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Law professor improves previous NRF rating of C to a great B
2022-05-23 Prof Christa Rautenbach’s hard work on legal pluralism and cultural diversity finally paid off when she received a B-rating in the highly competitive rating process of the National Research Foundation (NRF). One of her reviewers remarked that her “research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-lead-preclinical-glp-toxicity-hub-pharmaceuticals-development
Academic to lead preclinical GLP toxicity hub for pharmaceuticals development
2023-10-05 South Africa and the North-West University (NWU) are stepping up to develop the African continent’s capabilities to develop its own human vaccines. The glaring disparities in vaccine access during the Covid-19 pandemic has led to South Africa taking…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-analyses-north-west-state-province-address
Academic analyses the North West State of Province Address
2024-03-20 A recent analysis by Dr Lindikaya W Myeki from the subject group Agricultural Economics and Extension at the North-West University (NWU) delved into the North West State of Province Address (NWSOPA), with a particular focus on food security issues. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-khido-ramadie-helps-learners-tackle-mental-health-during-exams
Dr Khido Ramadie helps learners tackle mental health during exams
2024-12-10 By Oscar Mosiane and Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Dr Khido Ramadie, a wellness counsellor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, has dedicated her life to promoting education and wellness. Born in Lichtenburg in the North West Province,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/aerobics-team-secures-historic-third-championship
Aerobics team secures historic third championship
2025-01-23 By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Hard work and commitment paid off for the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus aerobics team who achieved their third consecutive victory at the 2024 University Sports South Africa (USSA) Aerobics Championships.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-piketh-honoured-his-lifetime-contribution-air-quality
Prof Piketh honoured for his lifetime contribution to air quality
2023-09-29 Prof Stuart Piketh from the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management in the School of Geo and Spatial Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) was recently honoured with the prestigious National Association for Clean Air (NACA) Golden Award during…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-africa-needs-make-use-global-sports-stage
Prof Bismark Tyobeka: Africa needs to make use of the global sports stage
2023-09-18 The IRB Rugby World Cup (RWC) kicks off on Friday, 8 September when the host nation, France, takes on three-time champions New Zealand, as these sides clash in Stade de France, Saint-Denis. As always, the world will be watching. The previous tournament –…http://news.nwu.ac.za/perfect-season-glory-nwu-young-guns-takes-title-undefeated
Perfect season glory: NWU Young Guns takes the title, undefeated!
2024-04-25 The North-West University (NWU) Young Guns (YGs) defended their 2023 title after defeating FNB UFS Shimlas 39-36 in Bloemfontein on Monday, 22 April. The camaraderie between the coaching staff and players was exemplified on the field of play, as the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-running-international-visualise-your-thesis-competition
PhD student in the running for international Visualise Your Thesis Competition
2024-10-29 Pastor Gugu Ndlovu, a student pursuing a PhD in theology with pastoral studies at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) and a dedicated full-time pastor at Mount Olives Ministries, recently won the prestigious national Visualise Your…http://news.nwu.ac.za/advocating-sustainable-poultry-production-ensure-food-security
Advocating for sustainable poultry production to ensure food security
2023-04-21 North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Kenny Mnisi presented a seminar on 20 April 2023 focusing on food security and safety. The topic of the seminar was “Are we food secured now? If not, let us practise sustainable poultry production!” According to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gift-research-niche-area-welcomes-barolong-boo-ratlou-ba-ga-seitshiro-delegation
GIFT research niche area welcomes a Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba GA Seitshiro delegation
2025-02-19 By Oscar Mosiane and Precious Miyambu A partnership between the Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba Ga Seitshiro tribe and the North-West University (NWU) is taking shape. On 11 February the NWU’s Global Innovative Forefront Talent (GIFT) research niche area hosted…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-explores-laughter-protest-zimbabwe
Inaugural lecture explores laughter as protest in Zimbabwe
2025-03-11 In Zimbabwe’s evolving political landscape, where promises of reform have yet to materialise, one unexpected force has emerged – comedy. While official narratives speak of progress, social media tells a different story, one shaped by satire, memes and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-launches-inter-res-tournament
Vanderbijlpark Campus launches Inter-Res tournament
2025-03-20 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus has officially launched its much-anticipated Inter-Res tournament, a sports event designed to provide all students with a chance to showcase their athletic talents while fostering inclusivity and unity…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-explore-environmental-impact-hiv-arvs-south-africas-water-systems
Researchers explore the environmental impact of HIV-ARVs on South Africa’s water systems
2025-04-04 By: Gofaone Motsamai NWU researchers have completed a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the environmental implications of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in South Africa’s water resources. The report, “Quantification, fate, and hazard assessment of HIV-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/industry-expert-translates-operational-theory-real-world-practice
Industry expert translates operational theory into real-world practice
2025-04-24 In a dynamic step towards bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world industry practice, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted an enriching guest lecture…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-africa-should-adapt-climate-change
How Africa should adapt to climate change
2025-05-15 Africa is getting the short end of the stick as climate change is tightening its grip on the continent, although it has only contributed about 3% (at most) of global carbon emissions since the Industrial Revolution.Africa is the most vulnerable continent to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-make-young-people-part-solution-tackling-crime-communities
How to make young people part of the solution to tackling crime in communities
2025-05-22 By Gofaone Motsamai As South Africa continues to grapple with high levels of crime, a North-West University (NWU) researcher has highlighted the critical role young people can play in prevention efforts when supported and included in meaningful ways. Dr…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-unlock-job-market-iks-graduates
How to unlock the job market for IKS graduates
2025-06-12 In the corridors of higher learning, indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) has emerged as a growing academic discipline. But in the job market, its graduates often meet closed doors and puzzled employers. A new study by a recent NWU PhD graduate, Dr Mamello Anna…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-calls-shift-media-reporting-gbv
Research calls for shift in media reporting of GBV
2025-07-28 By Gofaone Motsamai Gender-based violence (GBV) is seldom an isolated crime, yet it is often portrayed as such in South African media reports. This is borne out by the research findings of North-West University (NWU) master’s graduate Elsje-Marié Jordaan…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chemistry-innovator-awarded-inaugural-nwu-innovation-fellowship