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Multiliteracies in focus at International Literacy Day celebration
The North-West University (NWU) Library and Information Service (LIS), in partnership with the Faculty of Humanities, recently hosted a dynamic and thought-provoking virtual celebration of International Literacy Day under the global theme “Promoting literacy in the digital era”. The event brought together leading academics, practitioners,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/symposium-links-lecture-halls-industry-careers-animal-science
Symposium links lecture halls with industry careers in animal science
By Mzwandile Ndlovu and Gosego Phutieagae The North-West University (NWU) is moving to close the gap between academic study and workplace demands in agriculture. The Mahikeng Campus hosted the first Animal Science Symposium and Information Day on 5 September 2025, bringing together students, alumni and industry specialists under the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-varsity-football-semi-final-quest-continues-against-dut
NWU’s Varsity Football semi-final quest continues against DUT
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Mzwandile Ndlovu Momentum is building, the stakes are high. After securing a commanding 1-0 victory over Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) at Mahikeng, the North-West University (NWU) football team are looking to clinch a place in the semi-final. On Thursday, 11 September, the NWU will take on Durban University of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-international-tourism-week
NWU hosts International Tourism Week
The North-West University (NWU) hosted the International Tourism Week Symposium from 9 to 11 September 2025 at The Willows Garden Hotel in Potchefstroom. The symposium brought together academics, students, and industry experts from across the globe to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of tourism The event…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/etiekkantoor-vir-navorsing-opleiding-en-ondersteuning/toets-maart-2024
Toets Maart 2024
Evashni Jansen Potchefstrom North West University Registration Apply here Dear colleague, Following the unrest and disruption of the academic programme and…http://education.nwu.ac.za/edu-hright/research-news-and-notices
Research news and notices
[accordion collapsed] Dates for IRIMS training 2025 All Academic staff members who have not yet attended the IRIMS Training are encouraged to attend as this is mandatory for all academic staff of the NWU and all postgraduate students. The IRIMS training is valid for three years. The invitation to attend…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/tennis
Tennis
[accordion collapsed] Mahikeng Campus Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society and at all ages. The sport can be played by anyone who can hold a racket, including wheelchair users. The game originated in England and dates back to the 19th century. The sport has since produced global superstars who are…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/af/tennis
Tennis
[accordion collapsed] Mahikengkampus Tennis is ’n Olimpiese sport en word op alle vlakke van die samelewing en deur alle ouderdomsgroepe gespeel. Die sport kan gespeel word deur enigeen wat ’n raket kan vashou, insluitende mense in rolstoele. Die spel het in Engeland ontstaan en dateer terug na die 19de eeu. Die sport het sedertdien…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-humanities-celebrates-community-engagement-showcase
Faculty of Humanities celebrates community engagement at showcase
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” Desmond Tutu. Community engagement is about people meeting people and sharing knowledge. It is done to touch lives, strengthen human connections, and remind us that learning has its deepest meaning when it serves others. Helping…http://news.nwu.ac.za/livestock-farming-under-pressure-sa-balances-food-security-and-emissions
Livestock farming under pressure as SA balances food security and emissions
Livestock farming feeds millions of South Africans, but it also leaves a carbon footprint that cannot be ignored. North-West University (NWU) animal scientist Prof Kenny Mnisi says the challenge is finding the balance between sustaining households and tackling climate change. Many farmers, however, are unaware of this link. Prof Mnisi says…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-tshegofatso-ramokopeloa-trailblazer-law-and-african-spirituality
Alumnus Tshegofatso Ramokopeloa – a trailblazer in law and African spirituality
“Tempus tuum adest – Your time has arrived.” This powerful Latin phrase is not just a motto for Tshegofatso Ramokopeloa, it is the guiding principle of her life and career. Born and raised in the heart of Mabeskraal village, Tshegofatso proudly identifies herself as ngwanyana wa Motlhako, the only daughter in a family of six siblings. Today…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lulama-mabala-it-time-rethink-retirement
Lulama Mabala: It is time to rethink retirement
South Africans tend to think of retirement in rands and cents. Yet, research by Lulama Mabala suggests that what people do with their time after leaving work is just as critical as how they fund it. Mabala is an expert in leisure, physical activity, wellness, successful ageing and community engagement at the North-West University’s (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-maryke-schoonen-ensuring-rare-diseases-meet-science-not-neglect
Dr Maryke Schoonen is ensuring that rare diseases meet science, not neglect
Genomic medicine promises to revolutionise healthcare, but Africa remains dangerously underrepresented in the data that drives it. This gap leaves thousands of families without answers and, too often, without hope. At the North-West University’s (NWU) Mitochondria Research Laboratory and the National Metabolomics Platform, Dr Maryke Schoonen is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/itumeleng-bahetane-campus-radio-regional-sabc-leadership
Itumeleng Bahetane – from campus radio to regional SABC leadership
“Let your work speak for you.” This quiet conviction guides Itumeleng Bahetane, an accomplished broadcaster, academic and media strategist and proud North-West University (NWU) alumnus. From his early days behind a radio mic in Mahikeng to leading regional operations for the SABC in North West, Bahetane’s journey is a story of vision,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/breaking-barriers-prof-suranie-horn-science-sustainability-and-women-stem