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Brunch Vibes wins daytime show campus category at 2025 Telkom Radio Awards
The Telkom Radio Awards celebrated its 15th year in 2025, confirming its status as a powerhouse of broadcasting excellence. On Saturday 6… Read more
NWU’s mining school ambitions gain momentum with strategic ties to top Australian university
The future of mining in the North West Province depends on the availability of high-calibre mining professionals with specialised skills, and the… Read more
New study sheds light on biodiversity loss across sub-Saharan Africa
Understanding the true state of biodiversity in sub-Saharan Africa has long been a challenge, especially for those responsible for shaping… Read more
Medical and space science research takes centre stage during NWU’s visit to Otago University
Strengthening ties in two fast-growing scientific fields, medicine and space science, was the central focus of high-level engagements at Otago… Read more
NWU Excellence Awards acknowledge staff excellence across disciplines
The North-West University (NWU) honoured its exceptional staff at the annual NWU Excellence Awards ceremony, held in… Read more
NWU shines as one of Africa’s top eight sustainability-driven universities
The North-West University (NWU) continues to build on its reputation as an innovative, globally engaged institution committed to excellence and… Read more
NWU FM dominate at the North West Media Awards
Student radio talent stood tall at the 2025 North West Media Awards, where NWU FM, the radio station of the North-West University (NWU), won major categories and reaffirmed its status as… Read more
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