Postgraduate students secure second place at African Traditional Medicine Symposium

Two postgraduate students from the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) have earned recognition for their research on indigenous knowledge systems and traditional medicine. They secured second place in the Best Student Presenter category at the 3rd Regional African Traditional Medicine Symposium.

Swiss professor gets hands-on at NWU Science Centre

Prof. Egon Werlen from Switzerland experienced science beyond the textbook on 13 October 2026, when he visited the North-West University (NWU) Science Centre as part of his visit to the Faculty of Education. 

The tour transformed scientific concepts into experiences that could be…

Neglected transport infrastructure threatens economic growth in South Africa

South Africa risks losing valuable economic opportunities unless it prioritises the maintenance of its existing roads, rail networks and airports. This is according to Dr Olebogeng Baikgakian academic in transport economics at the North-West University (NWU). 

He warns that…

Entrepreneur turns sustainable fashion vision into international award-winning success

An entrepreneurial journey that began at the North-West University (NWU) has taken Agreement Sibiya from Mahikeng and Pretoria to international recognition in Jamaica. 

Her sustainable fashion business, Bambo Queen ReStyle Africa, secured first place in the Emerging Entrepreneur…

NWU brings stakeholders together to strengthen GBVF prevention and campus safety

The Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has convened a Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Multi-Stakeholder Forum to strengthen collaboration between the university, law enforcement agencies, government structures and community organisations in addressing GBVF and improving student safety.

Dr Mutabazi: Development in Africa needs corporate accountability

The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a public lecture addressing the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the development of Africa and the investment relationship of the continent with China.

The lecture, titled “Corporate social…

Donor luncheon celebrates partnerships that transform lives

Access to higher education can transform lives, but for many aspiring students, the only way to access tertiary education is with the support of donors and industry partners. These partners’ and benefactors’ continued investment in students, academic initiatives and community-focused programmes helps the North-West…

NWU chancellor witnesses pilot barley harvest to unlock agricultural opportunities

The North-West University (NWU) chancellor, Dr Anna Mokgokong, has highlighted the potential of strategic partnerships between universities, traditional leadership, farmers and industry to strengthen agricultural production, create employment and connect local producers to commercial markets.

Dr Anna Mokgokong champions agriculture-led rural transformation

The chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) and professor of practice at the NWU Business School, Dr Anna Mokgokong, called for science, enterprise and partnership to convert rural potential into shared prosperity.

At an agriculture gathering outside Brits on 26 October 2026, Dr…

New hope for depression treatment as researchers test novel compound

For millions of people living with depression, finding the right treatment can be a long and difficult journey. Some medicines fail to ease symptoms, while others have side effects. Now, researchers at the North-West University (NWU) and the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia are testing a new compound that could…