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National Dialogue Outreach Session with former President Thabo Mbeki
The North-West University (NWU) in partnership with the Strategic Dialogue Group (SDG) and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation will host former President Thabo Mbeki for the inaugural session of the national dialogue discussions. This event takes place on Saturday, 5 July 2025, at the Auditorium on the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus from 09:00 to 14:30 and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/vier-nwu-uitnemendheid-nomineer-uitstaande-alumni-vir-gesogte-toekenning
Vier NWU-uitnemendheid – nomineer uitstaande alumni vir gesogte toekenning
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is steeds besonder trots op die merkwaardige prestasies van alumni wat aktief ’n impakvolle en waardevolle bydrae op alle gebiede van die samelewing maak – plaaslik sowel as internasionaal. Weet jy van ’n NWU-gegradueerde wat uitnemende werk op hulle gebied verrig? Hetsy jy ’n alumnus, personeellid of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrate-nwu-excellence-nominate-outstanding-alumni-prestigious-award
Celebrate NWU excellence ― nominate outstanding alumni for prestigious award
The North-West University (NWU) continues to take pride in the remarkable achievements of alumni who actively make impactful and valuable contributions in all spheres of society – both locally and internationally. Do you know an NWU graduate who exemplifies excellence in their field? Whether you are an alumnus, staff member or stakeholder, now…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-kundiges-bepleit-verbeterde-sorg-vir-pasiente
NWU-kundiges bepleit verbeterde sorg vir pasiënte
Twee gesondheidsorgkundiges van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het hulle insigte gedeel tydens ’n werkswinkel wat onlangs by die Witrand Psigiatriese Hospitaal gehou is om ’n bewustheid van gehalte en veiligheid in gesondheidsorg te skep. Dr Sabelile Tenza, ’n spesialis in die gehalte van gesondheidsorg en pasiëntveiligheid, en dr Petronella…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-experts-advocate-improved-patient-care
NWU experts advocate improved patient care
Two healthcare experts from the North-West University (NWU) shared their insights during a workshop that was recently held at the Witrand Psychiatric Hospital in an attempt to raise awareness on quality and safety in healthcare. Dr Sabelile Tenza, a specialist in healthcare quality and patient safety, and Dr Petronella Lunda, a maternal and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/school-geo-and-spatial-sciences-launches-strategic-agricultural-partnership-makouspan
School of Geo and Spatial Sciences launches strategic agricultural partnership in Makouspan
By Prof Nomali Ngobese In a landmark outreach initiative aimed at revitalising rural agricultural development, the School of Geo and Spatial Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) visited the Makouspan community near Mahikeng on 7 July 2025 to initiate strategic partnerships with local farmers across 3,800 hectares of arable land. This…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-excellence-mari-prinsloo-receives-prestigious-anthology-impact-award
Celebrating excellence: Mari Prinsloo receives prestigious Anthology Impact Award
Mari Prinsloo, director for enterprise systems at the North-West University (NWU), has received international recognition as one of three recipients of the 2025 Anthology Impact Award. The award honours higher education professionals who make a meaningful difference in their institutions and contribute actively to the broader academic community…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mahikeng-campus-dancers-claim-ussa-title-again
Mahikeng Campus dancers claim USSA title again
They hardly put a foot wrong. With flair and dazzling dance performances, the Dance Sport team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has successfully defended their title as University Sports South Africa (USSA) Dance Sport champions. The NWU team of 20 athletes competed against dancers from 13 South African universities in a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert-hails-new-malaria-drug-approval-newborns-turning-point-africa
Expert hails new malaria drug approval for newborns as turning point for Africa
Switzerland’s recent approval of Coartem Baby, the first antimalarial treatment specifically designed for newborns and very young children, is a major step forward in tackling one of Africa’s most pressing public health challenges, says Dr Fortunate Mokoena, a malaria expert at the North-West University (NWU). Developed by Novartis with support…http://news.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-languages-are-key-boosting-breast-cancer-awareness
Indigenous languages are key to boosting breast cancer awareness
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu Using indigenous languages to communicate health information could significantly improve breast cancer awareness among African women. “Health information in the local languages not only enhances understanding but also increases trust in the messages being delivered,” says Dr Evaristus Adesina and Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-meals-wheels-launch-partnership-fight-student-hunger
NWU and Meals on Wheels launch partnership to fight student hunger
The NWU’s Development and Fundraising department has teamed up with the non-profit organisation Meals on Wheels Community Services (MOWCS) to effect change through a new partnership. The collaboration was launched on Friday 18 July at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, where the spirit of ubuntu was evident. To celebrate Nelson Mandela Day, they hosted a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ideal-clinic-implementation-could-go-more-smoothly-if-practical-issues-are-addressed
Ideal Clinic implementation could go more smoothly if practical issues are addressed
By Gofaone Motsamai In public clinics across the North West Province, healthcare workers share limited resources and juggle growing patient numbers – all while trying to meet the standards of the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) programme. Introduced in 2013, the programme is a national strategy aimed at improving service…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-examines-legal-frameworks-just-energy-transition-sa-and-zimbabwe
Study examines legal frameworks for just energy transition in SA and Zimbabwe
While coal continues to dominate the energy mix of both South Africa and Zimbabwe, the two countries have begun introducing legal frameworks that signal a shift. The question that North-West University (NWU) researcher Tariro Mary Tingini set out to answer is: How ready from a legal and policy perspective are South Africa and Zimbabwe to make this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/smart-mushroom-biotechnology-can-enhance-feedstuffs-broiler-production
Smart mushroom biotechnology can enhance feedstuffs for broiler production
Feed costs are exceptionally high in the broiler chicken industry, prompting farmers and researchers alike to find ways to reduce the cost of feed without compromising bird health. Dr Makiwa Simeon Mthana, a North-West University (NWU) animal science graduate, has come up with a potential solution that uses mushroom biotechnology to enhance the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/multilingualism-shapes-online-communication
Multilingualism shapes online communication
Languages clash, blend and connect users across the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus Updates Facebook Group, revealing how multilingualism drives communication in a digital student space. Ontiretse Motingwa, an NWU graduate, led a study that examined how language choice, ethnicity and power relationships influence communication…http://news.nwu.ac.za/human-movement-science-students-contribute-national-school-sport-championships
Human Movement Science students contribute to National School Sport Championships
The involvement of students from the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus in the recent National School Sport Championships marks another significant milestone in the university’s growing partnership with the North West Provincial Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. Six Human Movement Science students provided practical support…http://news.nwu.ac.za/musician-turned-professor-makes-masterpiece-his-inaugural-lecture
Musician-turned-professor makes a masterpiece of his inaugural lecture
The concert hall was silent. When the words came, they came almost reluctantly. “Here I am, having to give a lecture,” said Prof Piet Koornhof, a violinist. “I would much rather perform music. So, I shall do both.” With that, Prof Koornhof from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Music set the tone for an inaugural lecture that merged…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vice-chancellor-prof-bismark-tyobeka-pleads-aligned-academic-hospital-north-west
NWU vice-chancellor, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, pleads for aligned academic hospital in North West
NWU vice-chancellor, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, pleads for aligned academic hospital in North West Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), has lauded Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s announcement that plans are in place to add to the country’s ten academic hospitals. Minister Motsoaledi made…http://news.nwu.ac.za/science-takes-centre-stage-kuruman
Science takes centre stage in Kuruman
In the heart of the Northern Cape, science will step out of the classroom and into the community as the North-West University (NWU) brings its third Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day to Mothibistad on 6 August 2025. The event, to be held at the Thabo Moorosi Multi-Purpose Hall in Kuruman, is part of a growing outreach initiative by the NWU to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-biochemists-rooibos-and-broccoli-research-offers-hope-heart-disease