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NWU students make waves at South African Canoe Polo championships in Cape Town
The South African Canoe Polo Championships took centre stage, from 27 February to 1 March, in Century City, Cape Town bringing together top paddlers from across the country for a weekend of fast-paced, high-intensity action. Canoe polo is a dynamic water sport that combines elements of kayaking and water polo, where teams battle it out in short…http://news.nwu.ac.za/flood-disaster-kenya-renews-debate-climate-risk-and-preparedness
Flood disaster in Kenya renews debate on climate risk and preparedness
Torrential rains and flash floods that have claimed dozens of lives in Kenya and displaced more than 30 000 people have renewed debate among scientists and disaster-risk experts about the growing impact of climate change and the need for stronger preparedness systems across Africa. Since the start of March, parts of Nairobi, Nyakach and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faranani-residence-marks-human-rights-day-meaningful-community-outreach
Faranani residence marks Human Rights Day with meaningful community outreach
In the true spirit of Human Rights Day, students from Faranani Residence at the North-West University (NWU) turned reflection into action through a heartfelt community outreach initiative in Sharpeville on 21 March. Led by student leaders, the programme focused on restoring dignity, promoting equality, and supporting access to basic needs for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fathers-pride-siviwe-tyobekas-journey-biochemistry-honours-and-beyond
A father’s pride: Siviwe Tyobeka’s journey from biochemistry to honours and beyond
Siviwe Tyobeka steps onto the stage at the Sanlam Auditorium. She walks with calm confidence, but behind it is a journey filled with effort and growth. Today, that journey shows. At the centre stage, her father and principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, is seated. But at that very moment, he is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-comeback-secures-home-semifinal
NWU Eagles’ comeback secures home semifinal
The FNB North-West University (NWU) Eagles secured a dramatic, hard-fought 56 -53 victory over the FNB University of Cape Town (UCT) Ikeys on Monday, 20 March in front of a boisterous crowd at the Fanie Du Toit Stadium. In a game of two halves, defined by moments of magic and mistakes, the Eagles were waiting in the wings. UCT Ikeys…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-output
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Climate Change, Air Quality and Impacts
Sub-programme leader: Dr. Niké Wesch (Nike.Wesch@nwu.ac.za) Overview The Air Quality and Impacts sub-programme is aimed at providing key information to support the development of sustainable air quality policies and practices in Southern Africa. The influence of activities associated with human and industrial development…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-digital-humanities/bridging-digital-divide
Bridging the digital divide
NWU Open Educational Resources (OER) Fellowship Your Music, Your Way: Grade 10 Interactive Music Module Description of the project: The CAPS Music curriculum for the Further Education and Training (FET) phase is divided into three streams: Western Art Music, Indigenous African Music, and Jazz (Department of Basic Education,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/giving-women-multiplies-power-and-progress-all
Giving to women multiplies power and progress for all
The spirit of International Women’s Day came alive at the Vanderbijlpark campus of the North-West University (NWU) on 26 March 2026, as leaders, scholars, and students gathered under the theme “Give to Gain: Advancing Rights, Justice, and Empowerment for Women and Girls in Africa: Gofa kego Atlega’’. Anchored in the global call of “Rights.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mahikeng-stadium-meets-national-standards-professional-football
NWU Mahikeng Stadium meets national standards for professional football
The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Stadium has been approved to host matches in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, underlining the university’s ability to provide facilities that comply with the requirements for professional football in South Africa. Motsepe Foundation Championship side Lerumo Lions FC have been using the 3 000 capacity…http://www.nwu.ac.za/eish
life@NWU
Yes, our old friend, eish!, has a new name. life @ NWU invoke images of the NWU as the background or stage setting for the activities that shape our work lives. At the same time, the NWU writes its own "life story" that will be remembered by future generations. 2026 Issues March 2026 [accordion…http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/eish
life@NWU
Ja, ons ou vriend, eish!, het 'n nuwe naam. life @ NWU roep beelde op van die NWU as die agtergrond of dekor vir die aktiwiteite waaruit ons werkslewe bestaan. Terselfdertyd skryf die NWU ook sy eie "lewensverhaal" wat deur toekomstige geslagte onthou sal word. 2026 Uitgawes Maart 2026 [accordion…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-funding
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