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Vanderbijlpark Young Alumni Chapter: empowering underprivileged students
Giving back to the community and supporting underprivileged individuals holds immense value in shaping a better future for all. The Young Alumni… Read more
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… Read more
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
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.
Management accountants claim international body’s top Africa awards
The North-West University (NWU) again distinguished itself as one of the country’s premier accountancy institutions when the NWU’s School of Accountancy and its Management Accountancy… Read more
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