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National Dialogue Outreach Session with former President Thabo Mbeki
The North-West University (NWU) in partnership with the Strategic Dialogue Group (SDG) and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation will host former President Thabo Mbeki for the inaugural session of the national dialogue discussions. This event takes place on Saturday, 5 July 2025, at the Auditorium on the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus from 09:00 to 14:30 and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/vier-nwu-uitnemendheid-nomineer-uitstaande-alumni-vir-gesogte-toekenning
Vier NWU-uitnemendheid – nomineer uitstaande alumni vir gesogte toekenning
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is steeds besonder trots op die merkwaardige prestasies van alumni wat aktief ’n impakvolle en waardevolle bydrae op alle gebiede van die samelewing maak – plaaslik sowel as internasionaal. Weet jy van ’n NWU-gegradueerde wat uitnemende werk op hulle gebied verrig? Hetsy jy ’n alumnus, personeellid of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrate-nwu-excellence-nominate-outstanding-alumni-prestigious-award
Celebrate NWU excellence ― nominate outstanding alumni for prestigious award
The North-West University (NWU) continues to take pride in the remarkable achievements of alumni who actively make impactful and valuable contributions in all spheres of society – both locally and internationally. Do you know an NWU graduate who exemplifies excellence in their field? Whether you are an alumnus, staff member or stakeholder, now…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-kundiges-bepleit-verbeterde-sorg-vir-pasiente
NWU-kundiges bepleit verbeterde sorg vir pasiënte
Twee gesondheidsorgkundiges van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het hulle insigte gedeel tydens ’n werkswinkel wat onlangs by die Witrand Psigiatriese Hospitaal gehou is om ’n bewustheid van gehalte en veiligheid in gesondheidsorg te skep. Dr Sabelile Tenza, ’n spesialis in die gehalte van gesondheidsorg en pasiëntveiligheid, en dr Petronella…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-experts-advocate-improved-patient-care
NWU experts advocate improved patient care
Two healthcare experts from the North-West University (NWU) shared their insights during a workshop that was recently held at the Witrand Psychiatric Hospital in an attempt to raise awareness on quality and safety in healthcare. Dr Sabelile Tenza, a specialist in healthcare quality and patient safety, and Dr Petronella Lunda, a maternal and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bridging-motherhood-stem-and-early-childhood-education
Bridging motherhood, STEM and early childhood education
What began as a mother’s effort to support her own children blossomed into a doctoral study exploring the links between early exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and cognitive development in young children. The research of North-West University (NWU) academic Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-Ramulumo is profoundly shaped by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rebuilding-pipeline-secure-universitys-water-future
Rebuilding the pipeline to secure the university’s water future
Leaky, dilapidated water lines are being replaced at the North-West University (NWU) to reduce water losses and conserve water more effectively. One such rehabilitation project is under way at the Mahikeng Campus. What was once a neglected water system is now central to the university’s Waterwise Project, as it forms the backbone of a new plan…http://news.nwu.ac.za/indian-ocean-rim-conversation-bridge-academia-policy-and-community-needs
Indian Ocean Rim conversation to bridge academia, policy and community needs
By Gofaone Motsamai and Nikelo Mehlomakulu The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean, serving as a lifeline for international trade and transport. South Africa is a key player in the 23-country Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), and the North-West University (NWU) is an integral part of the IORA Academic Group, which promotes collaboration…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-explores-promising-tools-tackle-drug-resistant-diseases
Inaugural lecture explores promising tools to tackle drug-resistant diseases
In drug development, a “magic bullet” is a compound designed to kill disease-causing organisms without harming healthy cells. Such compounds are needed now more than ever because diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria and sleeping sickness, which kill more than 10 million people each year, are becoming resistant to existing treatments. “Many of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-podcasts-are-powering-indigenous-language-revival
How podcasts are powering indigenous language revival
Mainstream radio combined with social media can do more to preserve South African indigenous languages than either can on their own A recent study by North-West University (NWU) master’s graduate Gofaone Motsamai explores how Motsweding FM radio is using Facebook to promote Setswana through podcasts and live streams. “Motsweding FM is not…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-nominated-best-career-service-sagea-awards-2025
NWU nominated for best career service at SAGEA Awards 2025
The North-West University (NWU) continues to affirm its leadership in student success, and has been nominated as one of the top three universities in South Africa in the Best Career Service category at the South African Graduate Employers Association (SAGEA) Awards 2025. The nomination places the NWU in the same league as long-established…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumna-appointed-ceo-newspace-systems
NWU alumna appointed CEO at NewSpace Systems
Tanya Lerm never imagined herself in the aerospace sector. But nearly seven years after joining NewSpace Systems, she now leads it. “Stepping into the role of CEO at NewSpace Systems has been one of the most significant moments of my career, both professionally and personally,” said Tanya, who holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-triumph-national-physics-conference
Students triumph at national physics conference
The high calibre of postgraduate research at the North-West University (NWU) has been nationally recognised. Seven NWU students were awarded top honours at the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) annual conference, the country’s leading platform for physics scholars. The awards span three fields: space science, astrophysics and condensed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/training-traditional-leaders-combines-language-custom-and-justice
Training for traditional leaders combines language, custom and justice
In a powerful demonstration of language, heritage and collaboration, university language specialists have partnered with the Provincial House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders to hold a training programme for Dikgosi (traditional leaders). The Language Directorate of the North-West University (NWU) played a key role in the week-long programme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/forging-stronger-ties-boost-entrepreneurial-education-through-step-ttt
Forging stronger ties to boost entrepreneurial education through STEP TTT
The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a transformative STEP train-the-trainer (TTT) programme, further cementing its commitment to cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset among students and communities. The week-long initiative, held at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus, brought together educators, trainers and innovation champions to deepen…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-agriculture-budget-grows-overall-research-funding-declines
North West agriculture budget grows overall but research funding declines
While an impressive R1,27 billion has been budgeted for agriculture and rural development in the North West Province for the 2025/26 financial year, the decrease in funding for research and technology services is disappointing. This is the view of Dr Kaya Myeki of the School of Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU).…http://news.nwu.ac.za/leopard-lairr-2025-battle-innovation-and-creativity-across-faculties
Leopard Lair® 2025: The battle of innovation and creativity across faculties
On Thursday, 24 July, the 2025 Leopards Lair® Student Pitching event showcased a vibrant celebration of innovative ideas. Held at the D’Vine VenU on the Potchefstroom Campus, the event highlighted exceptional student talent across two categories: Side Hustles and Research-Based Ventures. TTIS and the bhive Enterprise Development Centre…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-humanities-celebrates-top-academic-performers
Faculty of Humanities celebrates top academic performers
By Gofaone Motsamai In a hall filled with eager students and guests, the air buzzed with anticipation as the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities prepared to host its annual Dean’s Merit Awards. The Dean’s Merit List recognises students who achieve an average of 75% and above in all their modules. Only 138 students from the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-faces-waste-crisis-legal-and-health-consequences
South Africa faces a waste crisis with legal and health consequences
South Africa’s failure to manage waste properly is no longer just an environmental issue; it is a growing legal, health and human rights concern and without urgent reform, the costs will continue to mount in landfills and lives. With nearly a third of households lacking access to formal waste removal, communities increasingly rely on open…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-sabelile-tenza-leads-charge-healthcare-innovations-nairobi