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NWU to honour former UNIBO vice-chancellor, Prof John Makhene
On 3 October 2025, the North-West University (NWU) will host a high-profile colloquium themed “Academic leadership as a catalyst for… Read more
NWU Purple Walk: walking boldly and proudly to help students in need
On Friday, 5 September, staff, students and alumni of the North-West University (NWU) joined forces across all three campuses to walk proudly and… Read more
September is Biodiversity Month - discover the NWU's wild side!
As part of Biodiversity Month, the NWU is proud to unveil its biodiversity information booklet, "From Soil to Sky: Get… Read more
NWU School of Mines and Mining Engineering set for future success
The North West province of South Africa sits on a bedrock of riches. From platinum to chrome, vanadium to gold, the… Read more
Prof Bismark Tyobeka: Starlink should shine in SA’s skies
As Starlink’s vast constellation of satellites traverse the sky in low-Earth orbit, they evoke wonder and awe in those gazing up at the night… Read more
NWU hosts US Consul General in Potchefstroom
The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its international networks in line with its strategy, Taking the NWU forward: 2024 and… Read more
Faculty of Humanities celebrates community engagement at showcase
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” Desmond Tutu.
Community engagement is… Read more
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