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In the spotlight: Prof Ian Rothmann
2025-05-23 "My greatest hope is that my contributions create ripple effects – opening doors for others, laying foundations for future breakthroughs, and helping shape a more just and resilient world for future generations." These are the words of Prof Ian Rothmann,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-it-prowess-lands-them-jobs-discovery
Students’ IT prowess lands them jobs at Discovery
2024-08-20 Three information technology students from the North-West University (NWU), Tasmiyah Nakooda, Ulysses Makubika and Zaid Asvat, impressed Discovery so much during its annual GradHack Hackathon that they have been offered permanent employment. …http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/research-innovation/research-innovation-humanities
Research & Innovation: Humanities
2025-10-01 Research Units: OPTENTIA Research Unit Develop and organise knowledge for the optimal expression of individual, social and institutional potential in African context. Unit for Languages and Literature in the SA Context Focusing on the language…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/three-minute-thesis-competition-2025
Three Minute Thesis Competition 2025
2025-04-15 You are warmly invited to the Three Minute Thesis Competition Entry 2025. The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition celebrates the exciting research conducted by Master's and Doctoral students. Developed by the University of Queensland and the…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-amenities
Research Commons
2026-04-23 Menu ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers & Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training & Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Available Amenities, The Research Commons provides facilities designed to support focused study, collaboration, and access to research tools., Available Amenities, Quiet study zones High-performance computers with internet Bookable discussion rooms Group work facilities Printers and scanners Lockers (subject to availability) Kitchenette (Senior Commons only) Reference materials (non-circulating) Cellphone-use area (…, Policies, Food & Beverage, Only snacks and covered beverages are permitted No messy foods (e.g. pizza, pies, lunch boxes) Please eat outside designated areas Clean spills and dispose of waste properly, Workspace Use, Spaces operate on a first-come, first-served basis No overnight storage of belongings Workstations may not be left unattended for more than 1 hour Saving or reserving spaces is not permitted Unattended items may be removed to the Helpdesk Personal belongings…http://news.nwu.ac.za/special-economic-zone-mahikeng-viable-not-cure-all
Special Economic Zone in Mahikeng: viable but not a cure-all
2017-08-29 A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mahikeng, with an agro-processing focus, could hold economic benefits for the city and the North West Province - provided there is sufficient policy and planning support. This is according to a study done by the TRADE…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-prepares-host-fourth-autism-symposium
NWU prepares to host fourth Autism Symposium
2019-04-23 The Institute of Psychology and Wellbeing at the North-West University (NWU) hosts its fourth Autism Symposium* on 8 and 9 July this year. The NWU and Autism South Africa (A;SA) are jointly presenting the event. The annual Autism Symposium offers support…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-one-top-five-innovative-universities-sa
NWU one of top five innovative universities in SA
2017-06-06 A bibliometrical* company, Clarivate Analytics, recently published a report that lists the North-West University (NWU) as one of the top five innovative universities in South Africa. The report, A focus on the top 5 innovative universities in South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-binary-space-champions-innovative-technology
NWU and Binary Space champions innovative technology
2018-08-06 The Robotics team at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark aims to encourage technology-orientated individuals to become involved in the exciting world of automation and innovation in a fun and highly educating way. The field of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-enactus-vaal-triumphant-2018-mtn-ict-challenge
NWU Enactus Vaal triumphant in 2018 MTN ICT Challenge
2018-08-17 A team of entrepreneurs from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently walked away as the winners in the Enactus 2018 MTN ICT Challenge. This division of the National Enactus Competition was presented in partnership with the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/horizon-residence-hosts-inspiring-alumni-business-venture-and-graduation-event
Horizon Residence hosts an inspiring Alumni Business Venture and Graduation event
2025-06-03 The Horizon Residence, specifically allocated to postgraduate students on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, recently hosted a memorable Alumni Business Venture and Graduation event that brought together a dynamic mix of graduates,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-enterprises-new-commercial-frontier
NWU Enterprises: A new commercial frontier
2024-08-30 “We are on a journey.” Duncan Raftesath’s elbows are resting on the desk in front of him, his hands clasped together, and as he speaks, his smile widens. “We are on a very exciting journey,” the project manager of NWU Enterprises reaffirms with contagious…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/paa/3MC-Course-CM/Registration
3MC Course on Climate Modeling: Registration
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NWU neonatal expert paves the way forward
2020-04-30 When it comes to midwifery, neonatal care and nursing research, the name of North-West University’s Prof Welma Lubbe is the first that comes to mind. As a dedicated researcher and founder of Little Steps – a research-based parenting website – Prof Lubbe…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-professor-takes-psychological-peep-2020-class-learners
NWU Professor takes a psychological peep into the 2020 class of learners
2020-07-27 Due to the devastating effects of the global Covid-19 outbreak, uncertainty, worry, fear and anxiety have become the order of the day for many families – particularly for those with learners in schools, says North-West University (NWU) Humanities professor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-donates-much-needed-hand-sanitisers-schools
NWU donates much-needed hand sanitisers to schools
2020-07-31 With no vaccine in sight for Covid-19, a number of countries are under a lot of economic pressure, trying to lessen the impact of the pandemic. Over the last few months South African businesses and citizens have come together to assist the less fortunate,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-lecture-academic-freedom
NWU hosts lecture on academic freedom
2020-09-14 The North-West University (NWU) successfully hosted its second annual public lecture on academic freedom on 2 September. This year’s lecture was presented by Dr Sijbolt Noorda, the current president of the Magna Charta Observatory in Bologna, Italy. By…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-its-diverse-community
NWU celebrates its diverse community
2017-08-24 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng celebrated its female staff and students on 23 August 2017 in commemoration of Woman’s month. Delivering the keynote address at the event was Ms Dineo Maribeng, a specialist in social services from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-sars-boss-proud-nwu-alumnus
New SARS boss is a proud NWU alumnus
2019-04-04 The North-West University (NWU) is justifiably proud of its alumni and recognises them for their personal and career accomplishments, and for their exemplary contributions to society. One such an alumnus is Edward Kieswetter, the newly appointed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-kebalepile-reigns-supreme