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Student centricity remains the key to successful teaching and learning

2024-09-17
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) hosted another successful Teaching and Learning Conference from 10 to 12 September. Themed "Student centricity in teaching and learning at the NWU", the conference stressed the…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/powerhouse-industry-partnerships-prepare-students-corporate-success

Powerhouse industry partnerships prepare students for corporate success

2025-04-07
The North-West University (NWU) Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (CBMI) welcomed industry giants ABSA, SAS and FirstRand for insightful engagement with honours- and master’s-degree students. This engagement reflects the centre’s strong industry…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ai-hub-now-it-official

NWU AI Hub: Now it is official!

2025-04-15
The groundwork was laid over a year ago, and the foundation has been continuously reinforced through engagement with staff and students, the formulation of policies and guidelines, extensive planning and investigations and – most importantly – a shared…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/book-launch-marks-milestone-ethical-caring-discourse

Book launch marks a milestone in ethical caring discourse

2025-05-14
In a powerful affirmation of compassion as a catalyst for social change, the Optentia research unit at the North-West University (NWU) and the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ) research focus area co-hosted the hybrid launch of the groundbreaking book…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/rebuilding-pipeline-secure-universitys-water-future

Rebuilding the pipeline to secure the university’s water future

2025-07-04
Leaky, dilapidated water lines are being replaced at the North-West University (NWU) to reduce water losses and conserve water more effectively. One such rehabilitation project is under way at the Mahikeng Campus. What was once a neglected water system is…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/indian-ocean-rim-conversation-bridge-academia-policy-and-community-needs

Indian Ocean Rim conversation to bridge academia, policy and community needs

2025-07-04
By Gofaone Motsamai and Nikelo Mehlomakulu The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean, serving as a lifeline for international trade and transport. South Africa is a key player in the 23-country Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), and the North-West…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-hosts-inaugural-alumni-and-friends-sports-day

Vanderbijlpark Campus hosts Inaugural Alumni and Friends Sports Day

2025-06-30
The North-West University’s (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus burst into life on June 16 as it welcomed back former students, staff, and community partners for its inaugural Alumni and Friends Sports Fun Day. The event, held on Youth Day, blended athletic energy…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/goddess-night-celebrates-sisterhood

Goddess night celebrates sisterhood

2024-08-16
By Loveness Hulwane The Goddess Night event hosted by the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus Arts Unit was truly a night to remember. The ladies went all out, and their stunning attire perfectly embodied the event's theme, "A Bridgerton…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/guest-lecture-guides-students-master-strategic-thinking

Guest lecture guides students to master strategic thinking

2024-05-21
On Tuesday, 7 May, students at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) studying for a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) honours in Management Sciences with Marketing and Management Sciences and Business Management were treated to a thought-…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/tech-showcase-and-hackathon-ignite-innovation-faculty-humanities

Tech Showcase and Hackathon ignite innovation in the Faculty of Humanities

2024-06-13
Advancements in technology have revolutionised teaching by creating more dynamic, interactive and personalized learning experiences. This has made lessons more engaging and accessible, allowing for real-time feedback and collaboration. Furthermore,…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/monsters-myths-fables-exhibition-displays-student-curators-growth-and-learning

“Monsters, Myths & Fables” exhibition displays student curators’ growth and learning

2024-09-06
The ViNCO (Visual Narratives and Creative Outputs) research entity at the North-West University (NWU), a collective that includes creative practitioners, created an exhibition titled “Monsters, Myths & Fables” with the aim of showcasing and promoting…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/scholar-honoured-prestigious-jan-h-marais-prize

Scholar honoured with prestigious Jan H Marais Prize

2024-09-13
Prof Wannie Carstens, an accomplished Afrikaans scholar at the North-West University (NWU), was recently honoured with the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (the South African Academy of Science and Arts) Jan H Marais Prize for his outstanding…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/carst-radiating-possibilities

CARST is radiating possibilities

2024-02-06
Research into radiation technology is crucial for advancing industrial applications, enhancing safety, improving efficiency and enabling new technological innovations and solutions, especially in a country such as South Africa. This is where the Centre for…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/broadcasters-share-lessons-journalism

Broadcasters share lessons in journalism

2025-09-23
By Gofaone Motsamai Textbook learning can only take one so far in the world of broadcasting. What counts is real experience behind the microphone. Students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus were all ears when two radio and television…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-launches-centre-digital-humanities-inspiring-spring-school-programme

NWU launches Centre for Digital Humanities with inspiring Spring School Programme

2025-09-30
By Jalize Fourie The Faculty of Humanities at North-West University (NWU) took a bold step into the future of research and innovation with the official launch of its Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) on Friday, 19 September, at the Riverside Sun Hotel in…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-honours-sports-excellence-2025-annual-sports-awards

Vanderbijlpark Campus honours sports excellence at 2025 Annual Sports Awards

2025-11-18
The Tsebonokeng Hall at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) radiated with pride and celebration as the institution hosted its prestigious 2025 Annual Sports Awards ceremony. Themed “Celebrating Excellence, Honour, and Legacy in…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/use-nwus-ai-course-make-your-christmas-merrier

Use the NWU’s AI course to make your Christmas merrier

2025-11-20
The North-West University (NWU) and its AI Hub are continuing to strengthen the institution’s digital capacity through an incentive programme aimed at encouraging academic staff to complete the AI and Assessment course. This initiative is a collaborative…

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