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Speeches of the Principal and Vice-chancellor
[accordion] 2026 30 March 2026: Graduation ceremony address 19 March 2026: Welcome address - NWU Nuclear Alumni Engagement 12 March 2026: Message of support - Farmer's Day 13 February 2026: Official Academic Opening Address 2025 20 November 2025: Address at the NWU Excellence Awards 17 November 2025: Welcome…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/envira
ENVIRA
Important information 2026: Author Guidelines Photography Competition Hobby & Extra-mural Showcase Important dates Editions: 2026 Autumn Edition 2026 …http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-iora-event-call-multilateral-cooperation-grows
NWU hosts IORA event as call for multilateral cooperation grows
The North-West University (NWU) positioned higher education as a driver of global cooperation as leaders from government, academia and the diplomatic community gathered to mark the 29th International Day of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) at its Mahikeng Campus on 27 March 2026. The event, held in partnership with the Department of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-football-coach-malgas-earns-caf-licence
NWU football coach Malgas earns CAF A Licence
Nkululeko Khwezilomso Malgas, manager of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute, has obtained a CAF A coaching licence, a development he says will strengthen player training and coaching standards at the institution. Nkululeko linked the achievement to the institute’s mandate of producing players ready for the professional game. “…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/latest-news
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March 2026 The ENVIRA Autumn Edition 2026 has been released: Read more January 2026 Second edition book publishing: Read more February Radio interview Listen herehttp://theology.nwu.ac.za/theology/community-engagement
Community Engagement
We are called to be salt of the earth and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16) - let us influence our communities positively and reflect the love of Christ. The Faculty of Theology is uniquely situated in the aim to provide support, spiritual care to and sharing expertise with society. Various projects form part of our community…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu-tenders
NWU Tenders
How do NWU Tenders work? Follow these easy steps to tender through the below advertisements: To view the advert and get more details including the project name, scope of work, additional requirements, CIDB grading required etc. click on the link in blue named "CLICK HERE to view advert". If you are interested in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-partnership-targets-perinatal-mental-health-care-rural-south-africa
International partnership targets perinatal mental health care in rural South Africa
Long-term capacity building is required to address perinatal mood disorders which affect more than a third of women in South Africa, negatively impacting individuals and families. To address this, local, international health care professionals and academics met in Mahikeng from 9 to 13 March 2026. The purpose was to advance a joint programme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-make-waves-south-african-canoe-polo-championships-cape-town
NWU students make waves at South African Canoe Polo championships in Cape Town
The South African Canoe Polo Championships took centre stage, from 27 February to 1 March, in Century City, Cape Town bringing together top paddlers from across the country for a weekend of fast-paced, high-intensity action. Canoe polo is a dynamic water sport that combines elements of kayaking and water polo, where teams battle it out in short…http://news.nwu.ac.za/flood-disaster-kenya-renews-debate-climate-risk-and-preparedness
Flood disaster in Kenya renews debate on climate risk and preparedness
Torrential rains and flash floods that have claimed dozens of lives in Kenya and displaced more than 30 000 people have renewed debate among scientists and disaster-risk experts about the growing impact of climate change and the need for stronger preparedness systems across Africa. Since the start of March, parts of Nairobi, Nyakach and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faranani-residence-marks-human-rights-day-meaningful-community-outreach
Faranani residence marks Human Rights Day with meaningful community outreach
In the true spirit of Human Rights Day, students from Faranani Residence at the North-West University (NWU) turned reflection into action through a heartfelt community outreach initiative in Sharpeville on 21 March. Led by student leaders, the programme focused on restoring dignity, promoting equality, and supporting access to basic needs for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fathers-pride-siviwe-tyobekas-journey-biochemistry-honours-and-beyond
A father’s pride: Siviwe Tyobeka’s journey from biochemistry to honours and beyond
Siviwe Tyobeka steps onto the stage at the Sanlam Auditorium. She walks with calm confidence, but behind it is a journey filled with effort and growth. Today, that journey shows. At the centre stage, her father and principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, is seated. But at that very moment, he is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-comeback-secures-home-semifinal
NWU Eagles’ comeback secures home semifinal
The FNB North-West University (NWU) Eagles secured a dramatic, hard-fought 56 -53 victory over the FNB University of Cape Town (UCT) Ikeys on Monday, 20 March in front of a boisterous crowd at the Fanie Du Toit Stadium. In a game of two halves, defined by moments of magic and mistakes, the Eagles were waiting in the wings. UCT Ikeys…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-output
Research Support Services
Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation…, Disseminating Research Output, The NWU Open Access and RDM policies regulate public access to NWU research outputs, including dissertations and theses by master's and doctoral students, journal articles, books and book chapters, conference proceedings, research data, and other outputs. Systems and Tools Research output produced at NWU is accessible on Boloka . The repository…, Theses/Dissertations, LIS ensures that scholars' valuable research output, such as theses and dissertations, is preserved, accessible, visible, and effectively managed to benefit the scholarly community and beyond. Caution! Postgraduate students should be cautious of predatory publishers who send unsolicited emails offering to publish their theses or dissertations as…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-digital-humanities/bridging-digital-divide
Bridging the digital divide
NWU Open Educational Resources (OER) Fellowship Your Music, Your Way: Grade 10 Interactive Music Module Description of the project: The CAPS Music curriculum for the Further Education and Training (FET) phase is divided into three streams: Western Art Music, Indigenous African Music, and Jazz (Department of Basic Education,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/giving-women-multiplies-power-and-progress-all