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NWU Business School to host the 2026 International Conference on Green and Sustainable Development
The North-West University (NWU) Business School proudly announces that it will host the 2026 International Conference on Green and Sustainable Development (ICGSD) from 8 to 12 March 2026 at the Protea Hotel, Stellenbosch, Cape Town. Themed “Reimagining innovation pathways for sustainability: research, practice and policy”, the 2026…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-luce-pretorius-honoured-national-early-career-academic-award
Dr Lucé Pretorius honoured with national early-career academic award
The North-West University (NWU) is celebrating a remarkable achievement, with Dr Lucé Pretorius, senior lecturer in Social Work at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, having received the prestigious Early Career Academic Award for 2025. The accolade was presented at the annual Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions (ASASWEI)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/makhotso-mosikidi-turns-everyday-heroes-celebration
Makhotso Mosikidi turns everyday heroes into a celebration
When most people wake up, go to work and tackle life’s daily challenges, they rarely expect recognition. Yet, for Makhotso Mosikidi, senior administrative officer in Student Life at the North-West University (NWU), these everyday acts of resilience are nothing short of heroic. A mother of two young daughters, working three jobs while pursuing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/men-evolve-meets-goddess-night-event-sets-new-standard-student-engagement
Men Evolve Meets Goddess Night event sets new standard for student engagement
By Jalize Fourie The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently transformed into a centre of inspiration, diversity, and meaningful connections as Men Evolve Meets Goddess Night brought students, staff, and alumni together under one roof. The exciting event combined two long-standing initiatives – Men Evolve and Goddess…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-nwu-soccer-institute-duo-make-psl-breakthrough
Former NWU Soccer Institute duo make PSL breakthrough
Two former North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute players who once lit up the Varsity Football tournament have stepped onto the Premier Soccer League (PSL) stage. Banele Hlophe, a midfield talent who impressed with JDR Stars in the National First Division, has joined Chippa United, while Cameron Chweu has been signed by top-flight newcomers…http://news.nwu.ac.za/masters-student-breaks-new-ground-study-black-south-african-travel-behaviours
Master’s student breaks new ground with study on black South African travel behaviours
By Gofaone Motsamai While tourism remains one of South Africa’s biggest economic growth areas, little research has been done to investigate the travel habits of black city dwellers who are a fast-growing sector of the market. Step up Kamohelo Lempe, a second-year MA Tourism candidate at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-launches-centre-digital-humanities-inspiring-spring-school-programme
NWU launches Centre for Digital Humanities with inspiring Spring School Programme
By Jalize Fourie The Faculty of Humanities at North-West University (NWU) took a bold step into the future of research and innovation with the official launch of its Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) on Friday, 19 September, at the Riverside Sun Hotel in Vanderbijlpark. The launch was the highlight of the Faculty’s Spring School Programme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-honoured-international-fellow-royal-academy-engineering
Professor honoured as International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
North-West University (NWU) extraordinary professor Linda Godfrey has been elected as an International Fellow of the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) in the United Kingdom. This is the second key role she has had within the ambit of the RAEng. For the past four years, Prof Godfrey has served on the Board of the Academy’s Safer…http://news.nwu.ac.za/strengthening-patient-safety-and-healthcare-africa
Strengthening patient safety and healthcare in Africa
Dr Sabelilie Tenza, a patient safety expert at North-West University (NWU), led a powerful conversation about strengthening patient safety and healthcare in Africa at the recent Quality Management and Patient Safety – Reimagined Forum, which was held at the WHX Labs in Cape Town. Hosted in partnership with the Council for Health Service…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-drives-progress-school-social-work
International conference drives progress in school social work
The School of Psychosocial Health at the North-West University (NWU) hosted the second Social Workers in Schools (SWIS) International Conference from 10 to 12 September on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the NWU. The first international conference was held in the United Kingdom during 2024, and the conference in South Africa was the very first of its…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lecturer-creates-new-poetic-form-inspired-setswana-and-japanese-traditions
Lecturer creates new poetic form inspired by Setswana and Japanese traditions
When Motlhankane Lesego stood before an audience at Sol Plaatje University’s international conference to present a paper on Mosinete, a new genre of Setswana poetry, he left with more than notes. It sparked an idea that would become Haikaro, a new literary form. “It was in the exchanges on intercultural creativity that I started thinking about…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-calls-actionable-science-can-save-lives
Professor calls for actionable science that can save lives
What happens in the lab should not stay there. That was the central message from Prof Anja Franken of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences, who used her inaugural lecture to argue that occupational health research must move beyond academic journals and into workplaces where it can save lives. “Research must not remain…http://news.nwu.ac.za/music-provence-musicians-shine-second-house-concert-memory-elmain-smit
Music in Provence: musicians shine in second house concert in memory of Elmain Smit
Soft notes floated through the afternoon air like a gentle breeze across lavender fields. The scent of sunflowers and the glow of golden light transformed Prof Paul Smit’s home into a small corner of Provence, carrying guests on a journey of music, memory and quiet celebration. On Saturday, 13 September, Prof Smit, associate professor in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/potchefstroom-campus-staff-sports-club-heads-gqeberha-usswsa-national-tournament
Potchefstroom Campus Staff Sports Club heads to Gqeberha for the USSWSA national tournament
The North-West University (NWU) Staff Sports Club on the Potchefstroom Campus is proud and excited to represent the university at the upcoming University Staff Sport and Wellness of South Africa (USSWSA) national tournament, taking place in Gqeberha from 9 to 11 October 2025. Hosted by Nelson Mandela University, the tournament will bring together…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-history-sadilar-testament-heritage-and-innovation
Celebrating the history of SADiLaR: A testament to heritage and innovation
By Lihle Sosibo Following Heritage month, the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) proudly turns the spotlight inwards, celebrating its own heritage through its history book titled The Story of SADiLaR. This publication is more than a record of the past – it is a reflection of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-hosts-campus-wedding-celebrate-cultural-integration
Vanderbijlpark Campus hosts “Campus Wedding” to celebrate cultural integration
The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) staged a colourful and symbolic “Campus Wedding” on Friday, 26 September, bringing together staff, students and alumni in a celebration of cultural diversity and unity. The event formed part of the annual Culture Integration Day at the NWU, observed across all three campuses, but this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/turning-anxiety-energy-public-speaking
Turning anxiety into energy for public speaking
By Mzwandile Ndlovu Many of us have felt a racing heartbeat and shaky breath before speaking in public, but this anxiety can be rechannelled into energy and confidence to take command of the podium. This is the hope offered by Dr Sumartono Mulyodiharjo, head of the Department of Communication Science at Universitas Ekasakti in Pandang,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-takes-part-global-nuclear-forum
NWU takes part in global nuclear forum
Nuclear science and capacity building are particular strengths of the North-West University (NWU), as was evident from its inclusion in South Africa’s official delegation at the 69th Regular Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Austria. The Department of Electricity and Energy formally invited the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-takes-part-first-g20-national-tourism-hackathon
NWU takes part in first G20 National Tourism Hackathon
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu Innovation, collaboration and youthful energy took centre stage in Mpumalanga at the Sabi River Sun Resort, when North-West University (NWU) students and an academic participated in the first G20 National Department of Tourism Hackathon. Dr Ncedo ka Ntloko, senior lecturer in the School of Tourism…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nutrition-science-targets-inflammation-tackle-tb-and-iron-deficiency