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What Google Maps and churches have in common when it comes to lifelong learning
By:Mafumane Tlhapi and Phenyo Mokgothu The offline mode of Google Maps became more than a navigation tool when Pastor Piet Tlhabanyane, from Bethesda Kingdom Ministries (BKM), an NWU alumnus and a Council member, used it to explain the risks of outdated knowledge in church leadership. “Without regular updates, even a tool as reliable as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-primary-school-hallway-led-phd-engineering
How a primary school hallway led to a PhD in engineering
Refilwe Ngwaku hails from the humble dusty streets of Soweto, where she believes that there are few role models. From a young age, her dream was to be different, to become the change she wanted to see. Her goal was to show that success can come from any background. Refilwe can still picture the school corridor where, as a primary school learner…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-marks-history-month-powerful-sharpeville-reflections
Vanderbijlpark Campus marks History Month with powerful Sharpeville reflections
In commemoration of History Month, the School of Social Sciences at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with its community partner, Vaal HiRAI, hosted a poignant community engagement seminar under the theme “Remembering Sharpeville”. Attended by 36 participants, the seminar served as a powerful reflection…http://news.nwu.ac.za/exploring-new-paths-tackling-big-three-infectious-diseases
Exploring new paths in tackling the big three infectious diseases
Just a few drops of oil and water may be enough to change how the world treats tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/Aids – the “big three infectious diseases”, also known as BTIDs. This was the central message delivered by Prof Joe Viljoen during her inaugural lecture at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus on 13 June 2025. Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-offers-mental-health-support-education-assistants-placed-north-west-schools
Academic offers mental health support to education assistants placed at North West schools
As Phase 5 of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) prepares to place thousands of young education assistants in schools across South Africa, support for their mental and emotional well-being is coming into sharper focus. In the North West province, an academic from the North-West University (NWU) is stepping in to provide such support…http://news.nwu.ac.za/addressing-corporate-reporting-issues-south-africa
Addressing corporate reporting issues in South Africa
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles have become essential to modern business operations, marking a significant shift in the corporate responsibility landscape. In South Africa, this transition brings with it unique challenges and opportunities, particularly for corporations that are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE…http://news.nwu.ac.za/culture-collaboration-nwu-and-utp-lay-foundations-strategic-partnership
From culture to collaboration, NWU and UTP lay foundations for strategic partnership
The North-West University (NWU) delegation’s visit to the Universidad Tecnológica del Perú (UTP) on 17 June began with a warm and culturally rich welcome that set the tone for an inspiring day of academic exchange and collaboration. Upon arrival in Lima’s historic city centre, the NWU delegation was taken on a vibrant walk through the bustling…http://news.nwu.ac.za/work-artificial-intelligence-dont-fear-it-says-expert
Work with artificial intelligence but don’t fear it, says expert
What happens when students begin to wonder if universities are still necessary? This was one of the questions posed by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Anné Verhoef during a talk for postgraduate students on artificial intelligence (AI). “AI is changing everything,” said Prof Verhoef, director of the NWU AI Hub and a professor of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-excels-senior-political-reporter
Alumnus excels as senior political reporter
Never underestimate the value of actively participating in student activities while studying. Ntlantla Lucky Kgatlhane, now a senior political reporter at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), is testament to that. He started out at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus radio station, writing for the campus newspaper and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-appointed-ceo-boxing-south-africa
Alumnus appointed CEO of Boxing South Africa
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Tsholofelo Lejaka has entered the ring as Boxing South Africa’s (BSA’s) new chief executive officer. Tsholofelo previously served as BSA CEO from 2016 to 2020, and he returned to the organisation in September 2024 as acting accounting officer. His appointment, effective 17 June 2025, follows a comprehensive…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ncu-joint-research-seminar-strengthens-international-collaboration
NWU-NCU joint research seminar strengthens international collaboration
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) and the Nicolaus Copernicus University (NCU) recently hosted a successful inaugural NWU-NCU Joint Research Seminar. This milestone event represented a significant advancement in the ongoing commitment of the NWU to fostering international research partnerships and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/singing-your-way-well-being-and-growth
Singing your way to well-being and growth
Music’s power to heal, inspire and connect took centre stage during the inaugural lecture of Prof Conroy Cupido, director of the School of Music at the North-West University (NWU). Hosted by the Faculty of Humanities at the Potchefstroom Campus on 12 June, the lecture explored the intersection of music, emotion and positive psychology.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-bring-hr-theory-life-through-drama-performances
Students bring HR theory to life through drama performances
Drama has its uses beyond the stage and screen. It can even be applied to workplace challenges. In a creative approach to learning, second-year students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology and Tourism subject groups have been using drama to explore workplace challenges and propose practical…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/qs-plaas-die-nwu-onder-die-topagt-universiteite-suid-afrika
QS plaas die NWU onder die topagt universiteite in Suid-Afrika
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is besig om homself te vestig as ’n wêreldwye betrokke, innoverende universiteit wat verbind is tot uitnemendheid en relevansie in die samelewing. Belangrike voorbeelde van hoe die strategiese prioriteite van die NWU ooreenstem met die strewe om wêreldwyd relevante en volhoubare oplossings te bied, is die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/qs-ranks-nwu-among-top-eight-universities-south-africa
QS ranks NWU among the top eight universities in South Africa
The North-West University (NWU) is firmly positioning itself as a globally engaged, innovative university committed to excellence and societal relevance. Prime examples of how the strategic priorities of the NWU align with the quest for globally relevant, sustainable solutions are the establishment and proposed establishment of three future-fit…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-awarded-coveted-sasa-honours-bursary
Student awarded coveted SASA honours bursary
The South African Statistical Association (SASA) has announced the winner of its 2024/25 Honours Bursary Competition. Relebohile Makhanya, a student from North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, has been awarded the bursary valued at R50 000. The competition is open to third-year students in statistics or mathematical statistics who…http://news.nwu.ac.za/teacher-education-project-launches-italy
Teacher education project launches in Italy
Florence, the Italian city made famous by Renaissance artists such as Michaelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, is also a modern-day hub for leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. In May this year, the city ushered in a new phase in STEM teacher education as global partners gathered to launch the Erasmus+…http://news.nwu.ac.za/struggles-and-shifting-realities-informal-traders-during-covid-19-offer-lessons-future-crises
Struggles and shifting realities of informal traders during Covid-19 offer lessons for future crises
By Gofaone Motsamai When South Africa went into lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the economic impact was immediate. Informal traders – those who operate without formal registration or protection – were among the most affected. With no income, no access to trading spaces and limited government support, many were pushed into a state…http://news.nwu.ac.za/decoding-hidden-signals-brown-fat-obesity
Decoding hidden signals of brown fat in obesity
When brown fat cells start sending the wrong signals, the body’s energy balance can shift in unexpected ways, which is bad news for people living with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Dr Khanyisani Ziqubu, a PhD student from the North-West University (NWU), set out to investigate how brown fat behaves in obesity and whether plant-based compounds…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-unlock-job-market-iks-graduates