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Academic to equip emerging entrepreneurs in public lecture on business growth
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus will host a general management public lecture aimed at equipping emerging entrepreneurs with practical tools to overcome barriers to business growth.
The lecture, titled “Breaking barriers to business growth: Practical strategies for emerging entrepreneurs”, will be presented by…
NWU hosts inaugural North West Media Sustainability and Collaboration Summit
The North-West University (NWU) successfully hosted the inaugural North West Media Sustainability and Collaboration Summit at its Mahikeng Campus on 23 and 24 April 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from the government, academia and the media industry to chart a sustainable future for community media in South Africa.
The two-…
Scientific progress must be beyond reproach legally, says chemistry PhD graduate
When the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded, Dr Andrew Rabontsi Motsilanyane saw how global and local health systems reacted under pressure and where they failed.
This experience prompted him as a chemistry PhD graduate, former lecturer in the Faculty of Educations and recently completed an LLB from North-West University (NWU) to shift his…
Alumni Career Aspirant Day equips graduates for evolving job market
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a highly successful Career Aspirant Day at the Tsebonokeng Hall, bringing together graduates, students, alumni and industry professionals.
The annual event, hosted by the Career Services and Alumni Relations department, was designed to equip graduates with…
DSTI hands over key hydrogen and energy innovation facilities at North-West University
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) marked a significant milestone in South Africa's clean energy transition with the official handover of two strategic energy research, development and innovation (RDI) deployments at the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Campus.
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Defending truth in an era of corruption and eroding trust
In the shadow of state capture, pervasive corruption, and eroding public trust, a vital line of defence remains: investigative journalism. In a recent panel discussion titled “Investigative Journalism in Defence of Democracy,” facilitated by the NWU Business School, columnist and analyst Khaya Sithole moderated a conversation with journalists…
Prof. Louis du Preez to receive prestigious Havenga Prize
His name is synonymous with groundbreaking research and innovation, with many honours over the years acknowledging the impact of his work. Now, another prestigious honour will soon be awarded to Prof. Louis du Preez, amphibian conservationist and amphibian parasite diversity expert of the School of Biological Sciences…
NWU researcher to be honoured with the Jacques van der Elst Prize
Prof. Tobie van Dyk will receive the Jacques van der Elst Prize.
On 2 October, Prof. Tobie van Dyk will stand on the stage in Pretoria to receive a prestigious award in the humanities, the Jacques van der Elst Prize, presented by the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns…
South Africa can manage global energy shock without risking fiscal stability
The magnitude of the global energy price shock to the economy makes an extension of the partial petrol and diesel relief to further mitigate the impact of negative global developments inevitable and desirable.
Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU…
NWU vice-chancellor calls on graduates to shape economy and society
When graduates apply their knowledge to solve real-world challenges, the results can be transformational, according to Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of North-West University (NWU).
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” he said, using the inspiring words of former President…