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NWU celebrates Heritage Month with intercampus spelling bee
2024-10-03 By Mafumane Tlhapi and Ntokozo Maseko In celebration of Heritage Month, the North-West University (NWU) hosted an intercampus spelling bee competition to promote language diversity across its three campuses. The event took place on 21 September at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/botswana-alumni-deliver-tools-success-learners
Botswana alumni deliver tools of success to learners
2025-06-25 In a classroom where calculators are shared and pencils run short, a delivery of 70 branded pencil cases from the North-West University (NWU) Botswana Alumni Chapter landed with purpose. These cases containing pens, maths sets and scientific calculators…http://news.nwu.ac.za/two-tracks-one-path-nwu-alumna-navigates-cybersecurity-and-songwriting
Two tracks, one path, as NWU alumna navigates cybersecurity and songwriting
2025-07-14 Information Technology Security and music composition are not as far removed from each other as they might seem. Ask Bonolo Phiri, North-West University alumna. Bonolo studied Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at the NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-phd-graduates
Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates PhD graduates
2023-06-05 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus 2023 winter graduations ended with a special congratulatory ceremony for PhD graduates, hosted by Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy vice-chancellor for planning and Vanderbijlpark Campus operations.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-examines-herbicide-south-africas-environment
Study examines herbicide in South Africa’s environment
2025-02-07 By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Unit of Environmental Sciences and Management conducted a study on the presence of a widely used herbicide – glyphosate – and its byproduct, AMPA, in South Africa’s water,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-looks-impact-heavy-rains-and-declaration-state-disaster-sa
Academic looks at impact of heavy rains and declaration of state of disaster in SA
2023-02-16 North-West University (NWU) academic in the African Centre for Disaster Studies, Prof Livhuwani Nemakonde says the heavy rainfall experienced in South Africa in recent weeks is due to a combination of factors. “Climatologists have indicated that this is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rick-turners-life-immortalised-new-book
Rick Turner’s life immortalised in new book
2024-09-06 He was a visionary thinker, an activist against an oppressive regime, but also a forgotten figure. No longer. Wits University Press recently released the book Rick Turner's Politics as the Art of the Impossible to universal acclaim, with it even being named…http://news.nwu.ac.za/enhancing-leadership-skills-tomorrows-leaders
Enhancing the leadership skills of tomorrow’s leaders
2024-07-12 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus recently hosted a capacity building event for the Student Campus Council to enhance their leadership and administrative skills. The event featured various speakers, including Prof Sibusiso Chalufu…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-female-leaders-strive-excellence
Empowering female leaders to strive for excellence
2023-07-17 In anticipation of Women's Month, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, in collaboration with ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited, recently hosted a breakfast event themed "Women of Steel". Hosted by Prof Linda du Plessis, vice-principal…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/inaugural-lectures-law
Inaugural Lectures: Law
2023-08-17 Prof Klaus Beiter “The emperor is naked!” – rebuilding moral universities in the light of the rights to education and science of international law (read more) × “The emperor is naked!” – rebuilding moral universities in the light of…http://www.nwu.ac.za/mental-health-awareness-event
Mental Health Awareness Event
2019-05-07 At Student Counselling & Development our role is to be a support structure for students in times of need, as well as to inspire and aid them in developing and reaching their optimal wellness potential in all dimensions of life, ranging from emotional,…http://education.nwu.ac.za/early-childhood-development-and-education/mission
Mission
2021-02-02 The NWU’s structure provides for three main pillars: teaching, learning and assessment; community engagement and stakeholder relationships; and research and innovation. Our mission for each pillar is: Teaching, Learning and Assessment…http://education.nwu.ac.za/edu-hright/staff-citizenship
Staff - Citizenship
2024-11-18 The core function is to engage in research activities (such as projects, conferences and publications) that reconceptualise a new form and language for citizenship education that challenges and theorises perpetuating social (justice) issues…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-sciences/statistics
Statistics
2025-07-28 [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, You can begin your academic journey by applying for the BCom in Statistics in your first year. This programme offers a comprehensive foundation in the collection, organisation, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data. Statistics focuses on gathering…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Economics Statistics Business management , Degree options, BCom in Statistics Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered at the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculuim code: 5FGH02 BCom in Statistics - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full time Offered at the Mahikeng [M] campus Curricluim code: 5XGH01 , Admission requirements, BCom in Statistics APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% and more) English: Level 4 (50% and more) BCom in Statistics - Extended Programme APS: 20 Mathematics: Level 3 (40% and more) or Mathematical literacy: Level 4 (50% and more) English: Level 3 (40% and more), Career opportunities , Data Analyst Statistical Consultant Market Research Analyst Financial Analyst Biostatistician Data Scientist Quantitative Analyst Epidemiologist Business Intelligence Analyst Data Engineer Risk Analyst , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Potchefstroom [P] [/accordion] Yearbookhttp://engineering.nwu.ac.za/sustainable-engineering/home
Home
2024-02-25 There is an urgent call to action for developed and developing countries to implement a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. To do this by altering processes & systems to achieve sustainability…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/community-engagement
Community Engagement
2025-04-14 LL Click and drag to resize , Poster Timelines Timeline, The Leopards Lair Competition provides a meaningful learning experience for students of the NWU who are interested in pursuing new venture creation, as an alternative to traditional employment or as a mechanism for gaining experiential business development…, Rules, Only registered students of NWU may participate. Teams may consist of 1-3 members, but only one team member may present/pitch. No late submissions will be accepted. English will be the language of communication and any submissions in other languages will…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/climate-change-air-quality-and-impacts/research-projects
Research Projects
2021-08-11 Ongoing research projects WRC Project - Current status and future predicted distribution patterns of bilharzia transmitting snails and implications for vector-borne diseases in South Africa. 1 April 2020 –31 March 2023 Background…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/catalysis-and-synthesis/background-research
Background to the Research
2023-07-03 Sasol, one of the largest companies in the South African petrochemical industry, produces a variety of chemicals, including a series of unique, and currently underutilised α-olefins. Most of these α-olefins are exported, beneficiated elsewhere, and re-…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/workshop-holistic-life-crafting-model-practitioners-guide-meaning-making-every-domain