In an effort to continuously pave the way towards building sustainable communities, the Faculty of Law’s Chair in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability (CLES), funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) as part of its South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI), recently held its second critical conversation of the year.
By Michelle Hammann
Every year, the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Brilliants Programme honours 22 top-performing students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related (STEM-related) study fields. For 2026, Caitlin Mans, a first-year Bachelor of Science student (BSc) in Biological Sciences with Microbiology and Biochemistry, is representing the North-West University (NWU) for this achievement.
A significant sponsorship of 5100 copies of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: An authoritative guide for South African teachers is set to expand access to this vital educational resource across North West and beyond. The donation, valued at approximately R1,8 million, marks a major step forward in efforts to integrate indigenous knowledge into both school and higher-education curricula.
Their selection places them among student leaders from universities across the country who are committed to advancing the interests of nursing students.
The North-West University (NWU) has hosted thousands of prospective students, parents, guardians and educators at its annual Open Days across the three campuses. These events offer a rich opportunity to witness university life first-hand, gain an insight into the study programmes of the university and explore future careers.
The newly established South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Student Chapter at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management has made an impressive debut, securing first place in the Best Slogan Category at the Mahikeng Campus Open Day on 23 May 2026.
Against the backdrop of national conversations on governance, accountability and ethics, students from the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion that explored the realities of labour relations in contemporary South Africa.
When young leaders from across Africa gather in Liberia to discuss the future of governance, democracy and development on the continent, one of the voices in the room will belong to a North-West University (NWU) student representing South Africa.
The North-West University (NWU) played a prominent role in the inaugural Indigenous Knowledge-Based Technology Innovation Investment Summit, hosted by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) in partnership with the Innovation Hub, the NWU, the University of Limpopo, the University of Venda and the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF).
A new upcoming book by Prof. Caven Mguvane Mnisi as lead editor and fellow researchers is repositioning ostrich, quail, waterfowls and other non-chicken poultry at the centre of discussions about food security and sustainable farming systems.
Published by Elsevier, Non-chicken Poultry Production examines how alternative poultry systems can help meet growing global demand for animal protein while reducing pressure on conventional chicken production systems.