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Groundbreaking study gives frogs and reptiles indigenous names
Researchers have created a comprehensive list of indigenous names for frogs and reptiles in order to promote inclusive conservation People are… Read moreFuture students explore possibilities at open days across campuses
By Gofaone Motsamai
An air of possibility and curiosity pervaded the campuses of the North-West University (NWU)… Read more
NWU and University of Lincoln bring game-based learning to life with Arcademia
In an exciting move that promises to reshape how we think about education, the North-West University (NWU) has joined hands with the University of… Read more
NWU celebrates excellence and values in action
Living out core values is not just encouraged at the North-West University (NWU) – it is celebrated. On 22 May, the university hosted a… Read more
Latest Budget provides foundation for building fiscal sustainability
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s revised third Budget is a pragmatic one, given the current circumstances.
This is the view of Prof… Read more
Dr Tshepo Alex Malapane named the Most Influential Man in South Africa 2025 at prestigious Gold Reef City ceremony
Dr Tshepo Alex Malapane, an alumnus of the NWU, was honoured with the Most Influential Man in South Africa 2025 award in a powerful moment 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.
Women lead the way in the field of occupational hygiene in academia
In a country where the number of female academics specialising in occupational hygiene is exceptionally small, the North-West University (NWU) stands out as a national and continental… Read more
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