Nightmarish sleep condition inspires Ashley to create award-winning art

What started as a university illustration project inspired by the myths and mysteries of sleep paralysis has earned Ashley du Rand, graphic design graduate of North-West University (NWU), international recognition.

She has been named New Talent Winner in the publishing division of the…

Summit to define, build and shape the future of digital humanities in South Africa

South Africa’s digital humanities community is set to come together for the Digital Humanities Cluster Summit, taking place from 7–9 October 2026 at UNISA in Pretoria, with online participation also available. 

The three-day national gathering will bring together researchers,…

Ubuntu approach can strengthen support for learners’ mental health

Refiloe Legodi, a lecturer in the subject group Social Work at the North-West University (NWU), presented her research at the Ubuntu Nursing Colloquium that took place in August at the Groenkloof Campus of the University of Pretoria. 

Her presentation, titled “Ubuntu in action:…

From NWU classrooms to the head of the SIU

From the classrooms of the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) to the leadership of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of South Africa, Leonard Gaoretelelwe Lekgetho’s journey is one of perseverance, academic excellence and a lifelong commitment to public service.

Born…

Law student to represent South Africa at international UN conference

By: Phenyo Mokgothu and Sthembiso Seyama

North-West University (NWU) law student Tshepiso Given Mabitsela is preparing to take his leadership journey to the international stage after being selected to represent South Africa in Turkey.

Tshepiso will…

Kgosi Mamogale’s legacy offers lessons for Africa’s leadership and intellectual future

Africa can draw on the leadership values of its past to build stronger institutions, restore public trust and reclaim its intellectual future.

This was the central message from Prof. Gilbert Motsaathebe, deputy dean for teaching and learning in the Faculty of Humanities at the …

An unexpected academic journey into entrepreneurship

Dr Moleboheng Mokhele never planned to become a CEO. Her journey into entrepreneurship did not start with a business plan or a dream of running a company. It started at home, with her two young sons, Wavhudi and Rivhavhudi.

When her sons experienced speech and language delays during…

The Sydney Sweeney ad controversy: Is this really good ‘exposure’?

Sydney Sweeney’s provocative Novig campaign attracted millions of views, but did it build the betting platform’s brand – or merely make its celebrity partner more famous?

“Attention is the easy part. Attention is not brand building.” Prof. Roland Goldberg examines whether Novig’s…

Bridging trade technology and transformation at SSIRC 2026

More than a hundred researchers, policymakers and academics came together in Mauritius for the 11th Social Sciences International Research Conference (SSIRC), held from 8 to 11 September 2026.

An important message throughout the four-day conference was that the social sciences are no…

Alumnus expands indigenous knowledge scholarship with four new books

By: Phenyo Mokgothu and Sthembiso Seyama

Four new books are adding to the growing body of scholarship on indigenous knowledge systems (IKS), with the North-West University (NWU) alumnus Dr Monicca Thulisile Bhuda bringing together research on education, healthcare,…