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NWU 20 Year Song

NWU laser show lights up Centurion

On 1 June 2024, SuperSport Park in Centurion came alive with the NWU magic. The Gauteng Open Day attracted many prospective students, parents, teachers, and principals to the exhibitions. It was a spectacular showcase of student life and academic offerings at the NWU. A NWU laser show provided the perfecting ending to a very exciting and successful day. The laser show portrayed the NWU’s journey since 2004 towards Greatness without Boundaries and left the crowd and guests mesmerised and in awe.

North-West University congratulatory message on the celebration of our 20 years of existence

As you know, the NWU is celebrating 20 years of Greatness without Boundaries this year. We invite you to pause and reflect and send us a heartfelt congratulatory message. Your message will be included in our book "Collection of Reflections" that will be published at the end of 2024.

Please make a stop at the following places on your campus and leave a message.

Mahikeng Campus: At the Library Building A7, Circulation and Student Life Offices in Building A1, 2nd Floor, Office 205A
Potchefstroom Campus: At the reception area/switchboard in building F1
Vanderbijlpark Campus: Foyer at the DVC’s office, 1st Floor in building A1

Alternatively, please follow the below link to leave a message online:

Submit your message to Collection of Reflections

It was an event for the books as dignitaries and guests joined the North-West University (NWU) in celebrating two decades of greatness. The university not only reflected on the many milestones and achievements since its establishment, but also gave guests a glimpse of its plans for the future.

“The resolute leadership demonstrated by all NWU leaders over the years ensured our successful navigation through periods of uncertainty and turbulence, particularly during the early years of the NWU,” said Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor.

“We have emerged as a forward-looking institution with a holistic educational approach, renowned for preparing its graduates for a rapidly changing global environment.” Read more