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.
Dr Moleboheng Mokhele never planned to become a CEO. Her journey into entrepreneurship did not start with a business plan or a dream of running a company. It started at home, with her two young sons, Wavhudi and Rivhavhudi.
More than a hundred researchers, policymakers and academics came together in Mauritius for the 11th Social Sciences International Research Conference (SSIRC), held from 8 to 11 September 2026.
By: Phenyo Mokgothu and Sthembiso Seyama
North-West University (NWU) nuclear forensics expert Dr Tebogo Kupi has added his expertise to national efforts to strengthen the response by South Africa to incidents involving radioactive and nuclear materials.
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Shedding light on a subject is usually positive, but when it comes to the stars, the North-West University (NWU) is giving scientists a clearer view of the night sky by moving its 20-inch optical telescope off the bustling, light-polluted Mahikeng Campus.
Waste in South Africa’s protected areas is more than a litter problem. Poor waste practices in South Africa’s protected areas threaten biodiversity, pollute sensitive habitats and weaken conservation efforts.
An educational game inspired by a mother's experience with her two sons has crossed the borders of South Africa for the first time.
Two North-West University (NWU) scholars have received national recognition for research addressing two defining challenges of the modern age: the impact of HIV on African communities and the growing influence of artificial intelligence on journalism.
For North-West University (NWU) PhD candidate Dakalo Goitsilwe, presenting her doctoral research at an international conference in Kenya, marked another important milestone in her development as a social work researcher and scholar.
More than 99% of the world’s Blue Cranes live in South Africa, yet our national bird remains one of the country’s most underused tourism assets.
Two North-West University (NWU) researchers have received national recognition for work that could contribute to safer water, healthier honeybees and stronger communities.
South African researchers are increasingly looking for innovative ways to improve health outcomes, particularly as the country faces rising rates of obesity, diabetes and other metabolic diseases.
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) is dedicated to supporting the development and digitisation of South African languages, ensuring that these languages have a significant presence
An invention may begin in a laboratory or research project, but its journey towards impact can be compromised if it is not disclosed early enough to allow appropriate intellectual property assessment and protection.
North-West University (NWU) researcher Dr Charity Masilela put public health research at the university on an international platform when she received the Best Poster Presenter Award at the 12th International Conference on Public Health, held in Bali, Indonesia
Two naturally occurring compounds, Moringa oleifera and coenzyme Q10, could help reduce liver damage caused by aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), according to research by the North-West University (NWU).
The North-West University (NWU) chancellor Dr Anna Mokgokong, together with the principal and vice-chancellor, Prof.