{
  "id": 9749951,
  "title": "Five NWU subject groups earn global recognition in ShanghaiRanking",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/five-nwu-subject-groups-earn-global-recognition-in-shanghairanking",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-25T10:19:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/partnered/five-nwu-subject-groups-earn-global-recognition-in-shanghairanking/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Five subject groups at North-West University (NWU) have earned global recognition in the 2026 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), released on 15 September 2026. Nursing secured the highest ranking in the 151–200 category, while Mathematics, management and business administration were placed in the 201–300 category. Psychology remained in the 401–500 category, retaining its position from the previous year. This achievement highlights NWU's commitment to research excellence, international collaboration, and meaningful impact, as outlined in the university's strategy, Taking the NWU forward: 2024 and beyond. The GRAS evaluates universities based on nine objective indicators, including world-class faculty, research output, research impact, and international collaboration, with a focus on natural sciences, engineering, life sciences, medical sciences, and social sciences.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}