Postgraduates race against the clock at research showcase

By Mzwandile Ndlovu

Three minutes and not a second more – that was the amount of time postgraduate students had to present their master’s or doctoral research in the Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT) that recently took place the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus.

Postgraduate students…

Law student selected for 2025 academic exchange in Amsterdam

By Gosego Phutieagae

Visiting some of the world’s most famous justice system landmarks is high on the itinerary of Thabang Mnculwane, a North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Law student, who is spending five months in Amsterdam on an academic exchange programme.

Mnculwane, a final-year LLB student,…

Law student triumphs at Martin Luther King spoken word competition in Amsterdam

By Gosego Phutieagae

A North-West University (NWU) law student has claimed top honours at the 2025 Martin Luther King Spoken Word Competition held on 9 October at Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam.

Thabang Mnculwane, an LLB student currently participating in the NWU Faculty of Law Academic Exchange…

The future of NWU Sport is not just bright, it’s purple

“At NWU Sport, our passion is sport, and we are privileged to make our passion our work.” 

These were the words of Mervyn Taylor, manager of the NWU Rugby Institute, as he concluded the North-West University (NWU) Sports Awards on 21 October. His statement captured the spirit of an evening that celebrated commitment, teamwork and…

Austrian company brings real-world chemistry to students

By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu

In the scientific field, learning theory and doing practical work at university provides a foundation for aspiring scientists, but developing real-world skills is what prepares students for professional environments.

To strengthen the link between academic learning…

bhive EDC harnesses students’ entrepreneurship to tackle youth unemployment

With youth unemployment continuing to challenge South Africa’s future, the North-West University (NWU) is showing that entrepreneurship is key to turning the tide. Through its bhive Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), the NWU hosted Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW) 2025 from 29 September to 3 October across all three campuses.

Under…

Players honoured with top Varsity Football awards

Two North-West University (NWU) football players were recognised for their performance in the 2025 Varsity Football tournament, taking home major individual honours and contributing significantly to the team’s competitive campaign.

Goalkeeper Ethan Mokwena won the Cashbuild Golden Glove award and the official Goalkeeper of the…

Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates academic excellence at Golden Key recognition ceremony

The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a prestigious Golden Key International Honour Society New Member Recognition Ceremony at Tsebonokeng Hall, welcoming a new group of high-achieving students into the global network of scholars.

The event honoured the top 15% of students at the NWU who have…

Dancers to represent South Africa on world stage

Two North-West University (NWU) dancers, Tebogo Baas and Matlhogonolo Bodibe, are preparing to compete against the best in the world when they represent South Africa at the 2025 World Dance Championships (WDC) in Assen, Netherlands, in November. This event includes a dance festival, congress, and WDC World Championships, featuring the world's…

NWU takes part in first G20 National Tourism Hackathon

By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu

Innovation, collaboration and youthful energy took centre stage in Mpumalanga at the Sabi River Sun Resort, when North-West University (NWU) students and an academic participated in the first G20 National Department of Tourism Hackathon.

Dr Ncedo ka Ntloko, senior…