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From player to mentor and assistant coach
2024-08-21 Lindani Nkabinde, a former player turned assistant coach for the North-West University (NWU) Varsity Football team, has seamlessly transitioned from the pitch to the technical bench, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the game. …http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-nominated-womandla-foundation-steam-advocacy-award
PhD student nominated for Womandla Foundation STEAM Advocacy Award
2024-08-21 Happy Msiza, a PhD student at the North-West University (NWU), has been nominated for the Womandla Foundation Award in the Advocacy in STEAM category. These awards honour women excel in their fields, drive innovation and inspire future female leaders.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-and-student-recognised-2024-south-african-women-science-awards
Academic and student recognised at 2024 South African Women in Science Awards
2024-08-21 North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola and PhD student Sinenhlanhla Mthembu were recognised at the 2024 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA) on 15 August in Mbombela. Prof Babalola was named the first runner-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/vpi-syfers-dek-die-tafel-vir-laer-rentekoerse
VPI-syfers dek die tafel vir laer rentekoerse
2024-08-21 Met die Julie-statistiek sien ons steeds al hoe beter nuus op die inflasiefront, met ’n beduidende daling in die inflasiekoers vanaf die vlak in Junie. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cpi-figures-set-table-lower-interest-rates
CPI figures set the table for lower interest rates
2024-08-21 Much better news on the inflation front has continued to emerge with the July statistics, with a significant drop in the inflation rate from the June level. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/paris-and-podium-terseus-liebenberg
Paris and a podium for Terseus Liebenberg
2024-11-20 On Saturday, 10 August, in a packed Stade de France, Jo-Ané van Dyk won an Olympic Games silver medal in the javelin throw, and beaming at her in the Parisian night was her coach, Terseus Liebenberg. There might be a few more silver streaks in the wily old…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-advocates-integrated-rare-disease-treatment
Academic advocates for integrated rare disease treatment
2024-08-22 Prof Chris Vorster, a chemical pathologist from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Human Metabolomics, delivered a compelling presentation at the 21st Annual Symposium on Diseases Relevant to South Africa. Titled "Rare diseases: From the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ancient-texts-and-their-interpretation-todays-society
Ancient texts and their interpretation for today’s society
2024-09-02 Whether they are historically true or fictional, texts are not only informative, but are drivers of ideological change for their target audience, compelling their readers to adopt new behaviours such as morals and good ethical conduct. Shedding light on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ontmoet-ons-navorsers-4
Ontmoet ons navorsers
2024-08-30 Navorsers van regoor die fakulteite by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) gaan voort om opwindende werk op hulle kundigheidsgebiede te doen. Ons stel die werk van twee navorsers bekend - Tumi Ledwaba, 'n dosent in Geskiedenis, en prof Tycho Maas, buitengewone…http://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-5
Meet our researchers
2024-08-30 Researchers across the faculties at the NWU continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. We introduce the work of two researchers - Tumi Ledwaba, a lecturer in History, and Prof Tycho Maas, extraordinary researcher in the School for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-vut-battle-1-1-draw-high-tempo-clash
NWU and VUT battle to a 1-1 draw in high-tempo clash
2024-08-30 In an intense and competitive match, the North-West University (NWU) faced off against the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) in a thrilling encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw. The game kicked off with both teams showing early promise but struggling to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-ttis-celebrates-women-innovation
North-West University TTIS celebrates women in innovation
2024-09-02 As we come to the end of Women’s Month, the North-West University (NWU) proudly highlights the exceptional contributions of women innovators who are making significant strides in research and development. Among them are Prof Zimbili Zondi, principal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-selected-top-young-scientist
Academic selected as Top Young Scientist
2024-09-04 Dr Moleboheng Ramulumo, a senior lecturer in the School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at the North-West University (NWU), has been recognised as one of South Africa’s Top 60 Young Scientists. This recognition is awarded by the South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/history-subject-group-seminar-series-unpack-legacy-koos-sas
History subject group seminar series unpack the legacy of Koos Sas
2024-09-02 History is more than just a collection of dates and events; it forms the foundation of our collective identity and guides us in making informed decisions. By teaching history, we ensure that past lessons are preserved. To this end, the History subject…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://news.nwu.ac.za/mahikeng-ladies-clinch-provincial-football-league-title
Mahikeng ladies clinch provincial football league title
2024-09-03 By Lerato Tshweu and Phenyo Mokgothu The women’s football team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has been crowned champions of the North West Sasol Football League, marking a significant milestone. This victory positions the team as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/atletiek-se-supersterre-laat-hulle-lig-wereldwyd-skyn
Atletiek se supersterre laat hulle lig wêreldwyd skyn
2024-09-03 Jongman, jy laat die baan sing! Bradley Nkoana van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het weer eens op die internasionale verhoog sy staal gewys toe hy op Donderdag 29 Augustus by Wêreldatletiek se o.20-kampioenskap in Lima, Peru ’n bronsmedalje in die 100 m-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/athletics-superstars-set-global-stage-alight
Athletics superstars set global stage alight
2024-11-20 Young man, you have got some wheels on you! Bradley Nkoana from the North-West University (NWU) once again burnt up the tarmac on the international stage when he won bronze in the 100 m event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru on Thursday…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-prestige-u17-sevens-tournament-set-light-next-big-talents
NWU Prestige U/17 Sevens tournament to set light on next big talents
2024-09-03 The North-West University (NWU) will be hosting the thrilling Prestige Schools Sevens Rugby tournament at the Fanie du Toit sportsgrounds in Potchefstroom on 6 and 7 September, where the under-17 teams from 16 top rugby schools will compete for the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/openbare-lesing-land-land-reform-and-remembering-our-relationship-land