Prof. Bismark Tyobeka reappointed to help steer South Africa’s university funding priorities
A university’s ambitions can stretch far beyond its gates. Its finances determine how far those ambitions travel.
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Municipalities must be held accountable for failing to embrace innovation, says NWU vice-chancellor
Municipalities should be held accountable for failing to adopt practical innovations that could improve service delivery, reduce financial losses and help expose corruption, says Prof.
Beyond the mine gate: A call to build Rustenburg's next chapter together
What if the establishment of an NWU School of Mines and Mining Engineering in Rustenburg became the beginning of something much larger?
NWU honours Kgosi Jeffrey Montshioa and celebrates the living heritage of the Barolong Boora Tshidi
The North-West University (NWU) honoured Kgosi Kgotleng Jeffrey Montshioa, king of the Barolong Boo Ratshidi, for 25 years of traditional leadership and service, while reaffirming the commitment of the university to indigenous knowledge, heritage and meaningful partnerships with traditional communit
Vice-chancellor urges young researchers to “mine” Africa’s knowledge and innovation
Give our future doctors the home they deserve
South Africa has trained 3 277 doctors in Cuba, but at a current cost of around R1.62 million per student, Prof.
Could South Africa’s 5.2 GW nuclear build offer more than electricity?
By Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU).
Nuclear power can meet Africa’s and AI’s energy demands
Africa’s AI ambitions will demand vast amounts of reliable electricity. Prof. Bismark Tyobeka believes nuclear power could provide it.
Fulbright specialist helps strengthen NWU’s global reach
A two-week visit by United States-based Fulbright specialist Dr Maryalice “Ali” Mazzara has helped the North-West University (NWU) strengthen its focus on global partnerships and leadership development.
COGTA-NWU partnership celebrates building tomorrow’s municipal leaders
The North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) and the North-West University (NWU) celebrated the successful completion of the first cohort of 100 graduates in their COGTA-NWU Graduate Programme partnership.
South Africa should reclaim its place in the nuclear fuel future
South Africa was developing HALEU-range nuclear fuel years before it became a global strategic priority.
NWU signs strategic agricultural partnership
NWU signs strategic agricultural partnership to drive food security, rural economic growth and innovationThe North-West University (NWU), Community Venture Capital (Pty) Ltd (CVC), and NWU Enter
A national debate on STEM education is not optional; it is critical
South Africa’s infrastructure is failing, but the deeper crisis is that we are not developing the engineers, scientists and innovators needed to rebuild it.
Robotics and astronomy ignite curiosity ahead of NWU Vice-Chancellor's Science Day
Science came alive long after the classroom bell had rung as educators, learners and community members gathered at Hoërskool Wolmaransstad for a Pre-Vice-Chancellor's Science Day programme that combined robotics, astronomy and hands-on learning.
The greatest age of discovery is still ahead of us
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South Africa’s schools have not collapsed, and that is precisely why we should be worried
- South Africa’s schools have not collapsed — but “not collapsed” must never become our standard for success.
- A child who cannot read for meaning by Grade 4 is not merely behind at school; t
Lessons from Japan: Yesterday can’t fix tomorrow, but today can
By Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU)
Deputy Minister urges law students to build careers that strengthen justice
According to the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, the legal profession is a public service and a calling rather than simply a career.
NWU Economic Update challenges students to become job creators, not just job seekers
Against the backdrop of South Africa's persistent youth unemployment crisis, the North-West University (NWU) hosted its Economic Update under the theme Umuntu Omusha – "Education for Jobs in Our Economy", challenging students to rethink their role in the economy by becoming adaptable graduates, inno