Alumni news
Research news
Videos
Connect with us
Our stories. Your news.
Beyond the mine gate: A call to build Rustenburg's next chapter together
What if the establishment of an NWU School of Mines and Mining Engineering in Rustenburg became the beginning of… Read more
NWU Sports Awards celebrates the people behind the podiums
A world champion’s javelin throw. An African record over the hurdles. A team moving in championship-winning unison. At… Read more
NWU researcher discovers three ancient insects from a 90-million-year-old deposit
Three tiny insects that lived about 90 million years ago have helped a North-West University (NWU) researcher uncover… Read more
NWU students take national honours in risk management challenge
Students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Risk Management programme at the Vanderbijlpark Campus have been crowned the 2026 Institute of… Read more
Student wins national innovation award for turning mining waste into bricks
The North-West University (NWU) continues to demonstrate how business education, innovation and entrepreneurial… Read more
NWU honours Kgosi Jeffrey Montshioa and celebrates the living heritage of the Barolong Boora Tshidi
The North-West University (NWU) honoured Kgosi Kgotleng Jeffrey Montshioa, king of the Barolong Boo Ratshidi, for 25… Read more
Municipalities must be held accountable for failing to embrace innovation, says NWU vice-chancellor
Municipalities should be held accountable for failing to adopt practical innovations that could improve service delivery, reduce financial losses and help… Read more
Discover your latest NWU news
Previous news videos
Spokespersons
Media enquiries
Louis Jacobs:
018-299 4918
082 901 6435
Mahikeng
Oscar Mosiane:
018-3892144
076 684 5014
Phenyo Mokgothu:
018-389 2276
076 687 9250
Potchefstroom
Bertie Jacobs:
018-285 2010
076 021 6193
Vanderbijlpark
Angeline Marokoane:
016-910 3182
083 250 2155
Zenoyise John:
016-910 3180
083 522 4555
More news
Stunning late free kick secures the first three points for the Purple Army
by Oscar Mosiane |
NWU Sports Awards celebrates the people behind the podiums
by Bertie Jacobs |
NWU researcher discovers three ancient insects from a 90-million-year-old deposit
by Phenyo Mokgothu |
NWU students take national honours in risk management challenge
by Belinda Bantham |
Expert questions why workplace mental health continues to decline
by Zenoyise John |
Expert urges matric learners to manage stress as final exams begin
by Phenyo Mokgothu |
What literacy means in the age of AI
by Angeline Marokoane |
Shaping purposeful leaders through collaboration and shared learning
by Angeline Marokoane |
EM Education Trust conducts site visit to the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the NWU
by Steve Maphakathe |
When AI reviews the reviewers: Who is judging our research?
by Phenyo Mokgothu |