Faculties News
Universal access to transport: A call for inclusivity amidst South Africa’s inequalities
As South Africans celebrate Transport Month in October, we should broaden our focus beyond infrastructure and modernisation to the more nuanced and pressing issue of universal access to transport. This annual observance is a time to reflect on how transport systems impact everyone, especially those who are marginalised by their physical or…
Student entrepreneurs win big in Leopards Lair® 2024 final
The final round of the sixth annual Leopards Lair® student business pitching competition was hosted jointly by the TTIS, bhive Enterprise Development Centre and the North-West University (NWU) Business School on Thursday, 3 October.
The top NWU student entrepreneurs presented their inventive ideas…
Transport Month: The last-mile delivery revolution
As South Africa marks Transport Month in October, it's an opportune time to reflect on the profound shifts in the logistics sector that have redefined how goods are transported and delivered. The pandemic-induced changes in consumer behaviour have accelerated the rise of last-mile delivery, transforming it into a critical pillar of modern…
Transport Month: Why a career in transport economics and logistics management is worth the journey
Take a moment to consider these figures. South Africa’s transport sector contributes about 8% of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). We have a 750 000 km road network that carries 80% of freight and 70% of passenger traffic. We have one of the largest rail systems in Africa with approximately 30 400 kilometres of track. Air transport is…
Phenomenal and formidable: this is the NWU’s Programme for Forensic Accountancy
• The Programme for Forensic Accountancy at the North-West University (NWU) has the biggest group of forensic experts in South Africa who work in the programme full-time.
• The Programme for Forensic Accountancy at the NWU is one of a kind.
• The programme is vital in curbing fraud and corruption.
It is indisputable:…
Research examines the need for regional policy in the Southern African Development Community
Creating and executing supranational regional policies is a critical first step in preparing regions to become core players on the global stage. Such policies seek to modernise and restructure a region’s foundations, promote sustainable development across borders and address economic and social inequalities.
Prof Mariske van Aswegen and…
Better support for psychiatric nurses means better mental health care for children
Improvements in the North West province’s support systems for psychiatric nurses would directly impact the quality of care for children with mental health issues.
This is one of the findings of a recent study led by Dr Rorisang Machailo, an academic at the School of Nursing at the North-West University (NWU). She focused on developing…
Replacing antibiotics in chicken feed with fulvic acid could satisfy farmers and consumers
Chicken farmers in underprivileged communities are battling to contain feed costs while meeting growing consumer demand. An NWU master’s student has been exploring a potentially win-win solution.
Keamogetswe Constance Mokubung recently earned her master's degree in animal science under the guidance of Prof Upenyu Marume. Her research…
In lean times, more food can be produced with fewer resources
Agriculture is at the forefront of ensuring food security and researchers at the North-West University (NWU) are constantly looking for innovative and more effective ways to enhance this crucial sector.
Associate professor Rojanette Coetzee from the School of Industrial Engineering is focusing on “lean agriculture” to reduce waste and…
Researchers in the spotlight
Researchers across the faculties at the NWU continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise.
We introduce the work of two researchers - Prof Muchativugwa Liberty Hove, deputy director of the School of Language in Education, and Dr Wihan Pheiffer, senior lecturer at the DSI/NWU Preclinical Drug Development Platform (PCDDP…