A childhood struggle with science has come full circle for the North-West University (NWU) academic Dr Moleboheng Mokhele. Her journey from finding the subject difficult to becoming a scientist, teacher and innovator has earned her a place among the finalists in the South African 2026 Rising Star Awards.
Two little boys struggling to find their voices helped their mother find hers and set her on a path from microbiology to research, teaching and the creation of a STEM learning game for African children.
Dr Moleboheng Mokhele, senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU), shared this journey during an interview with Dr Yvonne Chaka Chaka, South Africa's own Princess of Africa, on Woman Radio on 5 August 2026.
On Wednesday, 5 August, Prof. June Monica Palmer from the Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) celebrated her professorial inauguration. The lecture highlighted Prof. Palmer’s substantial contributions to the fields of educational leadership, human rights and institutional transformation research.
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.
The North-West University (NWU) proudly congratulates History Education lecturer Dr Mojuta Motlhamme on receiving a PhD in History from the University of the Witwatersrand.
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.
Koketso Modisakeng, a fourth-year Bachelor of Education student at the North-West University (NWU), is using storytelling to confront social issues such as gender-based violence (GBV), mental health, corruption and generational trauma while building her profile as a published author.
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Together they are called STEM fields, and they drive the systems that power modern civilisation, from healthcare and infrastructure to energy, food security and communication. Even our growing dependence on artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. These fields equip societies to solve complex problems and to innovate.
The Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its prestigious 2025 FEDU Awards, bringing together academics, professional staff, and key stakeholders from across its three campuses in a vibrant celebration of excellence.
The ceremony honoured outstanding achievements in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement, reaffirming the faculty’s commitment to academic distinction and meaningful societal impact.
Our researchers continue to receive national recognition for their impactful work across a wide range of disciplines. The North-West University (NWU) has five nominees for the 2025/2026 NSTF‑South32 Awards. This further affirms our standing as a contributor to excellence in science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa.