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Mother tongues mesh with Columbia visit
The North-West University (NWU) joined hands with the Colombian embassy and the Honourable Ambassador Maria Del Rosario Mina-Rojas to host the… Read more
NWU’s corporate publications earn applause for excellence
The staff newsletter of the North-West University (NWU) recently entered the international arena when it scooped an Award of Excellence at the… Read more
NWU is looking beyond load-shedding to sustainable greener energy solutions
While addressing the current challenges posed by load-shedding, the North-West University (NWU) is also looking at long-term sustainable and… Read more
Excellence Awards celebrate the NWU’s exceptional staff
The North-West University (NWU) gave recognition to its outstanding staff during the annual NWU Excellence Awards ceremony, which took place in… Read more
Alumnus and student triumph at North West Sports Awards
The North West Sports Awards took place on 18 November, and the North-West University (NWU) scored two top spots.
Onalenna Tsae, alumnus… Read more
Stand up and speak out: an assembly against gender-based violence
By Steve Maphakathe
On 13 November, the North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the Department of… Read more
About our VC
Prof Bismark Tyobeka, a leading nuclear power expert, started his term as principal and vice-chancellor of the NWU on 1 June 2022. Read more about the man at the helm of the NWU.
Researchers discover two new species of bushveld arum lilies
If you think you have seen arum lilies in all their beautiful shapes, sizes and colours, you are in for a surprise: two new species were recently discovered in the Sekhukhuneland… Read more
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