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Prof Anne Grobler awarded for unique TB diagnostics research
2019-04-03 It is no secret that North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Anne Grobler is a researcher and academic who has made her mark in the international arena of health research. The recent award she received from the National Intellectual Property Management…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-foils-wannacry-ransomware
NWU foils WannaCry ransomware
2017-05-19 It’s been war in the cyber world in the past few days. Cyber criminals tried, and succeeded in some instances, to infiltrate work and home computers all over the world, and in the process destroyed valuable information. The proactive action taken by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tree-plantations-are-harming-ecosystems
Tree plantations are harming ecosystems
2021-07-02 Replacing native forests with tree plantations is harming the soil at a microbial level by having an impact on soil fertility and the health of the planet. This is one of the conclusions of North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti…http://news.nwu.ac.za/role-indigenous-health-practitioners-addressing-mental-health-issues
Role of indigenous health practitioners in addressing mental health issues
2023-04-25 North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Miriam Moagi, together with Dr Mokgobola Thobakgale from the University of Limpopo and Dr Madimetja Magoro from Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture, recently published a book chapter on indigenous health practices in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-breed-social-justice-champions-enters-fold
New breed of social justice champions enters the fold
2024-03-07 In an inequitable world, achieving social justice is central to bringing about a better world. We need a new breed of legal leaders ready to make the law in all its fields and services more accessible to people. At the Southern African Law Teachers’…http://news.nwu.ac.za/guest-lecture-unpacks-causes-municipal-infrastructure-decay
Guest lecture unpacks the causes of municipal infrastructure decay
2025-09-02 Is the decay of municipal infrastructure in South Africa the result of poor monitoring and evaluation, poor planning, or deeper systemic issues? This was the central question posed by Dr Robert Nkuna during his guest lecture on Friday, 15 August 2025, at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-shines-pmrafrica-excellence-awards
Vanderbijlpark Campus shines in PMRafrica excellence awards
2026-02-19 Recognised as the highest-rated institution in the prestigious PMR.africa Excellence Awards for the Sedibeng District, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus stood out for its excellence and leadership in higher education and corporate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/funding-push-puts-africas-energy-gap-focus
Funding push puts Africa’s energy gap in focus
2026-04-23 A new funding commitment of more than $1,1 billion by the European Investment Bank is set to accelerate renewable energy projects across Africa, but experts say it will only begin to address a deeper, systemic electricity deficit affecting millions across the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/integrated-pest-management
Integrated Pest Management
2026-03-05 Sub-programme leader: Prof Oriel Thekisoe (oriel.thekisoe@nwu.ac.za) [accordion] Strategic Aim and Mission The vision of the group is to be a leader in integrated pest management (IPM) research in South Africa as well as to become a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-finances-during-covid-19
The NWU’s finances during Covid-19
2021-09-16 Over the past number of years there has been a decrease in funding in real terms from the government to universities across the country. The Covid-19 pandemic has not only created a lot of panic and uncertainty, but also magnified and exacerbated the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/career-zone-brings-nwu-students-closer-world-work
Career Zone brings NWU students closer to the world of work
2018-09-25 The Career Centre of the North-West University (NWU) recently launched a brand new career services management system across the three campuses in Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark and Mahikeng. This new online portal, better known as CareerZone, is a…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/analytical-platform
About us
2021-08-18 Welcome to the Analytical Platform The Analytical Platform at the Focus Area for Human Metabolomics, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, Potchefstroom serves as a resource offering analytical and instructional…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-fynere-punte-van-die-ontwikkeling-van-aanlyn-multimedia-leerplatforms
Die fynere punte van die ontwikkeling van aanlyn multimedia-leerplatforms
2023-04-28 Die sleutel tot ’n uitgebreide leerervaring met behulp van multimedia en aanlyn leerplatforms is om deelname onder Generasie Z-studente – mense wat tussen 1997 en die vroeë 2010’s gebore is – aan te moedig. Dit is een van die bevindings van ’n…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-advocates-integrated-rare-disease-treatment
Academic advocates for integrated rare disease treatment
2024-08-22 Prof Chris Vorster, a chemical pathologist from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Human Metabolomics, delivered a compelling presentation at the 21st Annual Symposium on Diseases Relevant to South Africa. Titled "Rare diseases: From the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/pliem-about-us
PLIEM - About Us
2022-11-04 HOME | ABOUT US | MEET OUR STAFF | HISTORY | RESEARCH | METABOLIC DEFECTS | NEW DEVELOPMENTS | PATIENT'S STORIES TEST INFORMATION | SAMPLE HANDLING | CLINICAL…http://www.nwu.ac.za/mynwu/youth-month-vibrant-student-leaders
Youth Month - Vibrant Student Leaders
2023-06-15 Leadership starts at the North-West University but soars beyond the academic journey. This Youth Month, #MyNWU wants to discover and highlight vibrant student leaders. Our student leaders follow their hearts and work to make a difference. At…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/paa/3MC-Conference-2024/Plenary-Bios
3MC Conference 2024: Plenary speakers
2024-02-12 .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: black; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } 3MC Presents: International Conference on Mathematical Modeling in Biology and Life…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/node/26986
Rentekoerse onveranderd gelaat soos verwag
2020-11-23 Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, sê dat die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) se jongste besluit om weer eens die rentekoers onveranderd te laat, te wagte was in die lig van die ekonomiese model waarop die Suid-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/lewendige-debat-tydens-die-vierde-jaarlikse-nwu-leierskapsberaad
Lewendige debat tydens die vierde jaarlikse NWU-leierskapsberaad
2018-10-12 As aktiewe burgers van Suid-Afrika moet elkeen van ons praat oor die ernstige gebrek aan behoorlike leierskap. Die uitdagings wat die land in die gesig staar – soos werkloosheid, misdaad, gender-gebaseerde ongelykhede, onvoldoende infrastruktuur en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsers-wys-bewaring-en-ontwikkeling-kan-hand-aan-hand-gaan