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2025-10-08 [accordion collapsed] Mahikeng Campus Chess is a strategic sport played for recreational and competitive reasons. It is one of the oldest and most popular board games. The sport’s modern game evolved from the European continent, but its history can…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bhive-edc-harnesses-students-entrepreneurship-tackle-youth-unemployment
bhive EDC harnesses students’ entrepreneurship to tackle youth unemployment
2025-10-10 With youth unemployment continuing to challenge South Africa’s future, the North-West University (NWU) is showing that entrepreneurship is key to turning the tide. Through its bhive Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), the NWU hosted Student Entrepreneurship…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-berts-bricks-ac-night-race-lights-potchefstroom
NWU–Berts Bricks AC Night Race lights up Potchefstroom
2025-10-20 When the stars came out, running shoes were laced and goals were set. On your marks, get set and go! The inaugural North-West University (NWU) Berts Bricks Athletics Club (BB AC) Night Race recently transformed the Potchefstroom Campus into a glowing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-petronella-lunda-has-been-elected-lead-somsa-north-west
Dr Petronella Lunda has been elected to lead SOMSA North West
2025-08-22 Dr Petronella Lunda, a maternal and neonatal expert from the North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Health Sciences, was elected as president of the Society of Midwives of South Africa (SOMSA) North West. Dr Lunda was honoured with this prestigious position…http://news.nwu.ac.za/floyd-shivambu-and-fight-his-political-future
Floyd Shivambu and the fight for his political future
2025-10-10 Enigmatic and erratic, bold and belligerent. Floyd Shivambu walks the line between chaos and command like few other South African politicians do, with both his detractors and supporters asking: What is next for Floyd? As has become the norm, Shivambu has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cyber-security-awareness-month-seminar-highlights-challenges-posed-generative-ai
Cyber Security Awareness Month: Seminar highlights the challenges posed by generative AI
2025-10-15 Every October, the cybersecurity community unites under the central theme of “vigilance”. With the rapid growth of generative AI, this call to action has become more important than ever. As part of the Cyber Security Awareness Month initiatives, the North-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chpe-selected-who-afro-network-partner-institutions-winner
CHPE selected as WHO AFRO Network of Partner Institutions winner
2025-10-23 The Centre for Health Professions Education (CHPE) at the North-West University (NWU) has earned prestigious recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO) after being selected as a winner in the WHO AFRO Network of Partner Institutions (NPI) for Health…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-international-programme-opens-global-pathways-renewable-energy-and-sustainable-construction
New international programme opens global pathways in renewable energy and sustainable construction
2025-12-02 The North-West University (NWU) is set to benefit from a major new international initiative following the recent approval of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master RESCO (Renewable Energy and Sustainable Construction) programme. Prof. Ashmore Mawire, director of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/accelerated-structural-reforms-are-most-effective-pathway-job-rich-growth
Accelerated structural reforms are the most effective pathway to job-rich growth
2025-11-14 The broad economic and fiscal strategies outlined in the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) are realistic and credible given South Africa’s challenging economic context. In commenting on the 2025 MTBPS that Finance Minister Enoch Godwanga…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/virtual-seminar-siyabonga-nxumalo-phd-british-political-hegemony-and-imperialism-crushing
Virtual Seminar by Siyabonga Nxumalo (PhD) - British Political Hegemony and Imperialism: Crushing of the Usuthu and Onkweni Sections of the Zulu Royal Family, c.1880-1913
2025-04-23 You are cordially invited to a Virtual Seminar by Siyabonga Nxumalo (PhD), from the University of Johannesburg. Topic: British Political Hegemony and Imperialism: Crushing of the Usuthu and Onkweni Sections of the Zulu Royal Family, c.1880-1913…http://www.nwu.ac.za/integrated-research-integrity-management-system-irims/reporting-potential-breachtransgression
Reporting a potential breach/transgression in research integrity
2022-12-06 No formal template for reporting a potential breach in responsible conduct of research/research integrity has been developed as each case is unique. Should you wish to report a potential breach/transgression in responsible conduct of research/research…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SEW
Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW)
2025-10-01 SEW banner, Student Entrepreneurship Programme 2025, Join us for an epic week of entrepreneurship, innovation and inspiration. From start-up vibes to millionaire moves – we’ve got it all!, Headliner Talks: Millionaire Mindsets & Resilient Success, Hear from two dynamic speakers:, Albert van Wyk - How I Became a Millionaire at 22 Albert van Wyk shares his journey of breaking financial barriers at a young age. In this talk, he reveals the mindset shifts, strategies, and practical steps that helped him build wealth before most of us even…, What’s Happening?, Campus-wide events by Enactus & SWEEP. Inspiring talks, hands-on hustle, and networking,with changemakers to grow your ideas. Prizes up for grabs – for the bold, the creative, the unstoppable., Don’t just watch others win. Build YOUR story., , Enactus, Enactus is more than just a student society — it’s a movement of young changemakers who use business and innovation to tackle real-world challenges. At NWU, Enactus creates a platform for students to lead projects, develop entrepreneurial skills, and make a…, Vanderbijlpark Campus, Entrepreneurship Unscripted A bold collaboration between Enactus and the Debate Society. Forget filters, forget the rules – join an open conversation on what entrepreneurship really means. Share your story, challenge ideas, and gain fresh perspectives. Date…, Potchefstroom & Mahikeng campus, No local event, but students can connect with Enactus via their campus co-faculty advisors: Potchefstroom - Dr Lerato Mdaka Mahikeng - Mr Njabulo Xulu, SWEEP Event , Contact Bernice Richardson for more info. DHET UCDP EDHE Universities South Africahttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa-news/qa-gordon-koos
Q&A with Gordon & Koos
2024-06-07 Q: Hello, Gordon and Koos. How are you? A: We are well thank you! Stuck in a Pandemic, but you probably know that already. Q: Would it be okay if I ask you a couple of questions? A: We are cool! Go for it. Q: What was the title of your paper? A: Activate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-life-teams-checkers-sixty60-fight-hunger
Student Life teams up with Checkers Sixty60 to fight hunger
2026-03-05 The start of the academic year can be a challenging time for many students, especially those waiting for financial aid disbursements. This year, Student Life on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus partnered with Checkers Sixty60 to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cricket-team-ready-battle-ussa-showdown-stellenbosch
Cricket team ready to battle in the USSA showdown in Stellenbosch
2026-02-16 In December, when Christian Mahlalela leads his North-West University (NWU) side onto the cricket field in Stellenbosch, he will be carrying more than just his team’s hopes. He will bear the responsibility of redemption, and with the help of his teammates,…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/call-abstracts-indigenous-and-western-epistemologies-history-education-tensions-possibilities
Call for Abstracts: Indigenous and Western Epistemologies in History Education Tensions - Possibilities - Solutions ed. by Christoph Kühberger & Bongani Shabangu
2026-02-26 You are cordially invited to submit abstracts of approximately 700 - 1000 words from various academic fields (History Education, History, Education/Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Psychology, Philosophy etc.) engaging with history…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/material-science-innovation-and-modelling/research-projects
Research projects
2023-10-16 MaSIM has carried out several projects some of which are as follows: Development of low-cost standalone solar cookers with thermal energy storage for decentralized communities using the Sasol-NRF University Collaborative Research Grant by researchers in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/trial-century-determine-who-controls-ais-future
Trial of the century to determine who controls AI’s future
2026-04-22 It is the battle of the billionaires as two of the most powerful heavyweights in the tech industry will step into the ring on Monday 27 April in Oakland, California, when Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman goes to trial. The stakes for the future of…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-science-and-information-systems
Computer Science and Information Systems
2026-02-02 What is Computer Science and Information Systems? This program and curriculum is compiled in such a manner that students are qualified to enter the field of information technology with confidence and to render a valuable service to the industry in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/munnik-finishes-seventh-world-indoor-championships