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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… Read more
Medium-Term Budget builds confidence amid economic headwinds
Prof. Raymond Parsons
The 2026 Medium-Term Budget is a… Read more
Establishing clear pathways for academic leadership
Opinion piece by Prof. Ushotanefe Useh, deputy dean for community engagement and stakeholder relations in the Faculty… Read more
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… Read more
Municipalities must be held accountable for failing to embrace innovation, says NWU vice-chancellor
Municipalities should be held accountable for failing to adopt practical innovations that could improve service… Read more
Beyond the mine gate: A call to build Rustenburg's next chapter together
What if the establishment of an NWU School of Mines and Mining Engineering in Rustenburg became the beginning of… Read more
NWU honours Tim Modise for giving South Africa a voice through broadcasting
A career that began behind a microphone in Mahikeng more than four decades ago came full circle on Thursday, 22 October 2026, when North-West University (NWU)… Read more
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