Student life News
Students encouraged to build networks and take charge of their futures
By Gofaone Motsamai and Keaoleboga Motshabi
Final-year students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus were challenged to think beyond graduation during a public lecture hosted by the Humanities Student Academic Chapter.
The event took place on 24 July 2025, and brought together current…
Law Faculty inspires Grade 12s at Mandela Day outreach
By Gofaone Motsamai
South Africa’s beloved Madiba was a member of the law fraternity, so it was fitting that in honour of Mandela Day, law students and lecturers from North-West University (NWU) engaged with Grade 12 learners on the role of law in society.
On 28 July 2025, the Faculty of Law at the NWU’s…
Final-year language students look forward to a future full of possibility
By Gofaone Motsamai and Keaoleboga Motshabi
A classroom once filled with nervous first years became a space of confidence and direction as the North-West University’s (NWU) School of Languages on the Mahikeng Campus welcomed its 2025 final-year students to an information session on 24 July on furthering their…
Faculty of Humanities celebrates top academic performers
By Gofaone Motsamai
In a hall filled with eager students and guests, the air buzzed with anticipation as the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities prepared to host its annual Dean’s Merit Awards.
The Dean’s Merit List recognises students who achieve an average of 75% and above in all their modules. Only 138…
Leopard Lair® 2025: The battle of innovation and creativity across faculties
On Thursday, 24 July, the 2025 Leopards Lair® Student Pitching event showcased a vibrant celebration of innovative ideas. Held at the D’Vine VenU on the Potchefstroom Campus, the event highlighted exceptional student talent across two categories: Side Hustles and Research-Based Ventures.
TTIS and the bhive Enterprise Development Centre…
Students triumph at national physics conference
The high calibre of postgraduate research at the North-West University (NWU) has been nationally recognised. Seven NWU students were awarded top honours at the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) annual conference, the country’s leading platform for physics scholars.
The awards span three fields: space science, astrophysics and…
Human Movement Science students contribute to National School Sport Championships
The involvement of students from the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus in the recent National School Sport Championships marks another significant milestone in the university’s growing partnership with the North West Provincial Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.
Six Human Movement Science students provided practical…
Mahikeng Campus dancers claim USSA title again
They hardly put a foot wrong. With flair and dazzling dance performances, the Dance Sport team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has successfully defended their title as University Sports South Africa (USSA) Dance Sport champions.
The NWU team of 20 athletes competed against dancers from 13 South African…
Sasol Foundation deepens NWU partnership to drive postgraduate success
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu
A partnership with the common goal of producing researchers ready to respond to the needs of society has unlocked full bursaries for nine postgraduate chemistry students from the North-West University (NWU). This is one of the results of the ongoing partnership between the…
Vanderbijlpark bodybuilding and CrossFit teams triumph at USSA 2025
For years, the bodybuilding team of the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has been a consistent force, never dropping out of the top three at the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Bodybuilding Championships.
2025 was no different, as they once again showcased their class at the USSA Bodybuilding and CrossFit…