Application Tips for SADC Professionals Seeking Distance Learning

The academic year is fast approaching, and for professionals across the SADC region, the window to secure a spot in a top-tier distance learning master’s degree program is closing. Whether you are an engineer in Windhoek, a lawyer in Harare, or a manager in Gaborone, the final days before the application…

Your Postgrad Journey Just Got a Major Upgrade

Everything you didn't know you needed: training, mentorship, funding, competitions, and a whole support crew in your corner. Meet the NWU Postgraduate Support Centre.

Let's be honest, postgraduate studies can feel like being dropped into the deep end of a very complicated swimming…

Get Your Master's Degree in Management Accountancy at NWU

For ambitious accounting professionals in Kenya, the journey to the top of the corporate ladder often leads through South Africa. As home to some of the best universities for accounting degrees in Africa, South Africa offers a unique blend of global prestige and regional relevance. 

Zimbabwean's Guide to NWU Postgrad Engineering Bursaries

If you’re a Zimbabwean engineering graduate eyeing postgrad studies, your biggest blocker likely isn’t academic readiness—it’s funding. Tuition, research costs, accommodation, visas, and day-to-day living expenses add up fast, and that can make applying feel risky before you even start. If you want to study in South Africa as an international…

“It All Started Here”: How NWU Sparked Reatlegile’s Passion for People

From Brits in the North West Province to the halls of academia at the North-West University, Matomela Reatlegile is redefining what it means to study Human Resource Management. A proud Golden Key Society member and Dean’s List achiever, Reatlegile is currently completing her Master of Administration in Human Resource…

Research at the Finish Line: Keep Going, You’re Closer Than You Think

As the year draws to a close, many postgraduate student researchers find themselves pausing to reflect on how far they’ve come and how much still lies ahead. The truth is, research isn’t always a straight path. Some projects move forward with energy and focus, while others face unexpected detours, challenges, or even…

Nurses at the Heart of Change: Dr Beauty Zulu on the Power of Education in Primary Healthcare

Primary Healthcare (PHC) originated in the 1978 Declaration of Alma-Ata to the 2018 Declaration of Astana. The rejuvenation of PHC has been a key priority for countries worldwide towards universal health coverage (WHO, 2024). The National Health Strategic Plan 2023-2028 seeks to achieve health for…

Igniting Hope, One Molecule at a Time with PhD Candidate Mokole Seleke

From a young boy in Kanana captivated by the sparkle of fireworks to a PhD candidate breaking new ground in nanotechnology and electrochemistry, Mokole Seleke John embodies the spirit of curiosity and perseverance. His journey at the North-West University (NWU) is one of passion, purpose, and progress, fueled by a…

The PhD Journey: Lessons in Resilience, Reflection, and Growth with Dr Frans Manthosi

Embarking on a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) journey is a significant academic milestone. For many, it is the culmination of years of study and the beginning of a new chapter in scholarly life. When I was accepted into the PhD programme in 2021, I felt a profound sense of achievement. It was a…

Boost Your Chances: Preparing a Standout Postgrad Bursary Application

Now that your undergraduate studies are complete, you dream of pursuing a postgraduate degree. But financing that ambition feels like climbing a steep hill. You’ve applied to bursary after bursary, feeling the pull between exhaustion and fear of coming up empty-handed. You’re definitely not alone in facing that struggle, but thoughtful…