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North-West University salutes actor Hans Strydom and other groundbreaking alumni
The North-West University (NWU) honoured ten remarkable professionals at its prestigious biennial Alumni Excellence Awards ceremony held in… Read more
A critical reflection on global university rankings: Power, perception and prestige
By Prof Linda du Plessis
We live in a world obsessed with comparison. From “top performers” to “best universities… Read more
Donor luncheon highlights the impact of donors and industry partners’ contributions
Donors and industry partners play a vital role in keeping dreams alive at the North-West University (NWU). This was highlighted at the annual… Read more
NWU Protection Services fosters a culture of care through its Awareness Campaign
A university should be a transformative environment in which students can explore their passions and grow as individuals. While this experience… Read more
Prof Bismark Tyobeka hails SA’s “bold”, “progressive” new energy blueprint
• The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 projects that South Africa will generate more electricity from non–fossil-fuel sources than from fossil… Read more
Rankings confirm NWU’s steady path of excellence
The North-West University (NWU) continues to build on its reputation as a globally competitive and innovative institution, maintaining its… Read more
Dr Monray Williams is helping to lead Africa’s virology charge
The battle against HIV in sub-Saharan Africa has always been as much about systems and science as about the virus itself. Antiretroviral therapy has turned what was once a death sentence… Read more
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