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Sir Hilary Beckles receives honorary doctorate from the NWU
On Wednesday, 30 July, the North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate on Professor Sir Hilary McDonald… Read more
Trial run sparks momentum for dementia awareness at Matlosana Mall
A vibrant trial run took place this past Saturday, 19 July at Matlosana Mall in Klerksdorp, setting the pace for the upcoming TRACTOR Awareness… Read more
Science takes centre stage in Kuruman
In the heart of the Northern Cape, science will step out of the classroom and into the community as the North-West University (NWU) brings its… Read more
NWU vice-chancellor, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, pleads for aligned academic hospital in North West
NWU vice-chancellor, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, pleads for aligned academic hospital in North West
Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-… Read more
NWU and Meals on Wheels launch partnership to fight student hunger
The NWU’s Development and Fundraising department has teamed up with the non-profit organisation Meals on Wheels Community Services (MOWCS) to… Read more
Mahikeng Campus dancers claim USSA title again
They hardly put a foot wrong. With flair and dazzling dance performances, the Dance Sport team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng… 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.
Prof Welma Lubbe appointed to global committee for newborn brain care
Prof Welma Lubbe from the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ) research focus area at the North-West University (NWU) has been appointed as the nursing representative on the global… Read more
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