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Reshaping the branding of small and medium SA businesses post-Covid-19

2021-02-22
On the African continent South Africa is among the worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Just as elsewhere in the world, especially in countries with a high incidence of infections, South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been severely…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/great-things-horizon-africas-science-students

Great things on the horizon for Africa’s science students

2021-03-08
The sky is the limit for African students interested in a career in the exciting field of astrophysics, and if Prof Don Kurtz has his way, this will be much sooner than later. Prof Kurtz recently joined the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-scoops-another-diamond-arrow-award

NWU scoops another Diamond Arrow award

2021-04-12
Another year, another award for the North-West University! The university has scooped this specific Professional Management Review (PMR) Diamond Arrow award for the 10th consecutive year. The award recognises excellence in higher education…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-bodybuilders-secure-eight-spots-upcoming-national-competition

NWU bodybuilders secure eight spots in the upcoming national competition

2021-08-26
North-West University (NWU) bodybuilders went toe to toe with other muscle men and women at the North West Provincial Bodybuilder Challenge held in Brits on Saturday, 21 August 2012. After a great performance, eight members of the NWU team have been…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-chrisna-gouws-inquisitive-researcher-destined-greatness-scientific-metier

Prof Chrisna Gouws, an inquisitive researcher destined for greatness in the scientific métier

2022-08-23
According to Prof Chrisna Gouws, associate professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, inquisitiveness and a vigorous personality have led her to where she is today. This dynamic researcher has a PhD…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/newsroom-phd-law

From the newsroom to a PhD in law

2022-08-02
The story of Dr Elfas Torerai is a classic case of focus, determination, persistence and success personified. He started off as a rookie journalist, plying his trade in community newspapers. Before long, he joined the mainstream media where he rose to become…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/adopted-nwu-graduate-pays-tribute-his-parents

Adopted NWU graduate pays tribute to his parents

2022-06-03
Getting a degree, let alone an honours degree, is surreal for Meshan Letsoalo. By all accounts, he should not be where he is today, as the odds were stacked against him from birth. Meshan was born to a teenage mom whose parents did not even know she was…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-funding-helps-launch-khomani-hugh-brody-archive

SADiLaR funding helps launch the ǂKhomani | Hugh Brody Archive

2024-04-25
A research project, funded by the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU), has helped realise the long-held dream of South Africa’s ǂKhomani community to share their proud history with the rest of the…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/groundbreaking-study-gives-frogs-and-reptiles-indigenous-names

Groundbreaking study gives frogs and reptiles indigenous names

2025-05-29
Researchers have created a comprehensive list of indigenous names for frogs and reptiles in order to promote inclusive conservation People are far more likely to protect what they can name South Africa’s indigenous languages have long…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/spotlight-prof-ian-rothmann

In the spotlight: Prof Ian Rothmann

2025-05-23
"My greatest hope is that my contributions create ripple effects – opening doors for others, laying foundations for future breakthroughs, and helping shape a more just and resilient world for future generations." These are the words of Prof Ian Rothmann,…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-kind-study-measures-childrens-utterances

First-of-a-kind study measures children’s utterances

2024-06-25
A study published by the Child Language Development Node of the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) is the first of its kind to measure children’s utterances in isiXhosa, Sesotho, Setswana and…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-it-prowess-lands-them-jobs-discovery

Students’ IT prowess lands them jobs at Discovery

2024-08-20
Three information technology students from the North-West University (NWU), Tasmiyah Nakooda, Ulysses Makubika and Zaid Asvat, impressed Discovery so much during its annual GradHack Hackathon that they have been offered permanent employment. …

http://news.nwu.ac.za/june-youth-june-pride

June is for Youth, June is for Pride

2023-06-27
Pride Month is observed every June, with its main aim being to simultaneously honour the movement for LGBTQIA+ rights and celebrate the community’s culture. Kurt Naicker, senior lecturer at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, shares his thoughts on the experiences of…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/ai-information-roadshows-hit-nwu-campuses

AI information roadshows to hit NWU campuses

2025-02-14
The newly established North-West University (NWU) AI Hub is hitting the road to bring artificial intelligence (AI) sessions to all three campuses of the university. This is done in conjunction with the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL),…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/endless-opportunities-nwus-centre-space-research

Endless opportunities at the NWU’s Centre for Space Research

2024-09-09
The observable part of our universe is 93 billion light years in diameter and growing. It holds secrets accumulated over 13.8 billion years of interstellar expansion, cosmic explosions, and the fusion of matter that has shaped all that is known and all that…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/forging-partnership-boost-community-development-and-employment

Forging a partnership to boost community development and employment

2024-09-16
In a powerful demonstration of collaboration, the North-West University (NWU), through its Bhive Enterprise Development Centre (bhive EDC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vaal United Business Forum (VUBF), a non-profit company.…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/prestige-and-splendour-nwu-launches-its-20-year-anniversary

Prestige and splendour as NWU launches its 20-year anniversary

2024-04-11
It was an event for the books as dignitaries and guests joined the North-West University (NWU) in celebrating two decades of greatness. The university not only reflected on the many milestones and achievements since its establishment, but also gave guests a…

http://law.nwu.ac.za/saltc-2024/theme-conference

Theme of the Conference

2024-01-10
Welcome Theme of the Conference Research Methodology WorkshopConference Programme RegistrationAbstractsSponsors Your Host UniversitySLTSA The Venue LAW TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA - 2024 Law, Resilience, and Social Justice in…

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