Faculties News
Leaders in nutrition aim for zero hunger, good health and quality education for Africa
The double burden of malnutrition – undernutrition and obesity happening at the same time – affects most low- and middle-income countries. In Africa, which has a complicated food system, it poses complex health challenges that need to be addressed by nutrition professionals on the continent.
The African Nutrition Leadership Programme (…
Meet our researchers
Researchers across the faculties at the North-West University (NWU) are doing exciting work in their fields of expertise.
Prof Courtney Cook is an associate professor and researcher in the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
Dr Benjamin Rapanyane is a…
Meet our researchers
Researchers across the faculties at the North-West University (NWU) are doing exciting work in their fields of expertise.
Prof Courtney Cook is an associate professor and researcher in the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
Dr Benjamin Rapanyane is a…
Research gives insight into Generation Y’s finance and banking behaviour
When it comes to money, Millennials – also known as Generation Ys* – have mixed feelings. On the one hand, they have a positive attitude to personal financial planning. On the other, they may be more inclined to indulge in discretionary spending, leading to overspending and difficulties in budgeting effectively.
Adding to this dilemma…
Indigenous foods deserve their place in the sun as food insecurity worries grow
Despite being nutrient-rich and drought-resistant, indigenous foods are often overlooked in food security strategies. North-West University (NWU) student Modjadji Mandy Rasehlomi seeks to change that.
Modjadji, a master’s student in Indigenous Knowledge Systems, has been delving into the untapped potential of indigenous foods to address…
AI and machine learning skill sets needed to improve Africa’s water resources management
Water is a limited natural resource and for Africa to improve its management of this resource, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning skill sets need to be taught and embraced at institutions of higher learning.
This is one of the conclusions of Prof Jean-Marie Kileshye Onema, executive manager for the Southern African…
New planetary commons law and governance urgently needed to safeguard functions of critical Earth systems
It is time to realise and accept that we, as a species, share a responsibility to work together to safeguard all the environmental systems that regulate the functioning and state of the planet.
This is according to Louis Kotzé, research professor at the Faculty of Law of the North-West University (NWU). Prof Kotzé recently served as co-…
The decade of healthy ageing – responsibilities and prospects for the Africa we want
While Africa is a continent with a rapidly growing population of young people, it is crucial for the region to pay attention to the global agenda on ageing.
The United Nations declared the years 2021 to 2030 as the "Decade of Healthy Ageing". This global collaboration, aligned with the last 10 years of the Sustainable Development Goals…
Esteemed African-American scholar to present lecture on Afrocentricity
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area is proud to be hosting a public lecture featuring Prof Molefi Kete Asante, a towering figure in African-American scholarship, on 19 March 2024.
The theme of the lecture is “Afrocentricity, communication and culture: Building a common…
Student shines as finalist in prestigious budget speech competition
North-West University (NWU) student Keakantse Setsibe has recently made headlines by securing a spot as a finalist in the2023 Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition.
This competition aims to grow economic excellence in South Africa by promoting the principles of sustainable economic development. They want to make young South…