Dr Moleboheng Mokhele, a senior lecturer and researcher at the Research Unit for Self-Directed Learning at the North-West University (NWU), has been named a semi-finalist in the Public Service category of the TransUnion Rising Star Awards of South Africa.
The future of the North-West University (NWU) was reimagined in powerful terms at the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Indaba held at Pont de Val in Parys, where the principal and vice-chancellor, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka delivered a compelling call for the institution to position itself as a driver of innovation, job creation and economic transformation.
Venomous snakebites affect thousands of people across Africa each year, but help can come too late if antivenom medication or expert assistance is unavailable. A team of researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is investigating whether medicines already used to treat other conditions could help combat snakebite envenomation.
The North-West University (NWU) Council unanimously elected a new chairperson and deputy chairperson at its Council meeting on Thursday, 18 June 2026.
René Kenosi, a qualified chartered accountant with more than 30 years’ experience in governance, risk management, audit and counter corruption, is the new chairperson, and Pastor Piet Maleme Tlhabanyane, a seasoned faith leader and community development practitioner, will serve as deputy chairperson.
A request by the Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis for changes to the representation of the party in Cabinet has sparked debate about the extent to which coalition partners can influence executive appointments in the Government of National Unity (GNU) of South Africa.
It was a bright Tuesday morning as staff members of the School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education came alive with excitement, arriving in their blue matching jackets for the opening of their new building. A red carpet stretched across the entrance, while balloons added a sense of celebration that matched the day's mood. There was a quiet pride in the air, the kind that comes from seeing something long-awaited finally become real.
The North-West University (NWU) has hosted thousands of prospective students, parents, guardians and educators at its annual Open Days across the three campuses. These events offer a rich opportunity to witness university life first-hand, gain an insight into the study programmes of the university and explore future careers.
What is measured when we measure value? How do organisations know whether the work they do is genuinely valuable and to whom? Prof. Ana Adi, an internationally renowned scholar, recently shed light on this topic during a public lecture and research presentation at the School of Communication on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus.
During the World Physiotherapy Africa Region Conference, held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 6 to 9 June 2026, the North-West University (NWU) is celebrating the recognition of one of its distinguished academics and healthcare leaders.
The North-West University (NWU) 2027 application season is open, and applications are coming in thick and fast. Since the opening of the application season on 1 June 2026, close to 20 000 prospective students have already submitted their applications.
Applications for selection courses will close on 30 June 2026 while applications for general courses and residences are scheduled to close on 31 August 2026. Applications for postgraduate studies close on 30 November 2026.