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Building leaders to tackle hunger and malnutrition across Africa
For more than two decades, the African Nutrition Leadership Programme (ANLP) of the North-West University (NWU) has… Read more
Researchers demonstrate that conservation and development can go hand in hand
While cities in Africa expand rapidly and the pressure for economic growth is increasing, the protected areas on the continent face a complex… Read more
Prof Linda du Plessis: South Africa’s future depends on rebuilding education
STEM education needs to be put in the spotlight for South Africa to revive its ailing education sector. The education system is not… Read moreDr Monray Williams is helping to lead Africa’s virology charge
The battle against HIV in sub-Saharan Africa has always been as much about systems and science as about the virus itself. Antiretroviral therapy… Read more
North-West University salutes actor Hans Strydom and other groundbreaking alumni
The North-West University (NWU) honoured ten remarkable professionals at its prestigious biennial Alumni Excellence Awards ceremony held in… Read more
A critical reflection on global university rankings: Power, perception and prestige
By Prof Linda du Plessis
We live in a world obsessed with comparison. From “top performers” to “best universities… Read more
Putting people at the centre of digital innovation
The Centre for Digital Humanities was born out of the realisation that the humanities are central to creating equitable digital futures for South Africans. “As digital humanists,… Read moreDiscover your latest NWU news
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