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NWU researcher earns global recognition for advancing science in Africa
2026-04-15 For Dr Modupe Stella Ayilara, science has always been about more than research. It is about people, communities and finding solutions that matter. That purpose came into sharp focus on 11 December 2025 in Johannesburg, when she was named one of just 30…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-municipal-crisis-moving-urban-edge
South Africa’s municipal crisis is moving to the urban edge
2026-04-16 • By Prof. Joseph Sekhampu, chief director of the NWU Business School Approaching Johannesburg along its main entry routes, or entering Cape Town, Durban, or Tshwane from their peripheries, a pattern becomes difficult to ignore. Long before the formal city…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nanostar-technology-nwu-brings-hope-early-disease-detection
Nanostar technology at the NWU brings hope for early disease detection
2026-04-16 At the North-West University (NWU), research is more than publishing, it is about transforming lives. This is the vision driving a team at the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM), where scientists developed a nanostar-based reagent that could revolutionise…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-call-stronger-community-involvement-wetland-management-policies
Researchers call for stronger community involvement in wetland management policies
2026-04-16 A recent study, co-authored by Dr Mandla Dlamini, researcher from the Unit of Environmental Management and Sciences (UESM) at the North-West University (NWU), emphasises that floodplain wetland management and disaster risk reduction efforts are unlikely to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-takes-public-health-leadership-role-global-stage
Academic takes public health leadership role on global stage
2026-04-16 Taking along the spirit of Ubuntu, a North-West University (NWU) academic is stepping onto the international stage to connect South African public health research with global networks through her appointment to a key leadership role at a major international…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-take-dusi
NWU students take on the Dusi
2026-04-20 The Dusi Canoe Marathon is not for the faint-hearted. Known as one of South Africa’s toughest endurance races, it pushes paddlers to their limits with punishing portages, technical rapids, and the relentless heat of the valley. For North-West University (NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-languages-key-fight-against-crime
Indigenous languages key in fight against crime
2026-04-16 As crime continues to ravage communities across South Africa, a North-West University (NWU) researcher has highlighted how indigenous languages play an active role in strengthening crime prevention efforts through communication strategies in rural areas.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-support-programme-introduced-address-students-concern
Academic support programme introduced to address students’ concern
2026-04-16 The Students’ Campus Council (SCC) at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has introduced academic support programme to address student concerns related to academic matters and services offered by faculties. The initiative was developed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/translating-academic-work-societal-value
Translating academic work into societal value
2026-04-16 South Africa does not suffer from a knowledge deficit. It suffers from a translation deficit. The country produces knowledge at scale as universities generate research, publishing extensively and graduating thousands of students each year. Yet, despite this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-joins-inaugural-global-cohort-ioc-diploma-sports-pharmacy
Academic joins inaugural global cohort for IOC diploma in sports pharmacy
2026-04-20 A North-West University (NWU) professor has been selected for a new diploma in sports pharmacy offered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking a significant milestone for both the institution and the pharmacy profession. Prof. Stephan Steyn,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/crises-classrooms-demand-school-social-workers-now
Crises in classrooms demand school social workers now
2026-04-17 Severe teacher shortages, with tens of thousands of vacant posts, are destroying learning conditions. “Learners are being left defenceless in places meant to protect and nurture them.” – Dr Marelize Vergottini. “Without dedicated psychosocial support,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-expands-student-mental-health-support-sadag-roll-out
NWU expands student mental-health support with SADAG roll-out
2026-04-17 The North-West University (NWU) will roll out a new mental-health support system this month, bringing a national crisis network onto its campuses as demand for student support continues to rise. The university has partnered with the South African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-professors-secure-prestigious-national-research-chairs
NWU professors secure prestigious national research chairs
2026-04-23 The North-West University (NWU) has marked a significant academic achievement after two of its leading scholars, Prof. Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu and Prof. Rasheed Adeleke, were awarded prestigious research chairs under the South African Research Chairs Initiative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/school-agricultural-sciences-earns-national-leadership-award
School of Agricultural Sciences earns national leadership award
2026-04-21 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Agricultural Sciences has been recognised for its skills development at the South Africa Leadership Awards 2026. The award, presented on 13 April in Johannesburg, places the school among institutions…http://news.nwu.ac.za/universities-must-play-their-part-local-government-reform
Universities must play their part in local government reform
2026-04-20 According to North-West University (NWU) principal and vice-chancellor Prof. Bismark Tyobeka higher education institutions have a role to play in supporting governance reform at local municipalities - many of which are in disarray. “Universities can…http://news.nwu.ac.za/green-team-drives-environmental-action-through-tree-planting-and-community-clean
Green Team drives environmental action through tree planting and community clean-up
2026-04-21 The North-West University (NWU) Green Team is turning small environmental actions into sustained community impact, with recent initiatives showing how student-led efforts are reshaping public spaces while building a culture of responsibility among young…http://news.nwu.ac.za/zoologists-bring-science-life-life-below-water-outreach
Zoologists bring science to life at Life Below Water outreach
2026-04-21 The North-West University (NWU) Water Research Group (WRG) hosted its annual Life Below Water outreach event on Saturday, 11 April 2026, drawing 120 children to the Lekwena Wildlife Estate for a morning of hands-on learning focused on aquatic ecosystems and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/busting-myths-and-promoting-understanding-autism-awareness-month
Busting myths and promoting understanding in Autism Awareness Month
2026-04-21 Little understood but more common than many realise, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that often leaves individuals living with it – and their families – feeling isolated and marginalised. With April being Autism Awareness Month, the time is ripe…http://news.nwu.ac.za/popes-visit-africa-positions-religion-centre-peace-and-diplomacy
Pope’s visit to Africa positions religion at centre of peace and diplomacy
2026-04-22 Thabang Motswaledi The ongoing African tour by Pope Leo XIV has drawn global attention, positioning the continent as a key player in international relationships and peacebuilding efforts at a time when several regions continue…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-alumni-reunion-focuses-ethics-ai-and-legal-excellence