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Safety Management students gain hands-on industry exposure
2026-06-03 Final-year Safety Management students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently participated in an immersive practical learning experience at the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus as part of the BSMN 311: Managing Safety Incidents…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-maintains-strong-global-standing-cwur-rankings
NWU maintains strong global standing in CWUR rankings
2026-06-03 The forward-looking strategy of the North-West University (NWU) continues to deliver results. According to the 2026 edition of the outcome-based Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), the NWU ranks in the top 4,1% of universities…http://news.nwu.ac.za/malgas-backs-nwu-bounce-back-after-playoff-stalemate
Malgas backs the NWU to bounce back after playoff stalemate
2026-06-03 The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute opened its ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs campaign with a goalless draw against Mpumalanga champions Luthuli Brigades at Mthatha Stadium in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday, leaving coach Nkululeko Malgas…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-basketball-star-selected-ussa-national-team-participate-2026-cucsa-games
NWU basketball star selected for USSA national team to participate at the 2026 CUCSA games
2026-06-03 Third-Year North-West University (NWU) Public Governance student and talented basketball player Koketso Mafate has been selected to represent the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Basketball team at the 2026 Confederation of Universities and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nuclear-physicist-joins-nwu-steer-applied-radiation-research
Nuclear physicist joins NWU to steer applied radiation research
2026-06-04 Renowned nuclear physicist Prof. Siyabonga Majola has joined the North-West University (NWU) as the new head of the Centre for Applied Radiation Science and Technology (CARST). His appointment means one of South Africa’s emerging leaders in nuclear…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-leads-landmark-international-book-future-non-chicken-poultry-production
Professor leads landmark international book on the future of non-chicken poultry production
2026-06-04 A new upcoming book by Prof. Caven Mguvane Mnisi as lead editor and fellow researchers is repositioning ostrich, quail, waterfowls and other non-chicken poultry at the centre of discussions about food security and sustainable farming systems. Published…http://news.nwu.ac.za/degree-and-broken-promise-mobility
The degree and the broken promise of mobility
2026-06-04 South Africa's higher education system continues to expand at a time when the economy into which it feeds remains largely unchanged. Universities are expected to serve as engines of social mobility, offering individuals a path out of poverty and into the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-black-white-soiree-marks-mba-and-phd-milestone
NWU Business School Black & White Soirée marks MBA and PhD milestone
2026-06-04 Academic excellence, resilience and visionary leadership took centre stage as the North-West University (NWU) Business School recently honoured its MBA and PhD graduates at an elegant Black & White Soirée held at the picturesque Feather Hill Boutique…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-vuselela-tvet-college-formalise-strategic-partnership-through-memorandum-understanding
NWU and Vuselela TVET College formalise strategic partnership through Memorandum of Understanding
2026-06-05 “A memorandum of understanding is more than a document; it is a commitment to action, accountability and shared purpose.” Today's signatures represent a collective commitment to building a stronger, more responsive post-school education sector.” These…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-books-semifinal-place-after-thrilling-win-over-la-masia
NWU books semifinal place after thrilling win over La Masia
2026-06-04 The NWU Eagles from the NWU Soccer Institute secured a place in the semifinals of the 2026 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs after defeating Gauteng champions La Masia 3–2 in a decisive Group A encounter in Mthatha on Wednesday. The victory saw the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/plant-health-focus-subject-group-botany-hosts-public-lecture
Plant health in focus as subject group Botany hosts public lecture
2026-06-05 The subject group Botany at the North-West University (NWU) marked the International Day of Plant Health with a public lecture that highlighted the critical role healthy plants play in food security, environmental sustainability and human well-being. Held…http://news.nwu.ac.za/90-minutes-first-division-nwu-chases-historic-promotion
90 minutes from the First Division: NWU chases historic promotion
2026-06-05 The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute is just 90 minutes away from securing its place in South African professional football. After topping Group A of the ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs in Mthatha, the North West champions have booked…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dream-reality-nwu-eagles-secure-promotion-and-place-national-final
From a dream to reality: NWU Eagles secure promotion and a place in the national final
2026-06-06 When the NWU Eagles team from the NWU Soccer Institute arrived in Mthatha for the 2026 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs, the mission was clear. Four matches stood between the North West champions and a place in professional football. On Saturday…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-commits-helping-power-africas-hydrogen-future
NWU commits to helping power Africa’s hydrogen future
2026-06-23 As the world accelerates its transition towards cleaner and more secure energy systems, Africa – and South Africa in particular – cannot afford to be spectators. Green hydrogen presents a unique opportunity to strengthen energy security, drive industrial…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-fm-partners-safm-simulcast-democracy-and-active-citizenship
NWU FM partners with SAfm for simulcast on democracy and active citizenship
2026-06-23 NWU FM, the campus radio station on the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU), joined forces with SAfm on 16 June 2026 for a special Youth Month simulcast. This event brought together voices from different generations to reflect on the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-advances-rising-star-awards-semi-finals
NWU researcher advances to the Rising Star Awards semi-finals
2026-06-23 Dr Moleboheng Mokhele, a senior lecturer and researcher at the Research Unit for Self-Directed Learning at the North-West University (NWU), has been named a semi-finalist in the Public Service category of the TransUnion Rising Star Awards of South Africa…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ttis-launches-impact-lounge-empower-researchers-and-innovators
NWU TTIS launches Impact Lounge to empower researchers and innovators
2026-07-01 The NWU Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office is open for business and coffee. The Impact Lounge is a new dedicated space that bridges the gap between a great idea and a real-world solution.Dr Janine Chantson opening the Impact Lounge.By…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mothers-need-more-support-breastfeed
Mothers need more support to breastfeed
2026-06-24 Breastfeeding is a public good – so why are mothers carrying the cost alone? South Africa has the policies, but have we counted the cost for mothers to breastfeed? Breastfeeding shouldn't be a choice between feeding a baby and feeding a family.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-athletic-stars-named-teamsa-squad-2026-glasgow-commonwealth-games
NWU athletic stars named in TeamSA Squad for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
2026-06-25 The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) officially unveiled its final TeamSA squad and competition kit for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at the Olympic House in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 24 June. The announcement marked…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-shine-2026-brics-postgraduate-forum-brazil