What if the establishment of an NWU School of Mines and Mining Engineering in Rustenburg became the beginning of something much larger?
What if it opened the door to broader access to university education, stronger healthcare training, executive development, thriving local enterprises and lifelong learning across the region?
That is the scale of ambition this opportunity deserves.
South Africa was developing HALEU-range nuclear fuel years before it became a global strategic priority.
The knowledge acquired through the PBMR programme could help South Africa re-enter the advanced nuclear fuel market.
Prof. Kapil Moothi from the North-West University (NWU) has earned international recognition for his pioneering research on sustainable water treatment after presenting two peer-reviewed papers and serving in key leadership roles at a prestigious global environmental conference.
The North-West University’s (NWU) Centre for Sustainable Mining (CSM), host of the South African Circular Minerals and Metals Initiative (SACMMI) Hub, brought together leaders from government, academia, mining industry, research councils, and advocacy groups to gather strategic insights and evidence that will inform the development of South Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation strategy for circularity in the Minerals and Metals Sector.
As the world accelerates its transition towards cleaner and more secure energy systems, Africa – and South Africa in particular – cannot afford to be spectators. Green hydrogen presents a unique opportunity to strengthen energy security, drive industrial growth, create skilled jobs and position the continent as a future leader in the global low-carbon economy. A sustained commitment to hydrogen research today could unlock long-term economic and environmental benefits for generations to come.
A new chapter in engineering education has begun with the opening of the Xcel Campus on the grounds of the Ferdinand Postma High School, creating more opportunities for students who aspire to become engineers but did not initially meet the university admission requirements.
The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted the Gauteng Technology Transfer Forum (GTTF), bringing together technology transfer professionals from universities, science councils and research institutions across Gauteng.
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.
The handover forms part of the Department's contribution to South Africa's just energy transition, the hydrogen economy and the country's long-term net-zero carbon ambitions.
Twelve years ago, Prof. Liezl van Dyk, executive dean of the Faculty of Engineering, came to the North-West University (NWU) on a mission: to play a central role in developing industrial engineering as an impactful discipline at the university. Her daughter, Karla, was 10 years old at the time. Now, on 31 March this year, Prof. van Dyk experienced the fruits of her labour first-hand when Karla graduated as an industrial engineer.
By Gosego Phutieagae
Twenty-five engineering students from North-West University (NWU) were among the 200 national bursary recipients celebrated at the 2026 Eskom Bursary Awards Ceremony in February.
Eskom has consistently invested in skills development through its bursary programme, awarding over 11 000 bursaries in the past decade.