Community Engagement

Unlocking dreams, shaping futures: Inspiring Matlaba Primary School learners through community engagement

The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU) continues to make a meaningful difference beyond the classroom through community engagement initiatives that inspire young people to believe in their potential and pursue their dreams.

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NWU signs strategic agricultural partnership

NWU signs strategic agricultural partnership to drive food security, rural economic growth and innovation 

The North-West University (NWU), Community Venture Capital (Pty) Ltd (CVC), and NWU Enterprises (Pty) Ltd (NWUE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Friday, 7 August to strengthen collaboration in agricultural development and community empowerment.  

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Meal-a-Day Programme supports more than 500 students as food needs grow

More than 500 students on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus received food parcels through the Meal-a-Day Programme during July 2026. This initiative continues to respond to growing food insecurity and to help students remain focused on their studies.

Established in 2017, the programme has become one of the key student support initiatives at the university, helping students facing financial hardship to access nutritious meals while pursuing their studies.

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NWU takes science to Wolmaransstad, inspiring hundreds of learners

Science came alive for more than 1500 learners from schools across the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District when the North-West University (NWU) hosted its fourth annual Vice-Chancellor's Science Day at Hoërskool Wolmaransstad, exposing young people to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers while bringing university expertise directly to communities.

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Celebrating International Flag Day with colour, culture and global unity

The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) was transformed into a vibrant sea of colour as students proudly waved the flags of their home countries during the International Flag Day celebrations. Dressed in traditional attire and carrying national flags from across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, students turned the campus into a lively showcase of cultural diversity, unity and global friendship.

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NWU students win seven out of 13 awards at the 2026 South African Institute of Physics conference

By Michelle Hammann

The 70th annual South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) awards ceremony took place at the University of the Western Cape from 6 to 10 July 2026. The North-West University (NWU) took home seven out of 13 prestigious student awards for presentations in the fields of space science and astrophysics. 

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Mandela Day initiative leaves a lasting mark at Ipeleng Primary School

A Mandela Day initiative by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education has left more than fresh paint and renovated classrooms at Ipeleng Primary School in Montshiwa Township. 

The project aimed to improve the learning environment of the school while reinforcing the long-term commitment of the university to community engagement beyond the campus.

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