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NSTF awards prestigious “Science Oscars” to two from NWU
The North-West University (NWU) is celebrating two wins at this year’s NSTF-South32 Awards.
Prof Linda Godfrey and Jonker Sailplanes (Pty… Read more
NWU community mourns the passing away of Adv Ilyayambwa Mwanawina
It is with great sadness that the North-West University (NWU) has taken note of the untimely passing away of Adv… Read more
A wish list for Dr Pieter Groenewald, the new Minister of Correctional Services
Dr Casper Lötter, a conflict criminologist affiliated with the North-West University’s (NWU) School of Philosophy, gives his wish list for what… Read more
Public Protector to deliver lecture at the Mahikeng Campus
On Thursday, 11 July, Public Protector Adv Kholeka Gcaleka will deliver a public lecture – titled “Community engagement… Read more
GNU Cabinet must outline economic agenda to ensure greater policy certainty
The much-anticipated announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa of the new Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet is, on the whole, good for… Read more
bpSA helps 100 students to overcome the final hurdle
bp Southern Africa has responded to the plight of North-West University (NWU) students as part of its centenary commemorative initiatives. The… 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.
Public Protector advocates for community engagement and constitutional democracy
Public Protector Adv Kholeka Gcaleka delivered a lecture at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 11 July 2024, during which she emphasised the role of community… Read more
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