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Animal nutritionist explores the effects of marula seed cake on chicken production and meat quality
Zibukile Gcinile Mchunu, a North-West University (NWU) master’s graduate from Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, conducted a study examining the effects of dietary inclusion of marula seed (kernel) cake on productive performance, health, gut metagenomes, and meat quality of indigenous Boschveld chickens. She was supervised by Dr Doc Mthiyane from the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts-debate-fiscal-future-south-africa
Experts debate the fiscal future of South Africa
A lively panel of experts provided a critical analysis of Minister Enoch Godongwana's Budget address during the Pitso 2025.4 discussion of the North-West University (NWU) Business School. These experts advocated for significant changes to the way South Africa creates and oversees its national budget, calling for transparency and accountability in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-successful-international-week-symposium
NWU hosts successful International Week Symposium
The School for Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a highly successful International Week Symposium, spearheaded by Prof Bouwer Jonker. This two-day hybrid event underscored the university’s commitment to internationalisation, academic excellence, and the development of globally…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-finds-crop-rotation-boosts-soil-health
Study finds crop rotation boosts soil health
Farmers looking to improve soil health and crop yields may find a solution in crop rotation, according to a study by North-West University (NWU) researchers. The study, published in the International Microbiology Journal, reveals that the rotation of crops leads to a more diverse and beneficial microbial community in soil. Researchers Ayomide…http://news.nwu.ac.za/decoding-hidden-signals-brown-fat-obesity
Decoding hidden signals of brown fat in obesity
When brown fat cells start sending the wrong signals, the body’s energy balance can shift in unexpected ways, which is bad news for people living with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Dr Khanyisani Ziqubu, a PhD student from the North-West University (NWU), set out to investigate how brown fat behaves in obesity and whether plant-based compounds…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-unlock-job-market-iks-graduates
How to unlock the job market for IKS graduates
In the corridors of higher learning, indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) has emerged as a growing academic discipline. But in the job market, its graduates often meet closed doors and puzzled employers. A new study by a recent NWU PhD graduate, Dr Mamello Anna Hlabe uncovers the disconnect between the classroom and the labour market and the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-global-people-practices-conference-champions-innovation-and-collaboration-hr
Inaugural Global People Practices Conference champions innovation and collaboration in HR
The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) successfully hosted the first ever Global People Practices Conference (GPPC). This marked a significant step towards fostering critical discourse, academic collaboration and innovation in human resource management,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-finds-footing-pro-football-durban-city-fcs-conditioning-coach
NWU alumnus finds footing in pro football as Durban City FC’s conditioning coach
A former NWU Soccer Institute player, Michael Radebe has made the transition from the pitch to the training room, now serving as strength and conditioning coach at Durban City Football Club. The club was recently promoted to the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL). “Studying sport science at NWU laid a good foundation for my current role…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-engineering-students-get-creative
NWU engineering students get creative
The annual Beer and Cheese Day, hosted by the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the North-West University (NWU), is more than just a social gathering – it is a way to ignite the students’ creativity and entrepreneurial spirits. During this project, fourth-year biotechnology students brew and blend…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-consumer-goods-and-services-ombudsman-formalise-transformative-partnership
NWU and Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman formalise transformative partnership
In a landmark step toward deepening legal education, community engagement, and access to justice, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman (CGSO). The signing ceremony took place on 11 June 2025, marking the formalisation of a collaboration that…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-strengthens-global-ties-and-gathers-insight-ahead-new-medical-school-launch
NWU strengthens global ties and gathers insight ahead of new medical school launch
On 10 June 2025, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), arrived in Curitiba, Brazil, alongside a delegation of senior academic staff to formalise a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the NWU and the Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR). The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-consortium-established-lead-socio-economic-mine-land-rehabilitation-south-africa
New Consortium established lead Socio-Economic Mine Land Rehabilitation in South Africa
A pioneering and transformative new consortium has been formed to address South Africa’s critical need for sustainable mine land rehabilitation and rural economic development. The Socio-Economic Mine Land Rehabilitation Consortium brings together the collective strengths of PSJ Group, DIH Agri, and NWU Enterprises as a wholly owned…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-professor-joins-palladium-global-science-award-jury
North- West University professor joins Palladium Global Science Award jury
North-West University (NWU) is playing an important role in the newly launched Palladium Global Science Award, a major international initiative recognizing research in advanced palladium-based materials. With a substantial prize fund of $350,000, the award supports innovation in one of the most critical fields of materials science. Professor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chs-peer-helpers-shine-2025-nwu-graduation
Ch@s peer helpers shine at 2025 NWU graduation
In a heartwarming and triumphant celebration of perseverance, passion, and purpose, the Ch@s peer helpers from the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus made an unforgettable mark during the May 2025 graduation ceremonies. But this was not just any graduation story — this was a victory parade for a group of student leaders whose impact…http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-aid-school-teachers-training-community-engagement-initiative
First Aid for School Teachers training: a community engagement initiative
The School of Nursing at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) is making significant strides in community engagement, bringing life-saving skills to primary school teachers in and around Potchefstroom. Their First Aid for School Teachers (FAST) initiative is a registered community engagement project that started with great…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/n-verlaging-rentekoerse-kan-n-beduidende-positiewe-impak-he
’n Verlaging in rentekoerse kan ’n beduidende positiewe impak hê
Die wydverwagte besluit deur die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) om die siklus vir die geleidelike verlaging van die rentekoers voort te sit deur die koers met nog 25 basispunte (bps) te verlaag, is die regte een. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) Besigheidskool, sê die MBK se besluit op 29 Mei is ’n welkome…http://news.nwu.ac.za/reduction-interest-rates-can-have-significant-positive-impact
Reduction in interest rates can have a significant positive impact
The widely anticipated decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to resume its interest rate-easing cycle by reducing rates by another 25 basis points (bps) is the right one. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist of the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the MPC decision of 29 May is welcome recognition of the changed economic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/women-lead-way-field-occupational-hygiene-academia
Women lead the way in the field of occupational hygiene in academia
In a country where the number of female academics specialising in occupational hygiene is exceptionally small, the North-West University (NWU) stands out as a national and continental leader. Of the only eight known female academics in South Africa with a specialised focus in this field, an astounding five are based at the NWU. This speaks…http://news.nwu.ac.za/accounting-career-fair-prepares-future-professionals
Accounting Career Fair prepares future professionals
In an ongoing effort by the North-West University (NWU) to improve graduate employability, the Career Centre recently hosted a career fair at the Tsebonokeng Hall on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, fostering a strong connection between students and potential employers. Accounting students on the Vanderbijlpark Campus seized the opportunity to engage…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-punch-ticket-nationals