Antarctic Research
Antarctic Research Team: Researchers: Harm Moraal Pieter Stronker Helena Krüger Students: Renier Funchs Ruan Nel Hendrik Krüger Godfrey Mosotho…https://news.nwu.ac.za/research-and-innovation-colloquium-showcases-nwus-commitment-multidisciplinary-collaboration
Research and Innovation Colloquium showcases NWU’s commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration
“To expand beautiful ideas of working together across disciplines.” These were the words of Professor Jeffrey Mpahlele, deputy vice-chancellor for Research and Innovation at the North-West University (NWU), as he captured the essence of the university's Research and Innovation Colloquium that was held at Sun City from 02-04 March 2025. The…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-open-scholarship-librarians
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Beer and cheese take centre stage
The annual #BeerAndCheese initiative, organised by the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering at the North-West University (NWU), sparks creativity and entrepreneurial skills among students. The project, which had been put on hold since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, made a historic return this year. School director Nthabiseng…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/statistics/events
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Events, Conferences and Seminars Welcome to the events, conferences and seminars page of the NWU Department of Statistics. Explore our rich history of academic gatherings and stay updated on forthcoming conferences that promise to inspire, educate, and foster collaboration within our community. StatCon 2022 19 - 22 August 2022 Skukuza…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus%25E2%2580%2599-song-makes-waves-mtv-base
NWU alumnus’ song makes waves on MTV Base
North-West University (NWU) alumnus and BCom graduate Osman "Hypnosis" Mkhondo’s new single Slay Queen - featuring Decency and the legendary Thebe - is causing a stir on MTV Base and across the South African airwaves. Originally from Pretoria, Hypnosis is a music composer, producer, engineer and songwriter who has won prestigious creative…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dire-need-research-improve-child-literacy
Dire need for research to improve child literacy
It is no secret that language development is a critical part of a child’s overall development. Sadly, the lack of this development and the terrible effects this may have on one’s life are often overlooked. Prof Leenta Grobler, leader of the Medical Device Development group at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Engineering, and a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-play-afcon-cup
NWU student to play in Afcon Cup
Tjipenandjambi ‘Tjipee’ Karuuombe, a second-year North-West University (NWU) mechanical engineering student, will participate in the upcoming U20 African Cup Of Nations (Afcon Cup). The brilliant defensive midfielder received a call-up from the Namibia Football Association after they witnessed his star performance while playing for the NWU’s De…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-nursing-students-participate-worldskills-competition
NWU nursing students to participate in WorldSkills competition
Twelve students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Nursing will be participating in the provincial leg of the WorldSkills South Africa (WSZA) competition. They will be taking part in the social and personal services discipline. “The competition will be a hybrid event, with the opening ceremony taking place in KwaZulu Natal (KZN)…https://news.nwu.ac.za/preclinical-research-bridge-new-medicines
Preclinical research: the bridge to new medicines
“Preclinical research serves as a bridge to new medicines,’’ says North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Rose Hayeshi, associate professor and director of the DSI/NWU Preclinical Drug Development Platform (PCDDP). Preclinical drug development is one of the stages of development for new medicines and her specific interest is in drug metabolism…https://news.nwu.ac.za/technology-and-innovation-experts-nwu-share-knowledge-malawian-delegation
Technology and innovation experts at the NWU share knowledge with Malawian delegation
It takes a team of specialists to ensure that the bright ideas, groundbreaking innovations and impressive intellectual property of the North-West University (NWU) stay ahead of the pack in an increasingly competitive environment. Recognising the expertise at the NWU, a delegation from Malawi visited the university’s Technology Transfer and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/stimulating-expert-dialogues-across-our-borders
Stimulating expert dialogues across our borders
The Business School of the North-West University (NWU) proudly launched its first formal African outreach initiative on 11 August in Gaborone, Botswana. Some 80 delegates from the Botswana government, the formal business sector and staff from various universities attended this glamorous event. The first Business School alumni chapter was also…https://news.nwu.ac.za/unit-continuing-education-constant-providing-upskilling-opportunities
Unit for Continuing Education a constant in providing upskilling opportunities
Time is a commodity that does not enjoy equal distribution. What time you have should be optimised, especially in a fast-paced world where the continuous evolution of one’s skills is necessary to stay relevant in the workplace. We live in a world where stagnation is detrimental to our futures. This is where the Unit for Continuing Education (UCE)…https://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/section-79-and-80-committees
Section 79 and 80 Committees
Section 79 and 80 Committees What is it? So-called "Section 79 and 80 Committees" are municipal committees that are established in terms of ss 79 and 80 of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act 117 of 2008. These committees are established in municipalities to enable councils to delegate specific functions and to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academics-look-science-and-faith
Academics look at science and faith
Two North-West University (NWU) academics, Prof Frikkie van Niekerk and Prof Nico Vorster, are the proud editors of the transdisciplinary book titled Science and Faith in Dialogue. It is published in open access format by AOSIS Scholarly Books. Prof van Niekerk was the main editor and also contributed a book chapter, and Prof Vorster…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vice-chancellors-science-day-empowering-young-minds
NWU Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day: Empowering young minds
The North-West University (NWU) hosted its inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day on 31 July 2023 at Mabeskraal near Rustenburg as part of National Science Week. This landmark event served as a platform for fostering partnerships and collaboration among educational institutions, government departments, private companies, communities, and other…https://news.nwu.ac.za/students-speak-out-importance-innovation-and-entrepreneurship
Students speak out on the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship
by Vukosi Mathale In the dynamic landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship, students are emerging as a powerful force, armed with fresh perspectives and bold ideas to start new businesses. Pitching for competitions like Leopards Lair® has become the proving ground for these aspiring young minds. On 1 September 2023, during the North-…https://news.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-takes-centre-stage-annual-geexpo-event
Community engagement takes centre stage at annual GeeXpo event
Showing their commitment to community engagement, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Computer Science and Information Systems recently organised the annual GeeXpo event. GeeXpo is a technology and innovation exhibition that showcases cutting-edge research, products and services from various industries, including information…https://news.nwu.ac.za/vice-chancellor-science-day-triumph-again
Vice-Chancellor Science Day a triumph again
“We are united despite our challenges.” This, the third last line of the anthem of the MM Sebitloane Special School, rang more true than ever on Tuesday, 30 July when the Vice-Chancellor Science Day of the North-West University (NWU) was held in the heart of the Taung district. Little did PJ Mahloko and MM Madikwe know when they composed the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/pioneering-south-africas-circular-economy