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Paving the way for the next generation
2022-08-18 Prof Lebo Gafane-Matemane, an associate professor of Physiology at the North-West University (NWU), is paving the way for the next generation of researchers by carving new paths in cardiovascular health research. Prof Gafane-Matemane, who carries out her…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-reappointed-ambassador-global-magna-charta-observatory
NWU academic reappointed as ambassador to global Magna Charta Observatory
2022-08-25 After having been selected for the first time in 2015, North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Klaus Beiter has been reappointed for a second term as one of 16 ambassadors to the global Magna Charta Observatory (MCO) in Bologna. He is one of only three…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-intelligent-systems-research-group-developing-intelligence-solve-transportation-problems
NWU's Intelligent Systems Research Group is developing intelligence to solve transportation problems
2022-10-28 Computers are becoming essential in modern society with a tremendous influence on how humans create and solve problems. The North-West University's (NWU’s) Intelligent Systems research group is on a mission to develop next-generation solutions that will help…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-gives-masters-degree-social-work-students-glimpse-criminal-court-realities
NWU gives master’s-degree Social Work students a glimpse of criminal court realities
2022-12-07 A courtroom can be a daunting place ― especially for a child. Young victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse have to deal not only with their trauma but also with court proceedings, cross-examination and giving testimony in an environment that they can…https://news.nwu.ac.za/burger-now-field-marshal-rugby-institute
Burger now field marshal at the Rugby Institute
2023-01-27 It is a sizzler of a Thursday afternoon with the mercury as high as load-shedding tempers. However, the team room of the Rugby Institute at the North-West University (NWU) – no, the war room – is cool. A table-sized replica of a rugby field greets you as you…https://news.nwu.ac.za/low-voter-turnout-education-how-we-fix-it-north-west-university
Low voter turnout: Education is how we fix it – North-West University
2023-03-16 The punishment does not fit the crime. South Africa has an endemic, growing and unique disease that is not only affecting the health of our country’s democratic structures, but is also an ill-conceived form of retribution for the lack of service delivery.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/raising-awareness-about-importance-snakes
Raising awareness about the importance of snakes
2023-04-28 As human beings, we are taught that we should respect all living things, but this can be a sensitive matter where snakes are concerned. These reptiles are often portrayed as dangerous and evil creatures and this influences people’s attitude towards them,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-education-bringing-technological-knowledge-impoverished-classrooms
Empowering education: bringing technological knowledge to impoverished classrooms
2023-07-04 In a 4IR world, the North-West University (NWU) is ensuring that learners at disadvantaged schools are not left behind and have the tools and knowledge to meet the challenges of the ever-changing world of work. To this end, the Faculty of Education at the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/hypertext-poetry-project-part-exhibition-rome
Hypertext poetry project is part of exhibition in Rome
2023-08-31 The eight-year-old Byderhand project of the subject group Creative Writing at the North-West University has been selected to form part of an international hypertext creation exhibition that will take place in Rome soon. “This is singular international…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-honours-virtuoso-prof-herman-hubert-van-der-spuy
NWU honours virtuoso Prof Herman Hubert van der Spuy
2023-11-23 The North-West University (NWU) has bestowed an honorary doctorate on Prof Herman Hubert van der Spuy for his exceptional contributions that have helped shape the South African musical landscape. Prof Van der Spuy’s influence and contributions as an…https://news.nwu.ac.za/carst-radiating-possibilities
CARST is radiating possibilities
2024-02-06 Research into radiation technology is crucial for advancing industrial applications, enhancing safety, improving efficiency and enabling new technological innovations and solutions, especially in a country such as South Africa. This is where the Centre for…https://news.nwu.ac.za/looking-sustainable-agriculture
Looking to sustainable agriculture
2024-04-08 Poultry manure could revolutionise farming practices in South Africa, particularly among subsistence farmers in rural areas. This is one of the research findings of Mandisa Mazibuko, a researcher from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Her…https://news.nwu.ac.za/drs-bam-and-petzer-join-prestigious-teaching-advancement-programme
Drs Bam and Petzer join prestigious teaching advancement programme
2024-04-17 A nationwide initiative, the Teaching Advancement at Universities (TAU) programme, aims to improve the standard of teaching and elevate teaching and learning in public higher education. The programme is a component of the national framework for advancing…https://news.nwu.ac.za/buan-visit-explores-collaboration-opportunities
BUAN visit explores collaboration opportunities
2024-05-17 The proximity between the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) and the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) in particular makes working together easy ─ it opens opportunities to take hands in mutually beneficial…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilars-strategic-vision-presented-clarin-management
SADiLaR’s strategic vision presented to CLARIN Management
2024-06-14 Stakeholder engagement is a crucial part of the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR)'s strategic mission. With the adoption of a new five-year strategy plan, the infrastructure is dedicated to promoting its mandate and establishing a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academy-science-south-africa-honours-professor-radio-chemistry-top-scholar
Academy of Science of South Africa honours professor of Radio Chemistry as a top scholar
2024-11-26 Nuclear technology is a powerful instrument, and research has shown that it can have a significant impact on disease prevention and treatment. An extraordinary professor at the North-West University (NWU) and specialist in nuclear technology – in…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/national-science-week-2021-impact-air-quality-health-south-africa
National Science Week 2021: The impact of air quality on health in South Africa
2021-07-26 ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: The is a documentary about of air pollution and its impact on health. It uses one of the biggest environmental problems of our time and show how science helps to understand complex problems and shapes policymaking in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-oversight-visit-campus-tour-and-discussion-strategic-topics
NWU oversight visit: campus tour and discussion of strategic topics
2025-01-29 Monday, 27 January 2025 was not all business as usual at the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Campus. Dignitaries from the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the National…https://news.nwu.ac.za/youth-learning-festival-empowers-young-people
Youth Learning Festival empowers young people
2024-10-09 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) unwavering commitment to community engagement is deeply rooted in its initiatives of empowering the communities it serves using research to address relevant needs. The NWU’s Sustainability and Community Impact division…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-represent-south-africa-rightscon-2025-taiwan