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NWU researchers shine at 2026 BRICS Postgraduate Forum in Brazil
The North-West University (NWU) strengthened its international research profile through successful participation in the 2026 BRICS Postgraduate Forum, held from 9 to 11 June 2026 at the University of Campinas in Brazil. The forum, convened by the BRICS Research Institute in partnership with RUDN University, brought together approximately…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hart-champions-hypertension-awareness-may-measurement-month
NWU HART champions hypertension awareness in May Measurement Month
High blood pressure is a silent killer that can lead to a fatal heart attack. Without treatment, it can also profoundly impact a person’s quality of life, causing heart disease, kidney damage, memory loss or even disability or a stroke. Many people at risk might not even know it, as hypertension operates as a secret agent, often lurking in a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/groundbreaking-study-gives-frogs-and-reptiles-indigenous-names
Groundbreaking study gives frogs and reptiles indigenous names
Researchers have created a comprehensive list of indigenous names for frogs and reptiles in order to promote inclusive conservation People are far more likely to protect what they can name South Africa’s indigenous languages have long been marginalised in science The inclusion of indigenous names in biodiversity…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-breastfeeding-week-why-we-need-do-more
Celebrating Breastfeeding Week: Why we need to do more
Breastfeeding is every person’s first start in life, yet millions of South African mothers stop within weeks. A simple change in position or early expert support can make the difference between quitting and success. Myths, short maternity leave, and lack of workplace facilities are costing babies their best food. Supporting breastfeeding…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-awarded-national-order-merit-france
Prof Bismark awarded National Order Of Merit by France
The award is in recognition of Prof Tyobeka’s significant contribution to the global governance of the nuclear industry; His efforts to promote collaboration between South Africa and France; His pursuit of academic excellence and more. Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) has been…http://news.nwu.ac.za/book-explores-economic-future-after-election-outcome
Book explores economic future after election outcome
A multi-authored book edited by renowned economist Prof Raymond Parsons, from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, aims to encourage and empower voters to make informed choices in this critical election year. “There is no going back, and the options have dwindled. In the grand scheme of things, South Africa is no longer at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-newest-ambassadors-have-landed
NWU’s newest ambassadors have landed
On 8 February 2025, the North-West University (NWU) rolled out the purple carpet for its newest ambassadors across all three campuses, welcoming about 13 000 first years to the NWU family. The official welcome unfolded on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, with a live broadcast to the Potchefstroom and Mahikeng campuses. With several dignitaries,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/they-are-jolly-good-tau-fellows
For they are jolly good (TAU) fellows
Two North-West University (NWU) academics have been chosen for the South African Teaching Advancement at University (TAU) Fellowship Programme. The great honour of being selected by the TAU panel again confirms that the NWU’s academics have a well-deserved reputation for their expertise, hard work and dedication. The two who have done the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faith-talent-and-abundance-creativity-entrepreneurial-journey
Faith, talent and an abundance of creativity: an entrepreneurial journey
Gabi Hendrich,(37), a graphic and interior designer and the owner of Living Stones Talent Factory, describes her decision to become an entrepreneur as a gradual calling from God to which she answered yes. This is the story of her journey thus far. A few months before graduating from university in 2003, Gabi started to apply for jobs in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/office-students-special-needs-benefits-fuchs-foundation
Office for Students with Special Needs benefits from Fuchs Foundation
The Office for Students with Special Needs on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, or OSSN as it is better known among students, recently received a R20 000 grant from the Carl and Emily Fuchs Foundation. According to Dr Sydney Vos, OSSN coordinator, the grant makes it possible to further extend the services rendered…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-big-game-hunting-botswana-should-open-again
Why big game hunting in Botswana should open again
Numerous articles have recently been published on different online news platforms regarding the reopening of big game hunting in Botswana. Most of these articles try to put hunting in a bad light, or try to show that hunting does not contribute that much to the local economy of the country or region. Prof Peet van der Merwe from the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/what-economists-are-listening-budget-speech
What economists are listening for in the Budget speech
Professor Waldo Krugell, an economist at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), looks ahead at what to expect when the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, delivers the 2024 Budget speech on 21 February. A lot will be said before and after the Budget speech this week. It is normal to be concerned…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-next-generation-stem-leaders-south-africa
Empowering the next generation of STEM leaders in South Africa
Founded in 2004, Engenius Kids is a student-run programme at the North-West University (NWU), dedicated to inspiring Grade 9 learners, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds in townships, to pursue their education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). “Our mission is to cultivate future innovators and leaders…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-inclusive-cities-one-conversation-time
Building inclusive cities one conversation at a time
In an effort to continuously pave the way towards building sustainable communities, the Faculty of Law’s Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability (CLES), funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) as part of its South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI), recently held its second critical conversation of the year.Themed “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/animal-health-centre-builds-bridge-between-classrooms-and-communities
Animal health centre builds a bridge between classrooms and communities
For many farmers and animal owners in the North West Province, access to animal healthcare can determine the health of their livestock, household income and food security. At the North-West University (NWU), the Dale Bieghle Animal Health Centre has become a link between academic training and community service, providing animal healthcare while…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-nwu-law-clinic-building-strengthen-legal-education-and-access-justice
New NWU Law Clinic building to strengthen legal education and access to justice
For law students, the new dedicated Law Clinic building on the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) will turn legal theory into real-world practice. For members of the public, private consultation rooms ensure privacy and dignity. These are some of the benefits that students and the public will experience when the Faculty of Law…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-brings-science-closer-communities-through-2026-vice-chancellors-science-day
NWU brings science closer to communities through the 2026 Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day
Science belongs to everyone and should not be limited by geography, background or access. This is the message the North-West University (NWU) aims to share when it hosts the 2026 Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day at Hoërskool Wolmaransstad on 5 August 2026.Being held under the theme “Science, technology and innovation are for everyone”, the initiative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-inaugurated-new-honorary-fellows-strengthening-growing-network-expertise
SADiLaR inaugurated new honorary fellows, strengthening a growing network of expertise
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) inaugurated four distinguished scholars as honorary fellows on 17 August 2026. This marks an important milestone in strengthening collaboration, knowledge exchange and innovation in digital language resources and the digital humanities.As a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/journalism-students-gain-practical-newsroom-insights-experienced-journalist-teboho-letselela
Journalism students gain practical newsroom insights from experienced journalist Teboho Letselela
Journalism students at the North-West University (NWU) had the opportunity to engage directly with an experienced newsroom practitioner when senior journalist and sports and deputy editor of the Mafikeng Mail, Teboho Letselela, delivered a guest lecture to Introduction to Journalism students on Thursday, 20 August 2026.The session formed part of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prestige-lecture-highlights-evolving-tools-fight-against-corruption