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Universal access to transport: A call for inclusivity amidst South Africa’s inequalities
As South Africans celebrate Transport Month in October, we should broaden our focus beyond infrastructure and modernisation to the more nuanced and pressing issue of universal access to transport. This annual observance is a time to reflect on how transport systems impact everyone, especially those who are marginalised by their physical or…http://news.nwu.ac.za/american-vet-completes-nine-years-voluntary-service-nwu
American vet completes nine years of voluntary service at NWU
Dr Rebecca Quam, an American veterinarian, will soon conclude nine years of voluntary service at the NWU, leaving an indelible mark on both the institution and the local community. Affiliated with the Christian Veterinary Mission, Dr Quam brought not only her wealth of experience in companion animal medicine but also a deep passion for teaching…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-awards-honorary-doctorate-peter-chiepe-contributions-agriculture
NWU awards honorary doctorate to Peter Chiepe for contributions to agriculture
The North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate in agriculture on Peter Monametsi Chiepe during its Spring graduation ceremony on 3 October 2024. An earth scientist, businessman, social entrepreneur and farmer from Botswana, Chiepe was recognised for his contributions to agriculture, particularly in sustainable farming practices…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-wins-best-poster-presenter-award-international-public-health-conference
Researcher wins best poster presenter award at international public health conference
North-West University (NWU) researcher Dr Charity Masilela put public health research at the university on an international platform when she received the Best Poster Presenter Award at the 12th International Conference on Public Health, held in Bali, Indonesia, from 5 to 7 August 2026.Dr Masilela is a staff member in the Lifestyle Diseases…http://law.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/what-parents-should-know
What parents should know
[accordion collapsed] Announcement: First Year Law Students It is a pleasure to welcome you as part of the extended NWU PUK family. It is a pleasure to welcome you as part of the extended NWU family. We have thought it prudent to provide you with basic information that will assist you to support your first-year law student…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/must-deep-learning/must-2027-postgraduate-applications
MUST 2027 Postgraduate Applications
Shape the Future of Artificial IntelligenceJoin one of South Africa's leading machine learning research groups at the Faculty of Engineering, North-West University.Applications for the 2027 intake are now open.APPLY HERE Before starting this application, please ensure you have your personal, academic and background information available, as…http://www.nwu.ac.za/announcements-2023
Announcements 2023
[accordion] New NWU Facebook page 14 December 2023 Dear #MyNWU Community, Following a brief pause due to a security breach setback, we are delighted to unveil our brand-new Facebook page, symbolising a fresh start and a commitment to providing you with engaging content. Join us on this journey as we grow stronger and…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/hysa/important-dates
Important dates
Home Scientific Committee Conference Fees Sponsors & Partners Become a sponsor Important Dates Abstract Submission Registration Speakers Programme Practical Information Satellite Events Organising Committee Download Flyer Book of Abstracts Conference Workshop Gallery ICE 2023 ICE 2025…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/colombian-scholarship-program
Colombian Scholarship Program
Pursue Spanish language courses, specialisation programs or even master's degrees in Columbia. Which expenses does the program cover? Tuition: The Higher Education Institutions will offer 100% of the tuition fee for the duration of the academic program. Applicants must verify the language in which the…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-text-technology/postgraduate-study
Postgraduate study
GENERAL INFORMATION All of following projects form part of larger projects at CTexT. Therefore you will be supervised by a lecturer from the faculty of Arts and/or Natural Sciences, as well as a researcher/engineer from CTexT. Machine translation for South African Languages Machine translation deals with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-honours-virtuoso-prof-herman-hubert-van-der-spuy
NWU honours virtuoso Prof Herman Hubert van der Spuy
The North-West University (NWU) has bestowed an honorary doctorate on Prof Herman Hubert van der Spuy for his exceptional contributions that have helped shape the South African musical landscape. Prof Van der Spuy’s influence and contributions as an adjudicator, examiner and adviser at music institutions throughout South Africa earned him this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lasting-memorial-event-honour-our-staff-and-students
A lasting memorial event to honour our staff and students
On Friday, 3 November, the three campuses of the North-West University (NWU) each hosted their annual memorial service in honour of all the staff and students who had sadly passed away during the past year. Thirty-two students and eight personnel had passed away – a figure the NWU could never have anticipated. “These individuals are not just…http://news.nwu.ac.za/staff-honours-mandela-day-serve-server-campaign
Staff honours Mandela Day with “Serve-a-Server” Campaign
By Belinda Bantham and Dina Mashiyane In a heartfelt tribute to Nelson Mandela’s legacy, the North-West University (NWU) Library and Information Service (LIS) staff across the Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses took action to inspire change by participating in a unique “Serve-a-Server” campaign. This initiative, a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/introducing-technology-and-real-world-scenarios-first-year-students
Introducing technology and real-world scenarios to first-year students
The North-West University (NWU) continues to embrace innovative teaching approaches that prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving workplace. This commitment was recently demonstrated through an engaging classroom initiative designed for first-year Human Resource Management (HRM) students, where technology and real-world application…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alleviating-pain-family-disputes
Alleviating the pain of family disputes
Family disputes are traumatic, especially for the young and vulnerable involved. Resolving issues such as divorce is difficult and painful. However, South Africa’s overloaded courts, delays in custody arrangements, prolonged conflict between parents and mounting legal costs mean that children are ultimately the ones who pay. Another challenge…http://news.nwu.ac.za/universities-must-play-their-part-local-government-reform
Universities must play their part in local government reform
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 contribute to the rehabilitation of local government through research, skills development and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tourism-growth-places-focus-jobs-trade-and-policy-expert-says
Tourism growth places focus on jobs, trade and policy, expert says
Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 is being held in KwaZulu-Natal from 11 to 14 May, drawing participation from more than 22 African countries. Attention is squarely on tourism’s role in driving jobs, trade and economic growth across South Africa and the continent. Prof. Elmarie Slabbert, research director of Tourism Research in Economics, Environs…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-crowned-ussa-bodybuilding-and-crossfit-overall-team-champions
Vanderbijlpark crowned USSA Bodybuilding and CrossFit overall team champions
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus bodybuilding and CrossFit team has once again demonstrated its sporting excellence by securing the Overall Team Championship at the 2026 University Sport South Africa (USSA) National Bodybuilding and CrossFit Championships. The outstanding performances of the team across multiple…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-health-sciences-teaching-team-honoured-national-award
Faculty of Health Sciences teaching team honoured with national award
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is celebrating a major achievement after its Understanding the World of Health teaching team was named one of the winners of the 2025 National University Teaching Award (NUTA). They received the NUTA award in category 3: A Collaboration of Academics who have shown innovation in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-protection-services-fosters-culture-care-through-its-awareness-campaign