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NWU Career Services engages lecturers on graduate employability
"The NWU Career Services continues to take centre stage in driving efforts concerning employability, and to be a convenor of engagements related to employability for NWU graduates," said Thoriso Maseng, senior manager for Career Services and Alumni Relations, during a breakfast engagement session hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ditsobotla-public-school-learners-inspired-nwu-exposure
Ditsobotla Public School learners inspired by NWU exposure
"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world." These words by Nelson Mandela encapsulate the spirit of a recent initiative by the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus Student Campus Council (SCC). This initiative provided primary school learners from Ditsobotla Public School in Lichtenburg, Boikhutso, with a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/workshop-discovery-and-alignment-software-acquisitions
Workshop: discovery and alignment of software acquisitions
The North-West University (NWU) took a consultative and agile approach to enhance its software acquisition processes. A dedicated breakaway workshop served as the starting point for this initiative, bringing together stakeholders to address missing or misaligned processes and governance structures. This workshop aimed to define the problem…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/kayamba-ntumba
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Working in the veterinarian field for more than 15 years in small and large animal clinic.http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-tyobeka-reappointed-member-south-african-council-non-proliferation-weapons-mass-destruction
Prof Tyobeka reappointed as member of South African Council for the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) principal and vice-chancellor, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, has been reappointed as a member of the South African Council for the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction for a period of five years from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. This announcement was made by Mr Mpho Parks Tau, Minister of Trade,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/117-reasons-remember-season-passion-and-pride
117 reasons to remember a season of passion and pride
They may have exited the 2025 Varsity Cup, but the North-West University (NWU) Eagles did so in spectacular fashion, making a lasting impression on the competition. In their last match of the tournament, at the well-lit Fanie Du Toit Sports Ground on Monday, 31 March, the Eagles destroyed Central University of Technology (CUT) with a stunning 117-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dark-skies-and-indigenous-knowledge-astronomy-are-vital-astro-tourism-prosper
Dark skies and indigenous knowledge of astronomy are vital for astro-tourism to prosper
A passionate call has been made to integrate indigenous knowledge of astronomy into the development of responsible astro-tourism – also known as dark sky tourism – in South Africa. “Including the diverse cultural perspectives of our understanding of the night sky will provide a holistic interpretation of our universe and pique the curiosity of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-receives-hope-bearer-award-exceptional-contribution-social-work
Alumnus receives Hope Bearer Award for exceptional contribution to social work
In a moment that left both her and her colleagues in awe, Suanne de Bruyn, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus and dedicated social worker at Lerato Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC), was recently honoured with the esteemed Hope Bearer Award. This award celebrates her tireless commitment to improving the lives of children and families,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-jacques-petzer-honoured-best-examiner-sapc
Prof Jacques Petzer honoured as Best Examiner by SAPC
The North-West University (NWU) continues to shine in academic excellence as Prof Jacques Petzer, professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the Faculty of Health Sciences, has been recognised as the Best Examiner in professional exams for 2024 by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). This prestigious honour celebrates Prof Petzer’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ai-library-assistant-robot-enhances-student-experience
AI library assistant robot enhances student experience
By Gofaone Motsamai A robot powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has made its debut as the newest library assistant at the North-West University (NWU). The AI-powered assistant, currently in its testing phase at the Ferdinand Postma Library at the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus, is designed to help students navigate the library, making it…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-young-guns-face-uct-varsity-cup-semi-final
NWU Eagles Young Guns to face UCT in Varsity Cup semi-final
The North-West University (NWU) Eagles Young Guns (YGs) are looking to defend their Varsity Cup title after securing a crucial home semi-final. The Eagles will take on the University of Cape Town (UCT) YGs at the Fanie Du Toit Sportsgrounds on Monday 7 April at 16:00. The Eagles’ journey to the semi-finals has been nothing short of spectacular…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/vsa-se-tariefverhogings-slegte-nuus-vir-die-suid-afrikaanse-ekonomie
VSA se tariefverhogings is slegte nuus vir die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie
Die skaal van die verdere uitgebreide eensydige tariefverhogings van die Verenigde State (VSA) wat deur president Donald Trump aangekondig is, gaan nie net ’n yslike wig in die wêreld se multilaterale handelstelsel indryf nie, maar is ook vir die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie slegte nuus. In sy kommentaar op president Trump se…http://news.nwu.ac.za/us-tariff-hikes-are-bad-news-south-african-economy
US tariff hikes are bad news for the South African economy
The scale of the further wide-ranging United States (US) unilateral tariff hikes announced by President Donald Trump will not only drive a huge wedge into the world’s multilateral trading system but is also bad news for the South African economy. In commenting on President Trump’s liberation day announcement of wide-ranging…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-and-gdcs-forge-partnership-empower-communities-and-promote-social-justice
Vanderbijlpark Campus and GDCS forge partnership to empower communities and promote social justice
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Gauteng Department of Community Safety (GDCS) to empower communities and promote social justice, focusing on gender-based violence (GBV). The signing ceremony included representatives from the Sedibeng District, student leaders,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-agricultural-practices-promote-food-security
Indigenous agricultural practices promote food security
Although indigenous agricultural practices play a major role in enhancing food security in local communities, they are still undervalued, overlooked and regarded as old fashioned. A master’s student at the NWU is conducting research that could help to give indigenous agricultural practices a place in the sun. Thato Hazel Seemise, a master’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-explore-environmental-impact-hiv-arvs-south-africas-water-systems
Researchers explore the environmental impact of HIV-ARVs on South Africa’s water systems
By: Gofaone Motsamai NWU researchers have completed a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the environmental implications of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in South Africa’s water resources. The report, “Quantification, fate, and hazard assessment of HIV-ARVs in water resources”, was submitted to the Water Research Commission (WRC) and is the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-urges-renewed-commitment-preserving-indigenous-languages
Public lecture urges renewed commitment to preserving indigenous languages
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu In a world wired for global communication, local languages are falling silent. This was the stark message during a recent public lecture hosted at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, where policymakers and scholars addressed the growing threat to indigenous languages. The lecture,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/powerhouse-industry-partnerships-prepare-students-corporate-success
Powerhouse industry partnerships prepare students for corporate success
The North-West University (NWU) Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (CBMI) welcomed industry giants ABSA, SAS and FirstRand for insightful engagement with honours- and master’s-degree students. This engagement reflects the centre’s strong industry ties and its commitment to providing students with valuable insight into the professional…http://news.nwu.ac.za/2025-saica-and-ican-results-reaffirm-nwu-leader-accounting-education-south-africa
2025 SAICA and ICAN results reaffirm NWU as a leader in accounting education in South Africa
The North-West University (NWU) has again emerged as a leader in accounting education in South Africa. Its candidates achieved an overall pass rate of 95% in the January 2025 Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) examinations of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (ICAN).…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-elected-new-president-african-astronomical-society