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The NWU’s one-test lock wonders
2021-05-07 There are two flights of stairs leading to the first floor of the North-West University’s High Performance Institute. Traversing these stairs you will find, on the one side, photographs of the sports managers who have led the NWU to the top echelons of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/elsunet-du-plessis-heidelberg-highest-level
Elsunet du Plessis: From Heidelberg to the highest level
2021-09-07 It was darn close. Too close. On Sunday afternoon, the NWU Eagles were stopped in their tracks in a heart-breaking way in the Varsity Netball campaign against the eventual winners, Kovsies, with a score of 66–65. In the final seconds of the game. The very…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-language-resources-four-south-african-nguni-languages
New language resources for the four South African Nguni languages
2022-07-20 Better technology tools are on the way for South Africa’s four Nguni languages. Research being done at the Centre for Text Technology (CTexT®) at the North-West University (NWU) is helping to fill in the missing links about how these languages are being used…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-gender-awareness-week-encourages-getting-comfortable-uncomfortable
NWU Gender Awareness Week encourages getting comfortable with the uncomfortable
2022-08-12 Gender Awareness Week (GAW) has become an integral part of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) strategy of promoting diversity and inclusivity among students, staff, and other stakeholders. GAW takes place from 8 to 12 August 2022, with activities,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/frontline-staff-members-honoured-nwu
Frontline staff members honoured by the NWU
2022-06-03 During the month of May, then acting vice-chancellor Prof Linda du Plessis hosted multi-campus events to thank the frontline staff members for working hard during the registration period amidst Covid-19 challenges. Acknowledging the staff contributions at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-acting-vice-chancellor-receives-international-awards-outstanding-research
NWU acting vice-chancellor receives international awards for outstanding research
2022-05-04 The acting vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Linda du Plessis, clearly sets the example after she was awarded her second doctorate in 2020, and has also been praised for the quality of her study by two international academic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-attends-launch-initiative-digital-health-innovation-kenya
NWU attends launch of initiative for digital health innovation in Kenya
2022-11-17 The North-West University (NWU) attended the recent launch of a new initiative to promote digital health innovation in Africa. This initiative aligns with the strategies of the WHO and national governments across the world in promoting universal access to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-entrepreneurs-compete-tomorrows-success
Student entrepreneurs compete for tomorrow's success
2024-03-06 and Vukosi Mathale The fifth annual Leopards Lair® student business pitching competition took place on 1 September 2023, hosted jointly by TTIS, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, the North-West University (NWU) Business School, the Small…http://news.nwu.ac.za/groundbreaking-study-gives-frogs-and-reptiles-indigenous-names
Groundbreaking study gives frogs and reptiles indigenous names
2025-05-29 Researchers have created a comprehensive list of indigenous names for frogs and reptiles in order to promote inclusive conservation People are far more likely to protect what they can name South Africa’s indigenous languages have long…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ai-information-roadshows-hit-nwu-campuses
AI information roadshows to hit NWU campuses
2025-02-14 The newly established North-West University (NWU) AI Hub is hitting the road to bring artificial intelligence (AI) sessions to all three campuses of the university. This is done in conjunction with the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL),…http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/cles-news
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2021-12-06 Using management technology to ensure the constitutional right to water Intelligent water management technologies could be the answer to some of South Africa’s water challenges. This is the view of Nicolene Steyn, one of the youngest PhD…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-breastfeeding-week-why-we-need-do-more
Celebrating Breastfeeding Week: Why we need to do more
2025-08-05 Breastfeeding is every person’s first start in life, yet millions of South African mothers stop within weeks. A simple change in position or early expert support can make the difference between quitting and success. Myths, short maternity leave, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-unveils-green-nanotechnology-protect-broilers-aflatoxin-toxicity
Research unveils green nanotechnology to protect broilers from aflatoxin toxicity
2026-01-20 Aflatoxin contamination continues to challenge poultry producers across the globe, posing risks to bird health, farm profitability, and food safety. In an innovative study at the North-West University (NWU) by MSc researcher Nonsindiso Masuku…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/home
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2026-03-09 A word of welcome from the director Prof Roelien Goede Roelien.Goede@nwu.ac.za Building G3, room G21, Potchefstroom Qualification: PhD, DTE Welcome to the Unit for Data Science and Computing website. In an era…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/pliem-about-us
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2022-11-04 HOME | ABOUT US | MEET OUR STAFF | HISTORY | RESEARCH | METABOLIC DEFECTS | NEW DEVELOPMENTS | PATIENT'S STORIES TEST INFORMATION | SAMPLE HANDLING | CLINICAL…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/david-luke
David Luke
2025-04-10 David Luke is professor in practice and strategic director at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa and Extraordinary Professor at North-West University in South Africa. Specialising in African trade policy and trade negotiations, Professor Luke has decades of experience in policy advisory services, managing and catalysing research, building…http://education.nwu.ac.za/community-based-educational-research-comber/clone-projects
Clone of Projects
2019-05-21 [accordion collapsed] LUNIKO: EMPOWERING PARENTS IN DISADVANTAGED SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION Project leader : Prof L Wood Overview of study Twenty-one years into…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/natural-and-agricultural-sciences/mock-0
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2022-09-13 Overview The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences offers diverse and interesting qualifications, characterised by relevant and integrated training. Here, students develop life skills that enable them to handle challenges in the workplace. Our…http://www.nwu.ac.za/excellence
#DidYouKnow?
2026-04-07 North-West University is home to academic excellence that makes a meaningful difference – locally and globally. Through #DidYouKnow?, we highlight the outstanding work being carried out across our faculties. From groundbreaking research to evidence…http://news.nwu.ac.za/project-launched-masccom-training-centre