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Study shows nitrogen fertiliser impact on fodder beet yield and nutrition
Nov 07, 2025 - Fodder beet is gaining attention as a key livestock feed crop in South Africa, and new research from the North-West University (NWU) shows how nitrogen fertiliser and planting season shape its growth and nutritional value. Zabesuthu Sithokozisiwe Mngomezulu investigated how two fodder beet varieties respond to different nitrogen levels during…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing/digitale-gesondheid-en-mediese-toestel-ontwikkeling
Digitale Gesondheid en Mediese Toestel Ontwikkeling
Nov 07, 2025 - Digital technology is unlocking new possibilities in healthcare, with relevant current hot topics in the healthcare space including: Mobile application development; Virtual and Augmented Reality; Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing); Internet of Things (IoT); and Medical Robotics The digital health and medical…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing/navorsingsleerstoele
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Nov 07, 2025 - Eskom Power Plant Engineering Institute (EPPEI) Spesialissentrum vir Uitlaatgasbeheer DHN-leerstoel in Kernenergie SANLI-leerstoel in Steenkoolnavorsing DST/NRF Leerstoel in Biobrandstowwehttp://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/ingenieurswese/sluitingsdatums-vir-honneursaansoeke
Sluitingsdatums vir honneursaansoeke
Nov 07, 2025 - Sluitingsdatum vir honneursaansoeke: Nagraadse diploma in Kernwetenskap en Tegnologie - 31 Oktober Nagraadse diploma in Kernwetenskap en Tegnologie met Tegnologiebestuur - 31 Oktober Doen hier aansoekhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/agricultural-economist-appointed-secretarytreasurer-aeasa
Agricultural economist appointed as secretary/treasurer of AEASA
Nov 10, 2025 - The Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA) has appointed Dr Lindikhaya Myeki, a senior lecturer in the School of Agricultural Economics and Extension at the North-West University (NWU), as secretary and/or treasurer. Dr Myeki’s appointment, effective from 1 October 2025, was confirmed by the AEASA management committee…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tri-campus-triumph-industry-summit-school-communication
Tri-campus triumph for the Industry Summit of the School of Communication
Nov 10, 2025 - The second annual Industry Summit of the School of Communication brought together nearly 600 students across the North-West University (NWU) campuses in October 2025, marking a significant milestone in Prof Lida Holtzhausen's vision to connect communication students directly with industry leaders. Under the theme “Fool-proofing yourself for the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/graduate-publishes-groundbreaking-research-sustainable-feed-indigenous-chickens
Graduate publishes groundbreaking research on sustainable feed for indigenous chickens
Nov 10, 2025 - The North-West University (NWU) continues to make strides in pioneering research that addresses sustainability and food security challenges across southern Africa. This year, Melokuhle Queeneth Magagula, a distinguished MSc graduate in Animal Science from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, has earned both national and international…http://news.nwu.ac.za/optentia-research-unit-launches-ground-breaking-short-courses-support-staff
Optentia Research Unit launches ground-breaking short courses for support staff
Nov 10, 2025 - The Optentia Research Unit at the North-West University (NWU) has officially launched two innovative hybrid short courses designed to build mentoring capacity and strengthen professional development among university support staff. These short courses, which were developed and presented in collaboration with People and Culture at the NWU, follows…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-monray-williams-helping-lead-africas-virology-charge
Dr Monray Williams is helping to lead Africa’s virology charge
Nov 11, 2025 - The battle against HIV in sub-Saharan Africa has always been as much about systems and science as about the virus itself. Antiretroviral therapy has turned what was once a death sentence into a manageable condition. Yet, as Dr Monray Williams of the North-West University (NWU) cautions, “millions of people still face barriers to prevention and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-teens-living-chronic-illnesses
Empowering teens living with chronic illnesses
Nov 11, 2025 - By Mzwandile Ndlovu Teens living with chronic diseases need not be defined by their illnesses but by their potential and determination to succeed. Dr Kezell Klinck, senior lecturer in the School of Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), delivered this message during the recent Chronic Life as a Teen event at the Lonely Park…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-linda-du-plessis-south-africas-future-depends-rebuilding-education
Prof Linda du Plessis: South Africa’s future depends on rebuilding education
Nov 12, 2025 - STEM education needs to be put in the spotlight for South Africa to revive its ailing education sector. The education system is not producing underachievers; it is manufacturing exclusion. Teaching must be restored to its former prestige, which is a respected, aspirational career rather than a reluctant fallback. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/neglect-indigenous-languages-amounts-betrayal-revolutionary-ideals
Neglect of indigenous languages amounts to a betrayal of revolutionary ideals
Nov 12, 2025 - Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe Once seen as a bastion of multiracial, multicultural and multilingual values, South Africa now stands accused of turning its back on the very linguistic and cultural diversity that made it a symbol of unity. This was the cautionary message from Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe, a full professor affiliated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lower-unemployment-rate-welcome-news
Lower unemployment rate is welcome news
Nov 12, 2025 - Prof. Raymond Parsons The latest Labour Force Survey, which shows that the overall unemployment rate fell slightly from 33,2% in the second quarter to 31,9% in the third quarter, is welcome news on the jobs front. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the latest labour…http://news.nwu.ac.za/delegation-visit-australia-and-new-zealand-strengthen-international-partnerships
Delegation to visit Australia and New Zealand to strengthen international partnerships
Nov 12, 2025 - Nontsikelelo Kote-Nkomo, executive director for strategy and strategic projects in the office of the NWU vice-chancellor. International relevance remains the North-West University’s (NWU’s) goal. To this end, Nontsikelelo Kote-Nkomo, executive director for strategy and strategic projects in the office of the vice-chancellor, will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/solemn-commitment-ethics-competence-and-care
A solemn commitment to ethics, competence, and care
Nov 12, 2025 - The atmosphere was charged with purpose and pride at the solemn declaration of second-year social work students on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus. Held at the Tsebonokeng Hall in October, the solemn declaration holds profound meaning. It is a professional and ethical pledge taken by social work students as they…http://news.nwu.ac.za/geexpo-2025-where-young-minds-code-compete-and-create-future