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Executive director inspires strategic management students
Oct 14, 2025 - Final-year Business Management students at the North-West University (NWU) were recently treated to an engaging guest lecture by one of the institution’s senior leaders, Ntsikie Kote-Nkomo, executive director for strategy and strategic projects in the vice-chancellor’s office. Ntsikie brings more than two decades of strategic leadership to her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/science-action-event-strengthens-industry-links-and-student-engagement
Science-in-action event strengthens industry links and student engagement
Oct 15, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu When students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus gathered for the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences-in-Action event on 7 and 8 October 2025, they joined an initiative that brought academia and industry together. Under the theme “Connecting academia and industry through…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-join-global-digital-action-summit-denmark
PhD student to join Global Digital Action Summit in Denmark
Oct 15, 2025 - Young scientists from all over the world are putting their heads together to find sustainable water solutions for people in rural areas. One of them is North-West University (NWU) doctoral student Keaobaka Masego Mahoko, who will represent the institution at the 2025 Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Next Generation Digital Action Summit in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cyber-security-awareness-month-seminar-highlights-challenges-posed-generative-ai
Cyber Security Awareness Month: Seminar highlights the challenges posed by generative AI
Oct 15, 2025 - Every October, the cybersecurity community unites under the central theme of “vigilance”. With the rapid growth of generative AI, this call to action has become more important than ever. As part of the Cyber Security Awareness Month initiatives, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) IT department recently hosted an online seminar on 9 October.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-ian-rothmann-forefront-global-academic-wake-call-job-insecurity
Prof Ian Rothmann at the forefront of global academic wake-up call on job insecurity
Oct 15, 2025 - In an era in which the identity and sustainability of higher education and the identity of staff are under threat, a renowned industrial psychologist from the North-West University (NWU), Prof Sebastiaan (Ian) Rothmann, together with co-authors Dr Lara Roll and Prof Hans de Witte, has not only raised their voices – they have amplified a global…http://news.nwu.ac.za/standing-shoulders-giant-celebrating-prof-john-makhenes-legacy
Standing on the shoulders of a giant: Celebrating Prof John Makhene’s legacy
Oct 08, 2025 - One of the most influential figures in South Africa’s higher education history, Prof John William Mokone Makhene, was the guest of honour at a high-profile colloquium hosted recently by the North-West University (NWU). The colloquium, held at the Mmabatho Palms Hotel in Mahikeng on 3 October, had the theme “Academic leadership as a catalyst for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/journey-sustainable-fragrance-entrepreneurship
A journey to sustainable fragrance entrepreneurship
Oct 08, 2025 - Karabo Molebatsi transformed her love for fragrance into a business that blends psychology, wellness and sustainability. From her years at the North-West University (NWU) to founding Scented by Karabo Pty Ltd, her journey shows how passion can evolve into a brand with purpose. “I studied at the NWU from 2013 to 2015, where I was enrolled for a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-academic-excellence-golden-key-recognition-ceremony
Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates academic excellence at Golden Key recognition ceremony
Oct 08, 2025 - The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a prestigious Golden Key International Honour Society New Member Recognition Ceremony at Tsebonokeng Hall, welcoming a new group of high-achieving students into the global network of scholars. The event honoured the top 15% of students at the NWU who have excelled…http://news.nwu.ac.za/players-honoured-top-varsity-football-awards
Players honoured with top Varsity Football awards
Oct 08, 2025 - Two North-West University (NWU) football players were recognised for their performance in the 2025 Varsity Football tournament, taking home major individual honours and contributing significantly to the team’s competitive campaign. Goalkeeper Ethan Mokwena won the Cashbuild Golden Glove award and the official Goalkeeper of the Tournament prize…http://news.nwu.ac.za/2025-nwu-leadership-summit-leading-resilience-and-intention
The 2025 NWU Leadership Summit: leading with resilience and intention
Oct 08, 2025 - The 2025 North-West University (NWU) Leadership Summit, hosted by the Student Life division, took place on 3 and 4 October at the Stonehenge River Lodge in Parys, paving the way forward for student leadership development. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Resilience: Go Boldly Through Challenges”, reflected the summit’s mission of sharing knowledge…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-rugbyinstituut-vier-n-merkwaardige-seisoen-en-vereer-uitmuntende-prestasies
NWU Rugbyinstituut vier ’n merkwaardige seisoen en vereer uitmuntende prestasies
Oct 08, 2025 - Die Varsitybekerspan en Joubert Schoeman was onder die talle ontvangers van toekennings wat erkenning ontvang het op ’n aand wat aan uitnemendheid en ’n passie vir die spel toegewy is. Afrigters en spelers het Maandagaand hulle rugbystewels vir aanddrag verruil toe die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) Rugbyinstituut sy jaareindfunksie en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-rugby-institute-celebrates-remarkable-season-and-honours-outstanding-achievements
NWU Rugby Institute celebrates a remarkable season and honours outstanding achievements
Oct 08, 2025 - The Varsity Cup team and Joubert Schoeman were among the many award recipients who received recognition on a night dedicated to excellence and a passion for the game. Coaches and players traded boots for formal wear on Monday night as the North-West University (NWU) Rugby Institute hosted its year-end function and awards ceremony. Known for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-theology-hosts-cross-continental-celebration-research-and-publication
Faculty of Theology hosts a cross-continental celebration of research and publication
Oct 08, 2025 - Book launches represent important academic milestones. On 23 September 2025, the Faculty of Theology at the North-West University (NWU) hosted a book launch and celebration that highlighted the value of international research and academic exchange. The event marked the official release of Family, School and Community in the Pluriverse of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-develops-health-promotion-strategies-caregivers-hivaids-orphans
Study develops health-promotion strategies for caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans
Nov 06, 2025 - Caregivers of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS carry responsibilities that shape family stability and community support. A new study has produced health-promotion strategies to strengthen their ability to care and sustain their own well-being. Led by Dr Boitumelo Joy Molato, a PhD graduate from the North-West University (NWU), the study was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-shows-nitrogen-fertiliser-impact-fodder-beet-yield-and-nutrition
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://news.nwu.ac.za/siyakhula-sibasha-science-shop-celebrates-learning-and-development-all-participants
Siyakhula Sibasha Science Shop celebrates the learning and development of all participants
Nov 07, 2025 - On Friday, 31 October, the Siyakhula Sibasha Science Showcase brought community leaders, academics and young innovators together at the Khaya Ibhubesi Conference Centre in Parys. The event celebrated the achievements of all participants in the flagship project, ‘Reimagining Community Education Post-Covid-19: Mobilising Youth as Community Assets to…http://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