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Decoding inflation: Could artificial intelligence be the deciding factor that helps curb stubborn price pressure?
2024-03-12 According to Dr Jacques de Jongh, Inflation has been a significant talking point ever since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the last three years, countries have experienced significant increases in general price levels, arguably contributing to one of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-linda-du-plessis-rebukes-dawie-roodts-university-closure-comments
Prof Linda du Plessis rebukes Dawie Roodt’s university closure comments
2025-10-10 South Africa has too many public universities, and most of them should be closed. Furthermore, only 10% of the population should pursue a university education, “while there is a big shortage at other skill levels”. These are some of the comments recently made…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-young-trailblazer-education-dr-moleboheng-mokhele-ramulumo
South Africa’s young trailblazer in education: Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-Ramulumo
2025-10-28 The North-West University (NWU) proudly celebrates one of its shining stars, Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-Ramulumo from the Research Unit for Self-Directed Learning. Dr Mokhele-Ramulumo received the South Africa’s Young Leader in Education award at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-louis-du-preez-receive-prestigious-havenga-prize
Prof. Louis du Preez to receive prestigious Havenga Prize
2026-04-29 His name is synonymous with groundbreaking research and innovation, with many honours over the years acknowledging the impact of his work. Now, another prestigious honour will soon be awarded to Prof. Louis du Preez, amphibian conservationist and amphibian…http://news.nwu.ac.za/defending-truth-era-corruption-and-eroding-trust
Defending truth in an era of corruption and eroding trust
2026-04-30 In the shadow of state capture, pervasive corruption, and eroding public trust, a vital line of defence remains: investigative journalism. In a recent panel discussion titled “Investigative Journalism in Defence of Democracy,” facilitated by the NWU Business…http://www.nwu.ac.za/alumni-awards-nomination
Alumni Awards Nomination Form
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Mafikeng Campus Writing Laboratory
2019-05-17 [accordion collapsed] More about the Mahikeng Writing Centre The Mahikeng Campus Writing centre is a free service available to all NWU students. We offer one-on-one sessions with attentive and knowledgeable writing consultants. We engage…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academics-strengthen-national-language-action-plan-task-team
NWU academics strengthen the national language action plan task team
2026-06-17 The North-West University (NWU) has strengthened its contribution to South Africa’s multilingualism agenda with three university-affiliated language experts now serving on the National Task Team Towards a Unified National Language Action Plan. Prof.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/record-breaking-graduate-full-professor-nwu-alumnus-reaches-new-academic-heights
From record-breaking graduate to full professor: NWU alumnus reaches new academic heights
2026-06-22 When Prof. Musawenkosi Donia Saurombe arrived at the North-West University (NWU) as a teenager, she carried with her a determination to excel. Years later, that determination has culminated in one of her highest achievements: her appointment as a full…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-researcher-receives-nrf-award-excellence
Young researcher receives NRF award for excellence
2024-08-26 Research with impact ─ this is what the North-West University (NWU) is renowned for. The university’s researchers continue to shine nationally and internationally. This was again evident at the recent 2024 National Research Foundation (NRF) awards, where a…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/psychology/shana%25C3%25A9-theunissen
Shanaé Theunissen
2025-09-26 My navorsing fokus op die ontwikkeling van sterkpunte-gebaseerde trauma-ingeligte intervensieriglyne vir trauma-oorlewendes. Ek is passievol oor professionele ontwikkeling en om te ondersoek hoe klinici binne die veld van sielkunde hul kliënte meer effektief kan bedien.http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/clinical-preceptor/henrico-heystek
Henrico Heystek
2026-05-05 A versatile pharmacist with experience in education (secondary- and tertiary level). Henrico brings a diverse skill set to the table. He is passionate about building relationships with various role-players in the healthcare field to expose pharmacy students to different pharmacy locales.http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-excels-male-dominated-research-area
NWU researcher excels in a male-dominated research area
2021-04-21 Ntokozo Happy Msiza, a North-West University (NWU) researcher and PhD student in the subject group Animal Sciences, has broken new ground when she completed a MSc degree in pasture science, a scarce skill and male-dominated field of study. When she got…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-donors-beseeched-help-address-current-inadequate-funding-structure-support-postgraduate-studies
NWU donors beseeched to help address the current inadequate funding structure to support postgraduate studies
2022-10-07 There is an urgent need to address the problem of inadequate funding for postgraduate studies in South Africa. This was the recurring consensus during the recent North-West University (NWU) donor event held in Sandton, Johannesburg. Speakers included Dr…http://news.nwu.ac.za/round-applause-finalists-and-winners-modiragatsi-youth-innovation-competition
Round of applause to finalists and winners of the Modiragatsi Youth Innovation Competition
2022-08-22 On Women’s Day this year, the Business School of the North-West University (NWU) had the privilege of honouring gifted young learners and students with great minds and the potential to shape a better future for all! The Modiragatsi Youth Innovation…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/must-deep-learning/must-2027-postgraduate-applications
MUST 2027 Postgraduate Applications
2026-07-03 Shape the Future of Artificial IntelligenceJoin one of South Africa's leading machine learning research groups at the Faculty of Engineering, North-West University.Applications for the 2027 intake are now open.APPLY HERE Before starting this application…http://library.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-information-literacy-icil-2019
International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2019
2026-07-07 Welcome, [accordion collapsed], Prof. Robert Balfour, Photo of Prof. Robert Balfour North-West University (NWU) is honoured to host in 2019 the International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) on its Vaal Campus. NWU is a unique institution situated in two of South Africa's provinces (one highly urbanised…, Dr. Mathew Moyo, Photo of Dr. Mathew Moyo Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, it is my singular honour to welcome you all to this first International Conference on Information Literacy hosted by the North-West University as a sister conference to the European…, Conference Theme, Information literacy in all spheres of life, Conference Aim, The ICIL-SA 2019 conference aims to bring together researchers, library and information services professionals, employers, media specialists, educators, policy makers and all other related parties from around the world to exchange knowledge and experience and…, Submission Types, Individual papers and posters Proposals for both papers and posters are welcome. Abstracts of no more than 300 words including references for papers or posters should be submitted on the conference website. Papers will be 20 minutes with 10 minutes for…, General Conference Topics, Information literacy in different contexts of everyday life (hobbies, arts, self-development, sports, physical exercise, cooking, homing, etc.) Information literacy and active citizenship Information literacy and health and well-being Information literacy for…, Conference Series, ICIL 2019 ICIL 2022 ICIL 2024 ICIL 2026, Sister Conference, ECIL, Conference photos, Available on our Facebook page in the Photos>ICIL2019 folder. , Important Dates, First call for papers: 28 January 2019 Submissions open: 11 February 2019 - 17 May 2019 Second call for papers: 28 February 2019 Reviews: 1 April - 27 May 2019 Feedback on abstracts: 31 May 2019 Registration: 15 March 2019 - 16 September 2019, Important Documents, PDF of conference programme Guidelines for presenters and session chairs ICIL-Sponsorshttp://www.nwu.ac.za/survivors-thrivers
Survivors to thrivers
2021-05-20 The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children International Campaign takes place from 25 November to 10 December every year. According to the United Nations (UN) there has been a global increase in domestic violence amid…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/pharmacy/farmaseutise-chemie