A team in the US found the elusive creature, now called the Latergator louisdupreezi, lodged on the eye of an alligator.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day forms part of NWU’s broader effort to build inclusive education ecosystems and inspire the next generation of scientists.

Beckles is a Caribbean historian and vice-chancellor of the University of the West Indies.

NWU is building the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine, and Prof Tyobeka says pairing it with the planned North West academic hospital would benefit the province.

About 95 000 jobs in South Africa depend on hunting tourism, according to a new study led by Prof Peet van der Merwe and Prof Andrea Saayman from the North-West University.

The ongoing dysfunction within the NSFAS and various SETAs is jeopardising the futures of vulnerable students and placing strain on SA’s public universities, says NWU's Prof Linda du Plessis.

The appointment places Prof Tyobeka at the helm of a body tasked with advising government on the pace, scale and procurement approach for new nuclear capacity.

Prof Tyobeka’s appointment is effective from 18 June and will run for a five-year term.

The strategic partnership will ensure NWDOH medical students have access to the province’s medical and infrastructural resources while serving the healthcare needs of the region.

Dr Khido Ramadie, a mental health counsellor and academic in the NWU’s Faculty of Education, is working with the North West Provincial Department of Education to offer mental health and wellness support to the province’s youth education assistants.

Prof Joe Viljoen, from the Faculty of Health Sciences at NWU, examined how self-emulsifying drug delivery systems can improve treatment for TB, malaria and HIV/Aids.

Professor Louis du Preez of the NWU led the discovery of the Breviceps batrachophiliorum.

Under Prof Rautenbach’s editorship, the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal has become a globally recognised platform for legal scholarship.

As president of NuMeRI, he leads the continent’s only dedicated nuclear medicine research infrastructure, aligning science, health and policy.

Construction of SA’s 11th medical school has begun, with the first cohort of students expected to enrol in 2028.

A decentralised solar energy system is being installed across most parking areas and rooftops at North-West University’s Mahikeng campus.

Prof Goede will work alongside and report to the current registrar, Prof Marlene Verhoef, until 31 December.

Irregular weather patterns mean that predicting storms and other weather-related phenomena is becoming increasingly difficult.

The degree was conferred on 9 May during a graduation ceremony held at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus.

Roodt’s statements fail to consider all the facts, says Prof Du Plessis, vice-principal and deputy vice-chancellor for teaching and learning at the North-West University.

The NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine will be the 11th medical school in SA and aims to address the shortage of healthcare practitioners in the province.

Diagnosis determines the effectiveness of treatment and guides prevention strategies, according to Prof Oriel Thekisoe, a molecular biologist, at his inaugural lecture at the North-West University.

Hunters, especially international hunters, believe that they benefit local communities.

As chancellor, she serves as titular head of the NWU, and all qualifications awarded by the university are formally conferred by Dr Mokgokong.

Recognising the increasing demand for high-quality doctoral education, the PhD Hub serves to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

The use of artificial intelligence in drug discovery marks a significant shift in how scientists approach finding treatments for diseases such as malaria.

The North-West University's Tswelopele Project is a strategic initiative aimed at reshaping the university’s programme qualification mix.

The modest 4Q 2024 GDP growth of 0.6% must inform the tough choices facing the GNU in finalising an amended budget, says Prof Raymond Parsons.

Benedict Ndou, a researcher and PhD candidate at NWU, has identified a possible way to produce medicine without relying on plants that are at risk of disappearing due to over-harvesting.

The study aimed to address challenges faced by livestock farmers, particularly in regions with limited access to high-quality feed.

The Dennedorp Residence at the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus will be renamed the Siya Kolisi Residence.

The NWU remains at the forefront of agricultural innovation with two new agriculture-oriented projects: the NWU AgriHub and the HVAC Growth Facility.

Among his achievements is the work he has done on the development and refinement of the NWU Policy Uncertainty Index, the first of its kind in SA.

The article, based on a study of young earthworms exposed to various hypergravity conditions for eight days, was authored by researchers at the North-West University.

The NWU is fostering support networks in education through mentorship and professional development programmes, and advocating for better resources.

This is the first time the SASAS conference has taken place when the world’s average temperature has been 1.5°C higher for more than a year since official recordings began.

The 2024 MTBPS was broadly aligned with the GNU’s overarching commitment to higher inclusive economic growth and job creation.

The university received the award from the Higher Education Facility Management Association of Southern Africa recently.

The Chancellor’s Medal is awarded to people who show exceptional merit or have made significant contributions to society.

The initiative is supported and funded by the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority.

Dr Modise will give a public lecture on the overview and role of the SARB, monetary policy, financial stability and economic statistics.

NWU academic in the Faculty of Education, Dr Judicial Sebatana, says matriculants must focus on the present and not on past shortcomings.

The North-West University is committed to addressing the province's societal needs by applying its expertise in areas where it is most needed.

The North-West University has launched its virtual reality simulation laboratory at the Faculty of Health Sciences on the Potchefstroom Campus.

North-West University students Jo-Ané van Dyk and Bradley Nkoana both bagged silver medals in Paris.

Jannie Oosthuizen's honorary doctorate from the North-West University recognises his contributions to and standing in the international health sector.

Dr Andrew Motsilanyane’s study explores advancements in antiviral therapeutics, highlighting the significance of integrase inhibitors and developments in HIV-1 protease inhibitors.

Masego Ezekiel 'Easy' Matjila received the award from the NWU in recognition of his achievements in promoting Setswana and other languages through his work at the SABC.

South Africa should not rely on others when it comes to nuclear safety and decommissioning, says the NWU.

Prof Tyobeka received the award in recognition of his contribution to the global governance of the nuclear industry, his efforts to promote collaboration between SA and France, and his pursuit of academic excellence.

The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University received the award from French ambassador, David Martinon, on behalf of French president, Emmanuel Macron.

This is the second year that the institution presented its Media and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour Recognition Awards.

Moses Radebe, two-time world Morganti Ju-Jitsu and five-time national Ju-Jitsu champion, graduated with a PhD in radiation science at NWU this month.

A team of researchers from the North-West University captured this rare event through the university’s solar telescope observatory on the Potchefstroom Campus.

After meticulous verification, Guinness World Records officially recognised the student chapter's accomplishment, with 51 870 sanitary pads laid out over 3 565 metres.

The summit will be hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University from 16 to 19 September.

The many awards won by the NWU Eagles included Conrad van Dyk as Bowler of the Year, Marno Erasmus as Batter of the Year and Stef Nel as Player of the Year.

Seven athletes, one staff member and one alumnus have earned their place on the Olympic stage this year.

Justice Mokgoro held membership of the International Women's Association and the International Association of Women Judges, the International Federation of Women Lawyers and the South African Women Lawyers Association.

Speaking at the NWU graduation ceremony, Bok skipper Siya Kolisi outlined what distinguishes Rassie Erasmus as a coach and a person.

Erasmus received his honorary doctorate in Coaching Science, Philosophiae Doctor (Honoris Causa).

Former Springbok captain and Cheetahs and Bulls hooker, Adriaan Strauss, graduated with honours from North-West University with a Master of Business Administration.

Rooibos tea is a beloved beverage and a symbol of South African heritage and biodiversity.

The World Cup-winning Springboks were named the 2023 Newsmaker of the Year by the National Press Club.

In the latest ITC exam results, 97% of the NWU's candidates passed, marking the institution as one of the top performers among the 18 participating institutions in SA.

Botswana is home to the world’s largest elephant population, which has grown to more than 130 000.

The breakdown of corporate governance in SA's state-owned enterprises is deeply worrying, says Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University.

A new master’s degree programme in Nutrition with Nuclear Techniques will help to address malnutrition in Africa.

From a conservation perspective, the identification of new species is of paramount importance to ensure their protection.

The media launch will be held on 16 April 2024 at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University.

The Rugby World Cup-winning coach and South African director of rugby was awarded the degree Philosophiae Doctor (Honoris Causa) in the discipline Coaching Science.

The pending Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill will introduce changes that demand SGB members who are knowledgeable and capable of navigating new governance landscapes.

Minister of finance Enoch Godongwana will deliver the 2024 budget speech on 21 February.

Nobuhle Noluthando Motlhare secured the top spot in the Health and Social Care Skills category at the WorldSkills SA competition.

The impact of the logistics crises caused by Transnet and the ports are having far-reaching negative consequences for the country, says NWU economist Prof Waldo Krugell.

The Centre for Applied Radiation and Technology at NWU is mandated to carry out research and build capacity for the nuclear industry in SA.

NWU's Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the International Science Council in Paris, France.

The partnership will develop a Nuclear Crime Scene Management Laboratory.

The NWU’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is set to launch the research area SpaceBiology@NWU.

Crude oil prices are set to skyrocket after the attack on Israel and the country is going to retaliate with full force.

Millennials prioritise spending on experiences rather than focusing on material possessions, says Prof Roland Goldberg from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at NWU.

The giant is stumbling, but how do you prevent its fall?

North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Leepile Sehularo addressed the contentious issue of marijuana legalisation in South Africa during his inaugural lecture on 20 September 2023.

The NWU is committed to helping achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, of which zero hunger is only one priority.

It is crucial for governments to invest in the development of sport in their respective countries, says Prof Bismark Tyobeka, NWU principal and vice-chancellor.

The Walter Sisulu and North-West universities unveiled the results of their preclinical trials for the combination vaccine against tuberculosis and COVID-19.

What started as an impending energy crisis more than a decade ago has morphed into what can only be described as akin to an irrevocable catastrophe, says Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University.

The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University will be part of a panel discussion: 'Global nuclear power – implications for SA’s just energy transition'.

The North-West University is gearing up to host the first VC's Science Day at Mabeskraal, near Rustenburg on 31 July.

SA’s deteriorating infrastructure and high crime rate is proving to be counterproductive to the good promotional work being done in the sector, says Prof Elmarie Slabbert, director of the research unit TREES at the North-West University.

The accredited programmes are the Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy and the Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy.

In a 4IR world, North-West University is ensuring learners at disadvantaged schools are not left behind.

In a 4IR world, North-West University is ensuring learners at disadvantaged schools are not left behind.

In a 4IR world, North-West University is ensuring learners at disadvantaged schools are not left behind.

In a 4IR world, North-West University is ensuring learners at disadvantaged schools are not left behind.

In a 4IR world, North-West University is ensuring learners at disadvantaged schools are not left behind.

The NWU is now ranked 10th in Africa in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings – five positions higher than last year.

As time passes, words are watered down and phrases lose their meaning. Wisdom passes into obscurity as repetition creates clichés.

The North-West University, in collaboration with COGTA, has pledged 100 graduates to assist the local government with a turnaround strategy.

Prof Tyobeka has been appointed as a member of the Nuclear Engineering Advisory Council at North Carolina State University in the USA.

One of the sectors facing suffocating constraints is also one of the most important ones: agriculture.

'Multilingualism in higher education will mean greater access to learning, student success, social cohesion, transformation and decoloniality,' said Professor Langa Khumalo, executive director of SADiLaR.

The objective of the MOU was to offer a framework for co-operation between the North-West University and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Leané Naudé will head to Amsterdam in May to represent SA in the global finals of the Blue Sky science competition.

The exhibition is available for viewing from 6 to 28 October at the NWU Main Gallery.

'Inserted Bodies' is a debut solo exhibition by Boitumelo Motau, the recipient award-winner for The Blessing Ngobeni Art Prize.

'Feminism ya Mang, Feminism Yethu, Feminism Yani' is presented in celebration of women’s month.

The exhibition: “Attached to the Soil”, is presented by NWU Gallery, in collaboration with ViNCO, the Fulbright Scholar Program and Michigan State University.

During the conference, the International Indigenous Astronomy Experts Society was also launched.

Dr Bismark Tyobeka is a panellist in an international webinar on the role of nuclear and radiology safety in the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology.

The NWU Council elected Bert Sorgdrager as its chairperson and Obakeng Mongale as its deputy chairperson.

North-West University nursing student Tshiamo Mokgoetsi will represent SA at the 46th International WorldSkills Competition to be held in China.

The university received an external award for the successful implementation of Planon, an integrated workplace management system

The Indigenous Knowledge System Centre of the North-West University has partnered with Wits University to do palaeontology research along the Karoo Basin.

In the latest rankings, the Center for World University Rankings placed the NWU in the top 4.5% of universities in its 2022/2023 edition of the Global 2000 list.

Prof Mulunda Mwanza has been selected and awarded the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Fellowship and is currently based at the University of Missouri.

Dr Bismark Tyobeka, recognised as one of the leading nuclear power experts in the world, will steer the NWU for the next five years, commencing on 1 June.

North-West University, in partnership with the Department of Science and Innovation and Technology Innovation Agency, launched the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Plus laboratory.

Researchers from North-West University and Universität Duisburg-Essen develop early warning tool for metal pollution in freshwater systems worldwide.

The North-West University has included goalball – a sport specifically played by visually impaired people – in its 2022 sporting codes.

Maths and science learners from high schools in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark attended a lecture series presented by extraordinary professor Don Kurtz of the North-West University.

Researchers from the Queensland Museum in Australia and the Prince of Songkhla University in Thailand named a new species of cirolanid isopod in Prof Nico Smit's honour.

Times Higher Education Young University Rankings has placed the NWU third overall in SA and 124th internationally on its ranking of the world’s best universities that are 50 years old or younger.

A 1 738 multi-funded student housing complex was officially handed over for occupation on 10 February, at the university’s Mahikeng Campus.

The Association of MBAs renewed the MBA accreditation of the NWU Business School, and it has received international accreditation from the Business Graduates Association.

The North-West University Council appoints Prof Sonia Swanepoel as new deputy vice-chancellor for Community Engagement and Mahikeng Campus Operations.

North-West University saluted Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi with an honorary doctorate for her exceptional contributions to SA's political landscape and society.

The North-West University honoured Justice Bess Nkabinde for her exceptional contribution to the legal profession and to social justice in South Africa.

NWU and the North-West Department of Health are debuting a multi-sectoral collaborative care community intervention project at the Lokaleng village in Mahikeng this month.

The NWU’s BEd Foundation Phase programme now ensures academic depth and rigour with regard to structured literacy.

In the StuDocu World University Ranking 2021, the NWU received a high remote learning score of nine out of 10 and ranked fourth overall in the country.

According to the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy’s 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities, the NWU is one of the world’s top 1 000 research universities based on transparent methodology and objective third-party data.

The NWU is one of four tertiary education institutions in SA to work with three European universities to facilitate the use of indigenous African languages as mediums of instruction in tertiary education.

The event will take place from 5 to 16 December at the NWU Astroturf fields in Potchefstroom.

Livestock farmers in the North West province are being urged to apply all possible security measures and avoid the introduction of new bulls without sanitary control.

This was the first time the entire competition, from the first elimination rounds to the finals, took place online.

The executive chairperson of Toyota SA, who received an honorary doctorate degree from the NWU in 2011, passed away suddenly.

The results from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants put the NWU in fourth position countrywide out of 18 universities.

The ozone generator can be used to treat water and fresh produce, and can also disinfect areas and surfaces.

Tebello Mabusela, psychology lecturer at NWU, discusses the factors that could possibly lead to bullying and the type of support a bully should be offered.

There are a number of red flags that can help job-seekers identify if a job is a scam, says Hope Abrahams, information officer at the NWU Career Centre.

North-West University staff member Elroy Gelant has made the South African squad that will compete at the Olympic Games next month in Japan.

Walter Sisulu University and the North-West University jointly announced "very promising first results" from preclinical trials on a new COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

Animal owners living within a 25km radius of the North-West University’s Mahikeng Campus can look forward to more services from the institution’s animal hospital.

The Care2Kids division of the Centre for Health and Human Performance at the North-West University is embracing a family-focused intervention.

A new competition by the Mahlale Innovation Consortium, of which the North-West University is part, seeks to find alternative means for emergency ventilators.

The main focus of the study was linear programming under uncertainty, also referred to as stochastic programming.

Professor Maphahlaganye Jeffrey Mphahlele will join the NWU family in the position of deputy vice-chancellor for research and innovation.

When magnetic fields and long strokes of hot gas known as jets interact, the jets become bent. This discovery has earned Prof James O Chibueze a space in the research publication 'Nature'.

Online applications to study at the NWU in 2022 have been open since 5 April and will close on 30 June.

The mobile lab, donated by the Sasol Foundation, will be shared by several disadvantaged schools around Mahikeng in a bid to strengthen the teaching of science.

Advocate Jan Tladi is the first completely blind student to graduate with a PhD from the North-West University’s Mahikeng Campus.

Ikateleng provides supplementary teaching in mathematics, economics, business studies, accounting, life sciences, physical sciences and English to high school learners.

Teresa Hattingh, senior lecturer at the School of Industrial Engineering at NWU, is educating industrial engineering students about opportunities that exist within the agricultural sector.

The NWU’s Medical School Task Team was established to investigate the case for a medical school at the university.

This year, the North-West University is working towards raising awareness about gender-based violence and issues relating to it by hosting six events from April to October.

The extraordinary professor at the Faculty of Education at NWU is profiled in 'Legends of South African Science II', a publication by the Academy of Science of South Africa.

Since the Hillensberg Trust's inception, students at the NWU have received bursaries to the value of over R5 million.

The North-West University and merSETA join forces to discover, develop and support future female engineers through the annual Modiragatsi innovation competition.

Prof Roelof Burger and Dr Teresa Hattingh were awarded the Distinguished Teaching Excellence Award, the highest institutional award bestowed on a university teacher.

This is according to Prof Don Kurtz, who recently joined the North-West University’s Mahikeng Campus as extraordinary professor.

Branding should include three foundational requirements – technological, socio-economic and educational imperatives.

North-West University lecturers Tshepiso Mahura and Thokozani Jele say maths opens up a lot of career doors.

The North-West University’s Optentia research focus area will host a virtual lecture by world-renowned researcher, Prof Ian Goldin, on 9 March.

The Faculty of Engineering on the North-West University’s Potchefstroom campus added an Idea2Product Lab to its technology arsenal.

The gallery is currently hosting a show by Sethembiso Zulu, titled: “Ikhaya Lika Moya”.

The Hillensberg Trust recipients are studying towards a qualification in the fields of medicine, technology, visual arts or music.

To further assist North-West University students with their studies, the Bakubung Platinum Mine made a donation of 20 laptops to the university on 5 February.

The Open Education Week celebrations take place from 1 to 5 March and include a webinar about open licensing and copyright in open education for NWU staff.

Judge Yvonne Mokgoro was a judge of the Constitutional Court of South Africa from its inception in 1994 until the end of her 15-year term in 2009.

No walk-in students are allowed during registration of first-year students.

The senior administrative assistant at NWU's Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences was announced as one of the winners of the Mail & Guardian’s top 40 list of “Why We Serve”.

Interact123 was used to plan the online programme, and this enabled content designers to optimise student-to-content, student-to-student and student-to-instructor engagement.

North-West University academic Prof Erhabor Idemudia has traversed six European countries to highlight the plight of this vulnerable group and to seek solutions.

The CHHP has recently joined forces with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee to support Team South Africa as a preferred provider in its preparation for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic Games.

Thembinkosi Magagula was recently accepted into the Cape Town Opera Young Artists Training Programme.

Tjipenandjambi ‘Tjipee’ Karuuombe, a second-year North-West University mechanical engineering student, will participate in the upcoming U20 African Cup of Nations

The Faculty of Theology took top honours, with Prof Marius Nel winning in the Most Productive Researcher category.

NWU graphic design students and graduates received numerous wins and nominations in the recent international Loerie Awards and national Pendoring Awards.

The North-West University faculty hosted its first Research and Innovation Awards ceremony to recognise the efforts and achievements of its faculty members.

North-West University Jiu-Jitsu maestro Moses Radebe made a clean sweep at the recent virtual South African Jiu-Jitsu Kata competition.

The NWU’s contribution on the genomics of lovebirds is based on the research of Dr Henriëtte van der Zwan.

Prof Cameron Modisane has been appointed as an associate professor at the College of Accounting Sciences at Unisa.

Prof Jan van Romburgh has been appointed as the chief director of the North-West University Business School.

The North-West University’s campuses in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark will be illuminated in purple in December as a symbolic gesture.

The day aims to highlight and raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide.

As a Master of Arts student in Graphic Design from the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus, her design was chosen as one of three to grace the Nescafé Ricoffy tins.

The North-West University’s research on the genetic data of the nine lovebird species that are native to Africa and Madagascar has been included in a comprehensive international bird study.

NWU has partnered with the North West Department of Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation and the South African Library for the Blind to improve reading access for the blind and the visually impaired in the province.

Tebogo Matshehle Monogo is a second-year pharmacy student who has also completed a BSc degree at the NWU.

Moses Radebe obtained positions one and two respectively in the two virtual competitions that were judged by a panel from Brazil.

The North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus hosted one of three simultaneous legs of the Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Marathon – Elite Invitational.

The NWU programme aims to support “second-chance” learners to improve their proficiency in mathematics and the sciences.

The university has put in place policies and programmes that promote gender equality for both students and staff, which scored the university a nomination at the Feather Awards.

Dr Fortunate Moyo will join the faculty of the School of Mechanical Engineering at North-West University.

North-West University student Zuko Mrwetyana was announced one of the ABSA GradStar 2020 top 10 achievers.

Mandla Motha was recently appointed as an acting judge of the North Gauteng High Court.

Prof Abiodun Salawu recently received a fellowship under the Oppenheimer Fund, and will be spending time at the University of Oxford in the UK.

The North-West University will host the Potchefstroom leg of the Sanlam Cape Town Virtual Marathon – Elite Invitational on 18 October.

The Business School of the North-West University held its fourth digital Think Tank on the state of local government in South Africa.

Obriel Takunda Maposa, North-West University student and member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, has secured the first prize for the Golden Key Ubuntu scholarship programme.

The NWU is currently hosting its annual Gender Awareness Week and Language Awareness Week events, until 2 October.

Prof Klaus Kellner was appointed by the minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Barbara Creecy, to serve on the Conservation Advisory Board.

Prof Kruger will be driving the Centre for Health and Human Performance’s applied research programme to monitor the impact of its intervention programmes, especially in the elite sport and corporate domains.

Times Higher Education’s latest rankings of world universities is another feather in the cap for the NWU.

A total of 39 companies joined the fair to showcase and share 172 career opportunities with NWU students.

Tebogo Motlhabane, a scientist from the National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute, is taking over the reins from Nomathemba Radebe.

Lerato Makgae has been appointed to the board of directors of the National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute.

The North-West University Disability Rights Unit ensures students with disabilities are coping with online learning and the “new normal”.

Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi, deputy speaker of the North West legislature, serves as the youngest deputy speaker in the country.

Researchers from the NWU and Rikkyo University in Japan were tasked with decoding indigenous knowledge systems of the mopane worm and the edible stinkbug for the school curriculum.

The NWU is first on the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy’s Global Academic Ranking of World Universities ranking ladder for mathematics in the national/regional ranking in SA.

The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources, on the campus of the North-West University in Potchefstroom, has named Prof Langa Khumalo as its centre director.

Work on residences with hundreds of beds is under way at the North-West University.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the North-West University has adopted a digital recruiting approach.

The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the NWU manufactured and donated 100 litres of hand sanitisers to two schools in the Vaal Triangle region.

Prof Linda du Plessis is the first in SA to obtain the international DBA degree.

Dr Cameron Modisane, a North-West University alumnus, was recently appointed to the ISACA South African chapter board of directors.

2017's Miss North-West University says the Miss South Africa competition represents a community of women who are driven, diverse and selfless.

Prof Rose Hayeshi, Prof Frikkie van Niekerk and Prof Josef de Beer were recently announced as finalists of the 22nd annual NSTF-South32 Awards.

The purpose of the COVID-19 Pre-Screening app is to provide staff and students with the functionality to do their daily COVID-19 pre-screening before they access the campus.

The NWU's Faculty of Engineering joined forces with the Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Centre to help learners master crucial maths skills and concepts.

The North-West University has been ranked in the top 4.7% of 20 000 universities globally in the Centre for World University Rankings report.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences with Relational Dynamics and Development programme is the first of its kind to be offered at any South African higher education institution.

TjopTjop is a mobile app-based system that collects and stores the health vitals of students, learners, staff and customers, without the paperwork.

The NWU's internationally endorsed master's programme in nuclear engineering was officially accredited by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be a virtual event and will take place on 29 May from 10am to 11:30am.

When schools re-open, hundreds of learners will enter the gates of their particular schools every day, causing congestion with regard to COVID-19 health screenings.

The North-West University's Textile Sciences students are making masks to distribute to workers in their vicinity who are involved in essential services.

"A Scholarly Approach to Student Success in Higher Education" was edited by Dr Jessica Pool and Dr Manuela Fernandes-Martins from the North-West University.

Romeo Botes, a lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Information Systems at the North-West University, came third for his prototype, VENT-ZA.

The North-West University is hosting its first 5km Virtual Fun Run on 16 May, from 6am to 9am, for students, staff, members of the community and sponsors.

The Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering programme has been approved by the Engineering Council of South Africa.

CFAM Technologies, a spin-off company of the Faculty of Engineering of the NWU, manufactures twin-screw extruders that cook maize meal at high pressure and heat in to produce a cooked, dry product within a few seconds.

Epidemiological and technical assistance against COVID-19 is the latest contribution in the collaboration between the North-West University and the North West Department of Health.

Prof Welma Lubbe was appointed for a third term as the South African representative of the Council of International Neonatal Nurses.

The North-West University launched the NWU COVID-19 Response Fund as a means of supporting students with laptops and devices.

The NSTF Awards are unique in SA and recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals and groups to science, engineering and technology, and innovation.

The North-West University and the North West Department of Health are joining hands in the fight against COVID-19.

Prof Meyer says the global and South African economies are facing a deep recession. "The pandemic has basically 'paused' the global economy, with both consumer demand and production supply being affected."

The new test is being developed by a wholly owned South African pharmaceutical company, Austell Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd.

The main project of the team is to reverse-engineer the BIRD Mark 7 or 8 mechanical respirator to allow it to be used as an emergency ventilator.

In the turbulent times in which we currently find ourselves, huge emphasis is being placed on the major role that healthcare workers play in our societies.

From 2 April until 5 May, the gallery will display 3D online exhibitions of Phoka Nyokong and Philiswa Lila, previous winners of the ABSA L'Atelier Gerard Sekoto Award.

The North-West University delivered one SAICA Top 10 candidate and three ICAN Top 5 candidates out of almost 3 000 candidates who wrote the exam.

Teaching and learning go online at North-West University, with the learning management system eFundi as the central point of connection.

Findings from a study published in the medical journal, 'The Lancet', suggest there is currently no evidence to show that respiratory viruses can be transmitted through breast milk.

The NWU's Centre for Health and Human Performance acquired a Woodway treadmill, the first of its kind in the country.

The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources, located at the North-West University, is creating digital resources for the country's official languages.

The well-being of child protection social workers is at risk as a result of various work-related factors, according to NWU research.

Prof Brian Willan was recently crowned the joint winner for Best Non-Fiction Biography at the 5th Human and Social Sciences Awards.

The North-West University celebrated its best-of-the-best lecturers during its Teaching Excellence Awards ceremony.

The live student news site - threestreamsmedia - is a project of the journalism and media studies programme in the School of Communication at North-West University.

Prof Leepile Alfred Sehularo, an associate professor in the North-West University's School of Nursing Science, was named to the North West Mental Health Review Board for a second term.

In 2019, the Ikateleng project received R2.2 million from Sanlam; this year, the company will donate R3.5 million; and about R3.75 million will be donated for 2021.

The Sasol Foundation donated a mobile science laboratory to the North-West University, delivering practical science education to thousands of learners.

Prof Susan Coetzee-Van Rooy says the workshops have helped to raise first-year students' awareness of their own multilingual repertoires.

Prof Erhabor Idemudia was awarded the fellowship of the Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychology.

Makwassie Spruit Enterprises will offer NWU BSc Agriculture students practical experience under supervision of NWU staff in line with the daily management practices on the farm.

The language environment in which a child is submerged is the determining factor for optimal language and literacy development, says Hanlie Degenaar, a speech-language therapist from NWU.

Dr Elmien Truter and Prof Ansie Fouch? from the North-West University have launched a Web site that provides support to child-protection social workers in SA.

Obriel Maposa, Tshiamo Molefe and Ntombifuthi Dhladhla were selected by the Golden Key International Honour Society to attend the Asia Pacific Leadership Summit.

Carol-Mari Schulz received the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene Top Achiever Award.

The NWU's chief director for library and information services was appointed as a board member of the National Council for Library and Information Services.

Associate Professor James O Chibueze and Dr SP van den Heever are part of an international team of astronomers studying the G358-MM1 high-mass protostar.

FR Bezuidenhout was awarded the Early Career Excellence in Innovation Management award by the Department of Science and Innovation and SARIMA.

The university trains participants in the World Health Organisation Collaboration Centre for the Quality Assurance of Medicine short courses.

The North-West University, in collaboration with the South African Weather Service, has launched an observation station that will monitor both the weather and air quality.

North-West University paid homage to the 2019 graduating class of the Enterprising Women Programme.

The North West University's Faculty of Law celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

In his address, the vice-chancellor thanked the media fraternity for the critical role they play as watchdogs for civil society, shapers of public opinion, leaders of public discourse and champions of democracy.

Melanie Pieterse, winner of the North-West University competition, developed The Period Package to help girls stay in school when they are menstruating.

Overall, the NWU is ranked in position five in SA in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings has placed NWU in the 401+ group out of 536 international universities for the arts and humanities subject rankings.

In his study, Dr Koitsiwe Motheo followed a case study approach in investigating African indigenous astronomy of the Batswana in Botswana and SA.

The Vice-Chancellor's Award for Most Promising Student Innovation Idea went to Boitshepo Gopano for the Leopards Lair business competition.

The BA student at the North-West University has been awarded the Abe Baily Bursary - one of only 18 recipients in the country.

The university conferred an honorary doctorate on Keith Bothongo during its annual spring graduation ceremony.

Dr Eileen Pooe was awarded a PhD in Setswana during the NWU Spring graduations.

North-West University's Alumni Awards of Excellence gave recognition in eight categories to nine alumni who have excelled professionally in their respective fields.

Prof Pieter Kruger has been appointed as the first director for the newly established NWU Centre for Health and Human Performance.

Dr Lynn Preston and Dr Wanda van der Merwe from the Faculty of Education at NWU have developed a practical initiative to educate school teachers about child abuse.

The North-West University honoured its outgoing chancellor, His Majesty Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi, after 10 years of service.

The North-West University's Prof Fritz Eloff was awarded the title of Fellow by the South African Institute for Occupational Hygiene.

The North-West University's Noble Boys have never won the Varsity Football championship title nor made it to the finals - until now.

For many years, the world has attempted to address urgent issues in pharmaceutical research with the help of cultured cells, and the North West University's Pharmacen is using a new approach to get these answers.

Globally, NWU is ranked between 501 and 600 out of the 1 396 universities that were evaluated for the 2020 rankings.

PhD student of the NWU Anneke Schoeman is one of the winners of the DST-Albertina Sisulu Fellowship award.

In the CWUR, the North-West University improved its ranking by close to 100 positions, which sees it among the top 4.8% of the more than 18 000 universities evaluated worldwide.

North-West University provided technical support for the development of the product, which included ensuring the spray is not harmful to livestock hides.

The North-West University's School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management hosted its third annual Human Capital Summit on 11 and 12 July.

On 10 July 2019, the plight of visually impaired individuals in the North West Province came under the spotlight.

Prof Susan Visser was honoured by the Southern African Accounting Association for her contribution to the accounting industry for the past four decades.

Professor Elvis Fosso-Kankeu was lauded for his research into improving water quality in SA through linking community-based projects with innovative technologies.

The MAO of the North-West University is hosting the annual event, which will run until 6 July.

The North-West University has unveiled the NWU Centre for Health and Human Performance.

The Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University inaugurated its executive dean, Prof Liezl van Dyk, as the first female professor of this faculty.

Advocate Thuli Madonsela was honoured for the role she has played in promoting democracy in SA and prioritising good governance and accountability.

North-West University honoured Sooliman for his leadership, humanitarian work and contribution towards cross-border and international co-operation.

The North-West University honoured Prof Ferreira for her focus on the challenges of population ageing in the developed and developing world.

The university hosted a lecture by Dr Mamphela Ramphele, who paid tribute to anti-apartheid activist Winnie Kgware.

Professor Sinfree Makoni's lecture focused on applied linguistics and ageing from Global South and southern perspectives.

Professor Marise Born is advocating for research into risk-taking and how this may affect risk behaviour in the South African context.

At North-West University's recent PhD graduation, seven graduates hailing from elsewhere on the continent were awarded their PhDs.

North-West University honoured the first group of women from Mahikeng who successfully completed the Enterprising Women Programme.

North-West University student Tshepiso Ndhlovu obtained his master's degree with distinction in indigenous knowledge systems.

The North-West University's Faculty of Engineering has initiated a problem-solving and smart manufacturing competition for high school girls.

Three former student leaders qualified in record time and obtained PhDs in their respective fields of study.

The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources dedicated May to celebrate Setswana as an official language of SA.

The Council on Higher Education announced that the university's Bachelor of Laws programme will receive full accreditation status.

Not letting his disability get in the way, Letlhogonolo Mafela has a BCom degree in economics from North-West University, and works as a deejay.

North-West University's Professor Anne Grobler's research has led to the development of a fast, affordable mobile diagnostics method for tuberculosis.

The North-West University takes a leap in addressing the chartered accountant shortage by being placed among the top universities in the country.

Prof Juanee Cilliers and Prof Alfred Brunsdon walked away with the Distinguished Teaching Excellence Awards.

The collaboration between NWU's Prof Shole Shole and Sabata Mokae of Sol Plaatje University involves the translation of literary English texts written by Africans into Setswana.

Prof Keorapetse "Bra Willie" Kgosietsile was a South African poet laureate, political activist and academic.

According to a study, businesses that employ outdoor car guards do not inform them about the harmful effects of exposure to UV light.

The march commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Bill of Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

On 26 February, the NWU, Riaan Venter Tennis Academy and Tennis South Africa launched the tennis facility development project.

Prof Raymond Parsons, from the North-West University's Business School, examines the 2019/20 budget speech.

Letlhogonolo Mafela was born without arms, but he has defied the odds and obtained a BCom degree in economics from North-West University.

Siyabonga Mhlabane has gone from student to employer and food producer, thanks to hard work and the motivation gained from a module in poultry science.

Prof Alta Schutte, a biomedical scientist and research professor at the North-West University, has become a familiar name in the international sphere of biomedical research of hypertension.

Prof LJ Grobler, a research professor at the North-West University's Faculty of Engineering, shares his opinion on the importance of research for business, and business from research.

President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address recognised the importance of promoting higher and inclusive economic growth, says Prof Raymond Parsons from the North-West University's Business School.

The North-West University formulated a declaration on the decolonisation of the curriculum, which was approved by the NWU Senate.

The new building on the Mahikeng campus includes video conferencing facilities and a moot court.

The North-West University's Faculty of Law on the campus in Mahikeng can be rightfully proud of its alumni who are carrying out the university's goal to build and enhance communities.

The NWU Mobile Application Centre has laptops, scanners, a 48-hour power storage system and Internet routers for unlimited WiFi access.

The Faculty of Theology took top honours at the vice-chancellor's Research and Innovation Excellence Awards.

The university's Unit for Open Distance Learning has recently established two offices in Namibia.

The Institute of People Management has named 24-year-old Dr Musa Suarombe Youth Leader of the Year for 2018/2019.

The Groot Marico Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere in North West and one of only a handful of internationally recognised biospheres in the country.

Prof Raymond Parsons from the North-West University's Business School says the appointment is a reassuring step for the economy.

The campus is the first historically disadvantaged institution in South Africa to develop an observatory for astronomy research.

Prof Melville Saayman recently received the Tourism Educators of South Africa's first Tourism Educators Lifetime Achievement Award.

Eight groups of second- and third-year students from the three NWU campuses took part in the Juta Mock Trial Competition.

The chair will be led by Prof Olivier, professor in multimodal learning in the Faculty of Education.

The North-West University's choir at the campus in Mahikeng held its inaugural concert on 4 August.

The seminar's main objective was to discuss issues like the history of land dispossession in SA and its contemporary implications.

Guest speaker Dr Lucky Sikhwivhilu said nanotechnology can assist towards plant growth by producing more food and using less energy and water.

Prof Manny Mathuthu from CARST delivered his inaugural lecture at NWU on the role of nuclear science in national security.

The team secured seven gold, six silver and two bronze medals and was named overall winner during the University Sports SA championship.

The training programme is a collaborative programme between the University of California and several South African universities and institutions.

More than 1 100 Grade 12 learners from three districts in the North West Province are attending the school at the North-West University's campus in Mahikeng.

In his inaugural lecture, Prof David Mello provided an overview of the performance of municipalities, the capacity of councillors, and the local government reform agenda.

Master's student Monicca Thulisile Bhuda is using ethno-mathematics as part of her research to trace symmetrical geometry in Ndebele mural art and beadwork.

The chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability was secured by Prof Anel du Plessis, from the North-West University.

Dr Bismark Tyobeka presided over the International Atomic Energy Agency's sixth Joint Convention Review Meeting.

Thirteen of the university's researchers and academics are finalists in the annual awards of the National Science and Technology Forum.

Master's student Simangaliso Lesley Mashego's research has confirmed that Khoi-San communities have measures to ensure that the medicinal plants they use are safe.

The contest aims to give local youth the chance to interact with their peers nationally and internationally to share experience related to water and the environment.

The Department of Science and Technology sponsored the lab, which aims to help schools, especially ones without lab equipment, with science experiments.

Five SCC members showed academic excellence when they graduated from the university during the recent autumn ceremony from 2 to 4 May.

Five first-year students receive annual funding of R50 000 per student for their complete study period, subject to academic performance.

Senior lecturer Dr Andrew Mutsvangwa delivered an address on 20 March during a public dialogue on BEd vs PGCE.

The university's Student Campus Council organised a human rights seminar on 21 March, in partnership with the South African Human Rights Commission.

Ronnie Phefo, a student on the North-West University's campus in Mahikeng, uses participation in ultra-marathons to stand against all sorts of abuse.

Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng has been appointed vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town.

Prof Simeon Materechera, an academic and director of the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Centre, will serve as a fellow of the African Academy of Sciences.

Prof Boitumelo Marilyn Patience Setlalentoa has been appointed to this role.

Solar energy is an intermittent energy resource but can be stored for later use, says NWU's Prof Ashmore Mawire.

The subject group Crop Sciences in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences initiated a vegetable cultivation project for students and surrounding communities.

Nombulelo Hlathi shined as a contestant in the first season of the much-anticipated reality show Dancing With The Stars South Africa which premiered on 4 February.