Students shine in global FameLab science communication competition

The North-West University (NWU) continues to celebrate academic excellence and innovation, as students from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) and the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) distinguished themselves in the globally recognised FameLab competition.

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Students shine in global FameLab science communication competition

The North-West University (NWU) continues to celebrate academic excellence and innovation, as students from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) and the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) distinguished themselves in the globally recognised FameLab competition.

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Auditor-General addresses the causes of service delivery failures

Communities across South Africa continue to face water shortages and power cuts, but Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke says the reasons behind these failures are simpler than most people think.

Speaking at the Public Financial Management guest lecture, hosted by the School of…

FEMS students explore the possibilities and pitfalls of AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes classrooms, careers and the future of work itself, students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently found themselves at the centre of a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the promises, dangers and ethical dilemmas of the AI…

Former NWU Soccer Institute player earns PhD, follows path set by institute manager

What started on the football field nearly two decades ago has now produced another doctoral graduate for the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute. Former player and current team manager Dr Lawrence Koagile Mosala has obtained his PhD in computer and information sciences with information systems.

Farm manager highlights cross-border cooperation in fight against FMD

As foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to threaten livestock production across Southern Africa, vaccination efforts along the South Africa-Botswana border are emerging as one of the region’s frontline defences against the spread of the virus.

In communities near border towns…

Struggle songs initiative sparks powerful dialogue at Mahikeng Campus

On 29 April, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus came alive with the sounds and stories of South Africa’s past and present during a special collaborative broadcast between the campus, NWU FM and Motsweding FM.

The programme blended curated struggle songs with rich…

Alumni relations and economic experts drive critical conversations on leadership and SA’s future

Alumni Relations at the North-West University (NWU), together with the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, recently hosted an Alumni and Friends gathering at the NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus.

The event brought together leading academics, analysts, business leaders and media…

Harnessed energy offers a new path for smallholder poultry farmers

Smallholder poultry farmers who adopt harnessed energy systems such as solar and wind power could improve production efficiency and reduce long-term operational costs, according to research conducted by Ella Mogashoa during her master’s study at the North-West University (NWU).

The…

Young North West author publishes debut thriller at 20

A 20-year-old author from North West is drawing attention in literary circles in South Africa, highlighting the growing wave of young voices reshaping the fiction landscape of the country.

Manqoba Montsho, a former student at the North-West University (NWU), has published his debut…