Focus Area for Pure and Applied Analytics at the NWU: Where curiosity meets mathematical mastery

 By Prof Roelof Coetzer

In the ever-evolving landscape of academia, certain institutions distinguish themselves not merely by their age or size, but by their unyielding commitment to curiosity and innovation. North-West University (NWU) in South Africa exemplifies this spirit, particularly through its Focus…

This is how the NWU is engineering a healthier South Africa

• Engineers cannot fix healthcare alone, and clinicians cannot carry the burden without systems support. The NWU is bridging this gap.

• Healthcare systems engineering can be seen as an umbrella term where the healthcare habitat is viewed as a complex system that encompasses technical, organisational, human, and policy dimensions.…

Final-year law student awarded prestigious Abe Bailey Fellowship

O’kgabile Mokoena, a final-year LLB student at the North-West University (NWU), has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the distinguished Abe Bailey Travel Bursary.

This highly competitive award recognises young South African leaders who embody academic excellence, civic engagement and the commitment to drive positive change in society…

NWU shines as one of Africa’s top eight sustainability-driven universities

The North-West University (NWU) continues to build on its reputation as an innovative, globally engaged institution committed to excellence and societal relevance. This commitment is driven by its strategy, Taking the NWU forward: 2024 and beyond. This is once again affirmed in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Sustainability Ranking, which…

NWU shines as one of Africa’s top eight sustainability-driven universities

The North-West University (NWU) continues to build on its reputation as an innovative, globally engaged institution committed to excellence and societal relevance. This commitment is driven by its strategy, Taking the NWU forward: 2024 and beyond. This is once again affirmed in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Sustainability Ranking, which…

Soil scientists urge action as climate change takes its toll

By Gosego Phutieagae

Healthy soil produces strong plants, purifies water, prevents flooding and captures carbon dioxide. Depleted soil, on the other hand, has dire consequences for biodiversity, food security and climate resilience.

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is leading the…

Hydroelectricity lowers emissions, natural gas shows mixed impact in SA study

South Africa is a top carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitter in Africa, and new research explores how the country’s energy choices shape its sustainability path.

Shivangi Nilan Patel, a recent cum laude graduate of the North-West University (NWU), investigated the effect of hydroelectricity and natural gas consumption on environmental…

Healthier lifestyles are key to preventing diabetes

By Gosego Phutieagae

As the world commemorates International Diabetes Day on 14 November, the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening awareness on diabetes prevention and management. In the weeks leading up to the global observance, the Obesity and…

Healthier lifestyles are key to preventing diabetes

By Gosego Phutieagae

As the world commemorates International Diabetes Day on 14 November, the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening awareness on diabetes prevention and management. In the weeks leading up to the global observance, the Obesity and…

NWU drives innovation with remote monitoring technology

The North-West University (NWU) continues to show its commitment to cutting-edge innovation and practical research solutions. The new STRIDE remote unit, which makes remote management of equipment and processes possible, easier and more accessible, is the latest business-ready technology to come out of the Faculty…