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Tswala! project bridges the digital divide in South African schools
2024-12-11 By:Optentia research unit A groundbreaking initiative aimed at closing the digital divide in schools across Africa is making significant strides. The project, named Tswala! – a Setswana word meaning "closing" – seeks to bridge the gap between students,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-fortunate-wants-eliminate-malaria
Dr Fortunate wants to eliminate malaria
2024-04-19 Dr Fortunate Mokoena has a vision. This senior lecturer in biochemistry at the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) wants to make the continent she calls home a better, safer place for its citizens. She hopes to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-uses-artificial-mussels-monitor-water-pollution
Researcher uses artificial mussels to monitor water pollution
2024-04-19 Water pollution is a significant environmental issue with far-reaching impacts on society. It is not confined to local or regional boundaries and is exacerbated by climate change, leading to human health risks. In dealing with such unprecedented risks to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/success-and-insights-nwus-collaborative-writing-camp-empowering-postgraduate-researchers
Success and insights from NWU’s collaborative writing camp, empowering postgraduate researchers
2024-12-04 From 11 to 15 November 2024, the North-West University’s (NWU) Research and Postgraduate Support Directorate hosted a successful writing camp aimed at tackling the challenges faced by postgraduate students. Held in collaboration with the Writing Centre and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-combatting-rare-diseases
North-West University is combatting rare diseases
2023-03-09 Rare diseases are more common than you might think. It sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Not to the 4,1 million South Africans who have been or will be affected by rare diseases in their lifetime. For many it can be a death sentence, for others it is a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-rassie-erasmus-delivers-guest-lecture
Dr Rassie Erasmus delivers guest lecture
2025-02-27 He has a recipe for success, and he knows how to collect the trophies. One of South Africa’s favourite sons, Dr Rassie Erasmus, was a welcome sight back at the North-West University (NWU) when he delivered his first guest lecture since being awarded an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/zanobia-kanjee-triumphs-hewla-2024-championing-women-support-services
Zanobia Kanjee triumphs at HEWLA 2024, championing women in support services
2024-09-06 Zanobia Kanjee, head of e-Learning at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Unit for Distance Learning, has been recognised for her remarkable contributions in the field of digital learning technologies during the recent Higher Education Women Leaders Awards (…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/rugby-institute
About Us
2024-06-13 The NWU Rugby Institute of the North-West University was established in 2000, with André Markgraaff as its first executive director. Since then the institute has grown to deliver formidable opponents on the rugby field. Residence…http://news.nwu.ac.za/science-action-event-strengthens-industry-links-and-student-engagement
Science-in-action event strengthens industry links and student engagement
2025-10-15 By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu When students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus gathered for the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences-in-Action event on 7 and 8 October 2025, they joined an initiative that brought…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chemical-engineer-favourite-voice-south-africa
Chemical engineer a favourite on The Voice South Africa
2022-08-19 Marco Basson, a former chemical engineering student at the North-West University (NWU) has recently been given a four-chair turnaround of the judges during the latest episode of the popular TV singing competition, The Voice South Africa. Marco blew the…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/hpi/specialised-facilities
Specialised facilities
2024-09-02 Our facilities are designed to meet the needs of high-performance athletes and teams. These include: A fully equipped high-performance gymnasium Equipment designed to accelerate sports recovery Indoor synthetic running track (30m) Rugby, soccer,…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/grant-application-workshop-1
Grant Application Workshop
2024-04-02 The NWU community is welcomed to a session that will provide an opportunity and insight into highly needed knowledge, such as how to analyze an opportunity and prepare a grant application. This will include; Eligibility criteria Team forming /…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/girl-power-celebrating-womens-month
GIRL POWER- Celebrating Women's Month
2022-08-15 The NWU is celebrating Women's Month with the Springbok Women's Rugby team as they take on Spain in Potchefstroom. The NWU women are invited to register for a free mass self-defence class before the game. Your registration also includes free entry to the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/gender-awareness-week-unveiling-perspectives-2024
Gender Awareness Week: Unveiling Perspectives 2024
2024-07-15 The NWU Transformation and Diversity with Current Affairs team cordially invites you to the Gender Awareness Week: Unveiling Perspectives 2024. Events: 15 July 2024 - Monday Walk a Mile in my Shoes + Gender Art Exhibition #WalkForChange The walk…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/iphrm
Welcome to the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management
2025-08-04 In our technology-driven world, humans remain integral to every business's success. At the heart of thriving businesses, the human resources team manages staff, fosters growth, and develops potential. If you have a natural talent for working with people,…, Fields of study,http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/molecular-biology/virology-projects-funders-and-news
Virology - Projects, Funders and News
2023-06-09 Ongoing projects and collaborations Dr. Esme Janse Van Vuren, Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), Physiology, North-West University Dr. Pieter Naude, Neuroscience Institute, University of Cape Town Funders Dr. Monray Williams: Thuthuka…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/communication-studies/tribute-prof-de-la-ray-van-der-waldt
Tribute to Prof De la Ray van der Waldt
2020-10-19 I had the privilege of knowing Prof De La Rey van der Waldt for 29 years. It is a lifetime of wonderful memories, ranging from his love for the colour "MTN-yellow" as he would describe it, his admiration for the animated DC superhero…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/rose-hayeshi