Our stories. Your news.
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.
North-West University medical school named the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce that its soon-to-be-established medical school will be honorifically named the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine.
This… Read more
Discover your latest NWU news
Previous news videos
Spokespersons
Media enquiries
Louis Jacobs:
018-299 4918
082 901 6435
Mahikeng
Oscar Mosiane:
018-3892144
076 684 5014
Phenyo Mokgothu:
018-389 2276
076 687 9250
Potchefstroom
Bertie Jacobs:
018-285 2010
076 021 6193
Vanderbijlpark
Angeline Marokoane:
016-910 3182
083 250 2155
Zenoyise John:
016-910 3180
083 522 4555
More news
Young LLD graduate is wise beyond his years
by Phenyo Mokgothu
What a year for Christa Ramasimong
by Bertie Jacobs
NWU mascot Eagi graduates
by Phenyo Mokgothu
SANBS and NWU in bid to boost much-needed blood stocks
by Christopher Motabogi
Values are a driving force for the NWU
by Willie du Plessis
Study finds that unpaved roads increase air pollution
by Phenyo Mokgothu
Why early blood pressure screening in children is vital
by Bertie Jacobs
NRF rating for youngest associate professor in animal science at NWU
by Phenyo Mokgothu
Voices of indigenous communities of practice need to be heard
by Mafumane Tlhapi
Double the success for Fiorita twins
by Belinda Bantham
Young botanist promotes research that is relevant to communities
by Willie du Plessis