Prof. Olubukola Babalola earns prestigious ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal
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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
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
Vice-chancellor urges young researchers to “mine” Africa’s knowledge and innovation
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.
NWU PhD student earns international recognition for occupational hygiene research
A study highlighting a less recognised form of chemical exposure among South African petrol attendants has earned the North-West University (NWU) PhD student Lize van der Westhuizen international recognition.
National teaching honour recognises researcher’s passion for student success
A researcher in physiology at the North-West University (NWU) has received one of the highest levels of recognition for excellence in higher education teaching in South Africa.
Africa already has answers to its health challenges
Africa does not have to look beyond its borders for every answer to its health challenges. Much of the knowledge, expertise and data needed to find solutions already exist on the continent.
TTIS takes innovation management expertise to SARIMA 2026
By Vukosi Mathale
Summit to define, build and shape the future of digital humanities in South Africa
South Africa’s digital humanities community is set to come together for the Digital Humanities Cluster Summit, taking place from 7–9 October 2026 at UNISA in Pretoria, with online participation also available.
Ubuntu approach can strengthen support for learners’ mental health
Refiloe Legodi, a lecturer in the subject group Social Work at the North-West University (NWU), presented her research at the Ubuntu Nursing Colloquium that took place in August at the Groenkloof Campus of the University of Pretoria.