Prof Roelien Goede, director of the Unit for Data Science and Computing at the North-West University (NWU), has been awarded a B1 rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF).

This is in recognition of her contributions to critical systems thinking and its applications in information systems and information systems education.

The B1 rating acknowledges researchers whose work is of high quality and has significant impact, affirming their international standing.

Tarryn Williams, an Educational Technologist at the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at North-West University (NWU), has been honoured for her outstanding contributions to education and technology. She has been selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious 30 Under 30 Programme at this year’s Open Education Berlin (OEB) Global Conference. This accolade highlights her pivotal role in advancing learning design, integrating innovative technologies, and supporting both lecturers and students in creating enriched educational experiences.

The Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) participated in the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO) Summit 2024, which took place in Nanjing, China from 13 to 15 November.

The summit’s theme, “From innovation to impact: Strategies for sustainable solutions”, highlighted the importance of connecting innovation with market demands to foster sustainable development.

Nuclear technology is a powerful instrument, and research has shown that it can have a significant impact on disease prevention and treatment. An extraordinary professor at the North-West University (NWU) and specialist in nuclear technology – in radiochemistry in particular – is one of 44 leading scholars and scientists to be inaugurated as new members of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf).

From 08 to 10 November 2024, the Students' Representative Council (SRC) of North-West University (NWU) participated in an annual strategic planning and training workshop. Organised by the office of the executive director: student life, the workshop aimed to equip SRC members with the knowledge, skills, and strategic direction needed for their leadership roles in the upcoming term.

Over three days, participants engaged with key topics aligned with the University's strategy and mission, focusing on how the SRC can contribute to these goals.

The North-West University (NWU) rewarded its exceptional staff during the annual NWU Excellence Awards ceremony, which took place in Potchefstroom on 21 November.

More than 130 staff members received recognition for their outstanding contributions in teaching and learning, community engagement, and research and innovation respectively.

Several athletes and coaches from the North-West University (NWU) have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in sports, earning nominations for the North West Sports Awards. The event is set to take place on 23 November at the Rio Casino Hotel in Klerksdorp.

The nominees include Paralympian and 800 m world record holder Liezel Gouws, Paris Olympics silver medallist Jo-Anne van Dyk, coach of the Mahikeng Campus women’s football team Azania Moshushu, and long-distance runner Elroy Gelant.

The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) will be celebrating the official opening of its building at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus on Friday, 22 November 2024. The event will also see the launch of SADiLaR’s Five-Year (2024-2029) Strategic Plan and a special book publication of the centre’s eight-year history.

The corporate publications of the North-West University (NWU) have excelled in this year’s South African Publication Forum competition.

It is a proud achievement for the university in its pursuit of excellence. In addition to receiving two certificates of excellence, two wins, a runner-up position, and two special mentions, the corporate publications also produced five finalists in four categories.

In a display of entrepreneurship, innovation and community impact, the North-West University (NWU) Business School magnificently hosted the final pitching event for its InnovateHER community project on Saturday, 9 November in a quest to empower young women.

Five sets of finalists took centre stage at SuperSport Park in Centurion to battle it out to be announced winner of this year’s pitching competition. InnovateHER is an online programme that trains young women between the ages of 15 and 25 to identify and solve problems.