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Prof runs 1 100 laps to help alleviate hunger
2020-04-30 On the morning of 24 April, Prof Dewald van Niekerk, laced up his running shoes and started running around his house in Potchefstroom. The time was 10:30. When he finally stopped to unlace his shoes, twenty-four hours and ten minutes later, he’d circled…http://news.nwu.ac.za/creating-hope-one-module-time
Creating hope, one module at a time
2020-09-10 Patch Adams, an American physician and social activist, once said: “We can never get a recreation of community and heal our society without giving our citizens a sense of belonging.” Now, perhaps more than ever, South Africa is in dire need of this.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/puppets-promote-learning-amongst-young-minds
Puppets promote learning amongst young minds
2019-10-18 It was a sight to behold. As the music started to play and the velvet curtains drew open, the kids at the El Shaddai Primary School in Vanderbijlpark drew in their breaths and their eyes shone with wonder. It was time for the colourful puppets to talk and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/minister-science-and-technology-launches-nwu-mahikeng-astronomy-observatory
Minister of Science and Technology launches NWU Mahikeng Astronomy Observatory
2018-09-10 The Minister of Science and Technology, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane launched the Mahikeng Astronomical Observatory at North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng on 7 September 2018. The Mahikeng Astronomy Observatory houses the Mahikeng Astronomy…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-gives-masters-degree-social-work-students-glimpse-criminal-court-realities
NWU gives master’s-degree Social Work students a glimpse of criminal court realities
2022-12-07 A courtroom can be a daunting place ― especially for a child. Young victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse have to deal not only with their trauma but also with court proceedings, cross-examination and giving testimony in an environment that they can…http://news.nwu.ac.za/drs-bam-and-petzer-join-prestigious-teaching-advancement-programme
Drs Bam and Petzer join prestigious teaching advancement programme
2024-04-17 A nationwide initiative, the Teaching Advancement at Universities (TAU) programme, aims to improve the standard of teaching and elevate teaching and learning in public higher education. The programme is a component of the national framework for advancing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-centricity-remains-key-successful-teaching-and-learning
Student centricity remains the key to successful teaching and learning
2024-09-17 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) hosted another successful Teaching and Learning Conference from 10 to 12 September. Themed "Student centricity in teaching and learning at the NWU", the conference stressed the…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/rebuilding-pipeline-secure-universitys-water-future
Rebuilding the pipeline to secure the university’s water future
2025-07-04 Leaky, dilapidated water lines are being replaced at the North-West University (NWU) to reduce water losses and conserve water more effectively. One such rehabilitation project is under way at the Mahikeng Campus. What was once a neglected water system is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-hosts-inaugural-alumni-and-friends-sports-day
Vanderbijlpark Campus hosts Inaugural Alumni and Friends Sports Day
2025-06-30 The North-West University’s (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus burst into life on June 16 as it welcomed back former students, staff, and community partners for its inaugural Alumni and Friends Sports Fun Day. The event, held on Youth Day, blended athletic energy…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tech-showcase-and-hackathon-ignite-innovation-faculty-humanities
Tech Showcase and Hackathon ignite innovation in the Faculty of Humanities
2024-06-13 Advancements in technology have revolutionised teaching by creating more dynamic, interactive and personalized learning experiences. This has made lessons more engaging and accessible, allowing for real-time feedback and collaboration. Furthermore,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-launches-centre-digital-humanities-inspiring-spring-school-programme
NWU launches Centre for Digital Humanities with inspiring Spring School Programme
2025-09-30 By Jalize Fourie The Faculty of Humanities at North-West University (NWU) took a bold step into the future of research and innovation with the official launch of its Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) on Friday, 19 September, at the Riverside Sun Hotel in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/education-animal-health-and-basic-services-heart-mandela-day-outreach
Education, animal health, and basic services at the heart of Mandela Day outreach
2025-07-31 In the spirit of compassion and service that defined Nelson Mandela’s legacy, the North-West University (NWU) marked Mandela Day 2025 with a series of impactful community outreach initiatives, focusing on education, animal health, and basic service delivery…http://news.nwu.ac.za/use-nwus-ai-course-make-your-christmas-merrier
Use the NWU’s AI course to make your Christmas merrier
2025-11-20 The North-West University (NWU) and its AI Hub are continuing to strengthen the institution’s digital capacity through an incentive programme aimed at encouraging academic staff to complete the AI and Assessment course. This initiative is a collaborative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-leadership-shares-vision-2026
Vanderbijlpark Campus leadership shares vision for 2026
2026-02-10 The North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus, through the office of the campus chief director, recently hosted a Campus Connect Breakfast that brought together staff members, academic leaders and student representatives for a morning of reflection,…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/erisher-woyo
Erisher Woyo
2025-04-10 Dr Erisher Woyo (FHEA) is a faculty member at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School in the United Kingdom, where he teaches sustainability, strategy, research methodology, and marketing analytics. He also holds an adjunct position as an Extraordinary Research Scientist at North-West University, South Africa. He is an Editorial Board…http://news.nwu.ac.za/back-future-north-carolina-state-university
Back to the future from North Carolina State University
2025-03-28 There is a small brick building on Watauga Club Drive here in Raleigh, North Carolina. There is something different about it, something that distinguishes it from the other academic structures on the campus of the North Carolina State University (NCSU). It is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/shared-vision-ahead-engagement-marks-new-era-cooperation
A shared vision ahead: an engagement that marks a new era of cooperation
2024-03-06 On Monday, 18 December 2023 the North-West University (NWU) and the Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) engaged in a discussion aimed at promoting collaboration and fostering a relationship that will benefit both parties. The meeting took place at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-led-project-makes-isixhosa-vocabulary-easily-accessible
Student-led project makes isiXhosa vocabulary easily accessible
2024-07-26 Learning a new language can be fun but also challenging as you try to navigate your way through a wondrous world of novel sounds and words. Life has just become a little easier for isiXhosa learners with isiXhosa.click, a new online dictionary for isiXhosa…http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/section-79-and-80-committees