Jeanett and Zibusiso’s debating skills put NWU on the map
The North-West University (NWU) can finally boast about producing two of the best South African university debaters. Jeanett Mosala (25) and Zibusiso Ndlovu (20) who are both members of the NWU Debate Society, recently won the South African National Universities Debate Champions (SANUDC) in the category English as a Second Language. Being the…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/famelab-competition-2025
FAMELAB Competition 2025
The Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences Science Centre cordially invite you to take part in the FAMELAB Competition 2025. FAMELAB provides an opportunity to enhance your presentation skills through training with some of the world’s leading science communicators. It also allows you to network with scientists from various disciplines…
NWU hosts artificial intelligence research fair
The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted the annual fair of the national Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR), a national research network that supports capacity development and advanced research in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Managed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and sponsored by the…
NWU signs MoU with the North West Provincial Government
The North-West University (NWU) is not only dedicated to academic excellence and innovative research, but also to sharing its wealth of knowledge and expertise with various stakeholders. The university recently renewed its existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the North West Provincial Government (NWP). NWU vice-chancellor Prof…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/aircraft-development
Aircraft Development
The aircraft development group focuses on aerodynamic and structural research that could improve the performance and safety of sailplanes and light aircraft. The technology gained from the research is then directly implemented in new designs which have great commercial value. The group also focuses on new technologies for manufacturing of these…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/saip-2021-teachers-workshop
SAIP 2021 Teacher's Workshop
[accordion] CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE ON 4 & 5 OCTOBER 2021 If you registered for the workshop, please confirm your attendance by clicking here and flling in the online form. SAIP 2021 INVITATION TO WORKSHOP FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES TEACHERS You are hereby invited to attend the online SAIP 2021 Workshop for Physical…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-france-strengthen-ties
NWU and France strengthen ties
On, Wednesday, 28 September 2022, the NWU chancellor Dr Anna Mokgokong and NWU principal and vice- chancellor, Dr Bismark Tyobeka, met with the French ambassador. The delegation was led by Mr Aurelien Lechevallier, French ambassador and Ms Nelly Hazelbrouck, general secretary for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs at the French Embassy. The…https://news.nwu.ac.za/workshops-explore-ai-higher-education
Workshops explore AI in higher education
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and Centre for Teaching and Learning recently hosted two workshops on artificial intelligence (AI) and podcasting in teaching and learning on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The workshops were led by international guests Donald and Callum Clark. Donald is a learning…https://news.nwu.ac.za/eskom-science-expo-nurturing-young-innovators
ESKOM Science Expo: Nurturing young innovators
The ESKOM Science Expo is a regional contest proudly sponsored by the North-West University's (NWU's) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the Department of Education. The Dr Kenneth Kaunda district municipality recently played home to this year's event, which was held in the Weet and Sweet Hall on the NWU's Potchefstroom Campus. This…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-honoured-international-fellowship
Academic honoured with international fellowship
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola has been awarded an honourary fellowship by the International Science Council in Paris, France. This fellowship is the highest accolade the ISC can bestow on an individual, and acknowledges their exceptional efforts in advancing science as a global public good. The ISC is a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-mining-south-africa-more-stilfontein
Prof Bismark Tyobeka: Mining in South Africa is more than Stilfontein
Stilfontein. It is a name irrevocably connected to South Africa’s mining sector. But, according to Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), it is high time that the country makes global mining headlines for the right reasons. “The saga of the illegal miners in the Buffelsfontein Mine in Stilfontein…
Schutte and Saayman new ‘Oscar’ winners
The North-West University (NWU) is immensely proud of its two new Science Oscar winners, Profs Alta Schutte and Melville Saayman.These two esteemed researchers were recognised by the National Science and Technology’s (NSTF) for their contributions to their respective fields at a gala dinner in Johannesburg on Thursday night. The awards were…
NWU Science Centre hosts South African Youth Water Prize competition
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Science Centre on the campus in Mahikeng, in collaboration with the Department of Water and Sanitation, hosted the provincial South African Youth Water Prize (SAYWP) competition on 25 May 2018. The SAYWP competition is a science and technology-based project which aims to provide South African youth the…
Russian students to further their research at the NWU
Dr Dimitri Bessarabov, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) director of the DST HySA Infrastructure Centre of Competence in Hydrogen production, storage, reticulation and safety codes and standards, recently welcomed two Russian students who will be conducting research at the NWU. Every year, an open public competition of the Ministry for…
Public protector visits NWU
The North-West University (NWU) was the third stop during the public protector’s recent roadshow. Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane met with students and management during her visit to the North West Province. Some of the issues that were raised by management included the proposed new language policy and access to language, gender awareness, student…
Research points the way to turn waste into biofuel
One man’s trash can truly be another man’s treasure. The North-West University (NWU), together with Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (BUW) in Germany, is working on ground-breaking research that will reduce waste and provide clean renewable energy. The waste they are planning to use is manure, sewage and faecal sludge, which will be transformed into…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/nwu-leopards-lair-competition
NWU Leopards Lair Competition
DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA OR INVENTION? We are challenging all NWU students with a business idea or invention to enter the NWU’s Leopards Lair competition. PITCH YOUR IDEA AND WIN BIG! Come and pitch your idea to the leopards and stand a chance to win your share of R100 000 in prizes that will be invested to fund your idea,…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/vinco/cloud-matters
Cloud Matters
Cloud computing and servers have revolutionised digital technology, providing remotely accessible processing power and storage on-demand. While the cloud may seem immaterial and distant, it demands huge energy resources that are generated by extracting and consuming fossil fuels, metals, and water. The environmental impact of the cloud and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-kgotso-not-giving
NWU’s Kgotso is not giving up
At the age of 22, Kgotso Moroenyane has taken the lemons life has handed him and turned them into lemonade. The BEd student majoring in mathematics and physical science has not let the two chronic illnesses he lives with stop him from working towards his dreams. Living with two chronic conditions In 2016 Kgotso was diagnosed with a chronic…https://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-keep-fourth-estate-ablaze