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The allure of stardom: How celebrity casting is shaping musical theatre
Musical theatre, a vibrant blend of song, dance and drama, has long been a playground for the audacious and the talented. Star and celebrity have always been a staple for glittering marquees of Broadway to the neon-lit stages of the West End, however this has in recent decades become a contentious issue as celebrity as a concept has undergone…http://news.nwu.ac.za/consumer-sciences-students-explore-power-bacon
Consumer Sciences students explore the power of bacon
What happens when science and taste come together in a delicious collaboration? For a group of final-year Consumer Sciences students at the North-West University (NWU), it meant diving into the world of sensory food research with bacon* taking centre stage. The fourth-year students recently completed their research project that brought real-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/stars-prof-abebe
To the stars with Prof Abebe
Prof Amare Abebe, research director at the Centre for Space Research, was recently appointed as the new president of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS). AfAS is the continent's primary professional body promoting astronomy research, education and outreach. It also plays a key role in positioning Africa as a global hub for astronomical…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sasol-foundation-deepens-nwu-partnership-drive-postgraduate-success
Sasol Foundation deepens NWU partnership to drive postgraduate success
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu A partnership with the common goal of producing researchers ready to respond to the needs of society has unlocked full bursaries for nine postgraduate chemistry students from the North-West University (NWU). This is one of the results of the ongoing partnership between the university and the Sasol…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-present-research-traditional-cannabis-use-international-conference
NWU students present research on traditional cannabis use at international conference
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu Cannabis is much more than a plant for South Africa’s traditional healers; it is part of a spiritual practice and a tool for healing in our communities, according to five postgraduate students from the North-West University’s (NWU) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. They presented their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/digitising-government-procurement-could-curb-fraud-and-corruption-and-enhance-efficiency
Digitising government procurement could curb fraud and corruption and enhance efficiency
Digitising manual procurement processes in government could assist in curbing corruption and bolster a culture of accountability. This is according to PhD graduate Dr Lawrence Moetapele Mojaki of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA). Dr Mojaki is a deputy director for supply chain management at the GPAA and recently completed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-hosts-inaugural-alumni-and-friends-sports-day
Vanderbijlpark Campus hosts Inaugural Alumni and Friends Sports Day
The North-West University’s (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus burst into life on June 16 as it welcomed back former students, staff, and community partners for its inaugural Alumni and Friends Sports Fun Day. The event, held on Youth Day, blended athletic energy with heartfelt reconnection, marking a new chapter in alumni engagement through the unifying…http://news.nwu.ac.za/human-movement-science-students-gain-hands-exposure
Human movement science students to gain hands-on exposure
In a partnership that aims to provide students with hands-on experience and practical exposure aligned with their academic curriculum, the School of Human Movement Science at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has embarked on a transformative collaboration with the North West Provincial Department of Art, Culture, Sports and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/electronic-voting-seminar-sparks-critical-debate-mahikeng
Electronic voting seminar sparks critical debate in Mahikeng
By Gofaone Motsamai Concerns over cost, access and digital readiness dominated discussions at a seminar on the feasibility of introducing electronic voting (e-voting) in South Africa hosted by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The seminar on 12 June 2025 at the Mahikeng Hotel School had the theme “Technology in electoral democracy…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-gallery-opens-new-doors-i-hope-you-dance-exhibition
NWU Gallery opens new doors with I Hope You Dance exhibition
“The dance. I miss the dance. I miss the discipline, the sweating, the emotions, the sensations … When I danced, nothing else existed.” – Johnny Clegg, Scatterling of Africa Quoting these evocative words during his keynote address, North-West University (NWU) vice-chancellor and principal, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, officially opened the newly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-secures-nrf-tier-1-research-chair-cities-law-and-environmental-sustainability
Faculty of Law secures NRF Tier 1 Research Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability
A change in leadership has set a new course for one of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) most strategically positioned research chairs. The National Research Foundation (NRF) has officially upgraded the South African Research Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability (CLES) to a Tier 1 position and appointed a new chairholder, Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-southern-african-frog-app-making-splash
New southern African frog app is making a splash
It is late at night and above you stretches the vast expanse of the Southern African sky that stretches to eternity. You are alone with your thoughts, or at least you think you are. Suddenly, your senses are jolted awake by an unexpected sound. You look around, but see nothing. Then you hear it again: “Ribbit-ribbit… ribbit-ribbit…” You take out…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-shares-expertise-sustainable-agriculture
Academic shares expertise on sustainable agriculture
Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Microbiology subject group recently visited the National Potato Innovation Centre in Scotland. She delivered a seminar on her pioneering research into rhizosphere microbiomes and their role in developing sustainable agroecosystems. Her seminar, held in Invergowrie on 23…http://news.nwu.ac.za/real-men-cry-too-alumni-workshop-breaks-silence-mens-mental-health
Real men cry too: Alumni workshop breaks the silence on men’s mental health
By Gofaone Motsamai and Nikelo Mehlomakulu It was not just a gathering; it was a breaking of the silence around men’s mental health struggles. On 26 June 2025, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus became a space where men exchanged ego for honesty, and bravado for openness. The NWU alumni men’s mental health workshop brought…http://news.nwu.ac.za/national-dialogue-outreach-session-former-president-thabo-mbeki
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/school-geo-and-spatial-sciences-launches-strategic-agricultural-partnership-makouspan