Athletes strike gold at African Championships in Ghana

Six athletes from the North-West University (NWU) returned from the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra with medals around their necks, giving the university one of its strongest performances on the continental stage in recent years.

Competing against some of the…

Table tennis team delivers strong performance at inter-campus tournament

The North-West University (NWU) table tennis team delivered a strong showing at the inter-campus tournament held on Friday, 1 May 2026, at the Potchefstroom Campus, signalling continued growth in competitiveness ahead of future championships.

The tournament brought together teams…

Athletes secure medals at USSA Championships

North-West University (NWU) athletes delivered medal performances at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) championships after managing tactical races, injuries and recovery during the national university competition.

NWU athlete Andrea Steynberg earned bronze in the women’s 800 m…

Students shine in global FameLab science communication competition

The North-West University (NWU) continues to celebrate academic excellence and innovation, as students from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) and the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) distinguished themselves in the globally recognised FameLab competition.

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FEMS students explore the possibilities and pitfalls of AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes classrooms, careers and the future of work itself, students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently found themselves at the centre of a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the promises, dangers and ethical dilemmas of the AI…

Chris Williams champions men’s mental health at men’s summit

Chris Williams, director for student life at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, recently played a leading role in advancing conversations around men’s mental health and emotional well-being during “The Mindful Man – Men’s Summit”, hosted by the National Association of Student Development…

Six NWU athletes compete in African Championships in Ghana

Six athletes from the North-West University (NWU) are representing South Africa at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, placing the university among the country’s strongest contributors to the national team.

The championships, organised by the…

Vanderbijlpark SCC hosts memorable Freshers26 and exclusive boat cruise experience

The Student Campus Council (SCC) at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently set the tone for an exciting academic year by hosting the much-anticipated Freshers26 event, complemented by a unique and exclusive boat cruise experience.

Designed to welcome first-year students while strengthening ties within the…

Cheerleading team secures double victory after late competition entry

The cheerleading team on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus turned a last-minute opportunity into a major achievement. They secured top honours in both the Pom and Hip-Hop categories at an intervarsity competition held on 1 May.

The team received an invitation to…

Visually impaired student graduates cum laude

From dropping out of university twice to graduating cum laude, visually impaired student Raphael Sambo has turned a once-fractured academic journey into a story of distinction.

Raphael earned his postgraduate diploma in management from the Faculty of Economic and Management…