The latest in research, innovation and impact at North-West University

The research will assess how organisms can sustain life in space's harsh conditions.
"We are not merely talking about another vaccine; this is a beacon of hope"
"The time for indecision is over" says Prof Tyobeka of North-West University.
Prof Olubukola Babalola of North-West University warns unsustainable practices could push South Africa to a food security crisis.
Prof Stefan Siebert from the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management at the North-West University (NWU), together with academics from
In the North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, flying ants, grasshoppers, mopane worms, African metallic wood-boring beetles and edible stinkbugs are
The social and economic impact of neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) is staggering. These diseases, which include motor neuron disease and muscular
Our oceans are choking on plastic debris. In fact, marine plastic debris is one of the most pressing environmental concerns
A North-West University (NWU) graduate is bringing together age-old plant knowledge and the latest nanotechnology to make the most of
“Indigenous fruits have long been collected from the wild for human consumption and other purposes. This concept of ‘one tree,
North-West University (NWU) academic Dr Makhotso Lekhooa is investigating the possibility that an indigenous plant can be used to treat
Making artificial mussels in Germany: Dr Sonja Zimmermann, Ms Marelize Labuschagne and Dr Hannes Erasmus.
Researchers from North-West University (NWU) and Universität Duisburg-Essen in Germany have developed an early warning tool for metal pollution in
By managing water sustainably, we ensure a better life for all in Africa.
One of the most challenging anxieties of the 21st century is safeguarding food security for the world's exponentially growing population,
South Africa's freshwater sources are under pressure from various kinds of contaminants, and NWU researchers are searching for ways to
With the aid of thermal energy storage systems it is possible to use solar cookers to prepare hot meals at
The latest QS rankings place the North-West University among the top global universities for environmental and social sustainability.
The appointment strengthens ties between South Africa and the global nuclear community.
Medicinal plants offer great promise to change lives in South Africa.
In the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to help individuals who cannot rely on their natural speech to
Globally, the NWU has shown significant improvement in the QS rankings.
The global shift away from traditional animal testing methods is gaining momentum.