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Run With Colour Fun
Step into the vibrancy of the Run with Colour Fun event, a highlight of NWU's Gender Awareness Week. We extend a warm invitation to all staff and students to prioritise this meaningful occasion amidst your hectic routines. Gender Awareness Week serves as a reminder of our collective journey towards equality and inclusivity. Let's acknowledge the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/event/icil-conference
ICIL Conference
Do take advantage of the early bird registration and book your seat for the International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) to be hosted by the North-West University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, as a sister Conference to the European Conference on Information Literacy - the first of its kind in South Africa. The Early Bird…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/famelab-competition-2024
FameLab Competition 2024
We extend a warm invitation to the 2024 FameLab Competition, hosted by the Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences Centre. FameLab serves as a global platform challenging young scientists to convey their research in an engaging, easily comprehensible way within a brief 3-minute window. This entails lively, pre-recorded talks designed to…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-circulation-lending-services
Circulation and Lending Services
Menu ILS Hub Circulation & Lending Services Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us, About Us, ILS: Circulation and Lending Services Section Circulation and Lending Services constitute a fundamental pillar of library operations, serving as the primary interface between the library and its users for managing all aspects of lending and returning library materials. This includes overseeing the checkout and return process, handling course…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/an%25C3%25A9l-petzer
Anél Petzer
Prof Petzer specialises in the rational design and development of novel small-molecule therapeutics targeting critical enzymes that are involved in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases. Prof Petzer has successfully diversified her research by establishing an innovative program dedicated to small-molecule therapeutics of snakebite…http://news.nwu.ac.za/azerbaijan-university-honours-nwu-professor
Azerbaijan University honours NWU professor
Prof Chaudry Masood Khalique an applied mathematician from the North-West University (NWU), was recently awarded an honorary professorship by the Academic Council of Azerbaijan University (AU) for his outstanding contribution in establishing and developing the scientific and educational relations between the AU and the NWU. This honour was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-and-young-guns-turn-fanie-fortress
NWU Eagles and Young Guns turn the Fanie into a fortress
The NWU Eagles demonstrated their strength and attacking prowess by dismantling Emeris 63 – 15 at the Fanie du Toit Sportsgrounds on Monday, 23 February. This victory saw the Eagles climb to the top of the table with ten points, level with second place FNB-UP Tuks after match day two of the 2026 varsity Cup season. Emeris took an early 5-0 lead…http://news.nwu.ac.za/two-week-long-coding-school-explores-data-science-and-computational-thinking
Two-week long coding school explores data science and computational thinking
Over the past two weeks, from 27 January to 7 February, registered postgraduate students from the North-West University (NWU), alongside other participants from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), engaged themselves in the fields of data science and computational thinking. In a world of data-driven decision-making, they…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-and-innovation-colloquium-showcases-nwus-commitment-multidisciplinary-collaboration
Research and Innovation Colloquium showcases NWU’s commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration
“To expand beautiful ideas of working together across disciplines.” These were the words of Professor Jeffrey Mpahlele, deputy vice-chancellor for Research and Innovation at the North-West University (NWU), as he captured the essence of the university's Research and Innovation Colloquium that was held at Sun City from 02-04 March 2025. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-librarys-book-drive-humanitarian-effort-bridge-educational-gaps
NWU Library's Book Drive: A Humanitarian Effort to Bridge Educational Gaps
By Belinda Bantham and Ms Dina Mashiyane In a world where access to education can shape a person's future, the NWU's Library and Information Service (LIS) is making a profound humanitarian impact. Their university-wide book donation drive is not just about collecting books; it's about addressing educational disparities in underserved…http://news.nwu.ac.za/shaping-future-drug-development-ethical-approaches
Shaping future drug development with ethical approaches
In the realm of pharmaceutical research Prof Chrisna Gouws, a professor at the Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™) of the North-West University (NWU), is leading a significant charge towards transforming drug development. Her work in animal-free testing methods revolutionises how pharmaceuticals are researched, tested…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/postgraduate-supervision-workshop
Postgraduate Supervision Workshop
You have been extended an invitation to participate in the Postgraduate Supervision Workshop. The course aims to equip participants with the necessary expertise to conceive, plan, research, organize, compose, and finalize a research-based project, such as a Master's or PhD dissertation, effectively. Additionally, it will offer hands-on…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/school-management-sciences-celebrates-graduates-mahikeng-campus
School of Management Sciences celebrates graduates at the Mahikeng Campus
The School of Management Sciences recently celebrated the achievements of its 2024 graduates during the 2025 graduation ceremony. This milestone marks a proud moment for the school, the faculty, and the broader university community, as we acknowledge the hard work, perseverance, and academic excellence of our students. A total of 57 students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/natasha-ravyse
Natasha Ravyse
Natasha Ravyse is a Senior Lecturer at the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus, at the Faculty of Law, with a background including a B.ed (Senior Phase and FET); an Honours in Literature; and an MA in English (receiving the Vice Chancellor’s Award in 2014 for the best MA dissertation). She completed her PhD in Linguistics and Literary…http://news.nwu.ac.za/condolences-vanderbijlpark-school-transport-tragedy
Condolences: Vanderbijlpark school transport tragedy
The North-West University (NWU) conveys its deepest condolences to the families, teachers, classmates, and the basic education community affected by the recent scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark. This tragic event has robbed our country of potential and promise - innocent young lives cut short and dreams permanently shattered. …http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-ndumiso-mazibuko-lecture-halls-industry-leadership
Dr Ndumiso Mazibuko - from lecture halls to industry leadership
The North-West University (NWU) continues to produce graduates who shape industries, influence policy and contribute meaningfully to society. Among these distinguished alumni is Dr Ndumiso Vusumuzi Mazibuko, a seasoned agricultural economist whose career spans over 15 years at the forefront of agricultural development in South Africa. A leader…http://news.nwu.ac.za/conference-emphasises-importance-involving-indigenous-knowledge-holders-develop-smart-villages
Conference emphasises the importance of involving indigenous knowledge holders to develop smart villages
The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the national Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Nyandeni Local Municipality, recently concluded a two-day conference focused on smart villages, themed “Indigenous Knowledge-led Smart Village Regeneration”. This event attracted participation from a diverse group of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mandela-day-initiative-leaves-lasting-mark-ipeleng-primary-school
Mandela Day initiative leaves a lasting mark at Ipeleng Primary School
A Mandela Day initiative by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education has left more than fresh paint and renovated classrooms at Ipeleng Primary School in Montshiwa Township. The project aimed to improve the learning environment of the school while reinforcing the long-term commitment of the university to community engagement…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-takes-african-language-grammar-digital-age
SADiLaR takes African language grammar into the digital age
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) is dedicated to supporting the development and digitisation of South African languages, ensuring that these languages have a significant presence in the digital future. This commitment is exemplified by the introduction and launch of the…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/health-professions-education-chpe/key-focus-areas