North-West University (NWU) is a leading teaching-learning and research institution with a footprint that spans two of South Africa’s provinces. We recognize that we have a responsibility to ensure that the wealth of knowledge generated via the university’s three campuses is harnessed to the benefit of the community we serve. At the same time, we acknowledge that our success is made possible by the generous support and rich material generated by these very communities. Furthermore, as much as the university's academic pursuits can and will benefit our communities and society, we firmly believe that neither knowledge-generating nor knowledge-sharing should be one-sided. Thus, as much as we share our research findings and innovative ideas with society in general, we make it our business to engage with our communities to learn from and be taught by them. Our core business activities can only be regarded as significant and sustainable if we, as the academic partner, succeed in actively engaging with our communities of interest and communities of practice to ensure that both the university’s expertise and the rich experiences of the people we serve are put to the best use.

• Sustainability at NWU

A sustainable NWU contributes to a sustainable society that must be socially responsible, ensuring environmental protection and quality of life for humans and equilibrium in the natural systems, thus developing a Sustainable, Resilient, and Agile Future for NWU as a responsible HEI in Africa. Learn more in our sustainability guidelines.