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Researcher shares findings on psychological issues caused by divorce
2022-10-18 By Onitretse Motingwa “Little attention is given to the mental health of those affected by divorce,” says Dr Lebogang Philda Selahla, a North-West University (NWU) PhD alumnus. Dr Selahla who recently obtained her PhD, conducted research on mental…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ecotoxicology-researchers-represent-africa-global-scale
NWU ecotoxicology researchers represent Africa on a global scale
2022-06-09 A group of 15 researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management recently presented their work at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Europe conference in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-researcher-selected-open-seeds-ols-8-cohort
SADiLaR researcher selected for Open Seeds OLS-8 cohort
2023-10-05 A digital humanities researcher from the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) has been selected for the next cohort of the Open Life Science (OLS) Open Seeds programme. This is an international…http://news.nwu.ac.za/masters-student-shines-famelab-competition
Master’s student shines in FameLab competition
2023-10-04 Carla Horn, a master's degree student in nursing sciences at the North-West University (NWU), stood out in the FameLab competition held on 21 September at the National Research Foundation Auditorium in Pretoria. Securing her a spot among the top 10…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seminar-explores-president-gerald-r-fords-pragmatic-morality-approach-towards-sa-during-apartheid
Seminar explores President Gerald R Ford's pragmatic morality approach towards SA during apartheid
2024-03-20 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group History recently hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled "A pragmatic morality: Gerald R Ford and US relations with apartheid South Africa during the mid-1970s". The event featured keynote speaker Dr…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-unpacks-leadership-and-student-activism
Public lecture unpacks leadership and student activism
2024-08-06 By Loveness Hulwane The Student Life division on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a public lecture titled “Leadership and Student activism” to educate current and aspiring student leaders on the essence of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-shares-her-techwomen-experience
PhD student shares her TechWomen experience
2024-12-04 Ntokozo Happy Msiza, a PhD student in animal sciences at the North-West University (NWU), recently returned from the TechWomen programme in the United States, where she represented South Africa among women leaders in science, technology, engineering and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-meaning-making-every-domain-transformative-workshop-holistic-life-crafting
Empowering meaning-making in every domain: A transformative workshop on holistic life crafting
2024-12-06 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research unit hosted a two-day workshop that focused on equipping professionals with tools to help individuals craft purposeful, meaningful lives. The workshop, titled “The Holistic Life Crafting Model: A…http://news.nwu.ac.za/valuable-collaboration-equips-entrepreneurs-future
Valuable collaboration equips entrepreneurs of the future
2023-09-01 In a proactive move to address the pressing issue of high unemployment rates among South African youth in general and Bachelor in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (BIKS) graduates in particular, the Innovation Hub in partnership with the North-West University’s (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/understanding-impact-family-structure-street-children
Understanding the impact of family structure on street children
2023-09-28 A recent study conducted by Dr Karabo Mohapanele, a PhD graduate in sociology from the North-West University (NWU), sheds light on the crucial role of families in influencing children's behaviour and shaping their lives, and on how family dynamics and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tarryn-williams-recognised-oebs-prestigious-30-under-30-programme
Tarryn Williams recognised in OEB’s prestigious 30 under 30 programme
2024-12-02 Tarryn Williams, an Educational Technologist at the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at North-West University (NWU), has been honoured for her outstanding contributions to education and technology. She has been selected as one of the recipients of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/harvest-brings-fresh-produce-and-jobs-molelwane-farm
Harvest brings fresh produce and jobs at Molelwane Farm
2025-02-14 By Gofaone Motsamai and Oscar Mosiane For students and staff who are passionate about farming and agriculture, the ideal place to learn, do research and reap fresh produce is the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Molelwane Agriculture Farm. Located on the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-reunion-strengthens-ties
Alumni reunion strengthens ties
2025-03-06 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Alumni Relations section, in collaboration with the Faculty of Theology, recently hosted a vibrant Theology reunion at the Vanderbijlpark Campus’s Tsebonokeng Hall, providing an excellent opportunity for alumni to reconnect…http://news.nwu.ac.za/setswana-experts-assist-nwu-faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-translate-study-guides
Setswana experts assist the NWU Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to translate study guides
2025-03-28 By Phenyo Mokgothu and Gofaone Motsamai In a significant move to enhance multilingualism at the North-West University (NWU), a team of Setswana language experts is assisting the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) to translate study guides…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-tshepo-alex-malapane-named-most-influential-man-south-africa-2025-prestigious-gold-reef-city
Dr Tshepo Alex Malapane named the Most Influential Man in South Africa 2025 at prestigious Gold Reef City ceremony
2025-05-22 Dr Tshepo Alex Malapane, an alumnus of the NWU, was honoured with the Most Influential Man in South Africa 2025 award in a powerful moment of national pride and reflection. This prestigious recognition was part of the 2025 Influential Men & Artes Awards,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-exchange-rate-swings-shape-growth-brics-nations
How exchange rate swings shape growth in BRICS nations
2025-06-03 When the Brazilian real stumbles or the Chinese yuan strengthens, the ripple travels far beyond currency traders’ screens; it strikes at the heart of the economic performance of nations belonging to the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) bloc…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-turns-quiet-leadership-national-recognition-life-healthcare
Alumnus turns quiet leadership into national recognition at Life Healthcare
2025-05-26 When the night shift begins at Life Peglerae Hospital in Rustenburg, Hudson Mothupi is already at work, not just supervising 16 hospital units, but also ensuring systems hold firm through medical emergencies, power outages and the other demands of overnight…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-questions-political-inclusion-malawis-disabled-airwaves
Study questions the political inclusion of Malawi’s disabled on airwaves
2025-07-07 Persons with disabilities in Malawi may be tuning in to community radio, but their political voices are not adequately covered. A recent study led by Dr Muyanga Ziba has raised questions about the role of community radio in promoting the political…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mines-are-not-legally-bound-contribute-healthcare-communities-they-could-do-more
Mines are not legally bound to contribute to healthcare in communities, but they could do more
2025-07-16 South Africa’s mining sector makes a significant contribution to the country's national output, employment and infrastructure. But in communities near mining operations, access to healthcare remains limited. A new study asks whether the law should do more to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-johannesburg-mayor-calls-out-service-delivery-business-breakfast