30 graduates launch community animal health enterprises

A group of 30 animal health graduates is moving into business thanks to a joint programme between the North-West University (NWU) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

The initiative aims to equip the graduates to establish primary animal health care (PAHC) enterprises and deliver services in underserved communities. It…

Research.com names researchers among the best psychology scientists

The 2026 ranking edition of the leading global platform, Research.com, places three of the researchers of the North-West University (NWU) among the best scientists in the field of psychology.

The inclusion of Prof. Ian Rothmann and extraordinary professors Prof. Bouwien Smits-Engelsman and Prof. Linda Theron in the list underscores the…

Researchers’ dedication delivers Africa’s first free motor performance test for children

Groundbreaking research in child health assessment has now led to the development of the first free, open-source motor performance test designed specifically for African children.

Breakthrough research by Prof. Bouwien Smits-Engelsman, an extraordinary professor at the North-West University (NWU), and a team of international…

South Africa’s foot-and-mouth crisis is a failure of cooperation

South Africa’s struggle to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is exposing a deeper problem than the outbreak itself. The country’s response remains firmly state-led, yet the state’s capacity to execute that response is increasingly in doubt.

Much of this gap between control and capability appears to stem from the…

Faculty of Education celebrates excellence at 2025 FEDU Awards

The Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its prestigious 2025 FEDU Awards, bringing together academics, professional staff, and key stakeholders from across its three campuses in a vibrant celebration of excellence.

The ceremony honoured outstanding achievements in teaching, research, innovation, and…

Academic to equip emerging entrepreneurs in public lecture on business growth

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus will host a general management public lecture aimed at equipping emerging entrepreneurs with practical tools to overcome barriers to business growth.

The lecture, titled “Breaking barriers to business growth: Practical strategies for emerging entrepreneurs”, will be presented by…

NWU hosts inaugural North West Media Sustainability and Collaboration Summit

The North-West University (NWU) successfully hosted the inaugural North West Media Sustainability and Collaboration Summit at its Mahikeng Campus on 23 and 24 April 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from the government, academia and the media industry to chart a sustainable future for community media in South Africa.

The two-…

Scientific progress must be beyond reproach legally, says chemistry PhD graduate

When the Covid-19 pandemic unfolded, Dr Andrew Rabontsi Motsilanyane saw how global and local health systems reacted under pressure and where they failed.

This experience prompted him as a chemistry PhD graduate, former lecturer in the Faculty of Educations and recently completed an LLB from North-West University (NWU) to shift his…

Alumni Career Aspirant Day equips graduates for evolving job market

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a highly successful Career Aspirant Day at the Tsebonokeng Hall, bringing together graduates, students, alumni and industry professionals.

The annual event, hosted by the Career Services and Alumni Relations department, was designed to equip graduates with…

DSTI hands over key hydrogen and energy innovation facilities at North-West University

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) marked a significant milestone in South Africa's clean energy transition with the official handover of two strategic energy research, development and innovation (RDI) deployments at the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Campus.