Vanderbijlpark Campus hosts biggest GeeXpo yet to inspire future innovators

The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its biggest GeeXpo yet, welcoming more than 300 learners, teachers, students, exhibitors and guests to Tsebonokeng Hall.

Now in its second decade, GeeXpo is the annual STEM exhibition and competition for high…

NWU students help shape SANParks 2040 vision

Conservation is about more than just protecting wildlife and preserving nature. It is also about ensuring that communities understand the value of these resources and recognising their role in protecting the environment for future generations.

Honours-degree Advanced Corporate…

Second edition of BUA! Poetry celebrates multilingual literary voices

The North-West University (NWU) celebrated the richness of language, creativity and literary expression with the launch of the second edition of BUA! Poetry on 22 October 2026 at the Conservatorium in Potchefstroom. 

The publication is a vibrant multilingual collection bringing…

Future clinical psychologists take an oath to serve with compassion and integrity

The master's-degree students in Clinical Psychology at the North-West University (NWU) have taken an important step towards becoming mental health professionals. They pledged to uphold ethical standards, protect patient dignity and serve communities with compassion.

The students took…

Students gain global perspectives through international teaching week

The North-West University (NWU) created opportunities for students to engage with international academics, experience diverse teaching approaches and broaden their understanding of global higher education through its International Teaching Week hosted by the Faculty of Education at the Vanderbijlpark Campus.

‘A world where inflation doesn't matter for you’: SARB deputy governor

“A world where inflation doesn't matter for you."

This was the vision shared by Fundi Tshazibana, South African Reserve Bank (SARB) deputy governor and CEO of the Prudential Authority, as she highlighted the importance of price stability and the role of monetary policy in protecting consumers during a guest lecture at North-West…

Students tackle challenges affecting access to university support services

Students from five schools in the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus joined forces to find practical ways to improve access to university support services.

The students took part in the Faculty of Humanities Teaching and Learning Interdisciplinary…

From security officer to PhD graduate

From working as a security officer to becoming a lecturer and PhD graduate, Dr Mumsy Boikanyo's journey at the North-West University (NWU) is a powerful reminder that one's beginnings do not have to determine one's future.

Born and raised in Mahikeng in North West, Dr Boikanyo's path…

From scientist to poet: Academic turns load-shedding into educational innovation

A simple question from two young boys during load-shedding has inspired a North-West University (NWU) academic to develop an educational game and write a poem that brings together science, motherhood and innovation.

Dr Moleboheng Mokhele, a senior lecturer at the NWU and researcher in…

African perspectives take centre stage in psychology and mental health care

African knowledge systems, cultural beliefs and traditional healing practices should play a greater role in shaping psychological services in South Africa. This was the key message delivered during African Perspective Day, hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Psychology at the Mahikeng Campus on…