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NWU to participate in 2026 BRICS Postgraduate Forum in Brazil
The North-West University (NWU) will strengthen its international research footprint when it participates in the 2026 BRICS Postgraduate Forum, taking place from 9 to 11 June 2026 at the University of Campinas in Brazil. Convened by the BRICS Research Institute in partnership with RUDN University, the forum will be held under the theme “BRICS…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-first-iamcr-regional-conference-africa
NWU hosts first IAMCR regional conference in Africa
The North-West University (NWU) marked a significant milestone in global media and communication scholarship when it hosted the first regional conference of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) to be held on African soil. By Oscar Mosiane, Sibusiso Moledi and Ntombikayise Mahuma Hosted by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/khunganani-sigadi-crowned-national-playoffs-player-tournament
Khunganani Sigadi crowned National Playoffs Player of the Tournament
While the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute celebrated their promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship in Mthatha this past week, one of its student-athletes returned home with an additional accolade that underscored the successful campaign of the team. Khunganani Sigadi, a first-year student and key member of the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/apply-study-university-you-know-and-trust-mynwu
Apply to study at the university you know and trust – #MyNWU
The North-West University (NWU) 2027 application season is open, and applications are coming in thick and fast. Since the opening of the application season on 1 June 2026, close to 20 000 prospective students have already submitted their applications. Applications for selection courses will close on 30 June 2026 while applications for general…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-anthem-team-awarded-chancellors-medal
NWU anthem team awarded Chancellor’s medal
In June 2011, the North-West University (NWU) adopted its second university anthem, Bless us oh Lord”. On Friday, 5 June 2026, the university awarded the Chancellor’s medal to the group of people responsible for composing and translating this anthem. The team included members from the well-known South African acapella boy-band, Flip a Coin.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-shines-inaugural-indigenous-knowledge-based-technology-innovation-investment-summit
NWU shines at inaugural Indigenous Knowledge-Based Technology Innovation Investment Summit
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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ayanda-nkabinde-takes-south-africas-voice-continental-leadership-forum-liberia
Ayanda Nkabinde takes South Africa’s voice to continental leadership forum in Liberia
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. Ayanda Nkabinde, the Student Campus Council (SCC) societies liaison and international students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ethics-justice-and-world-work-students-lead-powerful-labour-relations-dialogue
Ethics, justice and the world of work: Students lead powerful labour relations dialogue
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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sabpp-student-chapter-shines-open-day-winning-slogan
SABPP Student Chapter shines at Open Day with winning slogan
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. The winning slogan of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/anime-club-society-ready-take-purple-con-2026-next-level
The Anime Club Society ready to take Purple Con 2026 to the next level
The Anime Club Society of the North-West University Vanderbijlpark Campus, in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities, recently took an exciting step towards bringing Purple Con 2026 to life. The team gathered at a local restaurant to officially launch their partnership drive for what is shaping up to be one of the Vaal’s most anticipated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-ushotanefe-useh-receives-continental-honour-lifelong-contribution
Prof Ushotanefe Useh receives continental honour for lifelong contribution
During the World Physiotherapy Africa Region Conference, held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 6 to 9 June 2026, the North-West University (NWU) is celebrating the recognition of one of its distinguished academics and healthcare leaders. Prof Ushotanefe Useh, Deputy Dean for Community Engagement and Stakeholder Relations in the Faculty of Health…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tete-dijana-eyes-history-2026-comrades-marathon
Tete Dijana eyes history at 2026 Comrades Marathon
Three-time Comrades Marathon champion Tete Dijana believes he is ready for Sunday's 2026 Comrades Marathon – a race that could see the North-West University (NWU) protection officer make history. Dijana, who won the Comrades Marathon in 2022, 2023 and 2025, will line up among the favourites for the 89-kilometre up run from Durban to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-expert-presents-engaging-lecture-measuring-value
International expert presents engaging lecture on measuring value
What is measured when we measure value? How do organisations know whether the work they do is genuinely valuable and to whom? Prof. Ana Adi, an internationally renowned scholar, recently shed light on this topic during a public lecture and research presentation at the School of Communication on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom…http://news.nwu.ac.za/thousands-discover-their-future-nwu-2026-open-days
Thousands discover their future at the NWU 2026 Open Days
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 2026 Open Days…http://news.nwu.ac.za/promising-pianist-finds-his-voice-through-passion-and-performance
Promising pianist finds his voice through passion and performance
Even his name has a musical ring to it … Sergio José Tavares. But it is not his name that audiences remember. It is his playing and how much love he pours into it. It takes countless hours of practice and dedication to master an instrument. Sergio, a young, talented and accomplished pianist, knows this well. His deep love for music makes…http://news.nwu.ac.za/more-building-nwu-celebrates-opening-b7a
More than a building: NWU celebrates the opening of B7A
It was a bright Tuesday morning as staff members of the School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education came alive with excitement, arriving in their blue matching jackets for the opening of their new building. A red carpet stretched across the entrance, while balloons added a sense of celebration that matched the day's mood. There was a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-leadership-helm-nwu-council
New leadership at the helm of the NWU Council
The North-West University (NWU) Council unanimously elected a new chairperson and deputy chairperson at its Council meeting on Thursday, 18 June 2026. René Kenosi, a qualified chartered accountant with more than 30 years’ experience in governance, risk management, audit and counter corruption, is the new chairperson, and Pastor Piet Maleme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inspiring-next-generation-sabpp-student-chapter-celebrate-youth-day-lotlhakane-village
Inspiring the next generation: SABPP Student Chapter celebrate Youth Day in Lotlhakane Village
The South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Student Chapter, in collaboration with the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU), commemorated Youth Day with a meaningful community outreach initiative held at the Lotlhakane Sports Ground in Lotlhakane Village, Mahikeng. Held…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-research-explores-new-approach-snakebite-treatment
NWU research explores new approach to snakebite treatment
Venomous snakebites affect thousands of people across Africa each year, but help can come too late if antivenom medication or expert assistance is unavailable. A team of researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is investigating whether medicines already used to treat other conditions could help combat…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-adults-may-show-early-signs-high-blood-pressure-symptoms-appear