Mahikeng Campus News
Construction commences on Mahikeng teaching facilities
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is increasing its teaching spaces by constructing new laboratories and lecture halls this year to address the growing needs of students and staff.
The construction of geography and life sciences laboratory spaces under the Faculty of Education began on 15 January. These facilities are located in the central parking area of the A4, A3, A9 and A10 buildings. New lecture halls are also being constructed behind the nursing building.
The new laboratory structure, spanning 1 600m², will include two 400m² laboratories dedicated… Read more
The humanities are the soul of our societies says top African academic
While science and technology are important, these disciplines should not eclipse the need for moral reasoning, history and cultural understanding, said renowned scholar Prof Toyin Falola in a public lecture at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 8 May 2025.
Emphasising the critical role of humanities education in…
African historian Prof Toyin Falola receives honorary doctorate from the NWU
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu
One of the world’s most-cited African scholars, Professor Toyin Falola, has received an honorary doctorate from the North-West University (NWU).
The degree was conferred on 9 May 2025 during a graduation ceremony held at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus. This recognition…
South Africa urged to adopt sustainable model for mine rehabilitation
Sitting on a R49 billion environmental liability tied to 6 100 legacy mines, South Africa needs to consider a dedicated rehabilitation fund supported by mandatory levies on mining companies to meet its mine rehabilitation targets.
Speaking during a public lecture hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law, Dr Fredua…
Nursing Sciences leads outreach to Northern Cape school
New career horizons in healthcare are opening up to Northern Cape learners thanks to an outreach visit by healthcare professionals from the School of Nursing Sciences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus.
A team from Nursing Sciences visited Tlhwahalang Secondary School in Jan Kempdorp in the Northern Cape on 16 April…
Service learning is a journey: Seminar encourages curriculum change through community engagement
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Social Sciences hosted a seminar by Nikki Green, an occupational therapist and a service-learning coordinator at Rhodes University Community Engagement.
Nikki used the session to draw from her experience implementing service-learning programmes across institutions and disciplines.
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NWU to award honorary doctorate to leading voice in African scholarship
One of the world’s most-cited African scholars, Prof Toyin Falola, is deepening his connection with the North-West University (NWU) and its Mahikeng Campus in particular. Two years after delivering a public lecture there on indigenous languages and global cultural shifts, he is returning to receive an honorary doctorate from the NWU.
In…
Call for climate-smart cattle breeding to promote food security
By Gofaone Motsamai
Heat stress is among the most urgent climate-related challenges affecting beef cattle productivity, requiring South African cattle breeders to adopt climate-smart strategies to bolster food security under changing environmental conditions.
“Heat stress is becoming a major threat to…
Alumni unpack career and financial pathway
By: Mafumane Tlhapi and Keaoleboga Motshabi
The North-West University (NWU) hosted an alumni career guidance seminar on 9 April 2024, bringing together five professionals to share their insights on career development and industry opportunities.
The event took place at the Mahikeng Campus, where alumni…
‘Assume that I can’: putting a spotlight on Down Syndrome awareness
Society tends to have low expectations of people with Down Syndrome, a genetic condition that affects the development of the brain. Such perceptions are unfair and uncalled for, according to the international advertising campaign titled “Assume that I can”, which challenges widely held stereotypes of Down Syndrome.
The North-West…
Khayalethu residence hosts academic and entrepreneurial symposium for students
By Gofaone Motsamai
The Khayalethu Residence at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted an academic symposium aimed at empowering students with knowledge on research, artificial intelligence (AI) and entrepreneurship.
The event provided a platform for students to engage…