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Former world and national Morganti Ju-Jitsu champion bags a PhD
2024-06-05 Moses Radebe, a two-time world Morganti Ju-Jitsu and a five-time national Ju-Jitsu champion, graduated with a PhD in radiation science at the North-West University (NWU) on 20 May 2024. Moses also holds a BSc in computer science and physics, and a BScHons…https://news.nwu.ac.za/our-future-political-economy-fit-purpose
Is our future political economy fit for purpose?
2024-07-09 The North-West University (NWU) Business School held a think tank on Monday, 8 July, titled SA’s future economy – is it fit for purpose? Prof Piet Croucamp, political analyst and affiliate of the NWU Business School, served as moderator and the panellists…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academics-speak-cannabis-workshop-botswana
NWU academics to speak at cannabis workshop in Botswana
2025-01-29 Three North-West University (NWU) academics from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences will highlight the value of indigenous knowledge systems to the cannabis and hemp industries at the Canada-Botswana City Partnerships Conference. Taking place…NWU Open day a chance to map the future
2017-07-28 2017 is not only significant as it marks the start of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) renewed focus to become a unitary institution of superior academic excellence. It also marks the year in which students will have to make one of the most important…NWU students head for Russia after winning nuclear energy video competition
2017-11-30 Two honours students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Applied Radiation Science and Technology, Koketso Kgorinyane and Pinkie Mereyotlhe, have been selected to visit Rosatom Nuclear Power Company in Russia for a week from 11 December 2017…“Water will cost as much as oil one of these days” – Prof Johan Tempelhoff
2022-08-19 “South Africa will come to a point where water will become as expensive as oil.” This is according to Prof Johann Tempelhoff, a researcher and historian at the School of Basic Sciences on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal),…NWU academic presents university history at Africa Day symposium
2017-05-24 Prof Bernard Mbenga, a well-known historian and academic from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, delivered a public lecture – The Bophuthatswana Government and the University of Bophuthatswana: The Quest for Legitimacy and…NWU places race in the spotlight
2019-04-03 The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities will host a Facing Race Week from 8 to 12 April. This special week will shine a light on this all-important issue that not only permeates our society, but also the world. “The Facing Race Week is…Deaf student breaks boundaries
2019-04-25 Higher education institutions in South Africa have been confronted with various changes in recent years, urging them to keep up with the times, adapt and grow. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) dream to be “an internationally recognised university in…South Africa’s First Lady attends NWU graduation
2019-05-02 “Our people need to acquire skills and educate themselves. This is the only way we can compete globally, play our rightful role on the continent and uplift our people.” These are the words of the First Lady of South Africa, Dr Tshepo Motsepe, who recently…Formalised curiosity at the Faculty of Theology
2018-04-26 “Research is formalised curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose,” said the American novelist Zora Neale Hurston. It is a sentiment that rings as true today as it did all those many decades ago. It is also a maxim that the Faculty of Theology at…Moving on after setbacks is critical for entrepreneurs, says NWU alumna
2018-09-21 A major shortcoming for many entrepreneurs is failure to continue after an unsuccessful business venture. This is according to Mickey Maliti-Ntshwe, a Mahikeng-based, Zambian-born entrepreneur and owner of the exclusive Starz N’ Angels kiddies hair salon…Aspiring legal eagles moot on children’s rights
2018-10-25 Children are some of the most vulnerable members of society, and are routinely submitted to the worst forms of violence. The South African legal justice system was designed to be the final protectors of societies and individuals, yet it is not uncommon…NWU vice-chancellor and school principals share tips on best practices
2019-10-22 Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), along with Mr Clement Manoko, the executive director for corporate relations and marketing, hosted a special lunch for principals from schools in and around the Mahikeng area on 18…NWU honours positive male role models
2019-06-20 Every year exceptional male role models are celebrated across the globe on International Men’s Day. This special day is an occasion to honour the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. This day focuses on men’s and male…Six NWU staff members receive PhDs
2019-08-01 According to the National Development Plan (NDP), 75% of academic staff at universities should have PhDs by 2030. Currently, only about 44% of permanent instructional and research academics in South Africa hold PhDs. The North-West University (NWU) is…SA economy needs more policy certainty to make latest economic improvement sustainable and build investor confidence
2019-09-05 “The better-than-expected GDP figures in the second quarter of 2019 are good news for the economy, as this at least confirms that South Africa has avoided a 'technical recession' (two successive quarters of negative growth), after the bad growth…NWU boasts state-of-the-art sample analysis and evaluation system
2020-02-06 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Chemistry on the campus in Mahikeng now boasts a state-of-the-art Camac® HPTLC Pro system. This fully automated system will be used for accurate quantitative and qualitative sample analysis and evaluation…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/intro-music-research
Introduction to Music Research
2025-01-07 Prof Ewie Erasmus The purpose of this module is to help students improve their basic reading and writing skills, as well as their ability to access and interpret sources so that their academic writing skills can be developed. The major themes…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-shares-expertise-sustainable-agriculture