Renewable Rangers crosses borders with Eswatini launch

An educational game inspired by a mother's experience with her two sons has crossed the borders of South Africa for the first time.

Dr Moleboheng Mokhele, an academic at the North-West University (NWU), formally launched Renewable Rangers in Eswatini during the fourth International…

PhD candidate takes her research to global social work platform

For North-West University (NWU) PhD candidate Dakalo Goitsilwe, presenting her doctoral research at an international conference in Kenya, marked another important milestone in her development as a social work researcher and scholar.

Dakalo represented the NWU and South Africa at the…

Feedlot Challenge takes Animal Sciences students from classroom to cattle pens

The North-West University (NWU) is taking Animal Sciences learning beyond the classroom through its Feedlot Challenge, a practical initiative giving students first-hand experience of commercial cattle production and the realities of the livestock industry.

The programme, which involves…

Fulbright specialist helps strengthen NWU’s global reach

A two-week visit by United States-based Fulbright specialist Dr Maryalice “Ali” Mazzara has helped the North-West University (NWU) strengthen its focus on global partnerships and leadership development.

Dr Mazzara, Fulbright specialist for global affairs and leadership programmes,…

New book puts human judgement at the centre of AI-powered research

Artificial intelligence (AI) can support postgraduate research, but it should strengthen human thinking rather than replace it. This principle is at the heart of a new book by the North-West University (NWU) academic Prof. Kudzayi Savious Tarisayi.

Prof. Tarisayi from the School of…

SADiLaR takes African language grammar into the digital age

The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) is dedicated to supporting the development and digitisation of South African languages, ensuring that these languages have a significant presence in the digital future. 

This…

SADiLaR inaugurated new honorary fellows, strengthening a growing network of expertise

The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) inaugurated four distinguished scholars as honorary fellows on 17 August 2026. This marks an important milestone in strengthening collaboration, knowledge exchange and innovation in digital language resources and the…

Researcher wins best poster presenter award at international public health conference

North-West University (NWU) researcher Dr Charity Masilela put public health research at the university on an international platform when she received the Best Poster Presenter Award at the 12th International Conference on Public Health, held in Bali, Indonesia, from 5 to 7 August 2026.

Prof. Sehularo recognised at Ubuntu Nursing Colloquium

Mental health care inequalities in South Africa took centre stage when the North-West University (NWU) academic Prof. Leepile Sehularo earned the place of second runner-up for the best oral presentation at the Ubuntu Nursing Colloquium, hosted by the University of Pretoria on 12 August 2026.

Prof. Palmer’s inaugural lecture reimagines the future of university leadership

On Wednesday, 5 August, Prof. June Monica Palmer from the Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) celebrated her professorial inauguration. The lecture highlighted Prof. Palmer’s substantial contributions to the fields of educational leadership, human rights and institutional transformation research.…