A story of hope
More and more South Africans realise the importance of coming together and changing their own circumstances for the better.
Feature Article (Main Article on NWU News Page)
Disaster risk reduction: young voices matter
On average, 240 million people world-wide were affected by natural disasters between 2000 and 2005.
NWU connects rural students with a brighter future
For rural young people, no internet connection means no future. Unless the North-West University (NWU) brings the infrastructure to them.
NWU’s innovative new conference is all about research excellence
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) first Biennial Research and Innovation conference promises to be an event like no other. The conference is for researchers, by researchers and with researchers, and is a brand-new highlight on the NWU’s calendar.
NWU brings education to your doorstep
The North-West University (NWU) believes distance should never be an obstacle to education. This is why in an attempt to bring education right to your doorstep, the Unit for Open Distance Learning of the NWU has recently established two offices in Namibia.
NWU’s researchers receive accolades
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Theology’s researchers are leading the pack when it comes to awards for excellence and productivity.
NWU celebrates a second biosphere reserve for North West
This is the Marico Biosphere – 44 000 hectares of supreme Africa landscape. An ecosystem that the North-West University (NWU) helped preserve.
GeeXpo 2018: blowing minds and tickling science fancies
Are you dreaming of a career in science and technology? If so, GeeXpo 2018 is just for you! Diarise Saturday, 13 October and make sure you take part in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) largest annual science and information technology expo.
International report raises red flags
In the light of political and economic developments in South Africa in recent years, the further slippage from 62 to 67 out of 140 countries in the country's overall global competitiveness ranking is not unexpected.
Let’s fight fraud
South Africa has the highest incidence of economic fraud in the world, with a staggering 77% of businesses having experienced fraudulent activities.