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First-ever publication in Nature highlights space debris threat
The North-West University (NWU) has achieved a milestone with its first-ever publication in the journal Nature with Prof Thembinkosi Malevu of the subject group Physics sharing possible solutions to the risks posed by space junk. Co-authored with Prof Richard Ocaya from the University of the Free State, the research focuses on the risks posed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/setswana-experts-assist-nwu-faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-translate-study-guides
Setswana experts assist the NWU Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to translate study guides
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Gofaone Motsamai In a significant move to enhance multilingualism at the North-West University (NWU), a team of Setswana language experts is assisting the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) to translate study guides into Setswana. This initiative aligns with the NWU’s commitment to its functional…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-earns-spot-global-grant-programme
Academic earns spot in global grant programme
Articulating the social value of her research is a key priority for North-West University (NWU) researcher Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola, who has been selected for a top global programme on cutting-edge grant-writing and related skills. Prof Babalola, director of the Food Security and Safety research niche area at the university, has been…http://news.nwu.ac.za/back-future-north-carolina-state-university
Back to the future from North Carolina State University
There is a small brick building on Watauga Club Drive here in Raleigh, North Carolina. There is something different about it, something that distinguishes it from the other academic structures on the campus of the North Carolina State University (NCSU). It is old, very old. Primrose Hall was originally opened in 1896 and now houses the Office of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/transforming-our-world-one-seed-time
Transforming our world, one seed at a time
On Friday, 7 March, students and staff gathered at the Vanderbijlpark campus garden, near Kumba Residence to take part in an inspiring initiative led by Prof Magda Kloppers and the staff of the School of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SMSTE) at the Faculty of Education. The gathering marked the launch of the "Adopt a 4-Door-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/unique-opportunity-offered-elite-sa-players-renault-clay-courts-challenge-conjunction-nwu
Unique opportunity offered to elite SA players at Renault Clay Courts Challenge in conjunction with NWU
Tennis players across South Africa will be given a chance to compete on clay courts for the first time on home soil when the inaugural Renault Clay Courts Challenge series is held at the North-West University (NWU) in Potchefstroom between 9 May and 10 August 2025. A joint venture between the NWU, Tennis South Africa (TSA) and Renault South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seminar-explores-preservation-khoe-san-rock-carvings
Seminar explores the preservation of Khoe-San rock carvings
The North-West University (NWU) Petroglyph Research Group, which is part of the Visual Narratives and Creative Outputs (ViNCO) and Musical Arts in South Africa: Resources and Applications (MASARA) guest lecture series, recently hosted an insightful seminar on the preservation and restoration of Khoe-San rock carvings. This seminar was presented by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/telit-sas-digital-futures-symposium-explores-how-artificial-intelligence-reshaping-education
TELIT-SA’s digital futures symposium explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping education
The landscape of education is transforming at an unprecedented pace, driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). This year’s iTLT Digital Futures Symposium, themed “Accelerating education through AI: Collaborative innovation for the future”, brought together leading experts from around the world to explore the ways AI is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-career-services-engages-lecturers-graduate-employability
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
Kayamba Ntumba
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