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A chance for change or a missed opportunity? Researchers must choose now
2025-08-28 Research is at a crossroads, but the choice facing researchers is clear: make a difference to the world’s most pressing problems or be relegated to irrelevance. “We are reminded that the decisions we make regarding the type of research we prioritise will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/jongste-ranglys-herbevestig-nwu-se-plek-onder-suid-afrika-se-topsewe-universiteite
Jongste ranglys herbevestig NWU se plek onder Suid-Afrika se topsewe universiteite
2025-08-22 Terwyl die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) sy nuwe strategie, Neem die NWU vorentoe: 2024 en daarna, uitleef, het nog ’n wêreldranglys die universiteit se plek onder die topsewe in Suid-Afrika herbevestig. Hierdie opwindende nuwe hoofstuk wat deur die nuwe…http://news.nwu.ac.za/latest-rankings-reaffirm-nwu-among-south-africas-top-seven-universities
Latest rankings reaffirm NWU among South Africa’s top seven universities
2025-08-22 As the North-West University (NWU) embraces its new strategy, Taking the NWU forward: 2024 and beyond, another global ranking has reaffirmed the university’s place among the top seven in South Africa. This exciting new chapter brought on by the new…http://news.nwu.ac.za/our-war-plastic-delivers-results
Our war on plastic delivers results
2025-08-28 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) stand against plastic pollution, launched in 2023, has evolved into an institutionalised environmental policy and the results speak for themselves. In the first six months of 2025, the NWU recycled 140,6 tons of campus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-petronella-lunda-has-been-elected-lead-somsa-north-west
Dr Petronella Lunda has been elected to lead SOMSA North West
2025-08-22 Dr Petronella Lunda, a maternal and neonatal expert from the North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Health Sciences, was elected as president of the Society of Midwives of South Africa (SOMSA) North West. Dr Lunda was honoured with this prestigious position…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-step-each-others-shoes-creative-learning-experience
NWU students step into each other’s shoes for creative learning experience
2025-08-22 On 6 August 2025, during a Human Resource Management (HRMA121) class at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University, male and female first-year students exchanged professional roles in a creative learning exercise aimed at building empathy, understanding…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-netball-gears-varsity-showdown-eyes-glory
NWU netball gears up for Varsity showdown with eyes on glory
2025-08-22 The countdown is almost over, and the opening game of the 2025 Varsity Netball tournament is set for this Sunday, 24 August at the Maties Coetzenburg Indoor Centrein University of Stellenbosch against Varsity College at 15:00. The North-West University (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert-guest-editor-first-special-issue-sustainable-food-systems-southern-africa
Expert guest editor for first special issue on sustainable food systems in southern Africa
2025-08-22 A North-West University (NWU) expert in consumer sciences recently served as guest editor for the first special issue of the South African Journal of Science focusing on sustainable food systems in southern Africa. Prof Annchen Mielmann says this landmark…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-us-consul-general-potchefstroom
NWU hosts US Consul General in Potchefstroom
2025-08-22 The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its international networks in line with its strategy, Taking the NWU forward: 2024 and beyond. Central to this vision is the commitment of the institution to global partnerships, academic excellence and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/innovative-poultry-feed-research-offers-hope-sustainable-farming
Innovative poultry feed research offers hope for sustainable farming
2025-08-28 High feed costs and declining meat quality are two of the biggest challenges facing the global poultry industry. For many smallholder farmers in South Africa, these issues are even more pressing, as they struggle to balance production costs with the demand…http://news.nwu.ac.za/being-fully-present-and-patient-restores-wholeness
Being fully present with and for a patient restores wholeness
2025-08-25 Ideal Healthcare is not only about treating patients but also about being fully present for and with them. This notion was at the heart of an inaugural lecture delivered at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus on 8 August 2025. Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-dominate-varsity-college-varsity-netball-opener
Eagles dominate Varsity College in Varsity Netball opener
2025-08-25 In their 2025 Varsity Netball campaign opener, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles displayed confidence and teamwork in their convincing 63-29 victory against Varsity College at the Maties Coetzenburg Indoor Centre in Stellenbosch on Sunday, 24 August.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/grace-growth-and-thriving-embody-spirit-womens-day
Grace, growth and thriving embody the spirit of Women’s Day
2025-08-25 In celebration of Women’s Month, the North-West University (NWU) hosted a vibrant and thought-provoking Women’s Day celebration on Friday, 8 August 2025 under the theme “Personal branding – Leadership branding master class”. Held at the Mahikeng Campus and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-andries-van-heerden-leads-afrimat-mining-and-industrial-expansion
Alumnus Andries van Heerden leads Afrimat in mining and industrial expansion
2025-08-28 North-West University (NWU) alumnus Andries van Heerden is the chief executive officer of Afrimat Limited, a JSE-listed company that supplies iron ore, anthracite, phosphate, construction materials and industrial minerals across Southern Africa. “I started…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-international-tourism-week
NWU hosts International Tourism Week
2025-09-11 The North-West University (NWU) hosted the International Tourism Week Symposium from 9 to 11 September 2025 at The Willows Garden Hotel in Potchefstroom. The symposium brought together academics, students, and industry experts from across the globe to discuss…http://news.nwu.ac.za/linguistic-diversity-and-multilingualism-language-education-policy
Linguistic diversity and multilingualism in language-education policy
2025-09-22 By Mafumane Tlhapi and Mzwandile Ndlovu Prof Li Wei, director and dean of the Institute of Education (IOE) at the University College London (UCL), delivered a public lecture on 4 September at the North-West University (NWU). The theme of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-tshegofatso-ramokopeloa-trailblazer-law-and-african-spirituality
Alumnus Tshegofatso Ramokopeloa – a trailblazer in law and African spirituality
2025-09-15 “Tempus tuum adest – Your time has arrived.” This powerful Latin phrase is not just a motto for Tshegofatso Ramokopeloa, it is the guiding principle of her life and career. Born and raised in the heart of Mabeskraal village, Tshegofatso proudly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/livestock-farming-under-pressure-sa-balances-food-security-and-emissions
Livestock farming under pressure as SA balances food security and emissions
2025-09-15 Livestock farming feeds millions of South Africans, but it also leaves a carbon footprint that cannot be ignored. North-West University (NWU) animal scientist Prof Kenny Mnisi says the challenge is finding the balance between sustaining households and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lulama-mabala-it-time-rethink-retirement
Lulama Mabala: It is time to rethink retirement
2025-09-16 South Africans tend to think of retirement in rands and cents. Yet, research by Lulama Mabala suggests that what people do with their time after leaving work is just as critical as how they fund it. Mabala is an expert in leisure, physical activity,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-maryke-schoonen-ensuring-rare-diseases-meet-science-not-neglect