Animal health students present entrepreneurial solutions for agriculture

By Gofaone Motsamai

Instead of focusing on formal employment when they graduate, final-year animal health science students at the North-West University (NWU) are tapping into their entrepreneurial spirit to explore ways to generate an income.

As part of a specialised entrepreneurship module, students…

Academic honoured with Nurse Researcher Award

by Phenyo Mokgothu

Prof Leepile Sehularo, a professor of Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing at the North-West University (NWU), has received the Nurse Researcher Award at the South African Nursing Council (SANC) Nursing Excellence Awards. The ceremony took place at The Capital Menlyn Maine in Pretoria on 8 November 2024.

This award celebrates…

Exploring new strategies in sustainable animal nutrition

By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu

Progress is being made towards improving the immunity of poultry and pigs while reducing the agriculture industry’s reliance on antibiotics. This was the essence of a guest lecture that the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences recently hosted…

TV talk show amplifies youth voices on social issues

By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu

Daily Thetha, a South African youth TV talk show serves as a vital platform for young people to openly discuss social, economic and political issues. This is according to Ofentse Ngake, a lecturer and researcher in the School of Communication at the North-West University (NWU).…

Industry-academic partnership gives chemistry students practical exposure to real-world problem solving

By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu

Practical training in chromatography, made possible through an industry-academic partnership, is enabling chemistry students at the North-West University (NWU) to develop problem-solving skills and gain confidence in managing real-world laboratory tasks.

The NWU’s subject…

Professor advocates for ‘pracademics’ in bridging media and academia

By Gofaone Motsamai

When individuals blend professional media experience with academic work, they are “pracademics” who build bridges between the two spheres. This is according to Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe, research professor at the North-West University (NWU), who used the term during his recent inaugural…

Education expert weighs in on North West Department’s mother-tongue education pilot

by Phenyo Mokgothu

Mother-tongue education for North West Province school learners is set to be expanded through a pilot project in January 2025. The expert view of Dr Judicial Sebatana of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education is that the provincial government’s plans are a critical step forward for mother-tongue learning. However, some…

PhD thesis on men in early childhood education wins top award

By Phenyo Mokgothu and Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu

For his PhD study challenging traditional gender roles in education, North-West University (NWU) alumnus Dr Obakeng Kagola has received the Best Doctoral Thesis Award for 2024 from the South African Education Research Association (SAERA).

Dr Kagola…

Academic urges students to play a role in decolonising South Africa’s legal system

by Phenyo Mokgothu

“Will you be a benchwarmer, enforcing the status quo, or will you be part of the legal revolution?” This is North-West University (NWU) law professor Boitumelo Mmusinyane’s challenge to students as he advocates for their greater involvement in efforts to decolonise South Africa's legal system.

Prof Mmusinyane highlights the ongoing…

Educational psychologist offers vital mental health support during exam season at schools

by Phenyo Mokgothu

Exam season at South African schools can give rise to stress, anxiety and self-doubt among learners, especially in Grade 12, as well as educators.

Dr Khido Ramadie, educational psychologist and senior lecturer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education, is collaborating with the North West Department of Education to…