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117 reasons to remember a season of passion and pride
They may have exited the 2025 Varsity Cup, but the North-West University (NWU) Eagles did so in spectacular fashion, making a lasting impression on the competition. In their last match of the tournament, at the well-lit Fanie Du Toit Sports Ground on Monday, 31 March, the Eagles destroyed Central University of Technology (CUT) with a stunning 117-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dark-skies-and-indigenous-knowledge-astronomy-are-vital-astro-tourism-prosper
Dark skies and indigenous knowledge of astronomy are vital for astro-tourism to prosper
A passionate call has been made to integrate indigenous knowledge of astronomy into the development of responsible astro-tourism – also known as dark sky tourism – in South Africa. “Including the diverse cultural perspectives of our understanding of the night sky will provide a holistic interpretation of our universe and pique the curiosity of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-receives-hope-bearer-award-exceptional-contribution-social-work
Alumnus receives Hope Bearer Award for exceptional contribution to social work
In a moment that left both her and her colleagues in awe, Suanne de Bruyn, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus and dedicated social worker at Lerato Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC), was recently honoured with the esteemed Hope Bearer Award. This award celebrates her tireless commitment to improving the lives of children and families,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-jacques-petzer-honoured-best-examiner-sapc
Prof Jacques Petzer honoured as Best Examiner by SAPC
The North-West University (NWU) continues to shine in academic excellence as Prof Jacques Petzer, professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the Faculty of Health Sciences, has been recognised as the Best Examiner in professional exams for 2024 by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). This prestigious honour celebrates Prof Petzer’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ai-library-assistant-robot-enhances-student-experience
AI library assistant robot enhances student experience
By Gofaone Motsamai A robot powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has made its debut as the newest library assistant at the North-West University (NWU). The AI-powered assistant, currently in its testing phase at the Ferdinand Postma Library at the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus, is designed to help students navigate the library, making it…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-young-guns-face-uct-varsity-cup-semi-final
NWU Eagles Young Guns to face UCT in Varsity Cup semi-final
The North-West University (NWU) Eagles Young Guns (YGs) are looking to defend their Varsity Cup title after securing a crucial home semi-final. The Eagles will take on the University of Cape Town (UCT) YGs at the Fanie Du Toit Sportsgrounds on Monday 7 April at 16:00. The Eagles’ journey to the semi-finals has been nothing short of spectacular…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/vsa-se-tariefverhogings-slegte-nuus-vir-die-suid-afrikaanse-ekonomie
VSA se tariefverhogings is slegte nuus vir die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie
Die skaal van die verdere uitgebreide eensydige tariefverhogings van die Verenigde State (VSA) wat deur president Donald Trump aangekondig is, gaan nie net ’n yslike wig in die wêreld se multilaterale handelstelsel indryf nie, maar is ook vir die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie slegte nuus. In sy kommentaar op president Trump se…http://news.nwu.ac.za/us-tariff-hikes-are-bad-news-south-african-economy
US tariff hikes are bad news for the South African economy
The scale of the further wide-ranging United States (US) unilateral tariff hikes announced by President Donald Trump will not only drive a huge wedge into the world’s multilateral trading system but is also bad news for the South African economy. In commenting on President Trump’s liberation day announcement of wide-ranging…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-and-gdcs-forge-partnership-empower-communities-and-promote-social-justice
Vanderbijlpark Campus and GDCS forge partnership to empower communities and promote social justice
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Gauteng Department of Community Safety (GDCS) to empower communities and promote social justice, focusing on gender-based violence (GBV). The signing ceremony included representatives from the Sedibeng District, student leaders,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-agricultural-practices-promote-food-security
Indigenous agricultural practices promote food security
Although indigenous agricultural practices play a major role in enhancing food security in local communities, they are still undervalued, overlooked and regarded as old fashioned. A master’s student at the NWU is conducting research that could help to give indigenous agricultural practices a place in the sun. Thato Hazel Seemise, a master’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-explore-environmental-impact-hiv-arvs-south-africas-water-systems
Researchers explore the environmental impact of HIV-ARVs on South Africa’s water systems
By: Gofaone Motsamai NWU researchers have completed a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the environmental implications of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in South Africa’s water resources. The report, “Quantification, fate, and hazard assessment of HIV-ARVs in water resources”, was submitted to the Water Research Commission (WRC) and is the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-urges-renewed-commitment-preserving-indigenous-languages
Public lecture urges renewed commitment to preserving indigenous languages
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu In a world wired for global communication, local languages are falling silent. This was the stark message during a recent public lecture hosted at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, where policymakers and scholars addressed the growing threat to indigenous languages. The lecture,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/powerhouse-industry-partnerships-prepare-students-corporate-success
Powerhouse industry partnerships prepare students for corporate success
The North-West University (NWU) Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (CBMI) welcomed industry giants ABSA, SAS and FirstRand for insightful engagement with honours- and master’s-degree students. This engagement reflects the centre’s strong industry ties and its commitment to providing students with valuable insight into the professional…http://news.nwu.ac.za/2025-saica-and-ican-results-reaffirm-nwu-leader-accounting-education-south-africa
2025 SAICA and ICAN results reaffirm NWU as a leader in accounting education in South Africa
The North-West University (NWU) has again emerged as a leader in accounting education in South Africa. Its candidates achieved an overall pass rate of 95% in the January 2025 Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) examinations of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (ICAN).…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-elected-new-president-african-astronomical-society
Academic elected as the new president of the African Astronomical Society
Prof Amare Abebe, research director at the Centre for Space Research at the North-West University (NWU), has been elected as the new president of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS). AfAS was established to create a globally competitive and collaborative astronomy community in Africa. Prof Abebe’s focus will be on expanding membership,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rocking-vaal-2025-breaks-three-guinness-world-records
Rocking the Vaal 2025 breaks three Guinness world records
In a powerful showcase of unity and community engagement, the North-West university (NWU) proudly participated in Rocking the Vaal 2025, a lively, cultural and charitable event held at Emerald Casino Tsogo Sun on Saturday, 29 March. The event, organised by the Golden Triangle Chamber of Commerce (GTCOC) in collaboration with Emerald Casino…http://news.nwu.ac.za/writing-not-wall-sa-journalism
Writing is not on the wall for SA journalism
Newsrooms don’t look like they used to. Long gone are the days of smoke spiralling from ashtrays in crowded newsrooms, journalists furiously hammering away at keyboards and the sweet smell of drying ink as papers stream from rolling printing presses. It is a romantic, nostalgic image, one irrevocably changed by the digital age. But none of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-humanities-hosts-first-africa-international-teaching-week
Faculty of Humanities hosts first Africa International Teaching Week
The Faculty of Humanities of the North-West University (NWU) is excited to host its inaugural Africa International Teaching Week (AITW) from 31 August to 5 September 2025 across its Vanderbijlpark, Potchefstroom and Mahikeng campuses. This prestigious event invites 20 higher education practitioners based outside South Africa to participate in a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-excellence-elevated-optentias-transformative-writing-retreat
Academic excellence elevated at Optentia’s transformative writing retreat
The Optentia Usiba Writing Retreat 2025, held recently at the tranquil Khaya iBhubesi Conference Centre in Parys, brought together over 76 researchers, doctoral candidates and academic staff from across South Africa and beyond for four days of transformative learning, writing and scholarly connection. Hosted by the Optentia research unit of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-youth-entrepreneurship-tour-boost-young-business-minds