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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
Latest rankings reaffirm NWU among South Africa’s top seven universities
As the North-West University (NWU) embraces its new strategy, Taking the NWU forward: 2024 and beyond, another global ranking has reaffirmed the… Read more
A chance for change or a missed opportunity? Researchers must choose now
Research is at a crossroads, but the choice facing researchers is clear: make a difference to the world’s most pressing problems or be relegated… Read more
Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans includes two from NWU
Two places on the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans list for 2025 have been filled by education academics associated with the North-… Read more
Third-year law team wins their first-ever mock trials
A dedicated team of third-year law students from the North-West University (NWU), representing the NWU team, won their first-ever annual Juta Mock… 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 region is among the most mineral-endowed… Read more
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