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The humanities are the soul of our societies says top African academic
While science and technology are important, these disciplines should not eclipse the need for moral reasoning, history and cultural understanding, said renowned scholar Prof Toyin Falola in a public lecture at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 8 May 2025. Emphasising the critical role of humanities education in shaping…http://news.nwu.ac.za/groundbreaking-pilot-project-test-effectiveness-podcast-based-learning
Groundbreaking pilot project to test the effectiveness of podcast-based learning
In an ambitious effort to reimagine how entrepreneurship education is delivered in resource-constrained environments, the bhive Enterprise Development Centre (bhive EDC) at the North-West University (NWU), in partnership with Leuphana University in Germany and the Kitso Information Development Centre, has embarked on a groundbreaking pilot project…http://news.nwu.ac.za/brand-south-africa-ceo-engages-nwu-marketing-investment-and-nation-branding
Brand South Africa CEO engages NWU on marketing, investment and nation branding
Marketing is not about persuasion. It is about perception. This was the core message from Mr Neville Matjie, CEO of Brand South Africa and alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), during a guest lecture held for marketing students in an effort to give back to the university. The session was hosted by the Career Services and Alumni Relations…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/werkloosheidsvlak-laat-kommer-oor-swak-groeiprestasie-styg
Werkloosheidsvlak laat kommer oor swak groeiprestasie styg
Die 1%-styging in die werkloosheidvlak in die eerste kwartaal van 2025 veroorsaak verdere kommer oor Suid-Afrika se swak groeiprestasie. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, sê met die voorspellingsvooruitsig van die bruto binnelandse produk (BBP) vir 2025 wat deur verskeie instellings en ekonome…http://news.nwu.ac.za/unemployment-level-raises-red-flag-about-weak-growth-performance
Unemployment level raises red flag about weak growth performance
The 1% rise in the unemployment level in the first quarter of 2025 raises another red flag about South Africa’s weak growth performance. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says with the gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts for 2025 having been progressively reduced by various…http://news.nwu.ac.za/geopolitics-and-conflict-drc-come-under-spotlight-iss-seminar
Geopolitics and conflict in the DRC come under the spotlight at ISS seminar
Armed conflict has been raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since January 2025, raising many questions about peace, war and geopolitics. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Geopolitical Security and Strategy and Afrocentric Governance of Public Affairs, in collaboration with the Institute for Security Studies (ISS),…http://news.nwu.ac.za/assume-i-can-putting-spotlight-down-syndrome-awareness
‘Assume that I can’: putting a spotlight on Down Syndrome awareness
Society tends to have low expectations of people with Down Syndrome, a genetic condition that affects the development of the brain. Such perceptions are unfair and uncalled for, according to the international advertising campaign titled “Assume that I can”, which challenges widely held stereotypes of Down Syndrome. The North-West University (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/african-economies-should-adapt-global-challenges-amid-us-china-tariff-wars
African economies should adapt to global challenges amid US-China tariff wars
In a timely Pitso webinar hosted on Friday, 11 April, the North-West University (NWU) Business School featured distinguished panellists who discussed the vulnerable status of African economies caught in the crossfire of escalating international tariff wars. As countries on the continent compete for both economic sovereignty and competitive…http://news.nwu.ac.za/outcome-investigation-apparent-cultural-ritual-disturbance-eikenhof-residence
Outcome of the investigation: Apparent cultural ritual disturbance at Eikenhof residence
The North-West University acknowledges receipt of a letter by Afriforum Youth dated 14 April 2025 on the above matter. NWU registrar, Prof Marlene Verhoef, has responded to the matters raised. Read the official response here.http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-medical-school-named-nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine
North-West University medical school named the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce that its soon-to-be-established medical school will be honorifically named the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine. This decision was taken in consultation with – and received the approval of – the Archbishop Desmond Tutu IP Trust. The official naming ceremony took place on Tuesday, 22…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hollys-final-bow-lize-graduates-her-faithful-companion-her-side
Holly’s final bow: Lize graduates with her faithful companion by her side
It was a bittersweet day for North-West University (NWU) graduate Lize Marais, who celebrated her academic achievement and marked the final public appearance of her beloved service dog, Holly. Lize received her Bachelor of Education in Senior and FET Phase in English, on 16 April, with Holly—her steadfast companion since 2018—right by her side…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/voorspelde-groei-nie-goed-genoeg-vir-suid-afrika-nie
Voorspelde groei nie goed genoeg vir Suid-Afrika nie
Die slegte nuus van die jongste evaluering deur die Internasionale Monetêre Fonds (IMF) van die impak van handelsoorloë en beleidsonsekerheid op die wêreldekonomie is nie onverwags nie. Dit beklemtoon nietemin die omvang van die ekonomiese skade wat as gevolg van die onlangse ongebreidelde proteksionisme van die Verenigde State van Amerika (VSA)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/predicted-growth-not-good-enough-south-africa
Predicted growth not good enough for South Africa
The bad news from the latest assessment by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of the impact of trade wars and policy uncertainty on the world economy is not unexpected. It nonetheless highlights the extent of the economic damage anticipated by recent unbridled United States of America (US) protectionism and its wider consequences. In…http://news.nwu.ac.za/culture-and-crisis-communication-focus-visit-global-expert
Culture and crisis communication in focus with visit from global expert
Culture and crisis communication took centre stage at the North-West University (NWU) when the institution was honoured to host internationally acclaimed scholar Prof Krishnamurthy Sriramesh from the University of Colorado, Boulder. With a global academic footprint and numerous accolades to his name – including the prestigious Pathfinder…http://news.nwu.ac.za/renewable-rangers-game-earns-academic-nomination-south-africas-science-oscars
ReneWable Rangers game earns academic nomination for South Africa’s ‘Science Oscars’
Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-Ramulumo, a senior lecturer in Natural Sciences Education at the North-West University (NWU) and a member of the Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Research Unit, has been nominated for the prestigious National Science and Technology Forum’s (NSTF)-South32 Awards. She has been nominated for the TW Kambule-NSTF Award in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-unpack-career-and-financial-pathway
Alumni unpack career and financial pathway
By: Mafumane Tlhapi and Keaoleboga Motshabi The North-West University (NWU) hosted an alumni career guidance seminar on 9 April 2024, bringing together five professionals to share their insights on career development and industry opportunities. The event took place at the Mahikeng Campus, where alumni engaged in discussions ranging from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/industry-expert-translates-operational-theory-real-world-practice
Industry expert translates operational theory into real-world practice
In a dynamic step towards bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world industry practice, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted an enriching guest lecture as part of the Operations Management (BMAN 213) module. The session featured Khathu…http://news.nwu.ac.za/weevils-alone-will-not-permanently-eradicate-hartbeespoort-dams-hyacinth-problem
Weevils alone will not permanently eradicate Hartbeespoort Dam’s hyacinth problem
By Gofaone Motsamai While the release of weevils into the hyacinth-infested waters of the Hartbeespoort Dam is a welcome development, these insects alone cannot be expected to permanently solve the dam’s pollution problem. “The use of weevils must be part of an integrated plan to resolve the issue,” says Prof Wynand Malherbe from the North-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-masters-degree-student-explores-cultural-competence-and-healthcare-interactions-belgium
NWU master's-degree student explores cultural competence and healthcare interactions in Belgium
The Faculty of Health Sciences values global learning experiences that shape well-rounded professionals. One of our master’s-degree nursing students, Zwothe Muthabeni, recently had the opportunity to participate in an international nursing internship in Belgium, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of cultural diversity and healthcare…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/geen-verhoging-btw-die-regte-besluit