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We lead through research at the NWU
2022-08-31 At the North-West University (NWU), research not only plays a pivotal role in the daily functioning, but it is also where the university helps to change the world. Beyond the NWU’s multitude of research centres of excellence, chairs, units, focus areas and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/further-information-regarding-handling-alleged-incident-related-female-residence-potchefstroom
Further information regarding the handling of an alleged incident related to a female residence on the Potchefstroom Campus
2022-09-19 The North-West University (NWU) management is seriously concerned about the allegations which surfaced over the past weekend about the programme proceedings of a residence event on the Potchefstroom Campus. The programme allegedly excluded some students from…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-makes-young-ones-dance
NWU makes young ones dance
2022-09-23 By Ontiretse Motingwa Young learners from Stadt Primary will soon be singing and dancing to the music coming from boombox speakers the North-West University (NWU) has donated. The NWU always strives to improve the teaching and learning environment for…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-looks-impact-heavy-rains-and-declaration-state-disaster-sa
Academic looks at impact of heavy rains and declaration of state of disaster in SA
2023-02-16 North-West University (NWU) academic in the African Centre for Disaster Studies, Prof Livhuwani Nemakonde says the heavy rainfall experienced in South Africa in recent weeks is due to a combination of factors. “Climatologists have indicated that this is…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-campus-unveils-lecture-hall-complex
NWU campus unveils lecture hall complex
2023-03-01 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently celebrated the completion of the new Lecture Hall Complex as part of the official academic opening that took place on 23 February 2023. Positioned at the heart of the campus and designed by…https://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-embarks-exchange-programme-belgium
PhD student embarks on exchange programme to Belgium
2023-05-16 Ryan du Toit, a PhD student in psychology from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences, will soon leave for Belgium, after he has been selected for an international priority country exchange programme. The exchange programme comprises…https://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-phd-graduates
Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates PhD graduates
2023-06-05 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus 2023 winter graduations ended with a special congratulatory ceremony for PhD graduates, hosted by Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy vice-chancellor for planning and Vanderbijlpark Campus operations. This…https://news.nwu.ac.za/top-achievements-famelab-fhs-students
Top achievements by in FameLab by FHS students
2023-04-18 The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) wishes to congratulate two of our students who performed exceptionally well in the annual FameLab competition. FameLab is a competition focused on science communication and public speaking, aiming to encourage young…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-get-first-hand-experience-nampo-harvest-day
NWU students get first-hand experience at Nampo Harvest Day
2023-05-24 By Menziwa Msibi Third- and fourth-year students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Engineering attended the annual NAMPO Harvest Day that took place from 16 to 19 May 2023 at NAMPO Park in Bothaville. The students were accompanied by Prof…https://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-female-leaders-strive-excellence
Empowering female leaders to strive for excellence
2023-07-17 In anticipation of Women's Month, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, in collaboration with ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited, recently hosted a breakfast event themed "Women of Steel". Hosted by Prof Linda du Plessis, vice-principal…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-uj-share-spoils
NWU and UJ share the spoils
2023-07-28 In a thrilling first-round match of the Varsity Football tournament, the North-West University (NWU) and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) showcased their prowess on the pitch, ultimately sharing the spoils in an intense 0-0 draw. The highly anticipated…https://news.nwu.ac.za/protection-services-takes-stand-against-gender-based-violence
Protection Services takes a stand against gender-based violence
2023-10-25 Protection Services on the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus hosted an event – Men's conceptualisation of gender-based violence (GBV) – at the campus' Modiri Park. This initiative was not merely a gathering, but a determined effort to educate…https://news.nwu.ac.za/soccer-institute-talent-joins-cape-town-city-fc-fnb-varsity-player-experience-2023
Soccer Institute talent joins Cape Town City FC for FNB Varsity Player Experience 2023
2023-10-05 Lesego Motsepe, a rising star from the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute, was selected as one of the 10 standout talents participating in the prestigious FNB Varsity Player Experience 2023 with Cape Town City FC, a Premier Soccer League (PSL) team…https://news.nwu.ac.za/what-economic-impact-rugby-world-cup
What is the economic impact of the Rugby World Cup?
2023-09-13 The first shots of the IRB Rugby World Cup have been fired in France, titans have been sunk, changing rooms are rife with the walking wounded and rugby fever is at a pitch. But, the impact of the Rugby World Cup far exceeds entertaining crowds with…https://news.nwu.ac.za/unlocking-cultural-language-emojis-study-facebook-emojis-and-isixhosa-meanings
Unlocking the cultural language of emojis: a study on Facebook emojis and isiXhosa meanings
2023-11-14 A researcher in the School of Communication at the North-West University (NWU), Dr Quatro Mgogo, has embarked on a study to explore how Facebook emojis are being employed to shape the meanings of izaci namaqhalo esiXhosa (isiXhosa proverbs and idioms). The…https://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-south-african-learners-ikateleng-projects-journey-continues
Empowering South African Learners: The Ikateleng project's journey continues
2024-03-18 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Ikateleng project serves as a beacon of hope and opportunity for academically gifted learners hailing from underprivileged communities across South Africa. Established in 1988, this ground-breaking initiative has been…https://news.nwu.ac.za/vc-calls-introduction-meritocratic-approach-appointment-executives-and-board-members-soes
VC calls for introduction of meritocratic approach to appointment of executives and board members in SOEs
2024-04-11 A continued downward trajectory is the only possible forecast for South Africa’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) if political appointments in SOEs continue to take precedence over expertise. This is according to Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-…https://news.nwu.ac.za/women-leadership-initiative-set-empower-female-workforce
Women in Leadership initiative set to empower female workforce
2024-05-27 The North-West University's (NWU’s) People and Culture division held an engagement session for its Women in Leadership initiative on 17 May 2024 at the Mahikeng Campus. This session marks the first of three across the NWU’s campuses, following the programme'…https://news.nwu.ac.za/enhancing-leadership-skills-tomorrows-leaders
Enhancing the leadership skills of tomorrow’s leaders
2024-07-12 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus recently hosted a capacity building event for the Student Campus Council to enhance their leadership and administrative skills. The event featured various speakers, including Prof Sibusiso Chalufu,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/men-evolve-conference-celebrates-manhood