating occupational skin exposure research into teaching and practice...read more × Prof Anja Franken From laboratory to lecture hall: Translating occupational skin…http://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…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa2025-old
PSSA2025
2025-06-04 Physiology Society of Southern Africa Congress 2025 Hosted by the North-West University 24-27 August 2025 Important dates Call for Abstracts: 20 May 2025 Abstract submission deadline: 30 June 2025…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/janco-voet-gebreek-maar-slaggereed
Janco: Voet gebreek, maar slaggereed
2022-03-01 Van uitdagings hoef jy hom niks te vertel nie. Hy is immers ’n swemmer wat al sy provinsie, Noordwes, op nasionale vlak verteenwoordig het. Ure se sweet in die gimnasium? Geen probleem nie. Dit juis al die sweet in die water en met gewigte wat dáái paar…http://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-…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa/itlt-digital-futures-symposium
iTLT: Digital Futures Symposium
2025-03-12 iTLT: Digital Futures Symposium, Accelerating Education through AI: Collaborative Innovation for the Future, Date: 17–18 March 2025 Location: NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus Venue: Tsebonokeng Hall Registrations are now closed. Thank you for your support. The TELIT-SA team will be in touch with all registered delegates. Programme Keynote Speakers: Professor Helen…, Prof Helen Crompton, Executive Director, Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning, ODUGlobal... (read more) ×, Executive Director, Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning, ODUGlobal, Prof Helen Crompton Prof. Helen Crompton is the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning (RIDIL) at ODUGlobal and a Professor of Instructional Technology at Old Dominion University. Holding a Ph.D. in Mathematics…, Prof Koen DePryck, Director, Challenge Based Impact Lab, Montclair State University... (read more) ×, Director, Challenge Based Impact Lab, Montclair State University, Prof Koen DePryck Prof. DePryck is a leading expert in innovation, knowledge management, and e-learning. His expertise spans thorough various educational fields including blended learning, adult and distance education, and technology-enhanced learning. With a…, Mario Paiano, Fontys University of Applied Sciences Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning Netherlands span=""> ... (read more) ×, Fontys University of Applied Sciences , Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning, Netherlands, Mario Paiano Mario Paiano works at the intersection of education and emerging technologies at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, particularly within the Fontys Educatief Centrum and the Centre of Expertise AI for Society. He specializes in professional…, Mark Mettler, Fontys University of Applied Sciences Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning Netherlands... (read more) ×, Fontys University of Applied Sciences , Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning, Netherlands, Mark Mettler Mark Mettler combines a passion for teaching with a strong background in IT and innovation. Starting as a self-taught IT enthusiast, he quickly discovered the joy of helping others learn and grow. After earning his degree as an ICT Manager, he…, Koen Suilen, Fontys University of Applied Sciences Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning Netherlands... (read more) ×, Fontys University of Applied Sciences , Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning, Netherlands, Koen Suilen Koen Suilen combines curriculum development expertise with hands-on experience in generative AI at Fontys University of Applied Sciences. As Curriculum Lead for AI and Business IT programs at Fontys' School of ICT and contributor to the Centre of…, Wian Erlank, Professor of Law at North-West University (NWU) and the Editor-in-Chief of the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PER/PELJ)... (read more) ×, Professor of Law at North-West University (NWU) and the Editor-in-Chief of the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PER/PELJ., Wian Erlank Prof. Wian Erlank is a Professor of Law at North-West University (NWU) and the Editor-in-Chief of the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PER/PELJ). A distinguished legal scholar, he is a Fellow of the European Law Institute (ELI) and a member…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-engineering-brings-industrial-innovation-delmas