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Journalism in action as aspiring young reporters attend workshop hosted by the School of Communication
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (231+ words) The School of Communication at the NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus opened its doors recently to 21 aspiring journalists from Vaalpark High School, sparking a day of storytelling, discovery, and digital media in a rapidly changing world. With notebooks in hand and eyes…...
Prof. Olubukola Babalola ranked among world's leading plant scientists
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (194+ words) Prof. Olubukola Oluranti Babalola from the North-West University (NWU) has been recognised among the world's leading researchers in plant science and agronomy after being ranked 448th globally and fifth in South Africa in the 2026 edition of the Research. com rankings. Prof....
Why we need to re-evaluate STEM education
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (515+ words) According to Dr Iwuanyanwu, his motivation for writing the book came from years of frustration with the narrow ways in which STEM education is often understood. Too often, he says, educational systems equate STEM competence with content mastery, procedural accuracy…...
Study shows how poultry farmers can reduce antibiotics and protect public health | news. nwu. ac. za
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (481+ words) A study by researchers at the North-West University (NWU) shows that it is possible or poultry farmers to reduce the use of antibiotics and still produce safe food. The research finds that using less reliance on dietary antibiotics can help…...
Media and OCB Awards shine the spotlight on values and impact
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (304+ words) Values are not only spoken about at the North-West University (NWU), they are lived and they are recognised. On 21 May, the university hosted its annual award ceremony to recognise staff and students who embody the spirit of excellence of the…...
NWU team moves forward with low-cost, high-performance prosthetics
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (225+ words) Around the world, up to 90% of people living with mobility disabilities are unable to afford advanced prosthetic devices. A team from the North-West University (NWU) is demonstrating that when it comes to prosthetic devices, affordability and performance can go together....
Indigenous foods still shape diets in Mahikeng communities
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (376+ words) The research found that indigenous foods are not only tied to culture and identity but also continue to play a role in food security at household level. The study identified 28 plant-based indigenous foods and eight animal-based foods still consumed across…...
HART drives collective action against the "silent killer" during May Measurement Month
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (535+ words) High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, remains the leading preventable cause of premature death worldwide. The Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART) at the North-West University (NWU) is making it their mission to educate people on and raise awareness…...
Empowering academic excellence: Student chapters inspire exam success | news. nwu. ac. za
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (704+ words) The North-West University's (NWU's) South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) student chapter and Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences student academic chapter, in partnership with the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management, recently hosted a successful and…...
Table tennis team delivers strong performance at inter-campus tournament
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (303+ words) The North-West University (NWU) table tennis team delivered a strong showing at the inter-campus tournament held on Friday, 1 May 2026, at the Potchefstroom Campus, signalling continued growth in competitiveness ahead of future championships. The tournament brought together teams from the NWU's…...