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NWU and Norway declare war on microplastics

2019-03-05
Bags and products made from plastic components have made life easier, but this lifestyle of luxury and convenience comes at the cost of our oceans and marine wildlife. Researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Unit for Environmental Sciences…

http://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…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-study-continues-deliver-papers

NWU study continues to deliver papers

2019-02-15
Following the successful conclusion of Kgotla Katlego Masibi’s first research report into “Electrochemical properties of carbon nanotubes/PANI/metal oxide nanoparticle nanocomposites towards electrocatalysis of some organochlorine pesticides”, Kgotla is…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-residence-chapter-makes-going-green-their-business

NWU Residence Chapter makes going green their business

2019-07-10
How can universities encourage students and staff to think green, act green, and become green leaders? The Residence Chapter of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng showed their (green) mettle when they received an honorary award for…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/xcel-students-prove-be-innovative

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…

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