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NWU honours Kgosi Jeffrey Montshioa and celebrates the living heritage of the Barolong Boora Tshidi
The North-West University (NWU) honoured Kgosi Kgotleng Jeffrey Montshioa, king of the Barolong Boo Ratshidi, for 25… Read more
AI and the changing role of the university
When AI can produce a convincing answer in seconds, what does a university qualification actually certify? Prof. Joseph Sekhampu examines why… Read more 
Broadcasting legend Tim Modise to receive NWU honorary doctorate
For more than three decades his distinctive voice has helped South Africans make sense of politics, democracy and a… Read more
NWU mourns the passing of legendary musician and Chancellor’s award recipient
The North-West University (NWU) community is deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary South African musician,… Read more
Vice-chancellor urges young researchers to “mine” Africa’s knowledge and innovation
Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, NWU principal and vice-chancellor, delivered the keynote address at Mintek-SCi 2026, the Science… Read more
Give our future doctors the home they deserve
South Africa has trained 3 277 doctors in Cuba, but at a current cost of around R1.62 million per student, Prof.… Read more
Student wins national innovation award for turning mining waste into bricks
The North-West University (NWU) continues to demonstrate how business education, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking can contribute to solving real-world… Read more
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