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Statement by NWU vice-chancellor on language policy
2018-03-26 The process of revision of the language policy of the North-West University (NWU) has led to widespread and often constructive debate in the press, social media and among our stakeholders. The language policy and plan task team, that has been appointed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pharmacen-makes-strides-third-dimension-research-better-life-all
Pharmacen makes strides in third dimension research for a better life for all
2019-09-19 For many years the world has attempted to address urgent issues in pharmaceutical research with the help of cultured cells, and the North West University’s (NWU’s) Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™) is using a new approach to get…http://news.nwu.ac.za/government-commits-find-solutions-unemployed-iks-graduates
Government commits to find solutions for unemployed IKS graduates
2021-04-06 The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, has expressed government’s commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to find solutions to unemployment for graduates within the indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) sector.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-now-member-african-academy-sciences
NWU researcher now member of African Academy of Sciences
2021-04-20 A senior lecturer in the research focus area Human Metabolomics at the North-West University (NWU) was selected as an affiliate member of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) for the next five years. Dr Rencia van der Sluis was selected from among young,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-sheds-light-dark-energy-and-why-theory-gravity-crossroads
Inaugural lecture sheds light on dark energy and why the theory of gravity is at a crossroads
2022-07-21 On 14 July 2022, North-West University (NWU) professor in the subject group Physics, Prof Amare Abebe Gidelew, presented his inaugural lecture titled “Matters of Gravity: The how and why of cosmic evolution”. Prof Gidelew presented a brief account of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nrf-rating-youngest-associate-professor-animal-science-nwu
NRF rating for youngest associate professor in animal science at NWU
2022-05-23 Farming runs in Prof Kenny Mnisi’s blood, and his life-long passion for animal sciences is finally paying off. Based in the School of Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, he has been awarded a Y2 rating by the National…http://news.nwu.ac.za/using-law-advance-justice-and-sustainability
Using the law to advance justice and sustainability
2022-12-08 When it comes to seeking innovative solutions to the social and environmental challenges faced by South Africa, the Research Unit for Law, Justice and Sustainability from the North-West University (NWU) is at the forefront. “The research unit utilises law…http://news.nwu.ac.za/swip-project-brings-isindebele-wikipedias-main-platform
SWiP project brings isiNdebele to Wikipedia’s main platform
2024-11-29 The SADiLaR-Wikipedia-PanSALB (SWiP) project is an important collaborative project that has seen key partners coming together to drive the digital ascent of isiNdebele, one of the low-resource languages in the country. This collaborative initiative by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/decoding-hidden-signals-brown-fat-obesity
Decoding hidden signals of brown fat in obesity
2025-06-11 When brown fat cells start sending the wrong signals, the body’s energy balance can shift in unexpected ways, which is bad news for people living with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Dr Khanyisani Ziqubu, a PhD student from the North-West University (NWU),…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hybrid-workers-need-rekindle-human-connection
Hybrid workers need to rekindle the human connection
2025-06-10 The academic workplace is no longer defined by shared offices and hallway conversations. As hybrid work becomes the norm, one researcher argues that the shift may be eroding the very ties that keep academic communities functioning. “Academics are often…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-finalist-mg-200-young-south-africans
Academic a finalist in M&G 200 Young South Africans
2024-07-04 Dr Monray Williams, a senior lecturer in the subject group Biochemistry at the North-West University (NWU), has been announced a finalist in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans for 2024 in the Science, Technology, and Innovation category. This…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-nominated-womandla-foundation-steam-advocacy-award
PhD student nominated for Womandla Foundation STEAM Advocacy Award
2024-08-21 Happy Msiza, a PhD student at the North-West University (NWU), has been nominated for the Womandla Foundation Award in the Advocacy in STEAM category. These awards honour women excel in their fields, drive innovation and inspire future female leaders.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-33rd-saarmste-international-conference
NWU hosts 33rd SAARMSTE International Conference
2025-01-24 The North-West University (NWU) hosted the 33rd annual conference of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) on the Potchefstroom Campus from 13 to 16 January 2025. This international…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-premier-appoints-two-esteemed-professors-his-new-advisory-council
North West Premier appoints two esteemed professors in his new advisory council
2024-09-02 North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has appointed Prof Raymond Parsons and Prof Mokgadi Molope from the North-West University (NWU) as members of the provincial Economic and Investment Advisory Council (EIAC). The announcement comes at a critical period…http://news.nwu.ac.za/elderly-ladies-treated-honour-womens-month
Elderly ladies treated in honour of Women's month
2024-09-11 By Loveness Hulwane On 23 August, in commemoration of Women's Month, elderly residents from nearby assisted living facilities were invited to the Riverside Sun Hotel to attend an informative session, sponsored by the Stakeholder Relations office at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mou-bolster-public-sector
MoU to bolster the public sector
2024-07-22 The North-West University (NWU) and the Public Service Commission (PSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, 16 July to formalise and strengthen the relationship between the parties. The MoU, which will remain in force for a period of…http://law.nwu.ac.za/law/gideon-rossouw-0
Gideon Rossouw
2021-07-05 Our colleague, mr Gideon Rossouw, lecturer at the North-West University’s Mahikeng Campus passed away during the evening of 1 July 2021. Our condolences go to his family, colleagues and friends. He will be sorely missed. A colleague from the Law Faculty…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-celebrate-heritage-month-bold-debates-fair-hiring
Students celebrate Heritage Month with bold debates on fair hiring
2025-09-18 The spirit of Heritage Month was celebrated with thoughtfulness and intensity by first-year students from the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU). On 2 and 3 September, students came together to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/credit-access-challenges-south-african-smallholder-farmers
Credit access challenges for South African smallholder farmers
2025-09-18 Agriculture, a sector highly vulnerable to climate change, relies heavily on credit to invest in modern technology for efficiency and production. Despite this, many smallholder farmers in South Africa remain excluded from commercial bank loans, even though…http://news.nwu.ac.za/balancing-growth-and-green-exploring-carbon-tax-equation-sa