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NWU engineering students get creative
2025-06-12 The annual Beer and Cheese Day, hosted by the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the North-West University (NWU), is more than just a social gathering – it is a way to ignite the students’ creativity and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/paint-debate-and-worship-create-memorable-event
Paint, debate and worship create a memorable event
2024-07-10 Sip-and-paint events are more than just a trendy activity – they are a delightful combination of creativity, relaxation and social interaction, offering a space where people can express themselves artistically, connect with others and unwind. The North-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/zahraa-plays-her-part-and-creates-awareness
Zahraa plays her part and creates awareness
2019-09-05 Domestic violence is a global issues reaching across national boundaries as well as socio-economic, cultural, racial and class distinctions. As her last project as Miss Campus 2018, Zahraa Omar organized a Silent March to raise awareness against the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-receives-prestigious-international-fellowship
NWU academic receives prestigious international fellowship
2022-10-30 The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s selection committee has recently awarded Dr Brews Soyapi, a senior lecturer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law, a Georg Forster Research Fellowship for postdoctoral research. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-france-strengthen-ties
NWU and France strengthen ties
2022-09-29 On, Wednesday, 28 September 2022, the NWU chancellor Dr Anna Mokgokong and NWU principal and vice- chancellor, Dr Bismark Tyobeka, met with the French ambassador. The delegation was led by Mr Aurelien Lechevallier, French ambassador and Ms Nelly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-unites-and-sparks-conversation-kidney-health
NWU unites and sparks conversation on kidney health
2024-03-20 World Kidney Day is a global awareness campaign that emphasises the value of kidney health and actions that can be taken to reduce kidney disease and related illnesses. On Thursday, 14 March 2024, the Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART) in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-finds-crop-rotation-boosts-soil-health
Study finds crop rotation boosts soil health
2025-06-11 Farmers looking to improve soil health and crop yields may find a solution in crop rotation, according to a study by North-West University (NWU) researchers. The study, published in the International Microbiology Journal, reveals that the rotation of crops…http://news.nwu.ac.za/technology-geekulcha-promotes-diversity-and-inclusivity
Technology: Geekulcha promotes diversity and inclusivity
2023-08-18 The Geekulcha Student Society on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a Women in Tech event to highlight the need for diversity and inclusivity in the technology industry. According to head of the project Dean Dube, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-child-health-day-stadt-primary-school
NWU celebrates Child Health Day with Stadt Primary School
2023-11-16 To mark Child Health Day, the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) organised some fun activities for the youngsters at Stadt Primary School to highlight the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Learners and parents from the school in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/team-unitech-wins-first-place-hackathon
Team Unitech wins first place in hackathon
2024-07-19 North-West University (NWU) students Karabo Makau, Matshepo Soto and Potego Sethwape recently walked away with the spoils in a hackathon hosted by Lelapa AI at the University of Johannesburg that took place from 29 to 30 June 2024. The team, known as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/what-helen-zilles-running-mayor-johannesburg-could-mean
What Helen Zille’s running as mayor of Johannesburg could mean
2025-10-10 Is a political heavyweight stepping back into the boxing ring? Helen Zille, the current Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance (DA), former leader of the DA, former Mayor of Cape Town and Premier of the Western Cape, is considering…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/write-publish-thrive-rsd-article-writing-workshop-initiatives-kerlick-team-nwu-representatives
Write, Publish, Thrive: RSD Article Writing Workshop Initiatives – by the Kerlick team & NWU representatives
2023-09-14 Research Support, in partnership with Kerlick Editorial & Research Solutions, is set to host the Write, Publish, Thrive: RSD Article Writing Workshop Initiatives – by the Kerlick team & NWU representatives. Those interested in: “Article-writing for…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/agricultural-sciences/crop-sciences
Crop Sciences
2020-01-28 Here we offer a diploma in Crop Science, BSc in Agriculture-Crop Science and postgraduate qualification degrees in Crop Science/Agronomy. Our 4-year undergraduate program includes the following fields of study: Agronomy…http://news.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-languages-key-fight-against-crime
Indigenous languages key in fight against crime
2026-04-16 As crime continues to ravage communities across South Africa, a North-West University (NWU) researcher has highlighted how indigenous languages play an active role in strengthening crime prevention efforts through communication strategies in rural areas.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-equip-emerging-entrepreneurs-public-lecture-business-growth
Academic to equip emerging entrepreneurs in public lecture on business growth
2026-05-04 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus will host a general management public lecture aimed at equipping emerging entrepreneurs with practical tools to overcome barriers to business growth. The lecture, titled “Breaking barriers to business…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/hysa/practical-information
Practical Information
2023-09-29 Home Scientific Committee Conference Fees Sponsors & Partners Become a sponsor Important Dates Abstract Submission Registration Speakers Programme Practical Information Satellite Events Organising Committee…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-forum-and-running-engage-communities
New forum up and running to engage communities
2023-09-28 The placement of students in community service positions is a top priority for the North-West University’s (NWU’s) newly launched Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum. “We are very excited about the new forum. The goal is to form reciprocal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/step-forward-accessibility-inclusion-and-dignity-all
A step forward in accessibility, inclusion and dignity for all
2025-08-11 The North-West University (NWU) continues its commitment to inclusivity and support for students with disabilities, with the official handover of newly renovated, state-of-the-art offices to the Disability Rights Unit (DRU) on the Mahikeng Campus. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-expert-appointed-ceo-economic-development-council-south-africa
NWU expert appointed as CEO of Economic Development Council of South Africa
2017-11-22 An expert in local economic development from the North-West University (NWU), Prof Danie Meyer, has been elected as the chief executive officer of the newly established Economic Development Council of South Africa. Prof Meyer is an associate professor in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/corporate-superwoman-phuti-mahanyele-joins-nwu-leadership-summit