Academic takes public health leadership role on global stage

Taking along the spirit of Ubuntu, a North-West University (NWU) academic is stepping onto the international stage to connect South African public health research with global networks through her appointment to a key leadership role at a major international conference.

Dr Mpho Chipu from the School of Nursing has been appointed by the…

Students to represent South Africa at global soil-science competition

A team of North-West University (NWU) students will represent South Africa at the 5th International Soil Judging Competition, scheduled for June 2026 in Nanjing, China. This will place the institution on a global platform for soil science training and research.

The team, led by NWU lecturer and research scientist Angelique Daniell from…

NWU hosts IORA event as call for multilateral cooperation grows

The North-West University (NWU) positioned higher education as a driver of global cooperation as leaders from government, academia and the diplomatic community gathered to mark the 29th International Day of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) at its Mahikeng Campus on 27 March 2026.

The event, held in partnership with the Department…

Nursing student wins WorldSkills South Africa competition

North-West University (NWU) nursing student Mecayla Johnson will represent South Africa at the 46th International WorldSkills Competition after winning the WorldSkills South Africa Occupational Standards national competition.

Mecayla represented the NWU at the national competition from 8 to 12 March 2026 in KwaZulu-Natal where she…

NWU explores strategic academic and research collaboration with MISIS University in Russia

The North-West University (NWU) reaffirmed its commitment to internationalisation on 23 March 2026 by engaging in high-level discussions with the National University of Science and Technology MISIS in Moscow, aiming to expand its global academic and research footprint.

The engagement brought together senior…

Global AI banking research partnership strengthened as Polish professors visit North-West University

Researchers from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Poland recently visited North-West University (NWU) to strengthen an international research partnership exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the banking sector.

Hosted by NWU’s WorkWell Research Unit from 2 to 6 March 2026 at the Potchefstroom campus, the visit…

Creativity meets technology at the Arcademia Global Game Jam

From 27 February to 1 March, the 2026 Arcademia international game jam brought together students and academics from several universities for a 48-hour sprint of creativity, collaboration, and technical innovation. Participating institutions were connected through a shared livestream and online collaboration platforms, transforming local venues…

Biochemistry PhD student secures MAECI fellowship at the University of Urbino

Ndivhuwo Muvhulawa, a PhD student in Biochemistry at the North-West University (NWU), Mahikeng Campus, received a fellowship from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to conduct research at the Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo from January to September.

Ndivhuwo is under the supervision of Professor SE…

Law students head to India for elite global criminal law moot competition

From 13-15 February 2026 three North-West University (NWU) law students will argue some of the world’s toughest criminal law questions in a premier mooting event in New Delhi in India.

Potchefstroom Campus students Lindiwe Ngophe, Ethan van Wyk and Connor Anderson will represent the NWU at the University of Delhi’s 22nd KK Luthra…

Prof. Ankit Katrodia’s academic visits advance scholarly research and collaboration

Prof. Ankit Katrodia, an associate professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) WorkWell Research Unit in the School of Management Sciences, recently concluded an extensive international academic tour spanning Vietnam, India, Dubai (UAE), Nepal and other global academic hubs.

These academic visits, conducted over the past two months…