Postgraduate students secure second place at African Traditional Medicine Symposium

Two postgraduate students from the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) have earned recognition for their research on indigenous knowledge systems and traditional medicine. They secured second place in the Best Student Presenter category at the 3rd Regional African Traditional Medicine Symposium.

NWU advances student development through content creation programme

By Samukelo Ntuli

On 12 October 2026, the office of the deputy vice-chancellor for student life, transformation, people and culture hosted the inaugural Student Content Creators’ Seminar at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU). 

The…

Entrepreneurship Festival puts innovation and enterprise development in the spotlight

The North-West University (NWU) Entrepreneurship Festival is strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the university by equipping students and aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills and support needed to transform ideas into viable business opportunities. Anchored by the flagship NWU Leopards’ Lair…

Mahikeng Campus studentpreneurs shine with three wins at NWU Leopard’s Lair pitching finals

North-West University (NWU) studentpreneurs from the Mahikeng Campus have made their mark at the Leopard’s Lair pitching finals, themed “Battle of the faculties”, securing three top positions across the knowledge-based and side-hustle categories of the competition.

The achievement…

Transport and Logistics Expo bridges the gap between students and industry

Transport is about more than moving people and goods. It connects communities to jobs, education and economic opportunities. This message took centre stage as the North-West University (NWU) brought together industry experts, government officials, traditional leaders and students to explore solutions to transport…

Shaping purposeful leaders through collaboration and shared learning

Student leadership plays an important role in shaping the university experience and preparing students to lead with purpose, responsibility and confidence. The NWU Student Leadership Summit (SLS), first launched in 2023, provides a platform for student leaders to learn from one another, share ideas and develop skills that will help them make a…

EM Education Trust conducts site visit to the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the NWU

The Energy Mobility Education Trust (EM Education Trust) conducted a site visit to the Vanderbijlpark Campus on Friday, 9 October as part of their ongoing partnership with the Development and Fundraising department of the NWU. 

The site visit featured a breakfast meeting with…

Partnership opens doors for NWU student as surprise laptop boosts her studies

A surprise laptop was more than a new piece of technology for North-West University (NWU) student Owami Mbedu. It was another sign that the people funding her studies believe in her future.

Owami, who is enrolled in the extended BCom in logistics management with statistics programme,…

Another NWU bodybuilder earns world championship spot

The North-West University (NWU) will have another bodybuilder on the world stage after Letlhogonolo Baloyi was selected to represent South Africa at the 2026 IFBB World Championships in Santa Susanna, Spain. 

He joins fellow NWU bodybuilder Bokang Matsetela, who has also secured a…

Seven NWU students shine among the GradStar Top 100

Seven North-West University (NWU) students have earned places among South Africa’s GradStar Top 100 for 2026, putting the spotlight on their potential to succeed in an increasingly demanding world of work.

The GradStar Programme identifies and celebrates some of the country’s most…