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NWU wins big at 2018 Pendoring Awards
2018-11-16 Graphic Design students from the North-West University (NWU) showcased their brilliance yet again when they walked away with 10 awards and the top accolade of Overall Winner in the student category during the recent Pendoring Awards on 1 November 2018.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-produces-first-indigenous-knowledge-systems-graduates-africa
NWU produces first Indigenous Knowledge Systems graduates in Africa
2017-05-03 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng produced its first group of graduates who graduated with a Bachelor in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (BIKS) degree during the recent autumn graduation ceremony. This group is also the first BIKS…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-school-music-hit-all-right-notes
NWU’s School of Music hit all the right notes
2019-09-02 Six singers from the North West University’s (NWU’s) School of Music on the campus in Potchefstroom mesmerised the judges during the 6th Voices of South Africa International Opera Singing Competition that took place from 21 to 28 July in Cape Town. …http://news.nwu.ac.za/humanities-crosses-digital-divide-sadilar
Humanities crosses the digital divide with SADiLaR
2018-02-23 For many years, the North-West University (NWU) has been at the heart of technology advances that support the use and development of South Africa’s 11 official languages. Now, as host of a national research infrastructure, the South African Centre for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-trade-publishes-book-africas-digital-future
NWU’s TRADE publishes book on Africa’s digital future
2022-02-21 The World Trade Organization (WTO) Chairs Programme in the TRADE research entity (Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences) at the North-West University (NWU) has published a new book on Africa’s digital future. The book, titled Africa’s digital future…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hospital-knocks-nwus-door-better-care-breast-cancer-patients
Hospital knocks on NWU’s door for better care for breast cancer patients
2022-10-28 Researchers of the North-West University (NWU) regularly work in communities to improve lives and find solutions to pressing issues. In the fight against breast cancer, a hospital in Potchefstroom has called on the expertise of the Medicine Usage in South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/toxic-greener-world-protecting-mother-nature
From a toxic to a greener world: protecting mother nature
2022-09-21 “The inaugural lecture ceremony marks the rite of passage into the ranks of a professorship. It is also an occasion that celebrates one’s academic career achievements,” said Prof Jeffrey Mphahlele, North-West University (NWU) deputy vice-chancellor for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/community-unites-shatter-world-records-and-nourish-10-000-souls
A community unites to shatter world records and nourish 10 000 souls
2024-03-27 On Saturday, 16 March, the Vaal Triangle community witnessed an unprecedented event that not only broke records but also warmed hearts and filled stomachs. One of the highlights of the "Rocking the Vaal" event on the grounds of the Emerald Resort…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre-wins-prestigious-edhe-award
bhive Enterprise Development Centre wins prestigious EDHE award
2024-12-05 The North-West University (NWU) proudly celebrates a significant achievement, with its bhive Enterprise Development Centre winning top honours for its Short Learning Programme (SLP) for Business Start-ups at the 3rd Annual Entrepreneurship Development in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-we-support-south-africas-education-system
This is how we support South Africa’s education system
2023-09-21 There can be no denying the strain placed on South Africa’s education system, even less so the mounting challenges facing the country’s youth, not to mention the teachers entrusted with ensuring their education. Despite the best efforts of so many…http://news.nwu.ac.za/optentia-symposium-emphasises-importance-balancing-technological-progress-ethical-considerations
Optentia symposium emphasises the importance of balancing technological progress with ethical considerations
2024-04-18 The Optentia research unit of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a symposium on technology, humanity and ethics, emphasising the importance of balancing technological progress with ethical considerations and human rights to ensure advancements…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-will-contribute-world-class-medical-doctors
NWU will contribute to world-class medical doctors
2024-04-23 After extensive planning, the North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the North West Department of Health, will establish a medical school and contribute to training world-class medical graduates. This is perfect timing, considering that South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gamification-boosts-loyalty-south-african-fashion-retail
Gamification boosts loyalty in South African fashion retail
2024-11-07 South Africa’s fashion retail industry is witnessing a shift as gamification emerges as a potent tool for improving customer loyalty, retention and brand recall. In an increasingly competitive digital environment, retailers are turning to gamified…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-international-womens-day-inspiring-symposium
Celebrating International Women’s Day with an inspiring symposium
2025-03-13 In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the North-West University (NWU) Business School, in collaboration with People and Culture: Learning and Development, hosted a vibrant symposium titled “Women in leadership”. The event took place at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seminar-paving-way-towards-international-career-iec
Seminar: paving the way towards an international career with IEC
2025-04-10 The Faculty of Humanities of the NWU recently hosted a seminar aimed at graduates and final-year students who are eager to explore international work and travel opportunities. The Faculty has a strong relationship with the Intercultural Education Corporation…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-global-people-practices-conference-champions-innovation-and-collaboration-hr
Inaugural Global People Practices Conference champions innovation and collaboration in HR
2025-06-12 The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) successfully hosted the first ever Global People Practices Conference (GPPC). This marked a significant step towards fostering…http://news.nwu.ac.za/six-km-sanitary-pads-may-score-nwu-record
Six km of sanitary pads may score NWU a record
2023-03-28 By Phenyo Mokgothu and Mafumane Tlhapi The North-West University (NWU) GoAllOut and Golden Key student chapters on its Mahikeng Campus attempted the Guinness World Record for the longest line of sanitary pads on 25 March 2023. Spanning a distance of 6…http://news.nwu.ac.za/kimera-govender-nwu-graduate-miss-earth-south-africa-finalist
Kimera Govender: From NWU graduate to Miss Earth South Africa finalist
2024-09-16 Kimera Govender’s path from student to environmental advocate is an indication of her passion for sustainability, the environment and her community. A proud alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), her path has now led her to being a finalist in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-curro-esports-indaba-2024
NWU hosts Curro Esports Indaba 2024
2024-03-15 Curro is the leading independent school network that offers a range of options for parents who are looking for independent schooling, and the North-West University (NWU) had the privilege of hosting the second Curro esports Indaba, which ran from Thursday, 29…http://news.nwu.ac.za/library-director-shares-her-it-expertise-internationally