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Voices of the River plant Seeds of Greatness
2025-09-18 By Gofaone Motsamai On a winter’s day in June 2025, the harmonies of the North-West University (NWU) Voices of the River choir filled a recording studio. Less than two months later, on 22 August, the choir released their debut extended play (EP) collection…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/badminton/badminton
Badminton
2025-09-23 [accordion collapsed] Mahikeng Campus A great sport for fitness, badminton is excellent for people of all ages and provides a great choice for those wanting to give a new racket sport a go. Badminton is often played as a casual outdoor activity in a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/malgas-eyes-back-back-varsity-football-finals
Malgas eyes back-to-back Varsity Football finals
2025-09-25 For North-West University (NWU) head coach Nkululeko Malgas, history is both a lesson and a motivator. The NWU Eagles thrashed the University of the Free State (UFS) 4-0 at home in last year’s semi-final, but stumbled to a 1-0 loss away this season. Now, with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/newly-discovered-parasite-named-after-prof-louis-du-preez
Newly discovered parasite named after Prof Louis du Preez
2025-08-11 Taxonomic immortality can take many forms. For Prof Louis du Preez of North-West University (NWU), it comes with a twist of humour and a splash of irony: a newly discovered parasite, Latergator louisdupreezi, now bears his name. The organism, identified by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-local-power-play
South Africa’s local power play
2025-10-10 South Africa’s municipalities are rediscovering an old habit: generating their own electricity. In a country long dominated by Eskom, the lumbering state utility, the city of eThekwini has announced an ambitious strategy to reduce its reliance on the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-focuses-turning-agricultural-products-practical-tools
Inaugural lecture focuses on turning agricultural by-products into practical tools
2025-08-18 Feed animals in ways that also protect the planet. This was the central message of the inaugural lecture of Prof Kenny Mnisi from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences on 13 August. During his lecture titled “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/shaping-biochemists-who-think-beyond-lab-and-seek-make-impact
Shaping biochemists who think beyond the lab and seek to make an impact
2025-08-19 In a quiet laboratory on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, a group of postgraduate students huddle over microscopes and data sheets. At the centre of their work is not only the science they are uncovering, but also the mentor guiding them…http://www.nwu.ac.za/event/ctl-staff-training-webinar-tips-effective-online-facilitation
CTL staff training - Webinar - Tips for effective online facilitation
2021-01-25 This training is only available to all staff of the NWU. To find out more about this exciting online event and register, click here! This traning offers 8 different sessions and is available until 24 February 2021. Click here to…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/public-lecture-prof-beth-engelbrecht-nhi-vs-capable-state-vs-my-health
Public Lecture by Prof Beth Engelbrecht: NHI vs a Capable State vs My Health
2023-05-31 The Faculty of Health Sciences cordially invites you to the Public Lecture by Prof Beth Engelbrecht about NHI vs a Capable State vs My Health. Summary of presentation Health is a human rights matter, and according to the World Bank one of the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/public-lecture-prof-chakanetsa-mavhunga-african-philosophies-histories-practices-science
Public lecture by Prof Chakanetsa Mavhunga: African Philosophies, Histories, & Practices of Science, Technology, and Engineering Toward a Curriculum and Research Agenda
2025-08-04 You are cordially invited to a Public Lecture on African Philosophies, Histories, & Practices of Science, Technology, and Engineering toward a Curriculum and Research Agenda, presented by Prof Chakanetsa Mavhunga, Professor of Science,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/give-south-africas-transport-system-digital-boost-says-nwu-expert
Give South Africa’s transport system a digital boost, says NWU expert
2025-10-29 South Africa’s sluggish transport system could find new momentum through digitalisation and sustainable investment, says transport economist Dr Olebogeng Baikgaki of the North-West University (NWU). He argues that integrating digital technologies such as…http://www.nwu.ac.za/event/annual-nwu-lecture-academic-freedom
Annual NWU Lecture on Academic Freedom
2020-09-15 Topic: The Academic Freedom and Autonomy Challenge Watch the recording of the event here Programme for annual lecture [accordion collapsed] Abstract Why do we continue to discuss university autonomy and academic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-soar-bloemfontein-convincing-comeback-victory
Eagles soar in Bloemfontein with a convincing comeback victory
2026-02-17 In an energetic round one clash of the 2026 Varsity Cup, the NWU Eagles delivered a statement performance in the City of Roses, overpowering CUT 59-42. Played at the CUT Stadium, the fixture saw the hosts desperate to overturn their recent poor results…http://law.nwu.ac.za/Law-Clinic-Mahikeng
Law Clinic Mahikeng
2026-03-20 [tabs] About Us Welcome to the Law Clinic Mahikeng at the campus in Mahikeng. At the Clinic we are committed to providing quality legal assistance to the community, primarily to indigent people who qualify for free legal assistance. This service is…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/social-transformation/philosophy
Philosophy
2025-05-11 Philosophy is often regarded as the ultimate transferable work skill. With its emphasis on reason, critical thinking and argumentation, philosophy offers an excellent framework for a career in writing, law, religion, social work, international diplomacy,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/makatu-south-african-100-shining-stars-achiever
Makatu is a South African 100 Shining Stars achiever
2026-03-30 North-West University (NWU) student Makatu Mashanyu has been selected as one of the 100 South African Shining Stars by Inside Education for his contribution to education in disadvantaged communities. “Being recognised among the 100 South African Shining…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/nbs-sample-handling
NBS Sample Handling
2022-10-12 HOME | WHO ARE WE | PROFESSIONALS | PARENTS AND PATIENTS | PATIENT STORIES | SAMPLE HANDLING | CONTACT DETAILS Dried blood spot samples All circles must be completed. The sample must be taken by heel or…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/memory-prof-pieter-stoker
In memory of Prof Pieter Stoker
2022-11-10 Funeral arrangements: Prof Stoker’s family invites his colleagues and students to attend his memorial service with details as follows: Date: Friday, 11 November 2022 Time: 14:30 Venue: Gereformeerde Kerk, Potchefstroom (33 Walter…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-boasts-two-academics-most-influential-young-south-africans-list