Latest newsThe North-West University (NWU) in partnership with the Strategic Dialogue Group (SDG) and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation will host former president Thabo Mbeki for the inaugural session of the national dialogue discussions. 4 Jul 2025 Read more He is known for setting the highest standards for himself, and now Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), has been entrusted with doing the same for the country. As the newly appointed member and chairperson of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) Board, he will steer an institution that plays a critical role in setting and upholding South Africa’s national standards. 26 Jun 2025 Read more On 10 June 2025, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of North-West University (NWU), arrived in Curitiba, Brazil, alongside a delegation of senior academic staff, to formalise a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the NWU and the Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR). The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in research, staff development, and the exploration of new academic fields, while also advancing initiatives related to student and staff exchange programmes. 19 Jun 2025 Read more The NWU Gallery, as part of the North-West University, consists of two gallery spaces. In 2002 the NWU Gallery came into existence. Until now, the gallery shared a building with the main university library and the NWU Archive at the Potchefstroom campus. 17 Jun 2025 Read more In the damp, grassy slopes of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, an unassuming amphibian has leapt into the scientific spotlight. Named Breviceps batrachophiliorum – Latin for ‘frog-loving people’ – this newly described species of rain frog is a triumph of taxonomy and a compelling example of the intersection of citizen science and academic rigour. 12 Jun 2025 Read more The global fight against HIV-1 has often been framed as a success story of science, funding and international collaboration. But as the virus evolves, so too must our strategy. A recent commentary in nature reviews microbiology, led by Dr Monray Williams of the North-West University (NWU) in South Africa, issues a stark warning: global complacency must end, and sub-Saharan Africa must be placed at the centre of the research agenda, or risk losing control of the HIV-1 epidemic. 12 Jun 2025 Read more Her transformative leadership through her editorship of the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal stands as a beacon of achievement in the vision and mission of the North-West University (NWU) to be a pre-eminent university in Africa. Her achievements in legal academia and journal development have earned Prof Christa Rautenbach the NWU Chancellor’s Medal. 10 Jun 2025 Read more South Africa should invest more in nuclear research if it wishes to remain globally competitive and fulfil its responsibility to meet the diverse needs of its communities. 5 Jun 2025 Read more The North-West University (NWU) Council has appointed Professor Hennie Goede, currently serving as the executive dean of the Faculty of Theology, as registrar designate. The appointment was made during an extraordinary Council meeting held on 22 May 2025. The date from which Prof. Goede will commence his duties as registrar designate will be determined and communicated very soon to ensure a smooth transition at the Faculty of Theology. Upon such determination, Prof. Goede will work alongside and report to the current registrar, Prof. Marlene Verhoef, until 31 December 2025. 29 May 2025 Read more South Africa’s unemployment crisis remains a serious challenge. 15 May 2025 Read more South Africa has too many public universities and most of them should be closed. Furthermore, only 10% of the population should pursue a university education, “while there is a big shortage at other skill levels”. 15 May 2025 Read more One of the world’s most cited African scholars, Professor Toyin Falola, has received an honorary doctorate from the North-West University (NWU). 13 May 2025 Read more 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 decision was taken in consultation with – and received the approval of – the Archbishop Desmond Tutu IP Trust. 24 Apr 2025 Read more Academic writing is key to academic success: the ability to write in a concise and organised manner allows students to communicate their research ideas and findings clearly, to participate successfully in academic discourse and, ultimately, to contribute to the body of knowledge in their respective fields. 15 Apr 2025 Read more The Unisa Node of the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) recently had the privilege of hosting Dr Gertrud Faaβ, lecturer and computational linguist at the University of Hildesheim, Germany. 3 Apr 2025 Read more A disease without a diagnosis is a battle fought in the dark. Without precise diagnostic tools, treatment decisions become guesswork, prevention efforts lack direction and disease control remains ineffective. This was the core message of Prof Oriel Thekisoe’s inaugural lecture at the North-West University (NWU). 20 Mar 2025 Read more The target is in his sights. In his mind, the buck’s meat is already processed. He pulls the trigger gently and the shot rings loudly, echoing across the South African bush. For the hunter, it was an exhilarating experience, one he shares with thousands of hunters every year. But what does hunting tourism really mean for the local communities that live alongside it? 18 Mar 2025 Read more Commenting on the 4Q 2024 GDP growth figures released today North-West University Business School economist Prof Raymond Parsons says: 7 Mar 2025 Read more He is as beloved at the North-West University (NWU) as he is across South Africa, and now the Springboks’ inspirational captain, Siya Kolisi, will forever have his name associated with the third biggest university in the country. 18 Feb 2025 Read more Crop production in South Africa is overshadowed by storm clouds, and not the type that farmers crave. A multitude of uncertainties combine to darken prospects for the country’s crop farmers, which include climate change, water shortages, soil degradation, disease, economic instability and infrastructure and energy restrictions. 9 Dec 2024 Read more
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