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NWU to participate in 2026 BRICS Postgraduate Forum in Brazil
The North-West University (NWU) will strengthen its international research footprint when it participates in the 2026… Read more
CHHP highlights the importance of mental wellbeing in school sport
Sport is an integral part of South African culture and young athletes work hard to reach the pinnacle of their sport… Read more
From a dream to reality: NWU Eagles secure promotion and a place in the national final
When the NWU Eagles team from the NWU Soccer Institute arrived in Mthatha for the 2026 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs, the mission was clear… Read more
NWU and Vuselela TVET College formalise strategic partnership through Memorandum of Understanding
“A memorandum of understanding is more than a document; it is a commitment to action,… Read more
NWU Business School Black & White Soirée marks MBA and PhD milestone
Academic excellence, resilience and visionary leadership took centre stage as the North-West University (NWU) Business… Read more
The degree and the broken promise of mobility
South Africa's higher education system continues to expand at a time when the economy into which… Read more
NWU hosts first IAMCR regional conference in Africa
The North-West University (NWU) marked a significant milestone in global media and communication scholarship when it hosted the first regional conference of… Read more
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