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NWU will foster engaged and caring staff and students and embed the following foundational values, based on the constitutional values of human dignity, equality and freedom.
Our Values
To excel in innovative learning and teaching and cutting-edge research, thereby benefitting society through knowledge.
Our Purpose
To be an internationally recognised university in Africa, distinguished for engaged scholarship, social responsiveness and an ethic of care.
Our Dream
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Here are all the important dates you need to know to start your journey as an NWU Eagle.
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You may be wondering what will happen after you receive your results from the Department of Higher Education (DHE). I mean, you have applied at the NWU and were conditionally … Continue reading How will I know that I am accepted?
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“This journey has taught me that no dream is too big. Me, a 24-year-old black girl from the Limpopo province raised the South African flag high in a stream that I’ve considered intimidating for most of my childhood. If that doesn’t inspire a new generation of bold, young scientists ready to take on the world, I don’t know what will.”
What can first-year students expect from the NWU in 2022?
2021 is quickly coming to an end. You will close one chapter in your life and turn the page to start a new one. I hope you are looking forward to the next chapter in your life. We are thrilled for next year and want to prepare you for what you can expect from the NWU in 2022.
Memorable NWU moments from the 2021 academic year
While 2021 was still mostly virtual – hello Zoom old friend, with the lockdown barometer going up and down – there were some great moments. Moments that inspired us, made us proud, and made history. Here are a few moments that we would like to reflect on and celebrate.