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Celebrating Tourism Month: Marine tourism and South Africa’s place on the global tourism stage
In the final part of our series of articles celebrating Tourism Month, we again look at the phenomenal work the North-West University’s (NWU’s)… Read more
Celebrating Tourism Month with TREES: Tourism matters to all
The research unit Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) at the North-West University (NWU) has established itself as a… Read more
NWU thrashes UFS 4-0 to secure home Varsity Football final
The North-West University (NWU) delivered a commanding performance in the semi-final clash against the University of the Free State (UFS),… Read more
Prof Tyobeka lauds proposed national nuclear initiative
The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) – and internationally renowned nuclear energy expert – Prof Bismark Tyobeka,… Read more
Zanobia Kanjee triumphs at HEWLA 2024, championing women in support services
Zanobia Kanjee, head of e-Learning at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Unit for Distance Learning, has been recognised for her remarkable… Read more
NWU students excel in SAICA ITC exams
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Initial Test of Competence (ITC) exam is a critical milestone for aspiring chartered… 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.
NWU awards honorary doctorate to Peter Chiepe for contributions to agriculture
The North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate in agriculture on Peter Monametsi Chiepe during its Spring graduation ceremony on 3 October 2024. An earth scientist,… Read more
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