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Third-year law team wins their first-ever mock trials
A dedicated team of third-year law students from the North-West University (NWU), representing the NWU team, won their first-ever annual Juta Mock Trials competition. The NWU team, consisting of members across all three campuses of the NWU, argued for the state in the final round of the competition against the Potchefstroom second-year law team,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-opens-2026-academic-year-renewed-vision-and-purpose
NWU opens 2026 academic year with renewed vision and purpose
A renewed sense of focus and institutional purpose marked the official opening of the 2026 academic year at the North-West University (NWU) on Friday, 13 February. The ceremony, broadcast live from the Potchefstroom Campus to Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark, signalled not only the start of lectures and registrations, but also served as a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-engineers-tutor-prospective-students
NWU engineers tutor prospective students
Life can be difficult for Grade 11 and 12 learners who have to master challenging subjects such as mathematics in their final years in high school. It can even be more trying when a coronavirus pandemic and its resulting lockdown are added to the mix. Because mathematics is essential for a career in the engineering sciences, the NWU’s Faculty…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-faculty-law-leads-legal-giants
NWU Faculty of Law leads with legal giants
The North-West University’s (NWU’) Faculty of Law at the campus in Mahikeng stands on the shoulders of giants, associating itself with various experts in the legal fraternity. The faculty recently conferred honorary Doctorates of Law on individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the country and in the legal environment. These…http://news.nwu.ac.za/intervention-creates-hope-challenged-families-and-children
Intervention creates hope for challenged families and children
The daily routines, activities, and socialisation of every family in South Africa are changing fast due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Parents suddenly have to balance working from home, minding children and ensuring hygiene practices to help fight the spreading of the virus. Social media is showcasing the distress and coping strategies of adults…http://news.nwu.ac.za/registration-and-orientation-programme-%25E2%2580%2593-our-first-year-students-matter
Registration and Orientation Programme – our first year students matter!
“Our first year students matter and therefore we do not want you to simply survive your first year at university; we want you to have a great experience!” This is according to Ms Prem Coopoo, the Dean of Student Affairs on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal). The new intake of first year students will start with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rugby-vaal-ready-fly
Rugby on Vaal is ready to fly
It was a Wednesday night and after the rain had yet again pelted down, the playing field at the North-West University’s campus in Vanderbijlpark was soaking wet. And draped in darkness. If it wasn’t bad enough that the elements conspired against the first rugby team of the campus training in acceptable conditions, Eskom had decided to throw its…http://news.nwu.ac.za/increased-fuel-costs-are-not-merely-increased-fuel-costs
Increased fuel costs are not merely increased fuel costs
Like load-shedding, fuel price hikes in South Africa are so frequent that we have become desensitised to them. When a hike is announced, we hear of it and go about our daily lives. However, increases in fuel prices have an impact on more than just the ultimate delivery costs of products. Transport plays a crucial role in the supply chain. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/more-corruption-fighting-forensic-accountants-are-way
More corruption-fighting forensic accountants are on the way
The battle against the scourge of fraud and corruption plaguing South Africa is raging and the country needs a brave new generation of forensic accountants ― of whom there is currently a dire shortage ― if it wants to win the fight. Disadvantaged youth are at the forefront of the push against corruption through a new partnership that will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-find-spiral-arms-around-massive-stars
Researchers find ‘spiral arms’ around massive stars
Researchers have found an important piece of the puzzle in the formation of massive stars, also known as protons (stars with a mass that is about eight times or more greater than that of the sun). In the first-ever observational evidence, they have determined that accretion discs around forming protostars have spiral arm structures. This…http://news.nwu.ac.za/school-music-honours-students-bursary-winners-concert
School of Music honours students at Bursary Winners’ concert
“Music students are easily recognised, not by the musical instruments they carry, but by their dedication, respect, and unwavering commitment. They are the embodiment of hard work, continuously striving to better themselves, and their art.” These are the words of Dr Yvonne-Marié Brand, director of the School of Music during her welcome message…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sis-eagle-project-goes-live-it-launches-nexus-crm-module
The SIS Eagle project goes live as it launches Nexus CRM module
On Friday, 16 February 2024, the North-West University (NWU) went live with the first phase of the Student Information System (SIS) project as it launched the NWU Student Client Relations Management (Nexus CRM) module, ushering in a new chapter in the history of the university. This phase of the SIS Eagle project focuses on marketing,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hcl-tech-donation-empowers-students-succeed
HCL Tech donation empowers students to succeed
In a powerful show of commitment to student support and inclusion, the North-West University (NWU) and global technology leader HCL Technologies (HCLTech) hosted a formal handover ceremony on 6 August 2025 at the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The event marked a significant milestone in a growing partnership aimed at fostering access and opportunity…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hidden-cost-broken-funding-system-south-africas-public-universities
The hidden cost of a broken funding system: South Africa’s public universities
Prof Linda du Plessis, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning at the North-West University (NWU), explains why the ongoing dysfunction within the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and various Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) is not only jeopardising the futures of vulnerable students but also placing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-south-africa-must-lead-africas-nuclear-future
Prof Bismark Tyobeka: South Africa must lead Africa’s nuclear future
As nations strive towards net-zero energy targets, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), has called for South Africa to take the nuclear energy lead as the continent transitions away from its fossil fuel dependency. Speaking ahead of one of the most significant international energy gatherings on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-healthier-communities-together-nwu-and-local-communities-co-create-knowledge-lasting
Building healthier communities together: NWU and local communities co-create knowledge for lasting impact
Community engagement is not just a programme. It is a partnership, a shared journey, and a commitment to listen, understand, and grow together,” said Prof Awie Kotze, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU). This ethos came to life during a three-day community-led knowledge co-creation seminar hosted…http://news.nwu.ac.za/focus-area-pure-and-applied-analytics-nwu-where-curiosity-meets-mathematical-mastery-0
Focus Area for Pure and Applied Analytics at the NWU: Where curiosity meets mathematical mastery
By Prof Roelof Coetzer In the ever-evolving landscape of academia, certain institutions distinguish themselves not merely by their age or size, but by their unyielding commitment to curiosity and innovation. North-West University (NWU) in South Africa exemplifies this spirit, particularly through its Focus Area for Pure and Applied…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/workshop-engagement-and-impact
Workshop on Engagement and Impact
You are cordially invited to a workshop held by Prof Chris Brink, an Emeritus Vice-Chancellor from the Newcastle University and Ms Beatrix Bouwman, Director of Sustainability and Community Impact at the NWU. Topic: The connection between impact and community engagement initiatives. About Prof Chris Brink Professor Chris Brink is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-sedibeng-district-drive-health-innovation-through-research-day
NWU and Sedibeng District drive health innovation through research day
In a country where quality healthcare and innovation are vital to social progress, health research stands as one of South Africa’s most powerful tools for change. Recognising this, the North-West University’s (NWU) Faculty of Health Sciences partnered with the Sedibeng District Health Services to co-host this year’s Research Day on 24 October 2025…http://news.nwu.ac.za/closing-arcelormittal-heavy-blow-future-manufacturing