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Social work students take ubudlelane into the community
For social work students at North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus ubuntu is no longer a concept only discussed in lectures. It is becoming a structured community programme with students preparing to lead projects that strengthen support networks in local neighbourhoods through a growing framework known as ubudlelane. The university’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-maths-behind-matric-pass-rates-do-not-add
Why the maths behind matric pass rates do not add up
South Africa’s celebrated matric pass rates do not reflect the reality of a “leaking pipeline” that serves neither the country’s ailing economy nor the future prospects of matriculants. At the centre of this dilemma is what might be called a pass-rate hostage crisis. Schools, under pressure to maintain high headline results, increasingly steer…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-education-honours-excellence
Faculty of Education honours excellence
By Gosego Phutieagae and Mafumane Tlhapi The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education hosted a special celebration to honour its most productive researchers and dedicated community engagement practitioners. The event recognised excellence across a range of areas, including research publications, postgraduate supervision, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/career-coach-joins-mahikeng-campus-career-services
Career coach joins Mahikeng Campus Career Services
By Mzwandile Ndlovu Tshegofatso Bogatsu has joined Career Services on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus as a specialist career coach. She will support students and graduates in navigating their academic careers and preparing them for the world of work. “The goal is to empower and support students and graduates in making…http://news.nwu.ac.za/olympic-champions-flock-potchefstroom-altitude-and-facilities
Olympic champions flock to Potchefstroom for altitude and facilities
While Europe is in the icy grip of winter, athletes are sharpening their form in Potchefstroom, drawn by the altitude, climate and a high-performance sport hub that has quietly become a base for Olympic gold medallists. Members of the Netherlands’ Olympic gold-winning 4x400 m mixed relay team, including Femke Bol, Lieke Klaver and Isaya Klein…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-participates-erasmus-sacredtravels4growth-project-kick-albania
NWU participates in Erasmus+ SacredTravels4Growth project kick-off in Albania
The North-West University (NWU) recently took part in the kick-off meeting of the Erasmus+-funded project, SacredTravels4Growth – Higher Education and Sustainable Growth through Religious Tourism - at the LOGOS University College in Tirana, Albania. The project is co-funded by the European Union under the ERASMUS-EDU-2025-CBHE-STRAND-2 call and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lower-borrowing-costs-are-still-likely
Lower borrowing costs are still likely
The 4 to 2 majority decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on 29 January to pause its interest rate easing cycle and leave the repo rate unchanged for now was widely expected. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the MPC majority view provided a plausible case as to why it was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/psychosocial-support-schools-urgent-priority
Psychosocial support in schools is an urgent priority
The Department of Basic Education’s commitment to increasing psychosocial support for learners and teachers has the potential to deliver long-term gains for education and the country. At the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results, South African education officials, including the Minister of Basic Education, acknowledged…http://news.nwu.ac.za/support-groenewald-and-vf-plus-confirms-conjunctural-and-fluid-nature-south-african-politics
Support for Groenewald and the VF Plus confirms the conjunctural and fluid nature of South African politics
An opinion piece by Dr Mabutho Shangase There appears to be a growing trend of advocacy and political support for Dr Pieter Groenewald and the Freedom Front Plus (FF+) among black users of social media platforms. Although the overall scope of the campaign has not yet been precisely defined, its presence is nonetheless widespread and highly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-turns-military-discipline-academic-success
Alumnus turns military discipline into academic success
By Mzwandile Ndlovu Mphumudzeni Siphuma, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus, has swopped his military fatigues and rank for civvies and the title of lecturer in Communication, Journalism and Media Studies at the university’s Potchefstroom Campus. His career change began in 2019 when he decided to pursue a path beyond the military. During…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-ankit-katrodias-academic-visits-advance-scholarly-research-and-collaboration
Prof. Ankit Katrodia’s academic visits advance scholarly research and collaboration
Prof. Ankit Katrodia, an associate professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) WorkWell Research Unit in the School of Management Sciences, recently concluded an extensive international academic tour spanning Vietnam, India, Dubai (UAE), Nepal and other global academic hubs. These academic visits, conducted over the past two months,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-becomes-first-south-african-university-official-ai-policy
NWU becomes first South African university with official AI policy
The North-West University (NWU) has become the first South African university to adopt an official artificial intelligence (AI) policy. The NWU Council approved the policy at its most recent meeting, further cementing the university’s position as a leader in artificial intelligence in the higher education sector. According to Prof. Anné Verhoef…http://news.nwu.ac.za/psychosocial-support-schools-urgent-educational-priority
Psychosocial support in schools: An urgent educational priority
By Dr Khido Ramadie The decision of the Department of Basic Education to invest in psychosocial support for learners and educators is both timely and necessary. Schools increasingly face the effects of anxiety, trauma, socioeconomic hardship and behavioural challenges that directly undermine teaching and learning. Without adequate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/red-meat-and-its-role-south-africa
Red meat and its role in South Africa
An opinion piece by Prof Simon Letsoalo Few sectors in South Africa carry as much historical, cultural and economic importance as the red meat industry. For many communities, livestock is not just a mere commodity but a symbol of wealth, social status, identity and food security. Yet, in recent years, red meat and its production have been…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-unveils-green-nanotechnology-protect-broilers-aflatoxin-toxicity
Research unveils green nanotechnology to protect broilers from aflatoxin toxicity
Aflatoxin contamination continues to challenge poultry producers across the globe, posing risks to bird health, farm profitability, and food safety. In an innovative study at the North-West University (NWU) by MSc researcher Nonsindiso Masuku explored the use of green-engineered nanoparticles to protect broiler chickens against aflatoxin…http://news.nwu.ac.za/one-year-and-donald-trump-has-fundamentally-shifted-global-order
One year on, and Donald Trump has fundamentally shifted the global order
Prof. André Duvenhage US President Donald Trump’s stated interest in the annexation of Greenland has escalated into a geopolitical flashpoint that threatens to strain the cohesion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In early January, US authorities detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia…http://news.nwu.ac.za/centre-excellence-indigenous-knowledge-systems-journey-greatness
The Centre of Excellence in Indigenous Knowledge Systems’ journey to greatness
In 2001, the North-West University (NWU) established and launched a teaching, learning and research programme in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) at its Mahikeng Campus that was accredited by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). In 2009, discussions and planning commenced between the NWU, the National Indigenous Knowledge…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tackling-perinatal-mental-health-rural-areas
Tackling perinatal mental health in rural areas
A two-year initiative aimed at improving the screening and management of perinatal mood disorders in rural communities is being piloted in the North West. The project, Capacity Building in Managing (Perinatal) Mood Disorders in Rural South Africa (CaBu-PeriMooD), was introduced during a recent meeting and workshop hosted at North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/condolences-vanderbijlpark-school-transport-tragedy
Condolences: Vanderbijlpark school transport tragedy
The North-West University (NWU) conveys its deepest condolences to the families, teachers, classmates, and the basic education community affected by the recent scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark. This tragic event has robbed our country of potential and promise - innocent young lives cut short and dreams permanently shattered. …http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-advances-computer-science-latest-subject-rankings