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NWU vice-chancellor urges graduates to fix South Africa
2022-11-08 The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Dr Bismark Tyobeka, has called on graduates to be good ambassadors of the university and to brace up for the new challenges that may likely come their way. This was said during a recent…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mascot-eagi-graduates
NWU mascot Eagi graduates
2022-05-27 A secret, closely guarded since 2019, was at long-last revealed during the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Science graduation session on 23 May 2022. Not only did NWU mascot Eagi graduated with a BSc degree in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/barefoot-day-one-time-adventure-never-miss
Barefoot Day is a one-time adventure never to miss
2022-06-20 Oldrin Masowa Life is a collection of moments, and by giving back, you can make these moments memorable. The North-West University's (NWU’s) Student Campus Council (SCC) on the Potchefstroom Campus recently hosted Barefoot Day, a campaign aimed at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-javelin-throwers-achieve-metres-wins
NWU javelin throwers achieve metres of wins
2022-06-20 At times, Waldouw Smit’s javelin career was one big question mark. Will he be able to overcome the injuries plaguing him? Will he be able to achieve his potential? Will he be able to surpass the 80 m mark? The answers are “yes”, “yes” and again “yes”. This…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-study-looks-readiness-nursing-college-use-technology-teaching-and-learning
NWU study looks at readiness of nursing college to use technology in teaching and learning
2022-06-23 “The use of technology plays an important role in the facilitation of teaching and learning in higher education institutions. Cloud computing, which encompasses applications such as YouTube, Google Apps, and Dropbox, have become the reality of contemporary…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mourns-passing-prof-barry-hanyane
NWU mourns the passing of Prof Barry Hanyane
2022-05-12 It is with great sadness that the North-West University (NWU) has learned about the passing of lecturer and political analyst, associate professor Barry Rhulani Hanyane. He died on Wednesday, 11 May at the Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg after…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-shares-his-passion-teaching-2024-lead-multipliers-programme
Alumnus shares his passion for teaching in 2024 Lead Multipliers Programme
2024-03-20 North-West University (NWU) alumnus Amogelang Mokonyane is one of 16 Lead Multipliers participating in the Teachers CAN Multiplier Programme. Teachers CAN aims to create a network of young teachers across South Africa, empowering them to have a significant…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-leadership-through-sustainability
Empowering leadership through sustainability
2024-12-09 North-West University (NWU) alumnus Lebohang Raputsoe recently hosted a virtual leadership development workshop through her non-profit organisation, The ABC Community. This initiative aimed to inspire and connect young people, with a particular focus on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-shine-national-netball-championships
Alumnus to shine at National Netball championships
2023-09-07 North-West University (NWU) alumnus Jennifer Malebogo Dipheko will represent the Ngaka Modiri Molema District at the upcoming National Netball Championships that will take place from 1 to 7 October in Rustenburg. While Jennifer initially dabbled in both…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-high-school-learners-through-holistic-wellness
Empowering high school learners through holistic wellness
2023-09-11 Holistic wellness entails achieving a sense of well-being by balancing the physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual aspects of life. It is about recognising that these different areas are interconnected and that neglecting one can impact the others…http://news.nwu.ac.za/school-nursing-supports-nursing-education-south-africa
School of Nursing supports nursing education in South Africa
2023-09-19 The North-West University's (NWU’s) School of Nursing recently hosted the quarterly meeting of the Forum for University Nursing Deans of South Africa (FUNDISA). FUNDISA, a registered non-profit organisation, acts as the national representative for nursing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-gcra-partner-train-unemployed-youth-solar-technology
NWU and GCRA partner to train unemployed youth in solar technology
2023-10-13 The North-West University’s (NWU's) Unit for Continuing Education partnered with the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) to launch a solar technician training programme. Taking place on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, this four-week programme aims to empower…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-francois-van-der-westhuizen-receives-prestigious-award-advancing-research-rare-genetic
Prof Francois van der Westhuizen receives prestigious award for advancing research on rare genetic diseases
2024-10-14 Prof Francois van der Westhuizen, deputy dean for research and innovation of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), has been awarded the prestigious Hofmeyr-Van Schaik Gold Medal by the South African Genetics…http://news.nwu.ac.za/recognition-sign-language-progress-step-inclusivity
Recognition of Sign Language a progress step for inclusivity
2023-05-16 North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Moses Phooko has lauded the National Assembly’s approval of South African Sign Language as the 12th official language on 2 May 2023. The South African Constitution previously provided for 11 official languages,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/player-joins-professional-womens-football-league
Player joins professional women’s football league
2024-04-12 By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu Lebohang Mpakanyane from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) women’s football team has joined Tshwane University of Technology, a team in the Hollywoodbets Super League, which is a professional South African women's…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-innovation-hub-cultivate-future-entrepreneurs
NWU and The Innovation Hub cultivate future entrepreneurs
2024-09-26 The Indigenous Knowledge Systems Centre (IKSC) at the North-West University (NWU) and The Innovation Hub Management Company, a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency, recently organised a five-day CoachLab® workshop to empower third-year,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-honoured-forbes-africa-2025-over-30-under-50-honouree
Academic honoured as Forbes Africa 2025 Over 30 Under 50 Honouree
2025-02-19 Medical biological scientist Puseletso Manyaka-Lesofe from the Centre for Human Metabolomics at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has been selected as one of Forbes Africa’s 2025 Over 30 Under 50 honourees for her contributions to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-top-10-finalist-nedbank-old-mutual-budget-speech-competition
Student a top 10 finalist in Nedbank & Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition
2025-02-19 Sizwe Mazibuko, a second-year BSc Quantitative Risk Management student at the North-West University (NWU), has been named a top 10 finalist in the prestigious 53rd Nedbank & Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition. This competition serves as a platform…http://news.nwu.ac.za/aicpa-cimas-exclusive-academic-dinner-accelerating-leadership-finance-education
AICPA & CIMA’s Exclusive Academic Dinner: Accelerating leadership in finance education
2025-02-25 On 18 February 2025, a distinguished group of academics gathered at the Fireroom, Montecasino, for the exclusive AICPA & CIMA event, Accelerate & Lead: Dinner with Academics. Hosted by Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA, President of CIMA and Chairman of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-claim-first-varsity-cup-2025-win