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Unveiling the evolution of intelligence science in South Africa
By Gofaone Motsamai and Nikelo Mehlomakulu The evolution of South Africa’s intelligence services and the academic study of intelligence science took centre stage at a public lecture hosted by the North-West University (NWU) on 3 April 2025. Delivered by retired lecturer and intelligence expert Henning van Aswegen, the lecture explored the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/newly-discovered-parasite-named-after-prof-louis-du-preez
Newly discovered parasite named after Prof Louis du Preez
Taxonomic immortality can take many forms. For Prof Louis du Preez of North-West University (NWU), it comes with a twist of humour and a splash of irony: a newly discovered parasite, Latergator louisdupreezi, now bears his name. The organism, identified by American researchers, belongs to a group of ocular parasites that inhabit the eyes of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-excited-about-first-vcs-science-day
NWU excited about first VC’s Science Day
The North-West University (NWU) is gearing up to host the first Vice-Chancellor’s (VC’s) Science Day at Mabeskraal near Rustenburg in the Moses Kotane Municipality on 31 July 2023. According to the NWU’s principal and vice-chancellor, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, this event serves as a platform for fostering partnerships and collaboration among…http://news.nwu.ac.za/facing-race-week-2023-faculty-health-sciences-reflects-importance-expanding-ones-vision
Facing Race Week 2023: Faculty of Health Sciences reflects on the importance of expanding one’s vision
Under the guidance and with the vision of Prof Sanette Brits, the NWU Faculty of Health Sciences recently concluded an inspiring Facing Race Week – a dedicated initiative aiming to foster racial awareness, promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity. Every year, this week-long event revolves around a central theme, and this year's theme was Expand…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-champions-commercialisation-castor-oil-sa
Alumnus champions commercialisation of Castor Oil in SA
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Lesedi Moseki delivered an insightful presentation on the potential commercialisation of castor oil bean plants in South Africa during a webinar held on 9 May 2024. Hailing from Pampierstad, Lesedi, a social agripreneur and founder of the Igrovest Group, provided valuable insights into his journey towards…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-mock-trial-competition-opens-door-practical-exposure
Inaugural mock trial competition opens the door to practical exposure
By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus held its inaugural BA and BCom Law Mock Trial competition on 19 April at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court, where second and third-year students showcased their legal prowess. The trial marked a significant educational milestone. "From the preliminary round…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vice-chancellor-engages-student-leaders-nwu-strategy
Vice-chancellor engages with student leaders on NWU strategy
North-West University (NWU) vice-chancellor Prof Bismark Tyobeka recently visited the Vanderbijlpark Campus to engage with student leaders from the Student Campus Council (SCC) and its substructures on the NWU’s strategy. Student leaders were invited to share their thoughts and ideas to help shape the university strategy. This visit forms part…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-explores-embracing-technological-revolution-positive-organisational-pratices
Public lecture explores embracing the technological revolution for positive organisational pratices
Prof Llewellyn van Zyl, extraordinary professor at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Optentia research unit, recently delivered a public lecture titled "Embracing the technological revolution". Prof Van Zyl, a positive psychologist specialising in developing, implementing and evaluating positive psychological interventions, explored the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-explores-news-consumption-habits-nwus-female-students
Study explores news consumption habits of NWU’s female students
While female students on all three campuses of the North-West University (NWU) have a keen interest in current news, what and how much news they consume differs according to personal, demographic and sociographic factors. This is the conclusion of lecturer in Communication Studies Dr Chilombo Banda’s PhD study on news consumption…http://education.nwu.ac.za/comber
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Community-based Educational Research is:Research that is defined as a partnership of students and community members who collaboratively engage in research with the purpose of solving a pressing educational problem to generate knowledge, skills and processes that will enhance sustainable learning and development.As such, the methodology that is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/river-fm-challenge-impact-lives
River FM up for the challenge to impact lives
River FM 87.6, the campus radio station of the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus (NWU Vaal) is starting the year off on an exciting note by participating in a national human rights campaign. The station will be joining the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the regional office of the United Nations High Commissioner…http://news.nwu.ac.za/without-continuous-growth-there-can-be-no-real-achievement-%25E2%2580%2593-prof-linda-du-plessis
Without continuous growth there can be no real achievement – Prof Linda du Plessis
“Without continuous growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement and, success have no real meaning.” This is according to Prof Linda du Plessis, acting campus rector of the North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Vanderbijlpark. During the recent Teaching and Research Excellence Awards, Prof Du Plessis quoted the words of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-specialist-receives-prestigious-innovation-management-award
NWU specialist receives prestigious innovation management award
FR Bezuidenhout, a senior commercialisation specialist at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office, was recently awarded the Early Career Excellence in Innovation Management award by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Southern African Research and Innovation Management…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cid-npc-ensure-cleaner-and-safer-potchefstroom
CID NPC to ensure a cleaner and safer Potchefstroom
Seeking solutions to curb crime is often a complex challenge, but the Cachet Park City Improvement District Non-Profit Company (CID NPC) is up for the task. Over the past few years there has been an escalation of criminal activities just outside the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom, better known as the Bult. The NWU,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cid-npc-ensure-cleaner-and-safer-potchefstroom-0
CID NPC to ensure a cleaner and safer Potchefstroom
Seeking solutions to curb crime is often a complex challenge, but the Cachet Park City Improvement District Non-Profit Company (CID NPC) is up for the task. Over the past few years there has been an escalation of criminal activities just outside the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom, better known as the Bult. The NWU,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/condolences-nwu-passing-prof-melville-saayman
Condolences from the NWU: Passing of Prof Melville Saayman
It is with great sadness that the North-West University (NWU) community learnt about the passing of Prof Melville Saayman on 14 March at the age of 53. He started his career at the NWU on 1 January 1992. Prof Melville’s passion for tourism led him to become a world-renowned researcher in the field. He worked as director of the Tourism…http://news.nwu.ac.za/judge-yvonne-mokgoro-colloquium-unpacks-role-ubuntu-shaping-south-african-law
Judge Yvonne Mokgoro Colloquium unpacks the role of Ubuntu in shaping South African law
The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the University of Fort Hare (UFH), hosted the Justice Yvonne Mokgoro Colloquium on 24 and 25 October 2024 in Mahikeng. This event saw judges, legal scholars and human rights advocates gathering to remember the late Justice Yvonne Mokgoro’s legacy and discuss the role…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-triumphs-3-0-over-dut-qualify-home-semi-final
NWU triumphs 3-0 over DUT to qualify for home semi-final
The North-West University (NWU) football team claimed a convincing 3-0 victory against Durban University of Technology (DUT), securing their spot in a home semi-final of the Varsity Football tournament. From the outset, the NWU dominated the match, applying relentless pressure on DUT with a series of aggressive attacks. Their disciplined…http://news.nwu.ac.za/congratulations-newly-inaugurated-vanderbijlparks-student-campus-council
Congratulations to the newly inaugurated Vanderbijlpark’s Student Campus Council
By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently inaugurated its Student Campus Council (SCC) members for the 2024/25 term. During this significant event, the new SCC members were officially welcomed into office in the presence of their constituencies. During the ceremony, members took an oath, pledging…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-partners-soccer-legend-inspire-next-generation