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NWU tennis wizz to partake in International Premier Tennis Challenge
2020-12-02 North-West University (NWU) student Mogami Gideon Thakgwe has been invited to take part in the KM Sports International Premier Tennis Challenge. The tournament – which will take place from 9 to 14 January 2021 at Selbourne Park in East London – is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-experts-social-workers-flourish-despite-adverse-working-conditions
NWU experts: social workers flourish despite adverse working conditions
2018-03-27 With the month of March dedicated to professional social workers, the spotlight is on the profession and the important contribution it makes to society. Given the high prevalence of social problems in South Africa social workers are often placed at risk…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-recognises-outstanding-lecturers
NWU recognises outstanding lecturers
2017-04-21 Good work never goes unnoticed. This was emphasised during the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Institutional Teaching Excellence Awards ceremony (ITEA) which took place on 20 April in Potchefstroom. The annual event gives recognition to the best…http://news.nwu.ac.za/coronavirus-pandemic-economic-impact-scenarios-uncertain-environment
Coronavirus pandemic: economic-impact scenarios in an uncertain environment
2020-04-03 A development economist from the North-West University (NWU) says for South Africa to survive the current coronavirus pandemic, the current lockdown must be a success and the virus must be brought under control by the end of April. Prof Danie Meyer,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-publishers-acknowledged
First publishers acknowledged
2022-08-19 A total of 40 staff members of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus received recognition for their first publication of a research article. This event is held annually to welcome staff members into the ranks of research publishers.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-stylish-student-favourite-fit
NWU’s stylish student is a favourite fit
2021-10-25 North-West University (NWU) final-year BAdmin student Mbulelo Mbiphi was announced as one of the winners of the South African men’s fashion magazine GQ’s Best Dressed Awards for 2021 on 16 October 2021. GQ’s Best Dressed is an annual competition…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gift-keeps-giving
The gift that keeps on giving
2021-10-20 Dr Imtiaz Ismail Sooliman, founder of the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers and holder of an NWU honorary doctorate, was announced Social Justice Champion for 2021. He obtained his honorary doctorate from the NWU in 2019, and received the 2021…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-think-tank-nsfas-and-consequences-government-cost-cutting
NWU Business School Think Tank – NSFAS and the consequences of government cost cutting
2021-04-28 This past week the Business School at the North-West University (NWU) held a think tank focusing on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), and specifically on the consequences of government cost cutting in the 2021 budget with respect to tertiary…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-harnesses-ozone-technology-cost-effective-covid-19-combatant
NWU harnesses ozone technology as cost-effective Covid-19 combatant
2021-08-02 The North-West University’s (NWU's) researchers and innovators are working towards solutions to effectively destroy viruses, bacteria and fungi, including the Coronavirus, on a large scale. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage, fast-working, low-cost…http://news.nwu.ac.za/conference-takes-closer-look-role-social-media-accelerating-fake-news-and-hate-speech
Conference takes a closer look at the role of social media in accelerating fake news and hate speech
2021-07-30 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research entity hosted an online international conference on “Social Media, Fake News and Hate Speech” on 22 and 23 July 2021. Prof Abiodun Salawu, ILMA director, says the aim…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-multilingualism-language-awareness-week
NWU celebrates multilingualism: Language Awareness Week
2021-09-09 Language Awareness Week (LAW) is all about celebrating multilingualism at the North-West University (NWU) this year. LAW 2021 is anchored by the Faculty of Education in collaboration with the Language Directorate and will be presented online from 13 to 17…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-ground-breaking-3mt-and-postgraduate-showcase-competition-celebrating-research-excellence
NWU hosts ground-breaking 3MT and postgraduate showcase competition, celebrating research excellence
2024-10-16 In an exciting first the Research and Postgraduate Support Department, in collaboration with the Centre for Teaching and Learning, hosted a combined Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition and the Postgraduate Students Showcase (PSS). This dual event, held on 3…http://news.nwu.ac.za/open-days-2024-spectacular-showcase
Open Days 2024: a spectacular showcase
2024-05-31 This year, the North-West University (NWU) pulled out all the stops for its highly anticipated Open Days, creating an exhilarating experience that perfectly captured the essence of vibrant student life across its campuses. These events were a dynamic blend of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/remembering-seven-young-lives-vanderbijlpark-campus
Remembering seven young lives on the Vanderbijlpark Campus
2024-09-05 By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently suffered and mourned the loss of seven of its cherished students. The first tragedy struck when Sinethemba Tshabale, Kananelo Mokhele, Katlego Ramodibe, Olwethu…http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-international-literacy-day-2025
Event: International Literacy Day 2025
2025-09-11 International Literacy Day 2025 International Literacy Day 2025 , International Literacy Day - 8 September 2025, Celebrate International Literacy Day with NWU Library and Information Service (LIS) The Library and Information Service (LIS), in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities, will celebrate International Literacy Day 2025 under the global theme " Promoting…, Programme, REGISTER HERE Theme: Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era Online Event: 8 September 2025 [Attendees will receive the MS Teams session link upon registration.] Time: 10:00 - 13:00 Video Recording of the Event: https://youtu.be/Nmhit7o2XoI?si=…, Speakers, Dr. Sabelo Chizwina Dr. Sabelo Chizwina Dr. Sabelo Chizwina Dr. Sabelo Chizwina is a seasoned librarian and has been serving as a Director responsible for Information and Learning Services at North-West University (NWU) since 2023. Dr. Chizwina holds a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-hails-sas-bold-progressive-new-energy-blueprint
Prof Bismark Tyobeka hails SA’s “bold”, “progressive” new energy blueprint
2025-10-20 • The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 projects that South Africa will generate more electricity from non–fossil-fuel sources than from fossil fuels. • South Africa can reclaim its leadership position as Africa’s foremost nuclear power nation. • The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-nwu-engineering-healthier-south-africa
This is how the NWU is engineering a healthier South Africa
2025-11-20 • Engineers cannot fix healthcare alone, and clinicians cannot carry the burden without systems support. The NWU is bridging this gap. • Healthcare systems engineering can be seen as an umbrella term where the healthcare habitat is viewed as a complex…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/inaugural-lectures-education-2025
Inaugural Lectures: Education 2025
2025-11-20 Prof. Julialet Rens Moving in, moving through, moving beyond – educational transitions and the values that shape our journey...read more × Prof. Julialet Rens Moving in, moving through, moving beyond – educational transitions…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa/short-courses