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…

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.

NWU advances student development through content creation programme

By Samukelo Ntuli

On 12 October 2026, the office of the deputy vice-chancellor for student life, transformation, people and culture hosted the inaugural Student Content Creators’ Seminar at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU). 

The…

Entrepreneurship Festival puts innovation and enterprise development in the spotlight

The North-West University (NWU) Entrepreneurship Festival is strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the university by equipping students and aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills and support needed to transform ideas into viable business opportunities. Anchored by the flagship NWU Leopards’ Lair…

NWU takes South African student life perspectives to international intercultural conference in Senegal

North-West University (NWU) joined international conversations on intercultural understanding and inclusion when representatives from its Potchefstroom Campus attended the UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competence Conference in Dakar, Senegal, from 12 to 16 October 2026.

Held under the theme “Exploring Intercultural Competences in African…

Mahikeng Campus studentpreneurs shine with three wins at NWU Leopard’s Lair pitching finals

North-West University (NWU) studentpreneurs from the Mahikeng Campus have made their mark at the Leopard’s Lair pitching finals, themed “Battle of the faculties”, securing three top positions across the knowledge-based and side-hustle categories of the competition.

The achievement…

Transport and Logistics Expo bridges the gap between students and industry

Transport is about more than moving people and goods. It connects communities to jobs, education and economic opportunities. This message took centre stage as the North-West University (NWU) brought together industry experts, government officials, traditional leaders and students to explore solutions to transport…

Shaping purposeful leaders through collaboration and shared learning

Student leadership plays an important role in shaping the university experience and preparing students to lead with purpose, responsibility and confidence. The NWU Student Leadership Summit (SLS), first launched in 2023, provides a platform for student leaders to learn from one another, share ideas and develop skills that will help them make a…

EM Education Trust conducts site visit to the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the NWU

The Energy Mobility Education Trust (EM Education Trust) conducted a site visit to the Vanderbijlpark Campus on Friday, 9 October as part of their ongoing partnership with the Development and Fundraising department of the NWU. 

The site visit featured a breakfast meeting with…

Partnership opens doors for NWU student as surprise laptop boosts her studies

A surprise laptop was more than a new piece of technology for North-West University (NWU) student Owami Mbedu. It was another sign that the people funding her studies believe in her future.

Owami, who is enrolled in the extended BCom in logistics management with statistics programme,…