Multisite Search
http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-master%25E2%2580%2599s-students-%25E2%2580%2593-best-best
NWU Master’s students – the best of the best!
2019-09-19 Students from the North-West University’s (NWU) Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences recently showed what they are made of when they defeated their peers from other universities. This happened during the South African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-deputy-vice-chancellor-appointed-north-west-university
New deputy vice-chancellor appointed at the North-West University
2021-05-11 The North-West University (NWU) is delighted to announce that Professor Maphahlaganye Jeffrey Mphahlele will join the NWU family in the position of deputy vice-chancellor for research and innovation. His appointment was confirmed by the NWU Council recently…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-grant-target-global-killer
New grant to target global killer
2022-05-03 Bertie Jacobs Malaria is a global killer, a disease that destroys human lives and the economies of countries in which it thrives. According to the latest figures by the World Health Organization (WHO), there were 241 million cases of malaria in 2020,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/medium-term-budget-must-reinforce-message-pace-structural-reforms
Medium-term Budget must reinforce message on pace of structural reforms
2023-11-12 “The foundations of the 2023 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on 1 November need to be realistic and sound, given the additional fiscal and economic challenges it faces.” Prof Raymond Parsons, economist at the North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/4ir-and-its-impact-academia-and-curricula-development
4IR and its impact on academia and curricula development
2023-09-27 The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in rapid progress that is fundamentally reshaping various facets of human life, including career opportunities and educational methodologies. Kurt Naicker, senior lecturer and chartered accountant from the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-artificial-intelligence-expertise-safeguarding-sanctity-degrees
NWU’s artificial intelligence expertise is safeguarding the sanctity of degrees
2024-09-19 There is no feeling like it. You stand there with bated breath, waiting for your name to be called. This is the culmination of years of hard work, dedication … determination. Underneath your black gown, your nervous system is in flux, you are a veritable…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-expertise-addressing-urgent-societal-needs
NWU expertise is addressing urgent societal needs
2024-10-22 In the heart of South Africa, where the sun dips low over maize fields, grazing cattle and platinum mines of untold riches, dust gathers over forgotten places. It is here, where discontent grows as promises fade, that the North-West University (NWU) has heard…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-looking-beyond-load-shedding-sustainable-greener-energy-solutions
NWU is looking beyond load-shedding to sustainable greener energy solutions
2024-03-01 While addressing the current challenges posed by load-shedding, the North-West University (NWU) is also looking at long-term sustainable and greener renewable energy-generation solutions. This will not only ensure energy security, but also underscore the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/budget-acknowledges-economy-not-growing-fast-enough
Budget acknowledges that the economy is not growing fast enough
2024-02-22 In the face of a daunting combination of economic and fiscal imperatives, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana in his Budget Speech on 21 February gave a realistic assessment of the socioeconomic and fiscal challenges confronting South Africa, including a “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/grace-growth-and-thriving-embody-spirit-womens-day
Grace, growth and thriving embody the spirit of Women’s Day
2025-08-25 In celebration of Women’s Month, the North-West University (NWU) hosted a vibrant and thought-provoking Women’s Day celebration on Friday, 8 August 2025 under the theme “Personal branding – Leadership branding master class”. Held at the Mahikeng Campus and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/microbiology/world-hepatitis-day
World Hepatitis Day
2022-07-22 [accordion] What is World Hepatitis Day? World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes places every year on 28 July bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. In…http://news.nwu.ac.za/flood-disaster-kenya-renews-debate-climate-risk-and-preparedness
Flood disaster in Kenya renews debate on climate risk and preparedness
2026-03-31 Torrential rains and flash floods that have claimed dozens of lives in Kenya and displaced more than 30 000 people have renewed debate among scientists and disaster-risk experts about the growing impact of climate change and the need for stronger preparedness…http://www.nwu.ac.za/fraud-awareness-and-whistle-blowing
Fraud Awareness and Whistleblowing
2025-03-14 Fraud is the deliberate deception to secure unfair or unlawful financial gain. From invoice manipulation to student-related scams, fraud can strike anywhere. But together, we can protect our NWU community. Join us in the fight to defend the trust that…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-health-human-performance/family-child-forensic-unit
FAMILY & CHILD FORENSIC UNIT
2025-09-22 FAMILY & CHILD FORENSIC UNIT At the Care2Kids Family & Child Forensic Unit, we understand the challenges families face during difficult times. Our new Forensic Unit, led by Prof Cornelia Wessels, offers…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/healthethics/animcare-application-notification-forms
Application & Notification Forms
2025-02-24 For all application and report forms, also remember to download associated declaration forms to sign, and consider relevant applicant tools. Larger/Single study/Affiliated to another Single study application: Guide to Application and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-footprint-nwus-centre-bmi
International footprint for NWU's Centre for BMI
2018-06-15 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Business, Mathematics and Informatics (BMI) is expanding its global reach in leaps and bounds. Agreement with Global Credit Data The centre – which forms part of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-recognised-outstanding-service-clinical-psychology
NWU academic recognised for outstanding service in clinical psychology
2020-02-21 Prof Erhabor Idemudia, a research professor in the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University's (NWU's) campus in Mahikeng, was recently awarded the fellowship of the Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychology (NACP) in recognition for his…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/entrepreneurshipnwu/resources
Resources
2025-10-28 Resources banner, Thinking of starting a side hustle or a tech startup? , , Get Started, Discuss your business idea → Contact the Bhive team Build your knowledge → Explore the NWU Startup Toolbox for guides and tips Refine your pitch → Attend a bootcamp to define your idea and present it to funders Postgraduate, researcher or staff member? →…, Additional Support, Get business advice or short courses → Visit the NWU Business School NWU Alumni support → Contact Nicolize van der Walt to get involved , Student Opportunities, Pitch your idea in a competition → NWU students can enter the Leopards Lair competition Explore more competitions → View NWU competition list Join the Student Women Economic Empowerment Programme (SWEEP) – a platform for empowering female student…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/kanovaarders-roei-ter-herinnering-aan-%25E2%2580%2599n-voormalige-spanmaat
Kanovaarders roei ter herinnering aan ’n voormalige spanmaat
2017-07-06 Kanovaarders van regoor die streek en lede van die Watuni-kanoklub, wat op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark geleë is, het Saterdag ’n vaart onderneem ter herinnering aan wyle Gerhard Nel. Die jaarlikse Gerhard Nel-gedenkresies is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/jo-ane-en-alan-nwu-se-atletiektrots