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Die Noordwes-Universiteit hou joernalistiek lewendig
Jul 31, 2024 - Daar is ’n Engelse uitdrukking wat sê jy soek nie moeilikheid met ouens wat ink by die vat koop nie. Dit was dalk waar toe gedrukte koerante oor nuusverspreiding koning gekraai het. Noudat bandwydte egter hierdie vate vol ink vervang het, is daar nog ’n toekoms vir joernaliste in die tradisionele sin van die woord? Hierdie kwessie is verder…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-take-aim-bridging-continents
NWU researchers take aim at bridging continents
Jul 22, 2024 - In their pursuit of driving innovation and expanding the North-West University’s (NWU’s) global research, a delegation of nine researchers recently embarked on a fruitful international visit to the United Kingdom (UK). The researchers visited two prestigious institutions, the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE) and the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mou-bolster-public-sector
MoU to bolster the public sector
Jul 22, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) and the Public Service Commission (PSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, 16 July to formalise and strengthen the relationship between the parties. The MoU, which will remain in force for a period of five years, seeks to bring together the NWU and PSC to collaborate in areas of mutual…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-insight-enzyme-hivaids-drug-development
New insight into enzyme for HIV/Aids drug development
Jul 31, 2024 - Without the help of a particular enzyme, HIV/Aids cannot replicate itself and take over the body’s cells. Dr Andrew Motsilanyane, a recent PhD graduate from the North-West University (NWU), has been targeting this enzyme, HIV-1 protease, in research that could open up new possibilities for drug development. His work focuses on the critical role…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-humanities-announces-first-international-spring-school
Faculty of Humanities announces first international spring school
Jul 22, 2024 - The Faculty of Humanities at North-West University (NWU) is delighted to announce its inaugural International Spring School, set to take place from 16 to 20 September 2024 at the Khaya iBhubesi Conference Centre in Parys. This event marks a significant milestone for the faculty, aiming to unite students, study leaders and researchers from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/prof-wannie-carstens-ontvang-gesogte-prys-vir-bydraes-tot-afrikaans
Prof Wannie Carstens ontvang gesogte prys vir bydraes tot Afrikaans
Jul 22, 2024 - Prof Wannie Carstens, die voormalige direkteur van die Skool vir Tale aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), het die gesogte Jan H Marais-prys van die Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns vir sy buitengewone bydrae tot Afrikaans as wetenskaptaal ontvang. Dit is ter erkenning van die hoë vlak en hoë gehalte van sy werk, asook sy kundige…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-wannie-carstens-awarded-prestigious-prize-contributions-afrikaans
Prof Wannie Carstens awarded prestigious prize for contributions to Afrikaans
Jul 23, 2024 - Prof Wannie Carstens, the former director of the School of Languages at the North-West University (NWU), has been awarded the prestigious Jan H Marais Prize for his exceptional contributions to Afrikaans as a scientific language by the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (the South African Academy of Science and Arts). This is in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-deliver-keynote-address-nelson-mandela-memorial-lecture
Prof Bismark Tyobeka to deliver keynote address at Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture
Jul 22, 2024 - Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), will be delivering the keynote address at the Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture on 24 July at 10:00 at the Mmabatho Civic Centre. This event is a collaborative effort between the Office of the Premier of North West, the Mahikeng Local Municipality, the NWU and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dont-miss-second-vice-chancellor-science-day-taung
Don’t miss the second Vice-Chancellor Science Day in Taung
Jul 23, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) is set to host the second Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day at Taung in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District on 30 and 31 July 2024. This event aims to engage rural communities through science-based activities, particularly targeting approximately 1 200 learners in Grades 10 to 12. The science day is a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/putting-spotlight-mens-health-and-wellbeing
Putting the spotlight on men’s health and wellbeing
Jul 23, 2024 - The Employee Wellness unit at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus will be hosting an interactive Men’s Health and Wellbeing Awareness session on 25 July at 09:00 on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The session will be interactive, allowing both online and in-person attendees to engage with the facilitators. Event organiser and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-and-student-named-finalists-2024-south-african-women-science-awards
Academic and student named finalists for the 2024 South African Women in Science Awards
Jul 31, 2024 - North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola and student Sinenhlanhla Mthembu have been named finalists for the 2024 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA). These awards recognise outstanding contributions by women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Prof Babalola and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mandisa-mazibuko-planting-future-one-field-time
Mandisa Mazibuko is planting the future, one field at a time
Dec 12, 2025 - Mandisa Mazibuko is more than a North-West University (NWU) alumnus – she is a changemaker, a role model and a trailblazer in African agriculture. Her legacy is not just in what she has achieved, but in how she is inspiring others to step into the field, plant their own seeds of purpose and grow something greater. Her love for agriculture…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-shares-deeply-personal-journey-values-transitions-and-purpose-during-inaugural-lecture
NWU academic shares a deeply personal journey of values, transitions and purpose during inaugural lecture
Jan 12, 2026 - From the outset, Prof. Julialet Rens, a professor in the Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU), grounded her narrative in gratitude, drawing on Psalm 16:6 and acknowledging the “beautiful inheritance” she believes she has received – an inheritance of opportunity, guidance and the ability to contribute meaningfully to others. This…http://news.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-students-claim-top-honours-virtualise-your-thesis-competition
Postgraduate students claim top honours in Virtualise Your Thesis Competition
Dec 12, 2025 - By Mzwandile Ndlovu Two postgraduate students from the North-West University (NWU) were awarded top honours at the national Virtualise Your Thesis (VYT) Competition. Christa Matlou from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Makatu Mashanyu from the Faculty of Engineering represented the NWU at the competition held on 7…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-among-south-africas-top-10-gradstar-achievers
NWU student is among South Africa’s top 10 GradStar achievers
Dec 12, 2025 - North-West University (NWU) student Chrismarie Grundlingh has been selected as one of the “10 of the Finest” GradStar achievers for 2025, placing her among the country’s top emerging leaders recognised for workplace readiness and leadership potential. Grundlingh, a final-year BCom Industrial and Organisational Psychology student on the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/african-universities-unite-shape-sustainable-future-2026-conference
African Universities unite to shape a sustainable future at 2026 Conference
Jan 08, 2026 - When communities across Africa face droughts, floods, and shifting climates, the solutions often begin in the minds of innovators, researchers, and leaders who are committed to a more sustainable future. In March 2026, these changemakers will gather at the Protea Hotel in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, for the International Conference on Green and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-masters-student-represents-south-africa-brics-research-institute-debate
NWU Master’s student represents South Africa at BRICS Research Institute Debate
Dec 19, 2025 - Thabo Rakuba, a 27-year-old Master’s student at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus, recently represented South Africa as a delegate at the BRICS Research Institute Debate, hosted by the Durban University of Technology. The prestigious competition brought together participants from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mario-chauque-elected-president-elect-saacdhe
Mario Chauque elected president-elect of SAACDHE
Dec 15, 2025 - “Leadership is not a title, but a responsibility, and I am honoured to carry it forward.” These words capture the heart of the moment as the North-West University (NWU) celebrates the election of Mario Chauque as the new president-elect of the South African Association for Counselling and Development in Higher Education (SAACDHE) for the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-staff-sports-club-potchefstroom-closes-year-energy-fun-and-red-bull-support
NWU Staff Sports Club Potchefstroom closes the year with energy, fun and Red Bull support
Dec 15, 2025 - Shouts of encouragement, playful competition and the clatter of spoons against eggs filled the air as the NWU Staff Sports Club Potchefstroom wrapped up its year with a high-energy closing celebration on 5 December. Staff members eagerly took part in a range of activities designed to encourage participation and enjoyment. Tug of war challenges…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-campus-council-brings-festive-season-hope-families-need