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The degree and the broken promise of mobility
South Africa's higher education system continues to expand at a time when the economy into which… Read more
Nuclear physicist joins NWU to steer applied radiation research
Renowned nuclear physicist Prof. Siyabonga Majola has joined the North-West University (NWU) as the new head of the… Read more
NWU maintains strong global standing in CWUR rankings
The forward-looking strategy of the North-West University (NWU) continues to deliver results. According to the 2026… Read more
How TikTok and YouTube are helping keep Setswana culture alive
A Setswana proverb shared on TikTok, a traditional wedding blanket draped over a bride’s shoulders in a music video and… Read more
NWU’s Prof. Ushotanefe Useh to help shape sustainability in South African higher education
Prof. Ushotanefe Useh, Deputy Dean for Community Engagement and Stakeholder Relations at North-West University's… Read more
A father, a farmer and South Africa’s energy future
By Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU).
… Read moreNWU Business School Black & White Soirée marks MBA and PhD milestone
Academic excellence, resilience and visionary leadership took centre stage as the North-West University (NWU) Business School recently honoured its MBA and PhD… Read more
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