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Fortress Fanie a nest of points for NWU Eagles
2024-03-13 The NWU Eagles’ hiccup against the Shimlas a week ago has been followed by a refreshing gulp of points against Wits at the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds on Monday, 11 March. The Eagles lit up Potchefstroom with seven tries against the visitors from…http://www.nwu.ac.za/event/world-aids-day-webinar-global-solidarity-shared-responsibility
World Aids Day Webinar - Global solidarity, shared responsibility
2020-11-27 Global solidarity and shared responsibility requires us to view global health responses, including the AIDS response, in a new way. It requires the world to come together. Keynote speakers for this event include Prof Penny Moore and Dr Steven…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/workshop-ethical-considerations-informed-consent-processes
Workshop: Ethical Considerations In Informed Consent Processes
2026-04-07 You are cordially invited to a workshop on Ethical Considerations In Informed Consent Processes. This workshop aims to enhance researchers and REC members understanding of ethical requirements in the informed consent process to ensure ethical and…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/registration2024
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Alumni trek saam vir jaarlikse sakeontbyt
2019-02-14 Die jaarlikse Alumni Sakeontbyt van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) sal na verwagting op 8 Maart 2019 in Vanderbijlpark plaasvind. Hierdie funksie bring lede van die NWU-alumnivereniging, akademici, sakelui en gemeenskapslede byeen om skouers te skuur en…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/research-and-consulting
Research and consulting
2020-11-18 Our approach to business research and consulting is to utilise methodologies embedded in the design sciences, making business engineering a reality. We offer: Scientific diagnosis of challenging business problems In depth analysis, design and implementation…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/meganiese-ingenieurswese
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2024-02-21 Die NWU se Skool vir Meganiese Ingenieurswese bied twee verskillende voorgraadse kwalifikasies aan: Meganiese Ingenieurswese Die Meganiese Ingenieurswese-graad is 'n dinamiese program wat studente aan die voorpunt van transformerende…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-investigates-root-violence-schools
Study investigates the root of violence in schools
2021-01-29 Teaching is often seen as a calling rather than a career. But that calling quickly turns into a nightmare when teachers are attacked by the very people they are trying to educate. Over the past few years, there have been numerous reports in the media of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sexism-and-sexual-harassment-are-major-challenges-women-entrepreneurs
Sexism and sexual harassment are major challenges for women entrepreneurs
2021-10-28 Although entrepreneurship has its own challenges, women face additional obstacles that are unique to them. On paper South Africa has some great opportunities for female entrepreneurs, but in reality numerous economic, social and cultural obstacles affect…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-prof-pushing-boundaries-science
NWU Prof is pushing boundaries in science
2022-08-19 Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola is not afraid to push boundaries and this top-achieving academic is the epitome of excellence. Prof Babalola is the director of the Food Security and Safety research focus area at the North-West University (NWU), leading as…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/sbab/entrepreneurial-skills
Short Course in Entrepreneurial Skills
2023-02-17 The SBAB has been presenting the Short Course in Entrepreneurial Skills since 1986. It was inter alia presented to some schools as an extra-curricular subject. Over the years, the course has been adapted to meet the specific needs of the independent young…, Purpose, The purpose of the course is to make people who want to start their own business aware of the concept of entrepreneurship, to assist in establishing an entrepreneurship culture and to encourage the youth to consider self-employment by establishing an own…, Presentation period, The course is presented over a period of one year (divided into two semesters). Each semester consists of a compulsory one-week study school (Monday to Friday). Two courses are presented annually, starting in January and July respectively., Assessment, Students are expected to submit practical assignments after each study school. These assignments must be submitted on predetermined dates. Apart from this, students also write a semester examination related to the subjects presented in that specific semester…, Learning plan, Introduction to Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial ideas and opportunities Entrepreneurial Management skills Entrepreneurial Financial skills Entrepreneurial Administrative skills Entrepreneurial Legal Skills Entrepreneurial Marketing skills Small Business…, Medium of Education, Study schools are presented in English. Course material is available in English. Students may submit assignments and examination papers in Afrikaans or English., Requirements, A matric certificate OR a secondary school qualification a pre-requisite., Presentation of classes, Please take note that the classes will only be offered should numbers justify it. , Venue, The study schools are presented at the SBAB/Business School on the Potchefstroom Campus. Should the number of students warrant it, the SBAB does, however, negotiate with organisations to present the course by means of study schools outside Potchefstroom., Course fees, Please submit your details to Info-sbab@nwu.ac.za and we will respond to you with the required course fees, Apply, Complete the application form . [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/leopards-lair-business-competition
Leopards Lair® Business Competition
2026-03-04 Leopards lair , Turn your idea into a real business., NWU Leopards’ Lair is NWU’s flagship student business pitching competition. It gives students the chance to develop fundamental startup ideas, test business concepts, and build entrepreneurial skills that can lead to a business career — alongside or beyond…, Enter before 18 May 2026, [accordion], Why enter?, Leopards’ Lair is more than just a competition. Participants gain: Cash prizes that can serve as seed funding Venture development support Mentorship and pitch coaching Exposure to NWU’s entrepreneurship ecosystem Support to refine business models and improve…, Category information, Knowledge-Based Startups Transform your research, innovation, or technical skills into a real business that can make an impact. Student Side-Hustles Start and grow your own venture while studying — from creative brands to digital services and scalable…, 2026 Competition Timeline, 9 March – 18 May Submit your business idea via the online entry platform. Submissions should explain: The problem or opportunity Your proposed solution Target customer or beneficiaries How you will reach the market Revenue or impact model Students can access…, Ready to leap? Enter here, If you have an idea worth exploring or a problem worth solving, Leopards’ Lair is your starting point. Whether it’s a research-driven startup, digital product or practical side-hustle, this competition gives you the structure, support and platform to grow…, Competition rules, Competition Rules, Contact details, Side-Hustle category: Vanderbijlpark Campus: Annelie.Steenkamp@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom Campus: Lerato.Sentsho@nwu.ac.za Mahikeng Campus: Kezell.Klinck@nwu.ac.za Research-Based category: Hannes.Malan@nwu.ac.za [/accordion]http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-flags-regulatory-gaps-tailings-dam-management
Research flags regulatory gaps in tailings dam management
2026-04-10 Thousands of abandoned mining tailings dams across South Africa continue to expose gaps in environmental regulation, placing communities and ecosystems at risk. Researcher Thandolwakhe Mokotedi from the Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/stemme-van-inheemse-gemeenskappe-van-praktyk-moet-gehoor-word
Stemme van inheemse gemeenskappe van praktyk moet gehoor word
2022-05-23 “Vennootskappe tussen die regering, die privaat sektor en die burgerlike samelewing is noodsaaklik vir enige agenda vir volhoubare ontwikkeling. Ervaring in Afrika het egter getoon dat deelname deur plaaslike gemeenskappe aan ontwikkelingsprojekte selde…http://www.nwu.ac.za/tn/content/nwu-taolo-le-botsamaisi-21
Bathusamotlatsa-Motshanselara
2022-02-01 Mothusamotlatsamokanseliri: Ditiro tse di Kgonang go Abelwa ba Bangwe le Go Tsamaisa Ditiro tsa Kgwebo Mothusamotlatsamokanseliri: Ditiro tse di Kgonang go Abelwa ba Bangwe le Go Tsamaisa Ditiro tsa Kgwebo Mothusamotlatsamokanseliri: Ditiro tse di…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/optentia-gaan-tweede-stats-camp-suid-afrika-aanbied
Optentia gaan tweede Stats Camp Suid-Afrika aanbied
2020-01-20 Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Optentia-navorsingsfokusarea het in 2019 geskiedenis gemaak deur die heel eerste Stats Camp Suid-Afrika aan te bied. Hulle sal in 2020 weer eens hulle kant bring en hierdie internasionaal-erkende opvoedkundige geleentheid…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cultivating-hope-despite-despair-covid-19
Cultivating hope despite the despair of Covid-19
2021-07-02 The continuing effect of Covid-19 on mental health is felt all over the world, but especially in South Africa now that this pandemic has hit our country with a third wave. We have lost loved ones, financial stability, some of our freedom, social…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/human-movement-sciences