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NWU hosts US Consul General in Potchefstroom
2025-08-22 The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its international networks in line with its strategy, Taking the NWU forward: 2024 and beyond. Central to this vision is the commitment of the institution to global partnerships, academic excellence and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert-guest-editor-first-special-issue-sustainable-food-systems-southern-africa
Expert guest editor for first special issue on sustainable food systems in southern Africa
2025-08-22 A North-West University (NWU) expert in consumer sciences recently served as guest editor for the first special issue of the South African Journal of Science focusing on sustainable food systems in southern Africa. Prof Annchen Mielmann says this landmark…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-netball-gears-varsity-showdown-eyes-glory
NWU netball gears up for Varsity showdown with eyes on glory
2025-08-22 The countdown is almost over, and the opening game of the 2025 Varsity Netball tournament is set for this Sunday, 24 August at the Maties Coetzenburg Indoor Centrein University of Stellenbosch against Varsity College at 15:00. The North-West University (…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/social-work/elmien-truter
Elmien Crofford
2025-08-24 My research focus is on tackling the complex challenges faced by child protection social workers in South Africa. Through research, we explore the different levels, factors, and stakeholders within the child protection system to identify what hinders effective child protection. Through both PhD and master’s research, our goal is to uncover these…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/social-work/elmien-truter
Elmien Crofford
2025-08-24 My research focus is on tackling the complex challenges faced by child protection social workers in South Africa. Through research, we explore the different levels, factors, and stakeholders within the child protection system to identify what hinders effective child protection. Through both PhD and master’s research, our goal is to uncover these…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa2025
PSSA2025
2025-08-25 Physiology Society of Southern Africa Congress 2025 Hosted by the North-West University 24-27 August 2025 This conference serves as the annual flagship event of the PSSA which unites emerging researchers and expert scientists from across the…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solarcar
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2024-01-18 Since 2012 the North-West University (NWU) has been competing in solar car challenges. The NWU solar car project stands out as a symbol of engineering excellence in the pursuit of energy-efficient transport technology. This flagship…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/news
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Bat Mobile
2017-01-17 The History: We made history when our debut solar powered vehicle was crowned joint Event Champions in the 2012 Sasol Solar Challenge. It may not have been the most elegant (it was definitely the cheapest) vehicle on the road but the…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/sirius-x25
Sirius X25
2016-11-18 [tabs] Sirius X25 The NWU Solar Car, Sirius X25 is the culmination of advanced technologies and innovation that sets a benchmark for South African solar car design. Named after the nearest star to earth’s solar system, Sirius (…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/2016-0
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2016-11-17 NWU Solar Car team Albert Helberg Team Leader Arno de Beer Technical Manager CP Kloppers Mechanical Team Leader Jaco Bester…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/sarchi-coal-research-chair