Alumni news
Research news
Videos
Connect with us
Our stories. Your news. #DiscoverNWU
Feather in the cap for NWU emerging researcher
Maricélle Botes, a final-year PhD student at the North-West University`s (NWU’s) Research Unit for Law, Justice and Sustainability, has been… Read more
Master’s student wins 2022 Founder’s Medal
Vickey de Villiers, a master’s student in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), recently received… Read more
Research and Innovation Week shines spotlight on impactful research
The North-West University (NWU) is showcasing its impactful research projects and programmes during its biennial Research and Innovation Week.… Read more
Prof Bismark Tyobeka: Africa needs to make use of the global sports stage
The IRB Rugby World Cup (RWC) kicks off on Friday, 8 September when the host nation, France, takes on three-time champions New Zealand, as these… Read more
Better growth figures show resilience, but volatility remains
The better-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 0,6% in the second quarter of 2023 is welcome news, as it has extended its gains… Read more
Home-grown vaccine demonstrates 100% protection against tuberculosis
In an intriguing joint announcement, the Walter Sisulu and North-West universities unveiled the astounding results of their preclinical trials for… Read more
About our VC
Prof Bismark Tyobeka, a leading nuclear power expert, started his term as principal and vice-chancellor of the NWU on 1 June 2022. Read more about the man at the helm of the NWU.
Stability in borrowing costs is positive for consumer confidence
As was widely expected, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) again decided by a vote of three to two to continue to keep interest rates on hold, following a similar decision at the… Read more
#Discover your latest NWU news
Previous News videos
Spokespersons
Media enquiries
Louis Jacobs:
018-299 4918
082 901 6435
Mahikeng
Christopher Motabogi:
018-389 2144
071 843 6541
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
Student team shines in solutions challenge
by Mafumane Tlhapi
Students showcase their action netball skills.
by Belinda Bantham
Legalisation of marijuana: A continuing debate
by Phenyo Mokgothu
This is how we support South Africa’s education system
by Bertie Jacobs
Staff member and student impress at pharmaceutical conference
by Phenyo Mokgothu
Feather in the cap for NWU emerging researcher
by Christopher Motabogi
Master’s student wins 2022 Founder’s Medal
by Mafumane Tlhapi
Vanderbijlpark Campus bodybuilding team excels
by Zenoyise John