NWU leaders take centre stage in shaping the future of higher education technology

The future of higher education is being shaped at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation and human leadership – and the North-West University (NWU) is making its voice heard at the centre of that conversation.

As universities grapple with…

The coach behind the rising netball stars at the NWU

For North-West University (NWU) netball coach Monique Meyer, coaching is about more than preparing players to win matches. It is about developing talent, building confidence and creating opportunities for athletes to progress to higher levels of the sport.

Monique’s recent appointment…

Eagles rediscover team connection to edge Kovsies

The North-West University (NWU) Eagles showed their ability to respond under pressure when they bounced back from their first defeat of the 2026 Varsity Netball season to beat UFS Kovsies 50-48 in Bloemfontein on Monday, 31 August.

The two-point victory at the Callie Human Hall was a…

Prof. Kruger helps shape the first hypertension guidelines for Africa

The recent launch of the first comprehensive hypertension guidelines developed specifically for Africa marks an important step in addressing one of the continent’s most significant health challenges. Among the experts who contributed to the guidelines is Prof. Ruan Kruger, a researcher in paediatric hypertension and…

Law student turns living allowance into business that creates nine jobs

When an idea, sacrifice and support come together, lives can change. A law student at the North-West University (NWU) used her savings from her NSFAS living allowance to buy a maize-grinding machine and created a business employing nine people.

Thando Masutu, a fourth-year LLB student…

Child nutrition in Africa: Parents cannot serve food they cannot afford

Even the cheapest nutritious foods can cost two to ten times more per calorie than maize meal.

Watery porridge may fill a child’s stomach without providing the nutrition needed for growth.

Two-thirds of Africa’s population cannot afford a healthy diet,…

Nepal’s Himalayan tragedy: Climate catastrophe or warning failure?

The horror, the horror. On 26 August, catastrophic flash floods devastated settlements and communities around Rasuwa, close to Nepal’s border with Tibet, high in the Himalayas. The nightmarish scenes, captured by CCTV cameras and witnessed across the globe, showed thousands of tonnes of ice, water, mud and debris…

Alumni celebrate communicators driving change and innovation

Communication took centre stage as North-West University (NWU) alumni, celebrated journalists, communications professionals, university leaders and distinguished guests gathered in Sandton, Johannesburg, for an inspiring evening exploring the evolving role of communicators as change-agents.

More than behind the scenes: the administrative professional as a business partner

By Zama Chaacha, personal assistant to the deputy dean for research and innovation in the Faculty of Humanities 

As we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day on 2 September, it is worth reflecting on how much the administrative profession has changed, and how much change there…

Mini Cricket Festival serves up a bigger and better celebration of youth cricket

The North-West University (NWU) once again demonstrated its commitment to developing young talent, strengthening communities and using sport as a powerful tool for community engagement when it recently hosted its annual NWU Mini Cricket Festival.

Described as the biggest mini cricket festival in the area, the event brought together…