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Welcome from the Executive Dean
Feb 12, 2026 - Prof Lloyd Conley Email: FEDUDean-PA@nwu.ac.z Welcome to the Faculty of Education. We are committed to delivering high-quality and innovative professional teacher education that is responsive to both national and international contexts. Through innovative technology, relevant teaching methodologies, and knowledge transfer,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/olympic-champions-flock-potchefstroom-altitude-and-facilities
Olympic champions flock to Potchefstroom for altitude and facilities
Feb 12, 2026 - While Europe is in the icy grip of winter, athletes are sharpening their form in Potchefstroom, drawn by the altitude, climate and a high-performance sport hub that has quietly become a base for Olympic gold medallists. Members of the Netherlands’ Olympic gold-winning 4x400 m mixed relay team, including Femke Bol, Lieke Klaver and Isaya Klein…http://news.nwu.ac.za/makhotsos-bold-initiative-helps-students-hang-their-dreams
Makhotso’s bold initiative helps students to hang onto their dreams
Feb 12, 2026 - As the new academic year began at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), some returning students faced a harsh reality: without money to register, their dreams of continuing their education were at risk. For months, these students had juggled part-time jobs, family responsibilities and academic pressure – only to be met with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/qs-ranks-nwu-among-top-7-sub-saharan-africa
QS ranks the NWU among the top 7 in sub-Saharan Africa
Feb 12, 2026 - The inaugural 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for the sub-Saharan Africa region place the North-West University (NWU) among the top seven institutions in the region. This latest impressive performance in the rankings follows as the NWU, guided by its strategy of Taking the NWU forward: 2024 and beyond, continues to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-players-power-sedibeng-unbeaten-national-netball-title
NWU players power Sedibeng to unbeaten national netball title
Feb 12, 2026 - North-West University (NWU) students played a role in the outstanding performance of Sedibeng Netball at the 2025 SPAR National Netball Championships, where the district team finished unbeaten and claimed the B3 section title. The Netball South Africa-sanctioned tournament was hosted by the Ekurhuleni District at Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-appointed-division-head-uk-law-firm
Alumnus appointed division head at UK law firm
Feb 12, 2026 - North-West University (NWU) alumnus Thato Mashishi has been appointed head of the corporate and commercial division at Berwins Solicitors Limited in the United Kingdom (UK), marking a significant career milestone. Thato joined Berwins in November 2025 and took over leadership of the firm’s business arm from founder Paul Berwin as the firm…http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-years-build-early-team-spirit-during-sport-fair
First-years build early team spirit during Sport Fair
Feb 12, 2026 - The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) was filled with the sounds of friendly competition and excitement on Wednesday 4 February as first-year students participated in a recreational sports fair to build team spirit. As part of the orientation programme, which began on Saturday 31 January, the sports fair gave new students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/soprano-thando-secures-german-scholarship
Soprano Thando secures German scholarship
Feb 12, 2026 - Soprano Thando Mabuza, an honours degree music student at the North-West University (NWU), has received a scholarship to further her studies at the Musikhochschule Lübeck in Germany, following her participation in the Vocal Masterclass and Scholarship Scheme with Martin Hundelt. “When I received the news, I could not believe it, because during…http://news.nwu.ac.za/varsity-cup-opener-reignites-rivalry
Varsity Cup opener reignites rivalry
Feb 12, 2026 - The 2026 Varsity Cup will kick off with a highly competitive opening fixture, with previous seasons having delivered drama, late winners and high scores. On Monday 16 February, the FNB NWU Eagles will take on the CUT Ixias in Bloemfontein in a clash that has become a seasonal highlight. The Eagles will face a determined CUT side eager to bounce…http://theology.nwu.ac.za/ancient-language-and-text-studies/contact-us
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Feb 12, 2026 - Acting School Director: Prof At Lamprecht at.lamprecht@nwu.ac.za General enquiries: Ms. Erika Meyer erika.meyer@nwu.ac.za 018 299 4082http://theology.nwu.ac.za/af/teologie/dekaansverwelkoming
Dekaansverwelkoming
Feb 12, 2026 - Die Fakulteit Teologie was onder leiding van prof Risimati Hobyane as Uitvoerende Dekaan van die Fakulteit. Hy verwelkom u by ons fakulteit in die boodskap hieronder. Prof Risimati Hobyane Uitvoerende Dekaan Beste studente en besoekers, Hartlik welkom en dankie dat u ons webwerf besoek het. Alhoewel…http://theology.nwu.ac.za/theology/deans-welcome
Dean's Welcome
Feb 12, 2026 - The Faculty of Theology is under the guidance of Prof Risimati Hobyane as Dean of the Faculty. He welcomes you to our faculty in the message below. Prof Risimati Hobyane Executive Dean Dear students and site visitors A hearty welcome to you and thank you for visiting our website. Although the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/early-action-crucial-researchers-warn-rising-high-blood-pressure-children
Early action is crucial as researchers warn of rising high blood pressure in children
Feb 12, 2026 - A significant global health concern is that growing numbers of children and adolescents worldwide are developing high blood pressure. Newly published research highlights childhood hypertension, once considered rare in young people, as a rapidly growing health problem and a powerful predictor of cardiovascular and kidney disease later in life.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-publishes-book-mathematical-modelling
NWU academic publishes book on mathematical modelling
Feb 12, 2026 - North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Patrick Tchepmo Djomegni, Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics has added an important scholarly contribution to the field of applied mathematics with the completion of his new book on mathematical modelling techniques, a project that reflects both academic excellence and deep personal meaning. Rooted…http://news.nwu.ac.za/labour-market-lagging-indicator-political-settlement
The labour market as a lagging indicator of political settlement
Feb 18, 2026 - By Prof. Joseph Sekhampu, chief director of the NWU Business School. Every society organises its economy around a set of implicit bargains about power, access, and reward. Those bargains determine who enters markets easily, who must navigate layers of permission, who receives protection, and who absorbs risk. The labour market does not rise…http://www.nwu.ac.za/ancient-grains-project
Ancient Grains Project
Feb 25, 2026 - Combating Hunger and Malnutrition in Africa Using Ancient Grains Scientists from North-West University are collaborating with academic, government, and industry partners across Africa to develop sustainable food solutions for communities in need. What Are Ancient Grains? Ancient grains are crops that have been…http://www.nwu.ac.za/ancient-grains-project/join-us-mission
Join Us on This Mission
Feb 25, 2026 - Be Part of the Solution The Ancient Grains Project represents more than agricultural innovation—it’s a movement toward food security, community empowerment, and environmental sustainability across Africa. We believe that solving hunger and malnutrition requires collaboration across sectors, borders, and disciplines. Whether you’re a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/zimbabwes-constitutional-amendments-stability-or-entrenchment