Everyone has a moment.
A moment where everything changed, when possibility becomes reality. The moment when what was impossible became the standard. The moment when the inspiration became impact – a difference made, a difference felt, a difference remembered.
Those are the moments that stay with us.
A conversation that opens a door.
A discovery that changes how we see the world.
A partnership that strengthens a community.
A celebration that brings people together.
A quiet act of support that becomes unforgettable.
At the North-West University (NWU), moments like these happen every day.
They happen in classrooms, laboratories, communities, boardrooms, sports fields, residences, workplaces and shared spaces where people come together with purpose.
These are the moments that shape who we are.
The #CreateNWUMoments brand campaign wants to share, see and celebrate these moments – and invite you to do the same.
“It all starts here. With a moment. With a choice. With purpose. With you.” – Jean-Marc Stidworthy, Director: NWU Marketing and Student Recruitment
SPIN. SHARE. BE ON THE BILLBOARD.
Spin the wheel to receive your question, then complete the entry form. Your story could be the next one featured on an NWU campus billboard!
Eligibility
This competition is open to all currently registered students of North-West University (NWU) across all campuses. Entries open 5 October 2026 and close 23 October 2026.
Prizes
One winner will be selected from each campus based on the creativity, originality, and sincerity of their message.
Each campus winner's entry will be professionally photographed; the student's message and photo will be displayed on that campus billboard.
What is an NWU moment?
An NWU moment can be big or small.
It can be a moment of learning, care, courage, service, innovation, unity or celebration. It can belong to a student, staff member, alumnus, parent, partner, researcher, supporter or community member.
Some moments are visible. Others happen quietly. But together, they tell the story of NWU: a university of people, purpose and impact.
“Through my journey here NWU didn’t just teach me academics, it taught me resilience, self-belief and the power of standing firm in who I am. I’ve found my voice, my purpose and a version of myself that my first-year self would be proud of. ”
Honouring the Legacy of Eagi
Some people wear a suit. Others step into a legacy. Once they suit on, they become Eagi – the NWU’s beloved eagle, a familiar face at welcoming first-years, celebrating graduations, lifting spirits during exam season and sprinting down Lover’s Lane to the delight of students. For thousands of students, Eagi is part of their university story. A photograph. A laugh. A hug. A memory. But one tradition has remained unchanged: the person inside the suit stays anonymous. Eagi’s identity is carefully protected, so much so that even many colleagues within Marketing and Student Recruitment never know who is behind the mascot. Nathan Nkosinati Simango shares what it was like to see the university through Eagi’s eyes.
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