Prof. Olubukola Babalola earns prestigious ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal
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Prof. Bismark Tyobeka reappointed to help steer South Africa’s university funding priorities
A university’s ambitions can stretch far beyond its gates. Its finances determine how far those ambitions travel.
New hope for depression treatment as researchers test novel compound
For millions of people living with depression, finding the right treatment can be a long and difficult journey. Some medicines fail to ease symptoms, while others have side effects.
PhD candidate takes indigenous food systems research to global health events in Berlin
North-West University (NWU) PhD candidate Modjadji Mandy Rasehlomi took her research on indigenous food systems to an international audience in Berlin, Germany, where she participated in four major events focused on global health, research and healthcare collab
Grapefruit waste shown to help purify polluted water
What if the peel from a grapefruit could help clean polluted water? Research by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Dr Murendeni Ravele shows that this common fruit waste could offer a cheaper, greener alternative to conventional methods for removing harmful substances from wastewater.
NWU calls for fair access to research as scholars confront the cost of knowledge
Research can change lives, but what happens when the people who need it most cannot afford to access it?
NWU and GRAIN SA strengthen ties to advance agricultural research and graduate readiness
By Ashleigh Kootzen
Municipalities must be held accountable for failing to embrace innovation, says NWU vice-chancellor
Municipalities should be held accountable for failing to adopt practical innovations that could improve service delivery, reduce financial losses and help expose corruption, says Prof.
Beyond the mine gate: A call to build Rustenburg's next chapter together
What if the establishment of an NWU School of Mines and Mining Engineering in Rustenburg became the beginning of something much larger?
NWU researcher discovers three ancient insects from a 90-million-year-old deposit
Three tiny insects that lived about 90 million years ago have helped a North-West University (NWU) researcher uncover new clues about life on Earth during the age of the dinosaurs.
Expert questions why workplace mental health continues to decline
Despite growing investment in employee well-being, workplace stress and mental health challenges continue to rise – a contradiction explored by North-West University (NWU) extraordinary professor Renzo Bianchi.
Humanities Spring School puts human-centred scholarship in the spotlight
The Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU) has concluded another successful Spring School week, bringing together academics, researchers and emerging scholars for a week of intellectual exchange, debate and collaboration.
When AI reviews the reviewers: Who is judging our research?
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help researchers write, analyse data and search vast amounts of information.
Study links unemployment to South Africa’s environmental footprint
Dalton Appolis
NWU honours Kgosi Jeffrey Montshioa and celebrates the living heritage of the Barolong Boora Tshidi
The North-West University (NWU) honoured Kgosi Kgotleng Jeffrey Montshioa, king of the Barolong Boo Ratshidi, for 25 years of traditional leadership and service, while reaffirming the commitment of the university to indigenous knowledge, heritage and meaningful partnerships with traditional communit
Vice-chancellor urges young researchers to “mine” Africa’s knowledge and innovation
Vice-chancellor urges young researchers to “mine” Africa’s knowledge and innovation
Give our future doctors the home they deserve
South Africa has trained 3 277 doctors in Cuba, but at a current cost of around R1.62 million per student, Prof.
NWU Council approves revised IP Policy as TTIS begins a new phase
By Vukosi Mathale
The NWU Council approved the revised Intellectual Property (IP) Policy at its meeting on 17 September 2026.
Scientist turns research and motherhood into an award-winning STEM legacy
A desire to help her own children understand science has grown into an award-winning journey of research, innovation and entrepreneurship for the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Dr Moleboheng Mokhele.