Leading impact with purpose!

Meaningful conversations take place daily, and at North-West University (NWU), our experts are leading these conversations through research and insight. They are the driving force behind meaningful change, innovative thinking, and impactful research.

Their research is creating clinical guidelines, impacting policy and making a difference in the field of expertise. 

Our Thought Leadership campaign celebrates the experts who are shaping current conversations about artificial intelligence, scrutiny of foreign academia, and more; solving real-world problems; and advancing knowledge across disciplines. Through research, teaching, and strategic operations, NWU faculty and professionals are making a measurable difference in South Africa and beyond.

Lead the conversation

Join the conversations that are leading with impact.

 Is the current AI panic justified? 

Prof. Joseph Sekhampu

 When a country starts rationing its future 

Should South Africa keep under-16s off social media? 

Research that is creating knowledge

From NFR-rated researchers to centres of excellence – NWU research creates impact.

8 Research Chairs 5 Research Centres of Excellence 11 Research Units 20 Research Focus Areas 6 Research Niche Areas More than 300 NRF-rated researchers