Every day, North-West University (NWU) students, researchers and community partners are making a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities. Through education, research and engagement, we are helping to build a healthier, more sustainable and inclusive future.
Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals
Our commitment to community engagement and sustainability is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our Care2Kids Family & Child Forensic Unit provides court-recognised assessments and therapy, helping ensure that every decision is guided by one priority: the best interests of the child.
We working with traditional communities in the North West Province to revive ancient grain farming, empowering families with skills, resources and opportunities to build a more sustainable future.
AUTHeR is helping African experts work together to tackle some of society's most complex health and well-being challenges.
Aspiring entrepreneur?
The Higher Degrees Student Development presents an Entrepreneurship Series exploring key topics in innovation, venture creation and business development.
“Children are innocent; they cannot keep paying the price. The village, all of it, must choose to act,” said Prof. Elmien Crofford
“South Africa does not have a shortage of entrepreneurial potential. What we often lack are tools that speak the language of people’s lived realities. KasiKanvas was designed to start where entrepreneurs are, not where we expect them to be.” – Prof. Leenta Grobler
“The reality is that many talented and hardworking students are unable to fully participate in university life because of financial barriers,” – Lesego “Oscar” Molema, who serves as the Mahikeng Student Campus Council (SCC) fundraising and RAG officer
Explore our impact:
- Conference places collaboration at the heart of research and societal impact
- The Weight of What Remains, Ga ke se bope ga se ipope - Fragments of what we Carry
- Animal health centre builds a bridge between classrooms and communities
- Safe drinking water on tap thanks to NWU Waterwise Project
- NWU TTIS launches Impact Lounge to empower researchers and innovators
- PENPlay launches innovative portfolio of gamified learning tools developed at the NWU
- Prof Ushotanefe Useh receives continental honour for lifelong contribution
- South Africa's entrepreneurs do not need another business plan