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NWU engineers tutor prospective students
Life can be difficult for Grade 11 and 12 learners who have to master challenging subjects such as mathematics in their final years in high school. It can even be more trying when a coronavirus pandemic and its resulting lockdown are added to the mix. Because mathematics is essential for a career in the engineering sciences, the NWU’s Faculty…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-faculty-law-leads-legal-giants
NWU Faculty of Law leads with legal giants
The North-West University’s (NWU’) Faculty of Law at the campus in Mahikeng stands on the shoulders of giants, associating itself with various experts in the legal fraternity. The faculty recently conferred honorary Doctorates of Law on individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the country and in the legal environment. These…http://news.nwu.ac.za/intervention-creates-hope-challenged-families-and-children
Intervention creates hope for challenged families and children
The daily routines, activities, and socialisation of every family in South Africa are changing fast due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Parents suddenly have to balance working from home, minding children and ensuring hygiene practices to help fight the spreading of the virus. Social media is showcasing the distress and coping strategies of adults…http://news.nwu.ac.za/school-music-honours-students-bursary-winners-concert
School of Music honours students at Bursary Winners’ concert
“Music students are easily recognised, not by the musical instruments they carry, but by their dedication, respect, and unwavering commitment. They are the embodiment of hard work, continuously striving to better themselves, and their art.” These are the words of Dr Yvonne-Marié Brand, director of the School of Music during her welcome message…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-find-spiral-arms-around-massive-stars
Researchers find ‘spiral arms’ around massive stars
Researchers have found an important piece of the puzzle in the formation of massive stars, also known as protons (stars with a mass that is about eight times or more greater than that of the sun). In the first-ever observational evidence, they have determined that accretion discs around forming protostars have spiral arm structures. This…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sis-eagle-project-goes-live-it-launches-nexus-crm-module
The SIS Eagle project goes live as it launches Nexus CRM module
On Friday, 16 February 2024, the North-West University (NWU) went live with the first phase of the Student Information System (SIS) project as it launched the NWU Student Client Relations Management (Nexus CRM) module, ushering in a new chapter in the history of the university. This phase of the SIS Eagle project focuses on marketing,…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/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/academic-calls-stronger-support-systems-protect-sas-vulnerable-children
Academic calls for stronger support systems to protect SA’s vulnerable children
South Africa’s children face increasing risks of abuse and neglect, while the professionals responsible for protecting them often work within systems that limit their ability to respond effectively.This was the message delivered by North-West University (NWU) academic, Prof. Elmien Crofford from the Faculty of Health Sciences, during her inaugural…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-receives-south-africas-top-aquatic-science-honour
Academic receives South Africa's top aquatic science honour
Years of research into aquatic ecosystems, student mentorship and international scientific collaboration have earned North-West University (NWU) researcher Prof. Nico Smit one of the highest honours in aquatic sciences in South Africa.Prof. Smit received the Southern African Society of Aquatic Scientists (SASAqS) Gold Medal on 1 July 2026, during…http://news.nwu.ac.za/executive-dean-earns-c2-rating-his-impactful-finance-research
Executive dean earns C2 rating for his impactful finance research
Research that addresses real-world challenges in African economies has earned Prof. Mabutho Sibanda, executive dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, a C2 rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF).The rating, which is valid from 1 January 2026, recognises the research excellence Prof. Sibanda achieved during his tenure…http://news.nwu.ac.za/emerging-woman-leader-selected-prestigious-abe-bailey-fellowship
Emerging woman leader selected for prestigious Abe Bailey Fellowship
For Mohau Phala, leadership has never been about holding a title or being in the spotlight. Instead, it has always been about serving others, making a difference and leaving people and communities better than she found them. It is this commitment to servant leadership that has earned the North-West University (NWU) law student a place among…http://news.nwu.ac.za/unlocking-dreams-shaping-futures-inspiring-matlaba-primary-school-learners-through-community
Unlocking dreams, shaping futures: Inspiring Matlaba Primary School learners through community engagement
The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU) continues to make a meaningful difference beyond the classroom through community engagement initiatives that inspire young people to believe in their potential and pursue their dreams.On 5 August 2026, the school, in partnership with the South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/partnership-opens-doors-nwu-student-surprise-laptop-boosts-her-studies
Partnership opens doors for NWU student as surprise laptop boosts her studies
A surprise laptop was more than a new piece of technology for North-West University (NWU) student Owami Mbedu. It was another sign that the people funding her studies believe in her future.Owami, who is enrolled in the extended BCom in logistics management with statistics programme, received the laptop during an engagement between the NWU and The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/broadcasting-legend-tim-modise-receive-nwu-honorary-doctorate
Broadcasting legend Tim Modise to receive NWU honorary doctorate
For more than three decades his distinctive voice has helped South Africans make sense of politics, democracy and a changing nation. Now veteran broadcaster and media personality Tim Modise will receive an honorary doctorate from the North-West University (NWU).The university will confer the honorary doctorate on Modise during a special ceremony…http://news.nwu.ac.za/humanities-spring-school-puts-human-centred-scholarship-spotlight
Humanities Spring School puts human-centred scholarship in the spotlight
The Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU) has concluded another successful Spring School week, bringing together academics, researchers and emerging scholars for a week of intellectual exchange, debate and collaboration.Held under the theme “Humanising a fractured world: intersections of identity, digital humanities, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-takes-cyberbullying-through-cybersecurity-awareness-campaign
Vanderbijlpark Campus takes on cyberbullying through cybersecurity awareness campaign
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently marked Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a campaign, bringing together Information Technology, Protection Services and students from various faculties to raise awareness of cyber threats, address cyberbullying and promote responsible online behaviour.Observed annually from 1 to 31…http://law.nwu.ac.za/law/mock
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