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Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Research Day 2026
19 November 2026 From evidence to action: Translating research into real world impact Abstract submission requirements Title of the researchA structured abstract not exceeding 300 words with the following subheadings Background, Objectives, Method, Results, Findings and Conclusions Keywords: no more than 5…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nuclear-power-can-meet-africas-and-ais-energy-demands
Nuclear power can meet Africa’s and AI’s energy demands
Africa’s AI ambitions will demand vast amounts of reliable electricity. Prof. Bismark Tyobeka believes nuclear power could provide it. Nuclear accidents dominate public perception, but the evidence places nuclear among the safest sources of electricity.AI needs nuclear power’s round-the-clock electricity, while nuclear plants could use AI to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-plants-trees-greener-future
Vanderbijlpark Campus plants trees for a greener future
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus commemorated Arbor Day 2026 by planting indigenous trees and reaffirming its commitment to a greener and more sustainable future.Held under the theme “Leave a legacy – plant a tree”, the programme brought together campus management, student leadership, academic and support staff, faculties…http://law.nwu.ac.za/law-justice-and-sustainability/Home1
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OverviewStudents and staff undertake research at the Faculty of Law. The NWU has a teaching and learning strategy that acknowledges the importance of research skills. The NWU has the necessary library and computer facilities available for students to do the research required for their studies.The NWU subscribes to 253 electronic databases,…http://law.nwu.ac.za/af/law-justice-and-sustainability/tuis
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Oorsig Die Fakulteit Regte en die Universiteit Navorsing stel navorsing deur haar dosente en studente as ‘n hoë prioriteit. Die NWU se onderrig en leerstrategie erken ook die belang van navorsingsvaardighede. Die NWU het die nodige biblioteek en inligtingstegnologie beskikbaar om studente in hulle navorsing te ondersteun. Die…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/envira
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Important information 2026:Author Guidelines Photography Competition Hobby & Extra-mural Showcase Important dates Editions:2026Spring Edition 2026 Autumn Edition 2026 Winter Edition 2026 2025Summer Edition 2025 Spring Edition…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pharmacen/2027-application-process
2027 Application Process
Drug Delivery/Pharmaceutics Application for and selection of postgraduate students - Drug Delivery/PharmaceuticsProcess and internal timelines for the selection of postgraduate studentsDrug Delivery SupervisorsMSc Application Procedure for Drug Delivery/Pharmaceutics Drug Discovery/Pharmaceutical Chemistry …http://news.nwu.ac.za/elena-du-plessis-brings-1986-back-life
Elena du Plessis brings 1986 back to life
At times all it takes is one photograph. Just one photograph that will instantly take you back. It provides a nostalgic feeling that takes you back to the people you grew up with, the places where you spent your younger years and back to a life when life felt a bit simpler, and when you were making memories without even realising it.Through old…http://news.nwu.ac.za/presence-beyond-borders-nwu-nursing-team-strengthens-global-partnerships-netherlands
Presence beyond borders: NWU nursing team strengthens global partnerships in the Netherlands
For the Presence research team from the North-West University’s (NWU) School of Nursing, a 10-day visit to the Netherlands became more than an academic exchange. It was an opportunity to listen, learn and share ideas about what it means to provide care with compassion and genuine human connection.The NWU team joined colleagues from the University…http://news.nwu.ac.za/putting-childrens-rights-heart-mandela-day
Putting children’s rights at the heart of Mandela Day
For the learners of Ikalafeng Special School in Ikageng, Potchefstroom, Mandela Day was about more than giving back. It was an opportunity to learn, connect and celebrate while being reminded that every child has the right to feel safe, respected and heard.The North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Law Clinic, together with the Students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seeing-beyond-bars-nwu-law-clinic-empowers-learners-make-better-choices
Seeing beyond the bars: NWU Law Clinic empowers learners to make better choices
"Every young person deserves the opportunity to learn from life's lessons without having to live through its harshest consequences." It was this belief that inspired the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Law Clinic's Prison Alert: Youth Crime Awareness Programme, an initiative that gave learners the opportunity to see the reality of life…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gdp-setback-highlights-vulnerabilities-economic-recovery
GDP setback highlights vulnerabilities in economic recovery
The negative gross domestic product (GDP) growth figures of -0,2% for the second quarter of 2026 confirm the bad knock the South African economy – together with many other economies – took as a result of the recent global energy shock. StatsSA released the latest figures on 8 September.In commenting on the GDP figures for the second quarter of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/looking-beyond-classroom-local-learners-discover-world-astronomy
Looking beyond the classroom: local learners discover the world of astronomy
For 24 local school learners, the chance to explore the stars came a little closer to home when they were introduced to astronomy as part of their preparation for this year’s South African Physics Olympiad (SAPHO).Hosted at the North-West University (NWU), the learners took part in an introductory astronomy session designed to give them a glimpse…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-research-ethics-committee-fnasrec/scientific-committees
Scientific Committees
Scientific committees are panels of discipline experts responsible for conducting an in-depth scientific review of proposed studies before they undergo ethical evaluation. Their primary role is to assess the scientific validity and associated risk factors of the research and provide recommendations to the Ethics Committee. Scientific Committees…http://news.nwu.ac.za/better-waste-management-can-protect-south-africas-wild-spaces
Better waste management can protect South Africa’s wild spaces
Waste in South Africa’s protected areas is more than a litter problem. Poor waste practices in South Africa’s protected areas threaten biodiversity, pollute sensitive habitats and weaken conservation efforts. New research shows that better planning, infrastructure and human behaviour can turn the situation around.Prof. Claudine Alberts from the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-business-school-pitso-20266-jb-marks-4-november-2026-local-government-election
NWU Business School Pitso 2026:6: JB Marks - 4 November 2026 Local Government Election
You are cordially invited to to attend a constructive discussion on the JB Marks - 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections. This Pitso brings together business school students, government officials, and private sector representatives for a constructive discussion—not a debate—on practical solutions for JB Marks Municipality. It offers…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-exceptional-results-2026-saica-iac-exams
NWU celebrates exceptional results in the 2026 SAICA IAC exams
The North-West University (NWU) has achieved an exceptional 99% pass rate in the combined January and June 2026 Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) examinations administered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).The achievement places the NWU well above the national combined pass rate of 73%. In the January examination…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/molelwane-research-farm/mao-telescope
MAO telescope
The dome, constructed by the FNAS Instrumentmakery Workshop and funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) through the National Research Foundation (NRF), houses the Mahikeng 20-inch optical telescope.The telescope is equipped with an SBIG AC4040 large-format CMOS camera and is used for astronomical research, including the study of…http://www.nwu.ac.za/gov_man/policy/index.html