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Indigenous languages key in fight against crime
As crime continues to ravage communities across South Africa, a North-West University (NWU) researcher has highlighted how indigenous languages play an active role in strengthening crime prevention efforts through communication strategies in rural areas. Dr Kgomotso Bosilong, a research support coordinator at the NWU, is focusing her research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-support-programme-introduced-address-students-concern
Academic support programme introduced to address students’ concern
The Students’ Campus Council (SCC) at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has introduced academic support programme to address student concerns related to academic matters and services offered by faculties. The initiative was developed in response to ongoing student concerns about marks, credits, graduation outcomes and GPA…http://news.nwu.ac.za/translating-academic-work-societal-value
Translating academic work into societal value
South Africa does not suffer from a knowledge deficit. It suffers from a translation deficit. The country produces knowledge at scale as universities generate research, publishing extensively and graduating thousands of students each year. Yet, despite this intellectual productivity, graduate unemployment remains high, critical skills shortages…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-joins-inaugural-global-cohort-ioc-diploma-sports-pharmacy
Academic joins inaugural global cohort for IOC diploma in sports pharmacy
A North-West University (NWU) professor has been selected for a new diploma in sports pharmacy offered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking a significant milestone for both the institution and the pharmacy profession. Prof. Stephan Steyn, an associate professor in Pharmacology, will join the inaugural 2026 intake of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/crises-classrooms-demand-school-social-workers-now
Crises in classrooms demand school social workers now
Severe teacher shortages, with tens of thousands of vacant posts, are destroying learning conditions. “Learners are being left defenceless in places meant to protect and nurture them.” – Dr Marelize Vergottini. “Without dedicated psychosocial support, these conditions will continue to hinder learning and jeopardise children’s futures.” – Dr…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-expands-student-mental-health-support-sadag-roll-out
NWU expands student mental-health support with SADAG roll-out
The North-West University (NWU) will roll out a new mental-health support system this month, bringing a national crisis network onto its campuses as demand for student support continues to rise. The university has partnered with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) to provide counselling, crisis intervention and support…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-professors-secure-prestigious-national-research-chairs
NWU professors secure prestigious national research chairs
The North-West University (NWU) has marked a significant academic achievement after two of its leading scholars, Prof. Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu and Prof. Rasheed Adeleke, were awarded prestigious research chairs under the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI). The announcement was made at a high-profile national launch hosted by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/school-agricultural-sciences-earns-national-leadership-award
School of Agricultural Sciences earns national leadership award
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Agricultural Sciences has been recognised for its skills development at the South Africa Leadership Awards 2026. The award, presented on 13 April in Johannesburg, places the school among institutions acknowledged for advancing capacity building and training across sectors. Director of the School…http://news.nwu.ac.za/universities-must-play-their-part-local-government-reform
Universities must play their part in local government reform
According to North-West University (NWU) principal and vice-chancellor Prof. Bismark Tyobeka higher education institutions have a role to play in supporting governance reform at local municipalities - many of which are in disarray. “Universities can contribute to the rehabilitation of local government through research, skills development and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/green-team-drives-environmental-action-through-tree-planting-and-community-clean
Green Team drives environmental action through tree planting and community clean-up
The North-West University (NWU) Green Team is turning small environmental actions into sustained community impact, with recent initiatives showing how student-led efforts are reshaping public spaces while building a culture of responsibility among young people. A tree-planting initiative and a large-scale clean-up campaign, both held in March…http://news.nwu.ac.za/zoologists-bring-science-life-life-below-water-outreach
Zoologists bring science to life at Life Below Water outreach
The North-West University (NWU) Water Research Group (WRG) hosted its annual Life Below Water outreach event on Saturday, 11 April 2026, drawing 120 children to the Lekwena Wildlife Estate for a morning of hands-on learning focused on aquatic ecosystems and environmental awareness. Aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/busting-myths-and-promoting-understanding-autism-awareness-month
Busting myths and promoting understanding in Autism Awareness Month
Little understood but more common than many realise, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that often leaves individuals living with it – and their families – feeling isolated and marginalised. With April being Autism Awareness Month, the time is ripe to promote understanding, acceptance and inclusion in society of individuals with ASD…http://news.nwu.ac.za/popes-visit-africa-positions-religion-centre-peace-and-diplomacy
Pope’s visit to Africa positions religion at centre of peace and diplomacy
Thabang Motswaledi The ongoing African tour by Pope Leo XIV has drawn global attention, positioning the continent as a key player in international relationships and peacebuilding efforts at a time when several regions continue to face conflict, governance pressures and social divisions. The Pope is on a 10-day,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-alumni-reunion-focuses-ethics-ai-and-legal-excellence
Faculty of Law alumni reunion focuses on ethics, AI and legal excellence
The North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Law reunion recently brought together distinguished alumni who are legal practitioners, academics and institutional leaders for an evening of engagement, reflection and knowledge-sharing. The event was held at the Seven Villa Hotel and Spa in Sandton, Johannesburg. The reunion formed part of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-guns-coach-2026-was-season-growth
Young Guns coach: 2026 was a season of growth
The 2026 Varsity Cup Young Guns (YS) campaign may be over, but the FNB NWU YGs have once again proven why they remain one of the toughest sides in the competition. Although they fell short of winning the title, the season offered valuable lessons in growth and resilience. The NWU YGs failed to reach the semi-finals for the first time in seven…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-recognised-globally-blockchain-research
Academic recognised globally for blockchain research
A North-West University (NWU) academic has earned international recognition for research examining how ready South Africa’s public sector is to adopt blockchain technology. Dr Beatah Sibanda received the 2024 Best Abstract Award from the British Blockchain Association for her study on blockchain adoption in government systems. Her research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-confers-honorary-doctorate-renowned-choral-music-composer-kgotlaetsile-henderson-pule
NWU confers honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule
The North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer and teacher Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule during the autumn graduation ceremony at the Mahikeng Campus on 8 May 2026. The graduation ceremony was attended by Dr Anna Mokgokong, NWU chancellor, alongside Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/floods-expose-shortcomings-north-west-disaster-response-systems
Floods expose shortcomings in North West disaster response systems
Heavy floods that cut off roads, bridges and communities across the North West Province have exposed gaps in disaster preparedness, emergency response capacity and long-term planning, according to Prof. Christo Coetzee. While the province has disaster management plans in place across most district and local municipalities, many of these…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-scc-hosts-memorable-freshers26-and-exclusive-boat-cruise-experience
Vanderbijlpark SCC hosts memorable Freshers26 and exclusive boat cruise experience
The Student Campus Council (SCC) at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently set the tone for an exciting academic year by hosting the much-anticipated Freshers26 event, complemented by a unique and exclusive boat cruise experience. Designed to welcome first-year students while strengthening ties within the campus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-and-postgraduate-support-celebrates-prestigious-global-certification