Academic strengthens her role in global science through ISC recognition

North-West University (NWU) academic Prof. Olubukola Oluranti Babalola has strengthened her position in international science following the announcement by the International Science Council (ISC) of its 2026 Fellowship cohort.

The announcement, made on 16 October 2026, recognises…

NWU Sports Awards celebrates the people behind the podiums

A world champion’s javelin throw. An African record over the hurdles. A team moving in championship-winning unison. At the inaugural North-West University (NWU) Sports Awards, the achievements took many forms, but each gave the university reason to stand a little taller.

Held at…

NWU students take national honours in risk management challenge

Students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Risk Management programme at the Vanderbijlpark Campus have been crowned the 2026 Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) University Risk Management Challenge champions.

From finishing in the top three to being crowned national champions, these students have taken their success…

Consistency and progress underpin the global standing of the NWU

The North-West University (NWU) has once again demonstrated consistency in the latest global university rankings. Its position in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings maintains its standing among the leading universities in the world.

THE published the 2027…

Honorary doctorate celebrates Sandra Prinsloo’s artistic legacy

Legendary stage and screen actress Sandra Prinsloo’s career has been marked by memorable performances spanning more than five decades.

On 29 September 2026, the North-West University (NWU) recognised her contribution to the arts and South Africa’s cultural heritage by awarding her an…

The Eagles are the 2026 USSA Cross Country Champions

The North-West University (NWU) Eagles were not only crowned the overall winners of the 2026 University Sport South Africa (USSA) Cross Country Championships, after its athletes delivered stellar performances at the CPUT Bellville Campus in Cape Town from 18 to 20 September. They were the top medal contenders in the male, female and overall…

Second PhD marks the beginning of a new chapter

Prof. Welma Lubbe reached a remarkable academic milestone when she graduated with her second PhD from the University of Cape Town (UCT) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.

Completed under the supervision of Prof. Kirsty Donald, the PhD focused on paediatric neuroscience – a field that…

NWU researchers honoured at prestigious NRF Awards

Two North-West University (NWU) scholars have received national recognition for research addressing two defining challenges of the modern age: the impact of HIV on African communities and the growing influence of artificial intelligence on journalism.

Prof. Monray Williams and Soligah…

NWU celebrates exceptional results in the 2026 SAICA IAC exams

The North-West University (NWU) has achieved an exceptional 99% pass rate in the combined January and June 2026 Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) examinations administered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).

The achievement places the NWU well above…

Accreditation brings NWU’s medical school closer to reality

The North-West University (NWU) has reached a decisive milestone in establishing the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine following the accreditation of its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) programme by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE).