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NWU celebrates its diverse community
2017-08-24 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng celebrated its female staff and students on 23 August 2017 in commemoration of Woman’s month. Delivering the keynote address at the event was Ms Dineo Maribeng, a specialist in social services from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/disaster-risk-reduction-young-voices-matter
Disaster risk reduction: young voices matter
2018-11-08 On average, 240 million people world-wide were affected by natural disasters between 2000 and 2005. South Africa’s risk for disasters is also increasing. The country is exposed to a wide range of weather hazards, including droughts, cyclones and severe…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-law-faculty-assists-rape-survivors-mandela-day
NWU’s Law Faculty assists rape survivors for Mandela Day
2018-08-20 The Faculty of Law at North-West University (NWU) does not only provide quality legal education and undertake focused research, but is also involved in the community – as was the case in this year's Nelson Mandela Day project. During June and July, as part…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/andr%25C3%25A9-duvenhage
André Duvenhage
2020-11-23 André Duvenhage was born on 18 April 1962 in Sasolburg in the Northern Free State. He matriculated in 1979 at the Hoërskool Sasolburg. As registered student at the PU for CHE he obtained his BA degree as well as the Hons BA in Political Science (both with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expression-self-nwu-gallery
The expression of self at the NWU Gallery
2022-07-22 By Sandile Mahlangu The greatest gift of art is currently available at the North-West University (NWU). The NWU Gallery is hosting an art exhibition with two themes. The O Mang? O Tswa Kae? O Ya Kae exhibition, curated by Boitumelo Makousu, and Kasi:…http://news.nwu.ac.za/transforming-mentalities
Transforming MENtalities
2023-09-08 By: Lerato Tshweu To foster change and mend bridges, male members of the Student Counselling and Development (SCD) Peer Helper Programme at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently organised an event to promote a more empathetic and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/netball-team-triumphs-ussa-c-division
Netball team triumphs in USSA C division
2024-08-02 The netball team on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus, under the guidance of head coach Monique Meyer, is still brimming with pride after bringing home the gold and a slew of individual accolades from the University Sports South…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://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/ingenieurswese/nuwe-tuisblad
Nuwe Tuisblad
2024-01-19 .engineering-field:hover { transform: scale(1.1); transition: transform 0.3s ease; } .col-hover:hover { transform: scale(1.1); transition: transform 0.3s ease; } By die NWU Fakulteit Ingenieurswese wil ons die…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit/tuis
Tuis
2025-10-13 .engineering-field:hover { transform: scale(1.1); transition: transform 0.3s ease; } .col-hover:hover { transform: scale(1.1); transition: transform 0.3s ease; } By die NWU Fakulteit Ingenieurswese wil ons die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/visually-impaired-cornelle-and-her-guide-dog-vogue-graduate
Visually impaired Cornelle and her guide dog Vogue graduate
2022-04-13 Bertie Jacobs “‘Vogue’, as in the magazine,” is how Cornelle Leach describes the name of her pitch-black Labrador bitch. Vogue, who excitedly barked at her very first tortoise in the Botanical Gardens the other day. Five-year-old Vogue who recently grabbed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/break-free-overcoming-procrastination-and-perfectionism
Break free: Overcoming procrastination and perfectionism
2024-10-28 by Jorina Smit, industrial psychologist at Thuso, Student Counselling and Development Imagine sitting at your desk, the deadline for your assignment looming just days away. You glance at the blank page in front of you, and a wave of anxiety washing over…http://news.nwu.ac.za/player-mentor-and-assistant-coach
From player to mentor and assistant coach
2024-08-21 Lindani Nkabinde, a former player turned assistant coach for the North-West University (NWU) Varsity Football team, has seamlessly transitioned from the pitch to the technical bench, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the game. …http://news.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-takes-centre-stage-annual-geexpo-event
Community engagement takes centre stage at annual GeeXpo event
2023-11-15 Showing their commitment to community engagement, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Computer Science and Information Systems recently organised the annual GeeXpo event. GeeXpo is a technology and innovation exhibition that showcases…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-tshegofatso-ramokopeloa-trailblazer-law-and-african-spirituality
Alumnus Tshegofatso Ramokopeloa – a trailblazer in law and African spirituality
2025-09-15 “Tempus tuum adest – Your time has arrived.” This powerful Latin phrase is not just a motto for Tshegofatso Ramokopeloa, it is the guiding principle of her life and career. Born and raised in the heart of Mabeskraal village, Tshegofatso proudly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-maryke-schoonen-ensuring-rare-diseases-meet-science-not-neglect
Dr Maryke Schoonen is ensuring that rare diseases meet science, not neglect
2025-09-16 Genomic medicine promises to revolutionise healthcare, but Africa remains dangerously underrepresented in the data that drives it. This gap leaves thousands of families without answers and, too often, without hope. At the North-West University’s (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/state-not-failing-it-functioning-exactly-designed
The state is not failing; it is functioning exactly as designed
2025-10-10 By Prof Joseph Sekhampu For millions of South Africans, the struggle for water, electricity or safety has become routine. The queues for basic services grow longer, while those in power grow richer. It feels like chaos, yet what if this dysfunction is not…http://law.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-regte-omgewingsverandering/arie-trouwborst
Arie Trouwborst
2024-05-09 Bio Arie Trouwborst Associate professor of environmental law at Tilburg University, interested in understanding and improving the contribution of (international and European) law to the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biodiversity. Received an LLM (2001) and PhD (2006) from Utrecht University. Authored various books and numerous…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/government-studies/postgraduate-options/postgrad_public_management
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management
2025-04-25 The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Public Management is designed to inspire a commitment to the public good among aspiring public managers. This program equips students with essential managerial and leadership skills, ensuring they can consistently…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/penn-state-kenner-sluit-optentia-aan