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Latest rankings reaffirm NWU among South Africa’s top seven universities
As the North-West University (NWU) embraces its new strategy, Taking the NWU forward: 2024 and beyond, another global ranking has reaffirmed the… Read more
A chance for change or a missed opportunity? Researchers must choose now
By Gofaone Motsamai
Research is at a crossroads, but the choice facing researchers is clear: make a difference to… Read more
Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans includes two from NWU
Two places on the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans list for 2025 have been filled by education academics associated with the North-… Read more
Third-year law team wins their first-ever mock trials
A dedicated team of third-year law students from the North-West University (NWU), representing the NWU team, won their first-ever annual Juta Mock… Read more
Botswana opens its arms to the North-West University
Neighbours share more than fences, and neighbouring countries more than borders. This is especially true for the relationship between South Africa… Read more
Two academics honoured with NRF Research Excellence Awards
North-West University (NWU) academics Prof Kgaugelo Lekota from the School of Biological Sciences and Prof Lebo Gafane-Matemane from 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.
NWU hosts US Consul General in Potchefstroom
The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its international networks in line with its strategy, Taking the NWU forward: 2024 and beyond. Central to this vision is the… Read more
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