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NWU’s newest ambassadors have landed
On 8 February 2025, the North-West University (NWU) rolled out the purple carpet for its newest ambassadors across all three campuses, welcoming about 13 000 first years to the NWU family. The official welcome unfolded on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, with a live broadcast to the Potchefstroom and Mahikeng campuses. With several dignitaries,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/harvest-brings-fresh-produce-and-jobs-molelwane-farm
Harvest brings fresh produce and jobs at Molelwane Farm
By Gofaone Motsamai and Oscar Mosiane For students and staff who are passionate about farming and agriculture, the ideal place to learn, do research and reap fresh produce is the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Molelwane Agriculture Farm. Located on the Barolong-Boo Rratshidi land just outside the Mahikeng Campus, the farm is currently…http://news.nwu.ac.za/charting-strategic-path-2025-academic-year
Charting a strategic path for 2025 academic year
By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu The 2025 academic year is officially under way at the North-West University (NWU). Staff members across all three campuses attended the opening ceremony on Thursday, 13 February 2025, where the university leadership outlined priorities for the year ahead. Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/two-week-long-coding-school-explores-data-science-and-computational-thinking
Two-week long coding school explores data science and computational thinking
Over the past two weeks, from 27 January to 7 February, registered postgraduate students from the North-West University (NWU), alongside other participants from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), engaged themselves in the fields of data science and computational thinking. In a world of data-driven decision-making, they…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-rugby-residence-be-renamed-siya-kolisi-residence
NWU rugby residence to be renamed Siya Kolisi Residence
He is as beloved at the North-West University (NWU) as he is across South Africa, and now the Springboks’ inspirational captain, Siya Kolisi, will forever have his name associated with the third biggest university in the country. On Monday 24 February, the Dennedorp residence at the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus, which provides housing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/annual-masters-degree-research-retreat-promotes-collaborative-learning
Annual master’s degree research retreat promotes collaborative learning
The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management (IPS & HRM) at the North-West University (NWU) recently held its highly anticipated annual master’s degree research retreat at Stonehenge River Lodge in Parys. This two-day affair, organised by Dr Neil Barnard and Prof Marissa Brouwers, successfully brought together students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-graduate-brings-fresh-perspectives-chinas-intentions-africa
PhD graduate brings fresh perspectives on China’s intentions in Africa
China’s involvement in Africa has long been a talking point, with some commentators convinced of its good intentions and others sceptical. A North-West University (NWU) PhD graduate, Reverend Dr Dimpho Gaobepe, has brought some much-needed balance to the debate through his PhD research on international relations. In his thesis, he explored…http://news.nwu.ac.za/masters-student-chosen-international-poultry-science-programme
Master’s student chosen for international poultry science programme
There is much for Lihle Sindaku, a North-West University (NWU) MSc Agriculture student, to crow about after her selection to an international poultry programme that bridges academic study and industry insights. Understanding the complexities of poultry production requires both research and industry exposure, which the 2025 World’s Poultry…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-honoured-forbes-africa-2025-over-30-under-50-honouree
Academic honoured as Forbes Africa 2025 Over 30 Under 50 Honouree
Medical biological scientist Puseletso Manyaka-Lesofe from the Centre for Human Metabolomics at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has been selected as one of Forbes Africa’s 2025 Over 30 Under 50 honourees for her contributions to science and academia. Puseletso says that being recognised by Forbes Africa is both a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-top-10-finalist-nedbank-old-mutual-budget-speech-competition
Student a top 10 finalist in Nedbank & Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition
Sizwe Mazibuko, a second-year BSc Quantitative Risk Management student at the North-West University (NWU), has been named a top 10 finalist in the prestigious 53rd Nedbank & Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition. This competition serves as a platform for the brightest economic minds in South Africa to engage with critical financial issues,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gift-research-niche-area-welcomes-barolong-boo-ratlou-ba-ga-seitshiro-delegation
GIFT research niche area welcomes a Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba GA Seitshiro delegation
By Oscar Mosiane and Precious Miyambu A partnership between the Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba Ga Seitshiro tribe and the North-West University (NWU) is taking shape. On 11 February the NWU’s Global Innovative Forefront Talent (GIFT) research niche area hosted a delegation led by His Majesty Chief Charles Moshoette of the Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba Ga…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/onderwysvereniging-van-suid-afrika-ken-hulle-eremedalje-aan-prof-elsa-mentz-toe
Onderwysvereniging van Suid-Afrika ken hulle eremedalje aan prof Elsa Mentz toe
’n Verandering in denke ten gunste van selfgerigte leer (SDL) kan talle van die probleme in onderwys – en moontlik ook in die werkplek – oplos. So sê die bekroonde kundige van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), prof Elsa Mentz. Die Onderwysvereniging van Suid-Afrika (OVSA) het in Januarie tydens sy jaarlikse konferensie by Sun City hulle…http://news.nwu.ac.za/education-association-south-africa-awards-prof-elsa-mentz-their-medal-honour
Education Association of South Africa awards Prof Elsa Mentz their medal of honour
A mindset change in favour of self-directed learning could solve many of the problems in education and possibly in the workplace too, according to award-winning North-West University (NWU) expert Prof Elsa Mentz. The Education Association of South Africa (EASA) awarded Prof Mentz the EASA Medal of Honour during its annual conference at Sun City…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-join-prestigious-incubation-programme
NWU students join prestigious incubation programme
Three North-West University (NWU) innovators have earned a place in the highly competitive Emerging30 Innovators Programme, an initiative led by the Young African Entrepreneurship Institute (YAEI). Their journey began during the 2024 Youth Innovation Challenge, held as part of the YAEI & ABSA Entrepreneurship Week on the Potchefstroom Campus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/uitstel-van-die-begroting-gaan-onbedoelde-gevolge-he
Uitstel van die Begroting gaan onbedoelde gevolge hê
Die ongekende besluit van die Kabinet van die Regering van Nasionale Eenheid (RNE) om die Begroting tot 12 Maart uit te stel as gevolg van meningsverskille oor belastingverhogings, gaan noodwendig onbedoelde gevolge vir Suid-Afrika se politieke ekonomie hê. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die NWU Besigheidskool, sê indien die uiteindelike…http://news.nwu.ac.za/postponement-budget-will-have-unintended-consequences
Postponement of Budget will have unintended consequences
The unprecedented decision by the Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet to postpone the Budget until 12 March because of disagreement over tax increases will inevitably have unintended consequences for South Africa’s political economy. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the NWU Business School, says if the eventual Budget in March turns…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ai-hub-paving-nwus-ai-highway
AI Hub is paving the NWU’s AI highway
The North-West University (NWU) AI Hub recently visited the Mahikeng Campus, Potchefstroom Campus and Vanderbijlpark Campus for a series of artificial intelligence (AI) information session roadshows. According to Prof Anné Verhoef, director of the AI Hub, these sessions provide some much-needed clarity about how the university is utilising this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/side-hustle-master-class-promotes-entrepreneurship
Side Hustle Master Class promotes entrepreneurship
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu The School of Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) hosted a Side Hustle Master Class at the Mahikeng Campus on 6 March 2025, bringing together students, lecturers and business professionals to explore strategies for developing and sustaining side businesses. The event featured…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-expert-warns-waterborne-infections
NWU expert warns of waterborne infections
By Gofaone Motsamai Communities near Krugersdrift Dam, located between Bloemfontein and Dealesville in the Free State province, have been cautioned about possible waterborne infections linked to the dam. Dr Nisa Ayob, senior lecturer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Geo and Spatial Sciences, provides insight into the potential…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-qs-ranglys-plaas-nwu-vakgroepe-die-boonste-groepering-wereldwyd