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Why presence may be healthcare’s most radical skill
2025-11-26 In an era when healthcare is increasingly shaped by technology, efficiency metrics and digital interfaces, the oldest element of care remains the most radical: the act of being fully present. At North-West University (NWU), Prof Tinda Rabie from the Quality…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-healthier-communities-together-nwu-and-local-communities-co-create-knowledge-lasting
Building healthier communities together: NWU and local communities co-create knowledge for lasting impact
2025-11-21 Community engagement is not just a programme. It is a partnership, a shared journey, and a commitment to listen, understand, and grow together,” said Prof Awie Kotze, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU). This…http://news.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research-hosts-successful-workshop-strengthen-radio-astronomy-capacity-across-africa
Centre for Space Research hosts successful workshop to strengthen radio astronomy capacity across Africa
2025-11-27 The Centre for Space Research (CSR) at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a highly successful Radio Astronomy Advancement Programme (RAAP) workshop – an annual initiative funded by the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) and the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-study-sheds-light-biodiversity-loss-across-sub-saharan-africa
New study sheds light on biodiversity loss across sub-Saharan Africa
2025-12-05 Understanding the true state of biodiversity in sub-Saharan Africa has long been a challenge, especially for those responsible for shaping environmental policies. A major new study published in the prestigious Nature journal now offers much-needed clarity…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-young-trailblazer-education-dr-moleboheng-mokhele-ramulumo
South Africa’s young trailblazer in education: Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-Ramulumo
2025-10-28 The North-West University (NWU) proudly celebrates one of its shining stars, Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-Ramulumo from the Research Unit for Self-Directed Learning. Dr Mokhele-Ramulumo received the South Africa’s Young Leader in Education award at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/donor-luncheon-highlights-impact-donors-and-industry-partners-contributions
Donor luncheon highlights the impact of donors and industry partners’ contributions
2025-10-31 Donors and industry partners play a vital role in keeping dreams alive at the North-West University (NWU). This was highlighted at the annual Donors and Stakeholders Luncheon, held in Pretoria on 28 October, at which the university expressed its deep…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-research-paper-featured-institute-physics-collection
NWU Research Paper featured in Institute of Physics collection
2025-11-05 After long days of teaching English in South Korea, Marcel van der Westhuizen would often find himself pondering the biggest questions imaginable: How will the universe ultimately end? His persistence and curiosity have now paid off. The Institute of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-era-intra-african-trade-under-afcfta
A new era for intra-African trade under the AfCFTA?
2026-03-04 Despite having some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, with a combined population of well over 1 billion people, Africa still trades predominantly with the rest of the world rather than with itself. Some estimates place intra-African trade at only…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-are-we-going-back-moon
Why are we going back to the Moon?
2026-02-12 Roughly 384 400 km from the pale blue dot we call Earth hangs an orb that has fascinated humanity for millennia. The Moon is our planet’s only natural satellite and is about a quarter of Earth’s size. Only 12 people set foot on it between 1969 and 1972, but…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sona-2026-what-expect-and-what-not
SONA 2026: What to expect — and what not
2026-02-10 President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his 2026 State of the Nation (SONA) address on Thursday 12 February, and he will do so in a world starkly different from that of a year ago. Political uncertainty, strained international relations and domestic pressures…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-ndumiso-mazibuko-lecture-halls-industry-leadership
Dr Ndumiso Mazibuko - from lecture halls to industry leadership
2026-03-26 The North-West University (NWU) continues to produce graduates who shape industries, influence policy and contribute meaningfully to society. Among these distinguished alumni is Dr Ndumiso Vusumuzi Mazibuko, a seasoned agricultural economist whose career…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-research-ethics-committee-fnasrec/no-risk-or-low-risk
No risk or Low risk
2025-10-16 Is my study a No risk or a Low risk study? FNASREC deals with zero/ no-risk and low-risk studies in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences that are not health-related. The scientific review committee (internal committee in a School or…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-critical-dialogue-future-local-government
NWU hosts critical dialogue on the future of Local Government
2026-04-15 In communities across the country, frustration is quietly building. What begins as a missed service or delayed response often grows into something deeper, a sense that the system meant to serve the people is no longer working for them. The failures of local…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-louis-du-preez-receive-prestigious-havenga-prize
Prof. Louis du Preez to receive prestigious Havenga Prize
2026-04-29 His name is synonymous with groundbreaking research and innovation, with many honours over the years acknowledging the impact of his work. Now, another prestigious honour will soon be awarded to Prof. Louis du Preez, amphibian conservationist and amphibian…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-for-electron-microscopy/contact-us
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Statcon Abstracts
2023-06-07 [accordion] Workshop Extreme Value Statistics John H.J. Einmahl Tilburg University We begin with a detailed introduction to univariate and multivariate extreme value statistics. Since we assume basic knowledge of univariate extreme value theory,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-water-sciences-and-management/laboratory
Laboratory
2024-01-18 Eco-Analytica laboratories are equipped with modern facilities and operated by well trained staff. Analyses are frequently subjected to quality control schemes from Wageningen and Agrilasa and is soon to be SANAS accredited. The laboratory offers a wide…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-education-celebrates-excellence-2025-fedu-awards
Faculty of Education celebrates excellence at 2025 FEDU Awards
2026-05-04 The Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its prestigious 2025 FEDU Awards, bringing together academics, professional staff, and key stakeholders from across its three campuses in a vibrant celebration of excellence. The…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/workshop-engagement-and-impact
Workshop on Engagement and Impact
2025-04-08 You are cordially invited to a workshop held by Prof Chris Brink, an Emeritus Vice-Chancellor from the Newcastle University and Ms Beatrix Bouwman, Director of Sustainability and Community Impact at the NWU. Topic: The connection between impact and…http://www.nwu.ac.za/mynwu/nwu-purple-walk