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Colloquium: Cosmological Inflation
2025-04-30 You are cordially invited to a Colloquium on Cosmological Inflation by presented by Dr Haidar Sheikhahmadi. Abstract: How did the universe begin? What happened in the first fleeting instants after the 1st Bang? In this talk, we’ll journey…http://news.nwu.ac.za/latest-rankings-reaffirm-nwu-among-best-world
Latest rankings reaffirm NWU is among the best in the world
2020-10-29 The latest rankings by Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings and the 2021 Best Global University Rankings again, like various previous rankings, recognised the good standing of the North-West University (NWU) among the best tertiary-education…http://news.nwu.ac.za/misunderstanding-apartheids-lasting-legacy
Misunderstanding is apartheid's lasting legacy
2017-08-18 The lasting legacy of apartheid is that most South Africans have stayed in their cultural bubbles. "We have never made the real effort to learn about the people we share the country with," explains Prof Henri Bezuidenhout from the North-West University's (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/wellness-north-west-communities-priority
Wellness of North West communities a priority
2019-07-02 It is a disturbing fact that approximately 61% of the North West population is classified as impoverished. This shocking figure is the biggest contributing factor to the inadequate wellness of communities in this province, and according to the government…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-nwu-students-return-after-studying-medicine-cuba
Former NWU students return after studying medicine in Cuba
2019-07-25 The North-West University (NWU) may not have a *medical school yet, but is certainly doing its part to help bridge the shortage of medical practitioners in the country. According to the Health Professions Council of South Africa, the country has more…http://news.nwu.ac.za/his-passion-rewarded-professorship
His passion is rewarded with a professorship
2019-06-26 It is no secret that the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) is one of the faculties that is held in the highest repute in the country. This faculty lately inaugurated another expert from their stable as professor to expand their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-ermie-steenkamp%25E2%2580%2599s-dream-comes-true
Prof Ermie Steenkamp’s dream comes true
2017-03-28 This month the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences on the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) proudly opened the doors of its Centre for Economic Literacy. This centre, dedicated to Professor Susan Visser, former dean of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/%25E2%2580%2598meal-day%25E2%2580%2599-helps-keep-tummies-full
‘Meal-a-Day’ helps to keep tummies full
2017-03-29 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) ‘Meal-a-Day’ project has made a significant contribution to the physical well-being of students over the past eight years. “I am sure we all agree that one meal a day is not enough, but it is a good place to start if…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-footprint-nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences
International footprint for NWU’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
2018-06-13 The North-West University (NWU) is committed to expanding its international footprint not only to attract international students, but also to contribute to its academic and research profile. The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is heeding this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/corporate-superwoman-phuti-mahanyele-joins-nwu-leadership-summit
Corporate superwoman Phuti Mahanyele joins NWU Leadership Summit
2018-08-15 Phuti Mahanyele needs no formal introduction and is considered to be one of the most influential women in government and business today. In her professional capacity as the executive chairperson of Sigma Capital, an investment holding company, Phuti will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-intervention-successfully-reduces-first-year-panic
Faculty intervention successfully reduces first-year panic
2019-10-29 It is true: to be a first-year student at university can be one of the most exciting, but also the most stressful times in a young adult’s life. It is therefore natural that you might feel overwhelmed by your new surroundings, the responsibilities…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nate-tasting-sweet-taste-success
Nate tasting the sweet taste of success
2017-07-19 Legendary American rapper, record producer, actor and poet Tupac Shakur once said that no matter how hard life gets, you should stick your chest out, keep your head up and handle it.Up-and-coming South African hip hop artist and NWU alumnus Unathi Abraham…http://news.nwu.ac.za/informal-reclaimers-make-huge-contribution-recycling-south-africa
Informal reclaimers make a huge contribution to recycling in South Africa
2021-10-28 Informal waste reclaimers in South Africa play a key but often unrecognised role in the recycling value chain. Ways should be found to enable them to participate in decisions around waste management practices and community recycling programmes, says Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-community-it-serves
NWU is the community that it serves
2022-07-27 The North-West University (NWU) is the community that it serves. This is one of the pillars on which the institution is built and has been one of its mantras since its inception in its current guise in 2004. A culture of inclusivity and care permeates the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-committed-putting-gender-based-violence-spotlight
NWU committed to putting gender-based violence in the spotlight
2022-06-02 The numbers speak for themselves: a vast number of women in South Africa are living in danger. According to a study by Statistics South Africa, one in five (21%) women with partners has experienced physical violence by a partner in their lifetime, and 6% have…http://news.nwu.ac.za/intercampus-staff-wellness-tournament-day-fun-fitness-and-team-spirit
Intercampus Staff Wellness Tournament: A day of fun, fitness and team spirit
2024-09-17 The energetic atmosphere of the fourth annual North-West University (NWU) Intercampus Staff Wellness Tournament was unmistakable as staff members from the university’s three campuses gathered on 30 August 2024. Hosted by the Potchefstroom Campus, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-rassie-erasmus-delivers-guest-lecture
Dr Rassie Erasmus delivers guest lecture
2025-02-27 He has a recipe for success, and he knows how to collect the trophies. One of South Africa’s favourite sons, Dr Rassie Erasmus, was a welcome sight back at the North-West University (NWU) when he delivered his first guest lecture since being awarded an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/book-launch-marks-milestone-ethical-caring-discourse
Book launch marks a milestone in ethical caring discourse
2025-05-14 In a powerful affirmation of compassion as a catalyst for social change, the Optentia research unit at the North-West University (NWU) and the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ) research focus area co-hosted the hybrid launch of the groundbreaking book…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-women-drive-positive-change
Empowering women to drive positive change
2024-06-18 The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Women of Steel (WOS) forum recently hosted a women’s empowerment event on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The event attracted more than 70 participants and was the second women’s…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/yvonnemarie-brand