Renewable Rangers crosses borders with Eswatini launch

An educational game inspired by a mother's experience with her two sons has crossed the borders of South Africa for the first time.

Dr Moleboheng Mokhele, an academic at the North-West University (NWU), formally launched Renewable Rangers in Eswatini during the fourth International…

New book puts human judgement at the centre of AI-powered research

Artificial intelligence (AI) can support postgraduate research, but it should strengthen human thinking rather than replace it. This principle is at the heart of a new book by the North-West University (NWU) academic Prof. Kudzayi Savious Tarisayi.

Prof. Tarisayi from the School of…

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…

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,…

Research chair aims to take results from the laboratory to the community

South African researchers are increasingly looking for innovative ways to improve health outcomes, particularly as the country faces rising rates of obesity, diabetes and other metabolic diseases. A new research chair, the first for biochemistry at the North-West University (NWU), aims to make an impact on the lives…

Reimagining the communication graduate of the future when everyone can communicate

While the communication profession is being remade in real time, the qualifications meant to prepare students for it are not keeping up.

Opinion piece by Prof. Lida Holtzhausen, director of the School of Communication

Artificial intelligence (AI) can…

A cricket throw ignited world champion’s golden javelin journey

The North-West University (NWU) and javelin success are synonymous. 

It seems like javelin stars are manufactured at the Fanie du Toit Sport Grounds, ultimately producing a conveyor belt of world-class athletes.

One of these stars is 19-year-old…

Academic’s STEM journey earns her a spot as a finalist in the South African Rising Star Awards

A childhood struggle with science has come full circle for the North-West University (NWU) academic Dr Moleboheng Mokhele. Her journey from finding the subject difficult to becoming a scientist, teacher and innovator has earned her a place among the finalists in the South African 2026 Rising Star Awards.

Accreditation brings NWU’s medical school closer to reality

The North-West University (NWU) has reached a decisive milestone in establishing the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine following the accreditation of its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) programme by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE).