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Call for Postgraduate Supervision Workshops
2024-07-08 You are cordially invited to the Postgraduate Supervision Workshops, presented by Dr Erik Hofstee. The course aims to equip participants with the necessary expertise to conceive, plan, research, organize, compose, and finalize a research-based project, such…NWU recognises institutional linguistic diversity during International Mother Tongue Month
2019-03-28 In accord with the North-West University’s (NWU) commitment to pursue, accommodate and provide a fair and an inclusive language environment, the university recently celebrated annual International Mother Tongue Day across its three campuses. The NWU,…NWU economist – the problematic trend of econocracy
2019-03-28 Do you feel that matters pertaining to the country’s economic state are irrelevant for the public and only reserved for trained economists? If so, you are experiencing the negative impact of econocracy. And econocracy will, ultimately, be the downfall of…Golden Key awards staff with honorary membership
2018-05-31 Four staff members of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark were recently awarded honorary membership to the Golden Key International Honour Society. These staff members were applauded for their commitment towards academic excellence…Home
2023-06-05 What is Self-Directed Learning (SDL)? “In its broadest meaning self-directed learning describes a process by which individuals take the initiative, with or without the assistance of others, in diagnosing their learning…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/trio-joie-de-vivre
Trio Joie de Vivre
2025-02-08 Trio Joie de Vivre, comprised of André Oosthuizen (flute), Catrien Wentink (piano), and Liesl van der Merwe (bassoon), is a distinguished ensemble with roots at North-West University, South Africa. Established in 2018, the trio made their debut at…https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/sub-areas
Sub-areas
2025-04-08 Assessment to support Self-Directed Learning Subarea leader: Prof Anitia Lubbe Assessment can be used as a means to build sustainable capacity for SDL. Assessment to support SDL is deliberately designed to capitalise on the impact of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/excellence-awards-celebrate-nwus-exceptional-staff
Excellence Awards celebrate the NWU’s exceptional staff
2024-03-01 The North-West University (NWU) gave recognition to its outstanding staff during the annual NWU Excellence Awards ceremony, which took place in Potchefstroom on 23 November. Staff were acknowledged for their exceptional contributions to teaching and learning…NWU applauds best-of-the best lecturers
2019-03-15 The North-West University (NWU) celebrated its star lecturers during its Institutional Teaching Excellence Awards ceremony (ITEA). This annual event took place on 14 March at the Snowflake venue in Potchefstroom. Prof Juaneé Cilliers of the Faculty of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/spotlight-prof-ian-rothmann
In the spotlight: Prof Ian Rothmann
2025-05-23 "My greatest hope is that my contributions create ripple effects – opening doors for others, laying foundations for future breakthroughs, and helping shape a more just and resilient world for future generations." These are the words of Prof Ian Rothmann,…Africa’s first language centre launched to promote indigenous languages
2019-08-15 At last! Hard work and dedication finally paid off. The government-established South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) was officially launched on 7 August 2019 on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom. SADiLaR is…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/jozsef-popp
József Popp
2023-03-16 József Popp is a corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences Hungary. He is Professor at WSB University, Poland and an extraordinary professor at the North-West University, South Africa. He is also an active member and chairman of several academic and professional…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/caleb-muyiwa-adelowo
Caleb Muyiwa Adelowo
2025-04-10 Dr. Caleb M. ADELOWO is a Director of Research and former head of Science Policy Research and Innovation Studies Department at the National Centre for Technology Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, a 'think tank' Agency of government. He was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, North-West…https://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-speakers
ICIL 2022 - Speakers
2023-12-08 International Keynote Speakers, Prof. Judith Mavodza Prof. Judith Mavodza Prof. Judith Mavodza, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Judith Mavodza is Associate Professor and Assistant Director for Public Services at Zayed University, Dubai. Areas of research interest include…, National Keynote Speakers, Prof. Bosire Onyancha Prof. Bosire Onyancha Prof. Bosire Onyancha, Department of Information Science, University of South Africa Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha is a Research Professor at the Department of Information Science, University of South Africa. Prof Onyancha…https://news.nwu.ac.za/university-collaboration-reaches-promising-covid-19-vaccine-results
University collaboration reaches promising Covid-19 vaccine results
2021-06-17 Walter Sisulu University (WSU) and the North-West University (NWU) jointly announced "very promising first results" from preclinical trials on a new Covid-19 vaccine candidate on Tuesday, 8 June. The WSU Medical School has a rich history of producing…https://news.nwu.ac.za/exciting-new-era-begins-nwu
Exciting new era begins for the NWU
2022-09-01 The inauguration of Dr Bismark Tyobeka as the third vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) is the start of an exciting new journey for the university. Dr Tyobeka, who started his five-year term as principal and vice-chancellor on 1 June 2022, was…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-honours-excellence-community-engagement
NWU honours excellence in community engagement
2021-04-12 Thirteen academics from the North-West University (NWU) received recognition for their excellence in community engagement. They were honoured during the NWU’s Excellence in Community Engagement (CE) Awards Ceremony that took place on 31 March. The vice-…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/afrocentric-governance-public-affairs/afrocentric-governance-public-affairs
Afrocentric Governance of Public Affairs
2024-12-10 [accordion] Welcome message Chapter 13 of the National Development Plan of South Africa refers to the need for building a capable developmental state to fight against the triple challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment (National Planning…https://news.nwu.ac.za/fight-against-gbv
The fight against GBV
2021-09-14 Every few months South Africa is rocked by a gender-based violence (GBV) story that leaves most citizens in disbelief. Recently a final year law student’s mutilated body was found in a plastic bag in East London. Her intimate partner was arrested for the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mahikeng-library-makes-studies-easier-undergraduate-students