Faculty hosts succesful international conference

The North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently played host to the fourth International Conference of the HR Division of the Academy of Management (HRIC2023).

Held at the Sun City Convention Centre, the conference was jointly organised by the NWU’s School of Industrial Psychology and Human…

The importance of sharing STEM possibilities with rural communities

The world of nuclear science is full of possibilities and the Centre for Applied Radiation Science and Technology (CARST) at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) is doing its part to ensure a better life for all.

To mark Youth Month, CARST, in collaboration with the National Nuclear Regulator, headed to Setlagole in…

NWU Botanical Gardens Gallery Presents When the Dust Settles a solo exhibition by Joe Turpin

The NWU Botanical Gardens Gallery at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus proudly presents the upcoming solo exhibition “When the Dust Settles”, running from 17th July with an opening reception and walkabout on the 22 July 2023 at 13h00.

In February 2022, the foundation stone of the Rustenburg Hebrew Congregation Synagogue…

Help us to choose our top NWU alumni

The North-West University (NWU) is proud of its remarkable alumni who actively continue to make impactful and valuable contributions in all spheres of society – not only locally, but also abroad.

If you are an NWU alumnus or a staff member who knows of an alumnus who is shining in…

First-year student shines as a top participant in NSTF Brilliants Programme

Lize-Mari Loots, a first-year BSc dietetics student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus, recently earned recognition as one of the top students in the prestigious National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Brilliants Programme.

The NSTF Brilliants Programme…

Student crowned Miss International South Africa 2023

Jenique Botha, a 20-year-old North-West University (NWU) student, has been crowned Miss International South Africa 2023.

Following her victory, she will represent South Africa in the Miss International pageant held in Japan in October. Jenique, who is pursuing a law degree, is also a…

Prof Bismark Tyobeka heads USAf’s Funding Strategy Group

Universities South Africa (USAf) has appointed the principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Bismark Tyobeka, as chairperson of its Funding Strategy Group. He will also serve as a member of USAf’s executive committee (ExCo).

Discourse explores equal and quality education in rural areas

The research unit for Education and Human Rights in Diversity (Edu-HRight) recently organised a significant discourse in collaboration with the Legal Perspectives, Governance and Democracy research subarea and the Education Law subject group at the North-West University (NWU).

The discourse aimed to shed light on the various factors…

Discourse explores equal and quality education in rural areas

The research unit for Education and Human Rights in Diversity (Edu-HRight) recently organised a significant discourse in collaboration with the Legal Perspectives, Governance and Democracy research subarea and the Education Law subject group at the North-West University (NWU).

The discourse aimed to shed light on the various factors…

NWU excels again in QS World University Rankings – now tenth in Africa

The North-West University (NWU) has shown great improvement in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings ― moving up in ranking position locally, in Africa and globally.

The NWU’s performance in these rankings has been consistent for the past five years and the latest results affirm the…