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NWU researchers test medicinal plants used for contraception
2022-07-20 For women who cannot take commercial contraceptives for health or other reasons or cannot access them, North-West University (NWU) researchers and traditional health practitioners from the North West province are exploring alternatives: the use of medicinal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-inducted-fellow-nigeria-academy-science
NWU academic inducted as fellow of Nigeria Academy of Science
2022-05-18 North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola was elected a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) during its annual general meeting earlier this year. She was formally inducted as fellow, along with 10 international…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-receives-golden-key-award-community-service
NWU student receives Golden Key Award for community service
2022-05-12 North-West University (NWU) master’s student Obriel Maposa has been awarded a Golden Key Humanitarian / Service Response Award. This award is presented to Golden Key International Honour Society members who display an exceptional commitment to service.…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/nwu-graduate-age-just-number
NWU graduate: age is just a number
2023-06-02 Annemarie van Heerden's story is inspiring and demonstrates that age should never hold you back from achieving your academic goals. She made history by becoming the oldest graduate to walk across the stage at the new Tsebonokeng Hall at the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pukfm-nominated-south-african-radio-awards-once-again
PUKfm is nominated for the South African Radio Awards once again
2023-10-19 By Sandile Mahlangu The South African Radio Awards 2023 nominations are out, and the radio station on the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU), PUKfm, bagged four nominations. The categories for which the campus radio station was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tswala-project-bridges-digital-divide-south-african-schools
Tswala! project bridges the digital divide in South African schools
2024-12-11 By:Optentia research unit A groundbreaking initiative aimed at closing the digital divide in schools across Africa is making significant strides. The project, named Tswala! – a Setswana word meaning "closing" – seeks to bridge the gap between students,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-symposium-addresses-water-and-climate-challenges
NWU symposium addresses water and climate challenges
2024-12-13 Nature-based solutions such as rainwater harvesting and infrastructure designed to withstand floods and other climate impacts were among the practical ideas raised at a recent two-day symposium on water management and climate change in the Ngaka Modiri…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-uses-artificial-mussels-monitor-water-pollution
Researcher uses artificial mussels to monitor water pollution
2024-04-19 Water pollution is a significant environmental issue with far-reaching impacts on society. It is not confined to local or regional boundaries and is exacerbated by climate change, leading to human health risks. In dealing with such unprecedented risks to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-alexander-samuels-why-studying-transport-infrastructure-worthwhile-choice-prospective-students
Dr Alexander Samuels: Why studying transport infrastructure is a worthwhile choice for prospective students
2024-10-15 October is Transport Month in South Africa. Alexander Samuels, from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) and lecturer in the Department of Transport Economics and Logistics Management, explains why studying…http://news.nwu.ac.za/looking-sustainable-agriculture
Looking to sustainable agriculture
2024-04-08 Poultry manure could revolutionise farming practices in South Africa, particularly among subsistence farmers in rural areas. This is one of the research findings of Mandisa Mazibuko, a researcher from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-launches-entrepreneurship-hub-boost-innovation-and-hope
NWU launches entrepreneurship hub to boost innovation – and hope
2025-03-20 Universities are evolving beyond academic learning and becoming “dynamic hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship”, according to Professor Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka, vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU). He was speaking at the official handover…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rocking-vaal-2025-breaks-three-guinness-world-records
Rocking the Vaal 2025 breaks three Guinness world records
2025-04-08 In a powerful showcase of unity and community engagement, the North-West university (NWU) proudly participated in Rocking the Vaal 2025, a lively, cultural and charitable event held at Emerald Casino Tsogo Sun on Saturday, 29 March. The event, organised by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/geopolitics-and-conflict-drc-come-under-spotlight-iss-seminar
Geopolitics and conflict in the DRC come under the spotlight at ISS seminar
2025-05-14 Armed conflict has been raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since January 2025, raising many questions about peace, war and geopolitics. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Geopolitical Security and Strategy and Afrocentric Governance…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ai-hub-now-it-official
NWU AI Hub: Now it is official!
2025-04-15 The groundwork was laid over a year ago, and the foundation has been continuously reinforced through engagement with staff and students, the formulation of policies and guidelines, extensive planning and investigations and – most importantly – a shared…http://news.nwu.ac.za/embracing-pride-month-journey-towards-equality-and-acceptance-south-africa
Embracing Pride Month: A journey towards equality and acceptance in South Africa
2024-06-19 June shines with the vibrant colours of the rainbow, symbolising the pride, resilience, and relentless quest for equality of the LGBTQIA+ community. Kurt Naicker, senior lecturer and chartered accountant at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/goddess-night-celebrates-sisterhood
Goddess night celebrates sisterhood
2024-08-16 By Loveness Hulwane The Goddess Night event hosted by the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus Arts Unit was truly a night to remember. The ladies went all out, and their stunning attire perfectly embodied the event's theme, "A Bridgerton…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mourns-passing-indigenous-knowledge-expert
NWU mourns the passing of indigenous knowledge expert
2023-06-23 By Mafumane Tlhapi and Phenyo Mokgothu The North-West University (NWU) mourns the passing of Mme Grace Masuku, an expert in indigenous knowledge systems. She was honoured with the NWU Chancellor Award in 2013. Nkoko Grace Masuku was laid to rest on 18…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-shine-famelab-competition
Students shine at the FameLab competition
2024-05-03 North-West University (NWU) students across diverse disciplines illuminated the stage with their passion for science communication on 19 April 2024. These students showcased their skills during the NWU’s FameLab competition. FameLab is an international…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-represent-south-africa-rightscon-2025-taiwan