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NWU plays leading role in advancing health professions education quality standards for Africa
Apr 14, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU), through its Centre for Health Professions Education (CHPE), recently played a key role in a major continental initiative to strengthen the quality of health professions education across Africa. From 16 to 18 March 2026, the NWU hosted the World Health Organization (WHO) Stakeholder Consultation on Africa Health…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dont-ask-if-ai-will-take-your-jobs-ask-who-wants-it
Don’t ask if AI will take your jobs, ask who wants it to
Apr 14, 2026 - Alarm bells have been ringing about how artificial intelligence (AI) will replace certain, if not most, future jobs. But this fixation on job loss may be asking the wrong question. The real issue is not whether AI will take jobs; it is about who controls AI and how it will be used. AI is not an autonomous entity or a corporation with incentives…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-fall-short-varsity-cup-final
NWU Eagles fall short in Varsity Cup final
May 11, 2026 - The dream of bringing the Varsity Cup home came to a heartbreaking end for the NWU Eagles on Monday, 13 April, in Pretoria after they fell 31-3 short against a seasoned FNB UP-Tuks side in a sold-out final. A defeat at the rain-soaked Tuks Stadium will always be remembered as one that sparked pride and identity for the Eagles. With 300 loyal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-saica-spark-insight-vaal-double-shot-breakfast-briefing
NWU and SAICA spark insight at Vaal “double-shot” breakfast briefing
Apr 14, 2026 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a breakfast briefing at the Big Lapa, gathering professionals, academics and aspiring chartered accountants for a morning brimming with engagement, insight and inspiration. Organised in collaboration with the prestigious South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-accounting-students-outperform-national-average-97-saica-pass-rate
NWU accounting students outperform national average with a 97% SAICA pass rate
Apr 15, 2026 - • “As a country, we can only succeed if we adhere to the principles of transparency and accountability. Accounting professionals are the counterbalance to corruption.” – Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, Principal and Vice-Chancellor. • “It is our duty to ensure that we deliver enough accounting professionals of the highest quality, with the ethical and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-claims-three-gold-medals-national-track-cycling-championships
Academic claims three gold medals at national track cycling championships
Apr 15, 2026 - Prof. Pieter Kruger, director at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Health and Human Performance, opened his national cycling campaign with outstanding results in sprint and endurance events at the South African Track Cycling Championships. The event took place from 1 to 6 April 2026 at the Bellville Velodrome in Cape Town. Prof.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vice-chancellor-calls-graduates-shape-economy-and-society
NWU vice-chancellor calls on graduates to shape economy and society
Apr 29, 2026 - When graduates apply their knowledge to solve real-world challenges, the results can be transformational, according to Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of North-West University (NWU). “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” he said, using the inspiring words of former President Nelson…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-can-manage-global-energy-shock-without-risking-fiscal-stability
South Africa can manage global energy shock without risking fiscal stability
Apr 29, 2026 - The magnitude of the global energy price shock to the economy makes an extension of the partial petrol and diesel relief to further mitigate the impact of negative global developments inevitable and desirable. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the decision by the government to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-be-honoured-jacques-van-der-elst-prize
NWU researcher to be honoured with the Jacques van der Elst Prize
Apr 29, 2026 - Prof. Tobie van Dyk will receive the Jacques van der Elst Prize. On 2 October, Prof. Tobie van Dyk will stand on the stage in Pretoria to receive a prestigious award in the humanities, the Jacques van der Elst Prize, presented by the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (South African Academy for Science and Art). For Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-louis-du-preez-receive-prestigious-havenga-prize
Prof. Louis du Preez to receive prestigious Havenga Prize
Apr 29, 2026 - His name is synonymous with groundbreaking research and innovation, with many honours over the years acknowledging the impact of his work. Now, another prestigious honour will soon be awarded to Prof. Louis du Preez, amphibian conservationist and amphibian parasite diversity expert of the School of Biological Sciences of the North-West University…http://news.nwu.ac.za/defending-truth-era-corruption-and-eroding-trust
Defending truth in an era of corruption and eroding trust
Apr 30, 2026 - In the shadow of state capture, pervasive corruption, and eroding public trust, a vital line of defence remains: investigative journalism. In a recent panel discussion titled “Investigative Journalism in Defence of Democracy,” facilitated by the NWU Business School, columnist and analyst Khaya Sithole moderated a conversation with journalists…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dsti-hands-over-key-hydrogen-and-energy-innovation-facilities-north-west-university
DSTI hands over key hydrogen and energy innovation facilities at North-West University
May 01, 2026 - 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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-career-aspirant-day-equips-graduates-evolving-job-market
Alumni Career Aspirant Day equips graduates for evolving job market
May 04, 2026 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a highly successful Career Aspirant Day at the Tsebonokeng Hall, bringing together graduates, students, alumni and industry professionals. The annual event, hosted by the Career Services and Alumni Relations department, was designed to equip graduates with practical…http://news.nwu.ac.za/scientific-progress-must-be-beyond-reproach-legally-says-chemistry-phd-graduate
Scientific progress must be beyond reproach legally, says chemistry PhD graduate
May 04, 2026 - When the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded, Dr Andrew Rabontsi Motsilanyane saw how global and local health systems reacted under pressure and where they failed. This experience prompted him as a chemistry PhD graduate, former lecturer in the Faculty of Educations and recently completed an LLB from North-West University (NWU) to shift his focus from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-inaugural-north-west-media-sustainability-and-collaboration-summit
NWU hosts inaugural North West Media Sustainability and Collaboration Summit
May 04, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) successfully hosted the inaugural North West Media Sustainability and Collaboration Summit at its Mahikeng Campus on 23 and 24 April 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from the government, academia and the media industry to chart a sustainable future for community media in South Africa. The two-day…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-equip-emerging-entrepreneurs-public-lecture-business-growth
Academic to equip emerging entrepreneurs in public lecture on business growth
May 04, 2026 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus will host a general management public lecture aimed at equipping emerging entrepreneurs with practical tools to overcome barriers to business growth. The lecture, titled “Breaking barriers to business growth: Practical strategies for emerging entrepreneurs”, will be presented by Bokamoso…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-education-celebrates-excellence-2025-fedu-awards
Faculty of Education celebrates excellence at 2025 FEDU Awards
May 04, 2026 - The Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its prestigious 2025 FEDU Awards, bringing together academics, professional staff, and key stakeholders from across its three campuses in a vibrant celebration of excellence. The ceremony honoured outstanding achievements in teaching, research, innovation, and community…http://news.nwu.ac.za/batswana-commercial-high-school-wins-nwu-high-schools-netball-tournament
Batswana Commercial High School wins NWU high schools netball tournament
Apr 15, 2026 - An outstanding performance by Batswana Commercial High School under-18 team ensured they emerged victorious in the North-West University (NWU) High Schools Netball Tournament. The tournament was hosted by NWU Netball in collaboration with Student Life and Marketing and Student Recruitment at the Mahikeng Campus netball courts on 21 March 2026…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-joins-dstv-premiership-clubs-medical-team
Alumnus joins DStv Premiership club’s medical team
Apr 16, 2026 - From campus sport to top-flight football, Lulutho Jizana has joined the medical team at Orbit College FC with a focus on player care and injury management. Lulutho, a former first aider at North-West University (NWU), joined Orbit, a club competing in the DStv Premiership, in March. He studied sport coaching and human movement science at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-critical-dialogue-future-local-government