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NWU alumnus and Miss SA contestant visits her alma mater
2022-05-31 North-West University (NWU) alumnus and Miss South Africa contestant Mphontle Plaatjie recently paid the Vanderbijlpark Campus a courtesy visit as part of her Miss SA tour, leading up to the selection of the top 10 finalists. The former NWU law…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-early-blood-pressure-screening-children-vital
Why early blood pressure screening in children is vital
2022-05-23 High blood pressure or hypertension is not only a disease in adults, but starts during childhood and tracks into adulthood. In a study conducted by the Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART) of the North-West University (NWU), researchers emphasised…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-conduct-south-africas-first-environmental-social-work-study
NWU researchers conduct South Africa’s first environmental social work study
2022-05-23 Climate change, environmental destruction and the collapse of biodiversity pose a severe threat to the planet and mankind, and especially to poor and marginalised communities. The threat may be even greater for citizens of South Africa as the southern…http://news.nwu.ac.za/perfect-season-glory-nwu-young-guns-takes-title-undefeated
Perfect season glory: NWU Young Guns takes the title, undefeated!
2024-04-25 The North-West University (NWU) Young Guns (YGs) defended their 2023 title after defeating FNB UFS Shimlas 39-36 in Bloemfontein on Monday, 22 April. The camaraderie between the coaching staff and players was exemplified on the field of play, as the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-expert-warns-waterborne-infections
NWU expert warns of waterborne infections
2025-03-17 By Gofaone Motsamai Communities near Krugersdrift Dam, located between Bloemfontein and Dealesville in the Free State province, have been cautioned about possible waterborne infections linked to the dam. Dr Nisa Ayob, senior lecturer at the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/what-google-maps-and-churches-have-common-when-it-comes-lifelong-learning
What Google Maps and churches have in common when it comes to lifelong learning
2025-06-06 By:Mafumane Tlhapi and Phenyo Mokgothu The offline mode of Google Maps became more than a navigation tool when Pastor Piet Tlhabanyane, from Bethesda Kingdom Ministries (BKM), an NWU alumnus and a Council member, used it to explain the risks of outdated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-unlock-job-market-iks-graduates
How to unlock the job market for IKS graduates
2025-06-12 In the corridors of higher learning, indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) has emerged as a growing academic discipline. But in the job market, its graduates often meet closed doors and puzzled employers. A new study by a recent NWU PhD graduate, Dr Mamello Anna…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-continues-its-impressive-climb-among-top-global-universities
NWU continues its impressive climb among top global universities
2024-05-15 The North-West University (NWU) has continued to improve its ranking and shines among the top global universities. This is evident in recent rankings by both the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) and the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-high-performance-sport-management-conference-2024
NWU High Performance in Sport Management Conference 2024
2024-05-06 The High Performance in Sport Management Conference 2024, hosted by the High-Performance Institute (HPI) of the North-West University (NWU), took place at the NWU Sports Village from 23 to 24 April. The goal of the conference was to explore innovative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/explore-south-africas-unique-and-intriguing-heritage
Explore South Africa's unique and intriguing heritage
2023-07-04 Have you ever pondered the significance of a monument by the roadside? Perhaps you have stopped in a town on a road trip and wondered where the town's points of interest were. Travellers once used guidebooks and maps, but those days are long gone thanks to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/putting-spotlight-mens-health-and-wellbeing
Putting the spotlight on men’s health and wellbeing
2024-07-23 The Employee Wellness unit at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus will be hosting an interactive Men’s Health and Wellbeing Awareness session on 25 July at 09:00 on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The session will be interactive, allowing…http://education.nwu.ac.za/ssasea
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2020-12-03 .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: #A2B644; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } THEME: Embracing indigenous knowledge through the Arts for sustainable…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dialogue-south-africas-renewal-lessons-past-challenges-present
A dialogue for South Africa’s renewal: Lessons from the past, challenges of the present
2025-09-29 By Gofaone Motsamai Thirty years ago, South Africans gathered around negotiation tables to confront a painful history and chart a democratic future. It was a time of uncertainty, but also of hope, as political enemies discovered the power of dialogue to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/strengthening-international-collaboration-student-well-being
Strengthening international collaboration on student well-being
2025-11-18 A North-West University (NWU) delegation is currently attending the seventh annual European Conference for Student Affairs and Services (ECSAS), taking place in Porto, Portugal, from 12 to 14 November 2025. The NWU delegation from Student Life includes Dr…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cricket-dreams-take-flight-vanderbijlpark-campus-duo
Cricket dreams take flight for Vanderbijlpark Campus duo
2026-02-16 Two North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus students have made their mark on the national cricket scene, proudly representing the Sedibeng District at the CSA Senior Inland Rural Week 2025 in Mpumalanga. Brian Kubayi (22), an honours degree…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-swanepoel-reflects-years-leadership
Prof. Swanepoel reflects on years of leadership
2026-03-25 After nearly 16 years in senior leadership at the North-West University (NWU), Prof. Sonia Swanepoel says the growth of the Mahikeng Campus, the development of staff and the relationships built with students, colleagues and the community stand out as defining…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nanostar-technology-nwu-brings-hope-early-disease-detection
Nanostar technology at the NWU brings hope for early disease detection
2026-04-16 At the North-West University (NWU), research is more than publishing, it is about transforming lives. This is the vision driving a team at the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM), where scientists developed a nanostar-based reagent that could revolutionise…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inflation-pressures-build-south-africa-may-avoid-drastic-policy-moves
Inflation pressures build, but South Africa may avoid drastic policy moves
2026-04-23 The slight rise in the March headline inflation was expected at this stage. Core inflation increased from 3,0% to 3,2%. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the full impact of the global oil price…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/about-us
About the Science Centre
2025-03-19 The Science Centre serves as an educational establishment dedicated to assisting schools, educators, and, most importantly, students engaged in the fields of mathematics, science, and technology. This institution accommodates a diverse audience interested in…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/mechanical-engineering/test-21-feb