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NWU researcher to be honoured with the Jacques van der Elst Prize
Prof. Tobie van Dyk will receive the Jacques van der Elst Prize.
On 2 October,… Read more
NWU earns Platinum certification for global grant management standards
The North-West University (NWU) has achieved Platinum Tier certification in Good Financial Grant Practice (GFGP),… Read more
Fiction is where researchers can find facts
Civilisations rising and crumbling over eons and across galaxies. Interplanetary conflicts, alien races and worlds as… Read more
TTIS and PhASRec partner to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2026
Innovation is at the heart of progress, and this April, the Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office at… Read more
Five researchers earn nominations for this year’s Science Oscars
Our researchers continue to receive national recognition for their impactful work across a wide range of disciplines. The North-West University (… Read more
NWU professors secure prestigious national research chairs
The North-West University (NWU) has marked a significant academic achievement after two of its leading scholars, Prof. Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu and… Read more
Prof. Louis du Preez to receive prestigious Havenga Prize
His name is synonymous with groundbreaking research and innovation, with many honours over the years acknowledging the impact of his work. Now, another… Read more
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