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Study finds crop rotation boosts soil health
Farmers looking to improve soil health and crop yields may find a solution in crop rotation, according to a study by North-West University (NWU) researchers. The study, published in the International Microbiology Journal, reveals that the rotation of crops leads to a more diverse and beneficial microbial community in soil. Researchers Ayomide…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-co-edits-landmark-books-indigenous-knowledge-systems
Alumnus co-edits landmark books on indigenous knowledge systems
By Mokgothu Phenyo and Motsamai Gofaone Indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) are receiving growing academic recognition as a valid and valuable body of knowledge. An important factor in this is the contribution of scholars such as Dr Monicca Thulisile Bhuda, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU). She has recently co-edited two academic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bridging-motherhood-stem-and-early-childhood-education
Bridging motherhood, STEM and early childhood education
What began as a mother’s effort to support her own children blossomed into a doctoral study exploring the links between early exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and cognitive development in young children. The research of North-West University (NWU) academic Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-Ramulumo is profoundly shaped by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rebuilding-pipeline-secure-universitys-water-future
Rebuilding the pipeline to secure the university’s water future
Leaky, dilapidated water lines are being replaced at the North-West University (NWU) to reduce water losses and conserve water more effectively. One such rehabilitation project is under way at the Mahikeng Campus. What was once a neglected water system is now central to the university’s Waterwise Project, as it forms the backbone of a new plan…http://news.nwu.ac.za/indian-ocean-rim-conversation-bridge-academia-policy-and-community-needs
Indian Ocean Rim conversation to bridge academia, policy and community needs
By Gofaone Motsamai and Nikelo Mehlomakulu The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean, serving as a lifeline for international trade and transport. South Africa is a key player in the 23-country Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), and the North-West University (NWU) is an integral part of the IORA Academic Group, which promotes collaboration…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-helps-springboks-claim-rugby-africa-sevens-title
NWU student helps Springboks claim The Rugby Africa Sevens title
For Joubert Schoeman, a BCom Honours in Management Accounting student at the North-West University (NWU), representing South Africa on the global stage was not just a dream, but a goal he pursued with passion. His determination recently paid off when he helped the Springbok Sevens ‘A’ team win the Rugby Africa Sevens Cup in Mauritius.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-nwu-commemorates-world-food-safety-day
The North-West University (NWU) commemorates World Food Safety Day
The North-West University (NWU) joins the global community in commemorating World Food Safety Day, observed annually on 7 June. This year’s theme, “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected”, underscores the urgent need to be ready for food safety incidents—whether caused by natural disasters, supply chain disruptions, or contamination outbreaks…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-questions-political-inclusion-malawis-disabled-airwaves
Study questions the political inclusion of Malawi’s disabled on airwaves
Persons with disabilities in Malawi may be tuning in to community radio, but their political voices are not adequately covered. A recent study led by Dr Muyanga Ziba has raised questions about the role of community radio in promoting the political participation of persons with disabilities in Malawi. Using Mzimba Community Radio Station as a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-bodybuilding-and-crossfit-teams-triumph-ussa-2025
Vanderbijlpark bodybuilding and CrossFit teams triumph at USSA 2025
For years, the bodybuilding team of the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has been a consistent force, never dropping out of the top three at the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Bodybuilding Championships. 2025 was no different, as they once again showcased their class at the USSA Bodybuilding and CrossFit…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-announces-and-applauds-sponsorship-awardees-2025-cycle
SADiLaR announces and applauds sponsorship awardees for the 2025 cycle
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR), hosted by the North-West University (NWU), is pleased to award a total of seven sponsorships in support of conferences and training events that are closely aligned with its vision to ensure a transformed participative digital future for South Africa’s official languages for people…http://news.nwu.ac.za/animal-science-students-set-compete-national-congress
Animal science students set to compete at national congress
As foot-and-mouth disease continues to threaten the livestock industry, students from the North-West University (NWU) will be taking a stand on whether or not it should be compulsory for farmers to vaccinate their animals against the disease. Two teams of NWU animal science students will be tackling this and other topics during the 55th Annual…http://news.nwu.ac.za/coaching-dreams-take-shape
Coaching dreams take shape
On the fields where they once chased goals, a new group in Mahikeng is now learning how to shape them. The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute hosted the South African Football Association (SAFA) D Licence coaching course from 30 June to 6 July 2025, training aspiring coaches in the principles that guide youth and amateur football…http://news.nwu.ac.za/law-librarian-heads-houston-global-grant-recognition
Law librarian heads to Houston with global grant recognition
A law librarian from the North-West University (NWU) will represent South Africa on an international stage later this year after securing a travel grant to attend a global legal information conference in the United States. Maropene Thomas Ramabina, faculty librarian for law at the NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus, is the recipient of the Non-Member…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-bodybuilding-team-clinches-back-back-ussa-championship-title
NWU bodybuilding team clinches back-to-back USSA championship title
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Gofaone Motsamai In yet another impressive show of strength, the bodybuilding team from the North-West University (NWU) has won the Bodybuilding Championships of University Sports South Africa (USSA) for the second consecutive year. The 280-strong team successfully defended their title against athletes from nine other…http://news.nwu.ac.za/externship-sparks-inspiration-and-confidence-language-students
Externship sparks inspiration and confidence in language students
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) hosted its third successful externship for the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics (LanCSAL) students from the University of Johannesburg on 12 June 2025. The day-long online engagement was designed to give students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/aggressiewe-tariefbeleid-skep-gefragmenteerde-wereldhandelstelsel
Aggressiewe tariefbeleid skep gefragmenteerde wêreldhandelstelsel
Die 30%-tariefbesluit deur die Verenigde State is nie goeie nuus vir die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie nie, en die potensieel negatiewe ekonomiese impak daarvan moenie onderskat word nie. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, sê hoewel dit nie onverwags is nie, die besluit ’n uitdagende ekonomiese…http://news.nwu.ac.za/aggressive-tariff-policy-creates-fragmented-world-trading-system
Aggressive tariff policy creates fragmented world trading system
The 30% tariff decision by the United States is not good news for the South African economy, and its potentially negative economic impact should not be underestimated. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says while not unexpected, the decision creates a challenging economic headwind for South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-appointed-chairperson-ministerial-expert-panel-nuclear
Prof Bismark Tyobeka appointed chairperson of the Ministerial Expert Panel on Nuclear
In a landmark development for South Africa’s energy transition, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) and former CEO of the National Nuclear Regulator, has been appointed both a member and chairperson of the Ministerial Expert Panel on Nuclear. The appointment, announced by the Minister of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-bed-alumni-reconnect-celebrate-power-teaching
NWU B.Ed alumni reconnect to celebrate the power of teaching
Byline: Mafumane Tlhapi and Nikelo Mehlomakulu In the same lecture halls where many first discovered their calling, B.Ed graduates of the North-West University (NWU) gathered once again. This time, not as students, but as teachers united by a shared purpose. On Thursday, 4 July, the NWU Mahikeng Campus hosted a reunion for B.Ed alumni,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-ankit-katrodia-champions-nwus-global-footprint-europe