Swiss professor gets hands-on at NWU Science Centre

Prof. Egon Werlen from Switzerland experienced science beyond the textbook on 13 October 2026, when he visited the North-West University (NWU) Science Centre as part of his visit to the Faculty of Education. 

The tour transformed scientific concepts into experiences that could be…

Prof. Olubukola Babalola earns prestigious ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal

North-West University (NWU) scientist Prof. Olubukola Babalola received the prestigious 2026 Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) Science-for-Society Gold Medal on 29 October 2026, recognising her outstanding contribution to scientific research and its impact on society.

ASSAf…

NWU chancellor witnesses pilot barley harvest to unlock agricultural opportunities

The North-West University (NWU) chancellor, Dr Anna Mokgokong, has highlighted the potential of strategic partnerships between universities, traditional leadership, farmers and industry to strengthen agricultural production, create employment and connect local producers to commercial markets.

Dr Anna Mokgokong champions agriculture-led rural transformation

The chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) and professor of practice at the NWU Business School, Dr Anna Mokgokong, called for science, enterprise and partnership to convert rural potential into shared prosperity.

At an agriculture gathering outside Brits on 26 October 2026, Dr…

Mahikeng Campus studentpreneurs shine with three wins at NWU Leopard’s Lair pitching finals

North-West University (NWU) studentpreneurs from the Mahikeng Campus have made their mark at the Leopard’s Lair pitching finals, themed “Battle of the faculties”, securing three top positions across the knowledge-based and side-hustle categories of the competition.

The achievement…

PhD candidate takes indigenous food systems research to global health events in Berlin

North-West University (NWU) PhD candidate Modjadji Mandy Rasehlomi took her research on indigenous food systems to an international audience in Berlin, Germany, where she participated in four major events focused on global health, research and healthcare collaboration.

Modjadji, a…

Grapefruit waste shown to help purify polluted water

What if the peel from a grapefruit could help clean polluted water? Research by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Dr Murendeni Ravele shows that this common fruit waste could offer a cheaper, greener alternative to conventional methods for removing harmful substances from wastewater.

Academic strengthens her role in global science through ISC recognition

North-West University (NWU) academic Prof. Olubukola Oluranti Babalola has strengthened her position in international science following the announcement by the International Science Council (ISC) of its 2026 Fellowship cohort.

The announcement, made on 16 October 2026, recognises…

NWU and GRAIN SA strengthen ties to advance agricultural research and graduate readiness

By Ashleigh Kootzen

The School of Agricultural Sciences in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) of the North-West University (NWU) and Grain SA brought together representatives from more than 30 organisations at Pienaarskamp on Friday, 16 October 2026, to explore how…

NWU researcher discovers three ancient insects from a 90-million-year-old deposit

Three tiny insects that lived about 90 million years ago have helped a North-West University (NWU) researcher uncover new clues about life on Earth during the age of the dinosaurs. The discovery also sheds light on how insects fed on plants and how some became the crop pests farmers face today.