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Donateursmiddagete beklemtoon die impak van donateure en bedryfsvennote se bydraes
Donateure en bedryfsvennote speel ’n lewensnoodsaaklike rol om die drome by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) lewendig te hou. Dit is beklemtoon by die jaarlikse middagete vir donateure en belanghebbers, wat op 28 Oktober in Pretoria gehou is en waar die universiteit sy diepe dankbaarheid vir hierdie uiters waardevolle vennootskappe uitgespreek het…http://news.nwu.ac.za/donor-luncheon-highlights-impact-donors-and-industry-partners-contributions
Donor luncheon highlights the impact of donors and industry partners’ contributions
Donors and industry partners play a vital role in keeping dreams alive at the North-West University (NWU). This was highlighted at the annual Donors and Stakeholders Luncheon, held in Pretoria on 28 October, at which the university expressed its deep appreciation for these invaluable partnerships. The luncheon is one of the key stewardship…http://news.nwu.ac.za/critical-reflection-global-university-rankings-power-perception-and-prestige
A critical reflection on global university rankings: Power, perception and prestige
By Prof Linda du Plessis We live in a world obsessed with comparison. From “top performers” to “best universities,” rankings give the illusion of order in complexity. Yet, when it comes to higher education, these lists often conceal more than they reveal. Not everything fits neatly on a list, especially when value is subjective and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-noordwes-universiteit-betoon-hulde-aan-die-akteur-hans-strydom-en-ander-baanbreker-alumni
Die Noordwes-Universiteit betoon hulde aan die akteur Hans Strydom en ander baanbreker-alumni
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het tien merkwaardige vakkundiges vereer by sy gesogte tweejaarlikse Alumni Excellence Awards-seremonie wat op 30 Oktober in Pretoria gehou is. Hierdie jaar se hoogaangeskrewe ontvangers sluit die Suid-Afrikaanse veteraanakteur Hans Strydom, die Wêreldbeker-krieketster Tazmin Brits, en die gesondheidsekonoom prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-salutes-actor-hans-strydom-and-other-groundbreaking-alumni
North-West University salutes actor Hans Strydom and other groundbreaking alumni
The North-West University (NWU) honoured ten remarkable professionals at its prestigious biennial Alumni Excellence Awards ceremony held in Pretoria on 30 October. This year’s distinguished honourees include veteran South African actor Hans Strydom, World Cup cricket star Tazmin Brits, and health economist Prof James Avoka Asamani, among others…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-studies-traditional-plants-natural-pest-control
Researcher studies traditional plants for natural pest control
When farmers face pests that damage their crops, many turn to chemical sprays. They often do not realise that indigenous plant-based practices can protect crops naturally, and that pest-control solutions already exist within traditional farming knowledge. The use of chemicals is one of the common ways of managing pests. However, these chemicals…http://news.nwu.ac.za/future-nwu-sport-not-just-bright-its-purple
The future of NWU Sport is not just bright, it’s purple
“At NWU Sport, our passion is sport, and we are privileged to make our passion our work.” These were the words of Mervyn Taylor, manager of the NWU Rugby Institute, as he concluded the North-West University (NWU) Sports Awards on 21 October. His statement captured the spirit of an evening that celebrated commitment, teamwork and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cannabis-tourism-raises-interest-mahikeng-community-and-portugal
Cannabis tourism raises interest In Mahikeng community – and Portugal
By Gofaone Motsamai When tourism researcher Dr Jean Manaliyo began asking people in Mahikeng what they knew about cannabis tourism, many were curious about how it could shape their community and economy. That curiosity has now taken his research across borders. The North-West University (NWU) researcher will present his paper titled “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/final-year-law-student-awarded-prestigious-abe-bailey-fellowship
Final-year law student awarded prestigious Abe Bailey Fellowship
O’kgabile Mokoena, a final-year LLB student at the North-West University (NWU), has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the distinguished Abe Bailey Travel Bursary. This highly competitive award recognises young South African leaders who embody academic excellence, civic engagement and the commitment to drive positive change in society. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/trio-headed-bangkok-5th-global-peace-summit
Trio headed to Bangkok for the 5th Global Peace Summit
Three North-West University (NWU) students are preparing to take on one of the world’s most prestigious youth leadership platforms. Hailing from various parts of South Africa, Kananelo Mlangeni, Nomcebo Dumakude, and Xoliswa Sethunya will represent NWU and SA at the 5th Global Peace Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, from 21 to 23 January 2026. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-healthier-communities-together-nwu-and-local-communities-co-create-knowledge-lasting
Building healthier communities together: NWU and local communities co-create knowledge for lasting impact
Community engagement is not just a programme. It is a partnership, a shared journey, and a commitment to listen, understand, and grow together,” said Prof Awie Kotze, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU). This ethos came to life during a three-day community-led knowledge co-creation seminar hosted…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-nwu-engineering-healthier-south-africa
This is how the NWU is engineering a healthier South Africa
• Engineers cannot fix healthcare alone, and clinicians cannot carry the burden without systems support. The NWU is bridging this gap. • Healthcare systems engineering can be seen as an umbrella term where the healthcare habitat is viewed as a complex system that encompasses technical, organisational, human, and policy dimensions. • “Using…http://news.nwu.ac.za/focus-area-pure-and-applied-analytics-nwu-where-curiosity-meets-mathematical-mastery-0
Focus Area for Pure and Applied Analytics at the NWU: Where curiosity meets mathematical mastery
By Prof Roelof Coetzer In the ever-evolving landscape of academia, certain institutions distinguish themselves not merely by their age or size, but by their unyielding commitment to curiosity and innovation. North-West University (NWU) in South Africa exemplifies this spirit, particularly through its Focus Area for Pure and Applied…http://news.nwu.ac.za/use-nwus-ai-course-make-your-christmas-merrier
Use the NWU’s AI course to make your Christmas merrier
The North-West University (NWU) and its AI Hub are continuing to strengthen the institution’s digital capacity through an incentive programme aimed at encouraging academic staff to complete the AI and Assessment course. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the office of the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, the AI…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-centre-prioritises-security-thinking-strategic-stability
New centre prioritises security thinking, strategic stability
South Africa’s place in the world is becoming harder to navigate. The geopolitical map is being redrawn by rising authoritarianism, disinformation wars, cyber sabotage, and increasingly complex regional conflicts. For a state that sits at the junction of Africa’s economic ambitions and the pressures of global power politics, understanding these…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-excellence-awards-gee-erkenning-aan-personeel-oor-dissiplines-heen
NWU Excellence Awards gee erkenning aan personeel oor dissiplines heen
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het sy uitmuntende personeel vereer tydens die jaarlikse seremonie vir die NWU Excellence Awards, wat op 20 November in Potchefstroom gehou is. Meer as 150 personeellede het erkenning vir hulle uitmuntende bydraes tot die universiteit se sleutelfokusareas van onderrig en leer, gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-excellence-awards-acknowledge-staff-excellence-across-disciplines
NWU Excellence Awards acknowledge staff excellence across disciplines
The North-West University (NWU) honoured its exceptional staff at the annual NWU Excellence Awards ceremony, held in Potchefstroom on 20 November. More than 150 staff members received recognition for their outstanding contributions to the university’s key focus areas of teaching and learning, community engagement, and research and innovation…http://news.nwu.ac.za/monetary-policy-needs-be-supportive-incipient-economic-upturn
Monetary policy needs to be supportive of the incipient economic upturn
The unanimous decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to cut interest rates by another 25 basis points (bps) was the right one. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist at the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the MPC decision of 20 November is the result of a number of recent favourable…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-presence-may-be-healthcares-most-radical-skill
Why presence may be healthcare’s most radical skill
In an era when healthcare is increasingly shaped by technology, efficiency metrics and digital interfaces, the oldest element of care remains the most radical: the act of being fully present. At North-West University (NWU), Prof Tinda Rabie from the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ) programme, argues that the future of compassionate care…http://news.nwu.ac.za/colloquium-explores-how-labour-migration-has-shaped-south-africa-and-africa