At times all it takes is one photograph. Just one photograph that will instantly take you back. It provides a nostalgic feeling that takes you back to the people you grew up with, the places where you spent your younger years and back to a life when life felt a bit simpler, and when you were making memories without even realising it.
For 24 local school learners, the chance to explore the stars came a little closer to home when they were introduced to astronomy as part of their preparation for this year’s South African Physics Olympiad (SAPHO).
Hosted at the North-West University (NWU), the learners took part in an introductory astronomy session designed to give them a glimpse into a field of science that is not formally taught as part of the school curriculum.
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 of people suffering from metabolic ailments.
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 Jan-Hendrik Heymans, who recently became the World Champion at under-20 level with a personal best throw of 80,50 metres.
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).
The CHE confirmed the accreditation in correspondence dated 21 August 2026. The six-year, 940-credit programme will be offered in contact mode at the Potchefstroom Campus.
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) is dedicated to supporting the development and digitisation of South African languages, ensuring that these languages have a significant presence in the digital future.
By Michelle Hammann
The North-West University (NWU) Law Clinic hosted a gala dinner in celebration of its 45th anniversary at The Roots in Potchefstroom. The law clinic on the NWU Potchefstroom Campus was opened on 5 August 1981 as a centre of the Faculty of Law. It is focused on providing free legal services, training for law students and paralegals, skills development for community members and advisory assistance.
For Mohau Phala, leadership has never been about holding a title or being in the spotlight. Instead, it has always been about serving others, making a difference and leaving people and communities better than she found them.
It is this commitment to servant leadership that has earned the North-West University (NWU) law student a place among South Africa's emerging young leaders as a recipient of the prestigious Abe Bailey Fellowship.
Prof. Kapil Moothi from the North-West University (NWU) has earned international recognition for his pioneering research on sustainable water treatment after presenting two peer-reviewed papers and serving in key leadership roles at a prestigious global environmental conference.
The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its commitment to entrepreneurship development and women's economic empowerment through its participation in the international TransformHER initiative. This is a collaborative project that equips young women with the confidence, entrepreneurial capabilities and networks needed to shape their entrepreneurial futures.