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School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management impresses at SABPP awards
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management was recently recognised in two categories of the 2024 South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Awards. The school won an award in the category Best University in People Practices and Governance (PPG) Standards Alignment, and Debbie…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-arbor-week-tree-planting-ceremonies
Celebrating Arbor Week with tree planting ceremonies
By Loveness Hulwane In celebration of Arbor Week, held annually from 1 to 7 September, the North-West University (NWU) community planted 20 trees on each of the NWU campuses. These tree planting ceremonies were also part of the university's 20-year anniversary celebrations, symbolising the enduring legacy of the NWU over the past two decades…http://news.nwu.ac.za/optentia-research-unit-hosts-insightful-research-perspectives-festival
Optentia research unit hosts insightful research perspectives festival
From 3 to 6 September 2024, the Optentia research unit at the North-West University (NWU) hosted the Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival at The Roots Conference Centre, Potchefstroom. The idea of having such a festival originated among members of the Strengths-based Studies and Interventions sub-programme of Optentia. Prof Marita…http://news.nwu.ac.za/kimera-govender-nwu-graduate-miss-earth-south-africa-finalist
Kimera Govender: From NWU graduate to Miss Earth South Africa finalist
Kimera Govender’s path from student to environmental advocate is an indication of her passion for sustainability, the environment and her community. A proud alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), her path has now led her to being a finalist in the prestigious Miss Earth South Africa competition, where she is making a significant impact on her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/neo-nkhumane-top-10-miss-world-sa-finalist-making-her-mark
Neo Nkhumane: A Top 10 Miss World SA finalist making her mark
At just 22, Neo Nkhumane is making her presence known in academia and the world of pageantry. As a master's degree student in communication at the North-West University (NWU) and now a top 10 finalist in the Miss World South Africa pageant, Neo is a shining example of how dedication and ambition can bring success in multiple arenas. Growing up…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-centricity-remains-key-successful-teaching-and-learning
Student centricity remains the key to successful teaching and learning
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) hosted another successful Teaching and Learning Conference from 10 to 12 September. Themed "Student centricity in teaching and learning at the NWU", the conference stressed the importance of reimagining teaching and learning methodologies to better cater to the specific…http://news.nwu.ac.za/intercampus-staff-wellness-tournament-day-fun-fitness-and-team-spirit
Intercampus Staff Wellness Tournament: A day of fun, fitness and team spirit
The energetic atmosphere of the fourth annual North-West University (NWU) Intercampus Staff Wellness Tournament was unmistakable as staff members from the university’s three campuses gathered on 30 August 2024. Hosted by the Potchefstroom Campus, the tournament was a much-anticipated event on the NWU calendar, bringing together colleagues from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/annual-dance-extravaganza-brings-community-together
Annual dance extravaganza brings community together
Byline: Ntokozo Maseko and Lethabo Matjiu The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus ended the month of August with an unforgettable dance extravaganza on 31 August 2024, celebrating the dance team’s talent and raising funds for upcoming events. This annual event at the Great Hall showcased 10 vibrant ballroom and Latin dance styles…http://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-dr-shuping-south-africas-youngest-doctoral-graduate-setswana
Meet Dr Shuping – South Africa’s youngest doctoral graduate in Setswana
At the age of 31, Dr Reoikantse Lucrucia Shuping has become South Africa’s youngest doctoral graduate in African Language and Linguistics (Setswana), following research that addresses the divide between spoken and written Setswana.Dr Shuping, a Setswana lecturer in the School of Languages at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/555-plan-practical-route-towards-rebuilding-trust-police
The 555 Plan: a practical route towards rebuilding trust in the police
By Cobus Steenkamp, lecturer and researcher in police practice at the North-West University (NWU).Cobus SteenkampSouth Africa does not need another diagnosis of what has gone wrong in policing. The country has heard the allegations, witnessed institutional failures and seen public confidence steadily eroded. What it now needs is a credible route…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-dominates-shortlist-10th-north-west-sports-awards
NWU dominates shortlist for 10th North West Sports Awards
The North-West University (NWU) has emerged as one of the most represented institutions in the 2026 North West Sports Awards, with 10 athletes, three coaches and the NWU Soccer Institute securing nominations across several of the top categories at the event. The nominations cap a six-month period in which the university celebrated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lessons-japan-yesterday-cant-fix-tomorrow-today-can
Lessons from Japan: Yesterday can’t fix tomorrow, but today can
By Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) Mount Fuji’s famous peak is hidden behind a blanket of clouds today. It is a wondrous sight, and there is a serenity to it. It feels as though Japan, and specifically Tokyo, where I am, has been transported from the future to the present. The country is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-study-develops-ai-detect-misinformation-south-african-languages
PhD study develops AI to detect misinformation in South African languages
When false information spreads online in English, artificial intelligence (AI) can often help identify it. But when the same misinformation appears in isiZulu, Sepedi or many other South African languages, the tools are limited. A North-West University (NWU) PhD study by Dr Seani Rananga is addressing that gap by developing multilingual AI…http://news.nwu.ac.za/human-movement-science-students-gain-valuable-industry-experience-national-winter-championships
Human Movement Science students gain valuable industry experience at national winter championships
The School of Human Movement Science at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is celebrating the achievements of six students who were selected for the 2026 National Winter School Sport Championships, held from 11 to 13 July 2026 in the Eastern Cape.The initiative provided students with a unique opportunity to apply the theoretical…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lecturer-earns-phd-groundbreaking-political-biography
Lecturer earns PhD with groundbreaking political biography
The North-West University (NWU) proudly congratulates History Education lecturer Dr Mojuta Motlhamme on receiving a PhD in History from the University of the Witwatersrand.His doctoral research makes a significant contribution to South African historiography. By presenting a comprehensive political biography of Kgosi Lucas Manyane Mangope, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/step-programme-expands-communities-entrepreneur-turns-training-business-growth
STEP programme expands to communities as entrepreneur turns training into business growth
What began as an entrepreneurship programme for students at the North-West University (NWU), has expanded into a community initiative that is helping local business owners grow their enterprises. The Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP) programme at the Mahikeng Campus now includes community members, with one participant…http://news.nwu.ac.za/national-dialogue-empowers-young-farmers-shape-future
National dialogue empowers young farmers to shape the future
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus welcomed the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Nokuzola Capa, to a high-level youth dialogue aimed at empowering the next generation of agricultural leaders and advancing sustainable food security.Hosted in partnership with the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-schools-have-not-collapsed-and-precisely-why-we-should-be-worried
South Africa’s schools have not collapsed, and that is precisely why we should be worried
South Africa’s schools have not collapsed — but “not collapsed” must never become our standard for success. A child who cannot read for meaning by Grade 4 is not merely behind at school; that child faces a narrowed future. A country cannot build an innovation economy when hundreds of its schools do not even offer Mathematics.Education…http://news.nwu.ac.za/safe-drinking-water-tap-thanks-nwu-waterwise-project
Safe drinking water on tap thanks to NWU Waterwise Project
A new initiative by the North-West University (NWU) is ensuring that staff and students have access to drinking water of the highest quality across its campuses. Through the university's Waterwise Project, the Mahikeng Campus has become the first to achieve this milestone, with every tap now delivering clean, safe drinking water that meets South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/iaea-delegation-explores-research-collaboration-nwu