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Using plant growth-promoting microorganisms to address food sustainability
2021-07-26 Maize production and mining are essential for the economy of the North West Province, and researchers at the North-West University (NWU) are now looking at how microorganisms can protect maize from climate challenges and mining by-products. Prof Olubukola…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-empowers-future-graduates
NWU empowers future graduates
2022-04-21 Mafumane Tlhapi The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Alumni Relations office in conjunction with its Career Centre recently hosted a Career Empowerment seminar across its three campuses to prepare students for the working environment. Various…http://news.nwu.ac.za/decision-raise-interest-rate-conveys-strong-message-dealing-inflation
Decision to raise interest rate conveys strong message on dealing with inflation
2022-11-25 “In line with market expectations, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in a majority vote of three to two raised the repo rate by another 75 basis points, with a minority view favouring a 50 basis-point increase.” Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-successful-regional-conference-sustainability
NWU hosts successful regional conference on sustainability
2023-09-18 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Social Sciences played host to the successful Planetary Utilisation of Sustainability Strategies (PLUS) Southern African Regional Conference from 11 to 13 September at its Mahikeng Campus. The conference,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/floyd-shivambu-and-fight-his-political-future
Floyd Shivambu and the fight for his political future
2025-06-26 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/prof-nico-smit-appointed-adjunct-professor-university-miami
Prof Nico Smit appointed as adjunct professor at the University of Miami
2023-11-10 North-West University (NWU) academic and researcher, Prof Nico Smit has been appointed as an adjunct professor in marine biology and ecology at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami (UM), USA. The title…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-selected-2024-techwomen-programme
PhD student selected for 2024 TechWomen programme
2024-08-28 North-West University (NWU) PhD student Happy Nsiza has been named a TechWomen 2024 Emerging Leader, a recognition that places her among 103 women selected from more than 6 000 applicants worldwide. The TechWomen programme, which will take place in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tanzanian-spray-toad-extinction-highlights-need-protect-biodiversity
Tanzanian spray toad extinction highlights the need to protect biodiversity
2024-10-22 When a species becomes extinct in the wild, the loss is permanent. For Africa, a serious loss is the extinction of the Tanzanian Kihansi spray toad (Nectophrynoides asperginis) due to habitat change and infectious disease. This should serve as a wakeup…http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/service-delivery-budget-and-implementation-plan
Service Delivery Budget and Implementation Plan
2022-12-08 Service Delivery Budget and Implementation Plan What is it? The municipal Service Delivery Budget and Implementation Plan (SDBIP) is a detailed plan to be approved by the mayor of a municipality for the implementation of…http://law.nwu.ac.za/law-justice-and-sustainability/environmental-change
Environmental Change
2021-07-26 Members of the Project on Environmental Change in the Research Unit: Law, Justice and Sustainability focus their research on the interface between environmentalsustainability, environmental justice, environmental…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/sport/potchefstroom-campus
Potchefstroom Campus
2020-07-30 Sporting codes and categorization High performance sports Priority sport codes that are semi-professional, competing on the highest levels of competition. Athletics Cricket…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/janco-voet-gebreek-maar-slaggereed
Janco: Voet gebreek, maar slaggereed
2022-03-01 Van uitdagings hoef jy hom niks te vertel nie. Hy is immers ’n swemmer wat al sy provinsie, Noordwes, op nasionale vlak verteenwoordig het. Ure se sweet in die gimnasium? Geen probleem nie. Dit juis al die sweet in die water en met gewigte wat dáái paar…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/daar-niks-kleins-aan-nanotegnologie-die-noordwes-universiteit-nie
Daar is niks kleins aan nanotegnologie by die Noordwes-Universiteit nie
2023-03-06 Eenduisendmiljoenste van ’n meter. Of om dit anders te stel: eenbiljoenste van ’n meter. Hierdie ongelooflike klein meting word ’n nanometer genoem en die wêreld van nanotegnologie funksioneer tussen 1 en 100 nanometer. Dit is ook hier waar die Noordwes-…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-natuur-en-landbouwetenskappe/fnas-direkteure
FNAS Direkteure
2024-02-27 [accordion] Skool vir Chemiese en Fisiese Wetenskappe Direkteur: Prof Lebo Katata-Seru Anjunk Direkteur: Prof Cobus Kriek Skool vir Biologiese Wetenskappe Direkteur: Vacant Adjunk Direkteur: Prof Oziniel Ruzvidzo Skool vir Geo…http://news.nwu.ac.za/president-ramaphosa-would-do-well-focus-electricity-issues
President Ramaphosa would do well to focus on electricity issues
2022-02-10 A North-West University (NWU) professor believes that – should power cuts continue as they have – more people will lose jobs, threatening the livelihoods of many in the country. This is especially true of small, medium and micro enterprises that are currently…http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-year-student-shines-top-participant-nstf-brilliants-programme
First-year student shines as a top participant in NSTF Brilliants Programme
2023-06-30 Lize-Mari Loots, a first-year BSc dietetics student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus, recently earned recognition as one of the top students in the prestigious National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Brilliants Programme.…http://library.nwu.ac.za/notice-library
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2025-07-23 [accordion collapsed], Noise Alert: Construction Project, Please note that due to ongoing construction works on Building E7 (Ferdinand Postma Library), noise may be generated in certain areas of the library. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Thank you for your understanding…, ***Library on the Mahikeng Campus is Now Open***, We are excited to welcome you back to the Library on the Mahikeng Campus! Following the flood damage, most of our spaces have now been fully restored and are open for use. Available spaces and services: Junior Research Commons (Ground floor) Senior Research…, Temporary closure of the Library on the Mahikeng Campus, Please note that, due to ongoing restoration work following flood damage at the Library on the Mahikeng Campus, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) has recommended the immediate closure of the library until further notice. During this period, students are…, Enhance your research visibility— connect ORCID to Scopus, In a rapidly evolving world of research, visibility and accuracy are necessary. To help you enhance your academic footprint and ensure your scholarly record is as accurate as your impact deserves, we invite you to link your ORCID iD with Scopus. Why take this…, Installation of security gates: Library and Information Service, Please be informed that the Library and Information Service is currently installing RFID security gates at the Ferdinand Postma Library and the Natural Sciences Library on the Potchefstroom Campus. This installation will involve drilling, which may cause some…, Partial Closure: Mahikeng Campus Library, Mahikeng Campus Library is partially closed due to damages caused by floods, but the following key services remain available: Available Services Junior Commons: Open to all users for printing purposes. It offers 34 seats and 9 computers dedicated to printing…, Mahikeng Campus Library Roof Construction in Progress, We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities. Expected completion date: 25 March 2025 Thank you for your cooperation! Notice placed on 13 February 2025, DIY Student Services / 2025 Registration, Student serices change Student serices change Go to the Student Engagement Portal ( Guide ) to find the following: Dashboard (Your information: Campus, qualification, enrolment status, grade point average (GPA), full profile) Registration (Registration,…, 2025 Library and Information Service (LIS) Calendar, We are pleased to share the 2025 LIS calendar. Both digital and printable versions are now available and can be accessed here . Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require additional information. Dina Mashiyane ( dina.mashiyane@nwu.ac.za )…, Protect your Belongings, Do not leave your belongings unattended. Your belongings are valuable, and they're safe with you. Remember: Keep an eye on your bags, laptops, and personal items. Unattended belongings may be at risk of theft or damage. The library is not liable for lost or…http://www.nwu.ac.za/research-and-innovation/inaugural-lectures-2022
Inaugural Lectures 2022
2023-06-08 The North-West University is proud to showcase its academics as they climb the ladder in their academic career. Any academic who is promoted to professor or who is appointed by the NWU as “newly appointed professor” from elsewhere, is expected to deliver a…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences/research-and-innovation
Research and Innovation
2025-03-03 The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is dedicated to pioneering research and innovation that addresses global challenges while driving sustainable development. Our faculty is home to leading researchers, state-of-the-art…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-engineering-brings-industrial-innovation-delmas