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Puseletso is advocating for young women in STEM
Medical scientist Puseletso Manyaka-Lesofe recently stepped up to change the narrative regarding the representation of females in science. Puseletso joined as a panellist at the launch of the groundbreaking InnovateHER project, which was hosted at the University of Johannesburg on Saturday, 10 May, reaffirming her commitment to empowering young…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-discovery-could-help-crops-survive-harsh-climates
New discovery could help crops survive harsh climates
Unpredictable rainfall and rising temperatures are threatening crop production across Southern Africa. A groundbreaking discovery by a North-West University (NWU) researcher could pave the way for stronger, more resilient crops capable of withstanding harsh weather and environmental stress. Dr Moichwanetse Tsholofelo, who recently earned her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/bemagtiging-vir-vroue-sentraal-tydens-g20-sessie-die-nwu
Bemagtiging vir vroue sentraal tydens G20-sessie by die NWU
’n Sentrum vir Diversiteit en Identiteit word tans by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) gestig, wat beteken dat akademiese kanale vir vroue en mense met gestremdhede geskep word en moeite gedoen word om ekonomiese gelykheid en insluiting te verseker. Hierdie verwikkelinge is beklemtoon tydens die belanghebberkonsultasiesessie van die G20-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/women-empowerment-takes-centre-stage-during-g20-session-nwu
Women empowerment takes centre stage during G20 session at NWU
A Centre for Diversity and Identity is being established at the North-West University (NWU), which is building academic pipelines for women and people with disabilities and stepping up efforts to support economic equity and inclusion. These developments were highlighted during the stakeholder consultation session of the G20 Empowerment of Women…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-en-die-provinsiale-regering-vat-mekaar-se-hande-vir-n-beter-noordwes
NWU en die provinsiale regering vat mekaar se hande vir ’n beter Noordwes
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) en Noordwes se provinsiale regering (NWP) gaan saamwerk om probleme in die provinsie te hanteer. Hulle het op 29 April ’n memorandum van verstandhouding (MvV) onderteken wat hulle in staat stel om aan ’n groot hoeveelheid dringende uitdagings met mekaar saam te werk. Prof Bismark Tyobeka, NWU se hoof en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-provincial-government-take-hands-better-north-west
NWU and provincial government take hands for a better North West
The North-West University (NWU) and the North West provincial government (NWP) are joining forces to address problems in the province. They signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 29 April that will enable cooperation on a host of pressing challenges. Prof Bismark Tyobeka, NWU principal and vice-chancellor, and Premier Lazarus Mokgosi…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nursing-sciences-leads-outreach-northern-cape-school
Nursing Sciences leads outreach to Northern Cape school
New career horizons in healthcare are opening up to Northern Cape learners thanks to an outreach visit by healthcare professionals from the School of Nursing Sciences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus. A team from Nursing Sciences visited Tlhwahalang Secondary School in Jan Kempdorp in the Northern Cape on 16 April 2025 to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-share-insights-ai-ethics-and-future-humanities-education
Public lecture to share insights on AI, ethics, and the future of humanities education
The Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU) will host a public lecture on 8 May 2025, exploring the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of humanities education in higher education institutions. The event, to be held at the Mmabatho Palms Hotel and streamed online, will also mark the official launch of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-urged-adopt-sustainable-model-mine-rehabilitation
South Africa urged to adopt sustainable model for mine rehabilitation
Sitting on a R49 billion environmental liability tied to 6 100 legacy mines, South Africa needs to consider a dedicated rehabilitation fund supported by mandatory levies on mining companies to meet its mine rehabilitation targets. Speaking during a public lecture hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law, Dr Fredua Agyemang…http://news.nwu.ac.za/learners-enjoy-hands-robotics-and-coding-experience
Learners enjoy hands-on robotics and coding experience
Whatever shape the future takes, robotics and coding are likely to be part of it. Fifty primary school learners from the Mahikeng area had the opportunity to learn basic coding and robotic skills during a training programme at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus from 22 to 24 April. The group of Grade 6 and 7 learners and two…http://news.nwu.ac.za/stem-menther-inspiring-next-generation-women-engineering
STEM MentHER: Inspiring the next generation of women in engineering
“It is the power of a girl with a book that is the best weapon for progress ... Because with educated women comes prosperity.”- Deborah Rodriguez. The North-West University (NWU) has officially joined the growing national STEM MentHER initiative, a mentorship-driven programme aimed at empowering young women to pursue careers in science,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-earns-top-national-honour-police-communication
Alumnus earns top national honour for police communication
North-West University (NWU) graduate Brigadier Athlenda Mathe has been named the 2024 Spokesperson of the Year by the National Press Club, recognising her work in national police communication during a year of major public events. The announcement was made during the National Press Club’s awards ceremony in Pretoria on 25 April 2025. Brigadier…http://news.nwu.ac.za/no-increase-vat-right-decision
No increase in VAT is the right decision
The decision by the National Treasury not to increase value-added tax (VAT) on 1 May is the right one in the current circumstances. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says after an intensive debate a rise in VAT was eventually seen to be unnecessary, and economically and politically it also…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-study-explores-future-biology-teachers-views-ai-classroom-across-two-continents
New study explores future biology teachers’ views on AI in the classroom across two continents
A new international study is shedding light on how future biology teachers from South Africa and Indonesia perceive the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom, and what they believe is needed to make it work effectively. Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-Ramulumo, a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education and member of the Research Unit…http://news.nwu.ac.za/reimagining-engagement-lasting-change
Reimagining engagement for lasting change
The Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU) recently reaffirmed its dedication to societal transformation during a seminar that explored the vital relationship between academic engagement and real-world impact. The seminar marked the second of a series of workshops aimed at improving the understanding of community engagement…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-business-breakfast-sparks-dialogue-regional-tourism-and-development
Alumni business breakfast sparks dialogue on regional tourism and development
The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) played host to a dynamic Alumni Business Breakfast on Thursday, 11 April, at the scenic Big Lapa venue. This networking event brought together alumni, industry leaders and NWU academics for a morning of insightful dialogue centred on tourism, business development and regional growth…http://news.nwu.ac.za/call-climate-smart-cattle-breeding-promote-food-security
Call for climate-smart cattle breeding to promote food security
By Gofaone Motsamai Heat stress is among the most urgent climate-related challenges affecting beef cattle productivity, requiring South African cattle breeders to adopt climate-smart strategies to bolster food security under changing environmental conditions. “Heat stress is becoming a major threat to livestock productivity,” said Prof Giel…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-award-honorary-doctorate-leading-voice-african-scholarship
NWU to award honorary doctorate to leading voice in African scholarship
One of the world’s most-cited African scholars, Prof Toyin Falola, is deepening his connection with the North-West University (NWU) and its Mahikeng Campus in particular. Two years after delivering a public lecture there on indigenous languages and global cultural shifts, he is returning to receive an honorary doctorate from the NWU. In…http://news.nwu.ac.za/deepening-global-ties-through-expanded-german-collaboration
Deepening global ties through expanded German collaboration
Opportunities for international research experience are one of the many benefits of the newly expanded research and teaching partnership between the North-West University (NWU) and Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz (HSZG) University of Applied Sciences in Germany. The two universities, who have had an engineering collaboration for over two decades,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/service-learning-journey-seminar-encourages-curriculum-change-through-community-engagement