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Kimera Govender: From NWU graduate to Miss Earth South Africa finalist
2024-09-16 Kimera Govender’s path from student to environmental advocate is an indication of her passion for sustainability, the environment and her community. A proud alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), her path has now led her to being a finalist in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-celebrate-youth-month-style
Students celebrate Youth Month in style
2023-07-06 By Sandile Mahlangu With the country having commemorated Youth Month last month, some North-West University (NWU) students celebrated the event differently this year. Four students from the university got an opportunity to embrace being a young person in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/decade-healthy-ageing-responsibilities-and-prospects-africa-we-want
The decade of healthy ageing – responsibilities and prospects for the Africa we want
2024-02-27 While Africa is a continent with a rapidly growing population of young people, it is crucial for the region to pay attention to the global agenda on ageing. The United Nations declared the years 2021 to 2030 as the "Decade of Healthy Ageing". This global…http://news.nwu.ac.za/library-director-shares-her-it-expertise-internationally
Library director shares her IT expertise internationally
2024-10-29 A new generation of fact-fascinated consumers and fast-paced technological developments, especially in the artificial intelligence (AI) realm, has made it paramount for libraries to collaborate in order to ensure survival. Collaboration between libraries…http://law.nwu.ac.za/law/juris-diversitas-general-conference-theme
Juris Diversitas General Conference: Theme
2019-01-30 .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: #78848E; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } Juris Diversitas 6th General Conference 15-17 April 2019 Home…http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-library-week-2025
Event: Library Week 2025
2025-09-29 Library Week 2025 Library Week 2025 , South African Library Week (SALW) 2025, Join us as we celebrate South African Library Week under the theme "Libraries for Sustainable Communities" from 17 - 20 March 2025!, Programme, 17-20 March 2025 Library Amnesty Week It's that time of the year again—Library Amnesty Week! Have overdue books? No problem! Return them during this period, and we'll waive all fines. Enjoy guilt-free reading and reconnect with your library! Ask and Win! -…, Mahikeng Events, Monday 17 March 2025 Book delivery to staff (offices) and on-campus students (residences). Library stall outside the library. Tuesday 18 March Book delivery to staff (offices) and on-campus students (residences). Library stall outside the library. Visit to…, Potchefstroom Events, Monday 17 March 2025 Book delivery to staff (offices) and on-campus students (residences). Tuesday 18 March Book deliveries to staff and on-campus students (residences). Wednesday 19 March Library Week celebration main event: Red Bull event 10h00-13h00 (…, Vanderbijlpark Events, Monday 17 March 2025 Book delivery to staff (offices) and on-campus students (residences). First requestor/borrower will receive a R500 Takelot voucher Tuesday 18 March Book deliveries to staff and on-campus students (residences). Wednesday 19 March Book…http://news.nwu.ac.za/brunch-vibes-wins-daytime-show-campus-category-2025-telkom-radio-awards
Brunch Vibes wins daytime show campus category at 2025 Telkom Radio Awards
2025-12-09 The Telkom Radio Awards celebrated its 15th year in 2025, confirming its status as a powerhouse of broadcasting excellence. On Saturday 6 December, the industry’s most influential voices gathered at the Sandton Convention Centre for a night of pride,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biotransformation-and-oxidative-stress-status-laboratory/current-research-focus
Current Research Focus
2023-07-24 The Biotransformation and Oxidative Stress Status (BOSS) research group is interested in research about the capabilities of the human liver to successfully detoxify all toxins the human body is exposed to. The research focus of the groups has been on Chronic…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/innovateher-2026-inclusion-design-breaking-barriers-enabling
InnovateHER 2026 - Inclusion by Design: Breaking Barriers, Enabling Participation
2026-04-24 innovateHER Banner 2025 Welcome to InnovateHER 2026 , a transformative initiative hosted by the North-West University Faculty of Health Sciences . InnovateHER is a national youth innovation and entrepreneurship programme that empowers young women to turn…, What is the challenge?, Every day, people face barriers that limit their ability to learn, access healthcare, use technology, or participate in their communities. These barriers may relate to: Visible or invisible disabilities Barriers to learning and education Limited access to…, How does the programme work?, innovateHER 2026 is a guided, twelve-week innovation journey. Each week follows a simple structure: Build – Develop the solution by understanding the problem, exploring ideas, designing concepts, and improving through feedback. Grow – Develop personal skills…, From idea to real-world solution, Participants will use the KasiKanvas to structure their ideas. The KasiKanvas helps participants: Understand who the solution is for Clarify the problem being solved Design how the solution works Explain the value of the idea Think about how it can become a…, Holiday Innovation Accelerator, During the June–July school holiday, participants will take part in a dedicated Innovation Accelerator Week. This includes structured online coaching sessions to: Strengthen ideas Receive mentor feedback Develop solutions further Prepare for final submission, Who can apply?, innovateHER is open to young women aged 15–25 who are passionate about solving real-world problems and making a difference in their communities. Participants may apply: As individuals, or In teams of up to two people (with at least one member identifying as…, Competition Dates, Entries Open: 1 May 2026 Entries Close: 22 May 2026 Programme Start: 1 June 2026 Programme End: 31 July 2026 Final Submissions: 3 August 2026 Judging: 5 August 2026 Final Event: 9 August 2026 (Pretoria) Winners’ Experience: Mid-2027 , Competition Rules, To qualify for participation and the grand prize, entrants must adhere to the following: Each individual or team may submit only one idea. Participants under the age of 18 must enter with a teacher or responsible adult associated with their school. This…, How to Participate, Applying is simple: Identify a real problem or barrier in your community Create a short video (maximum 3 minutes) explaining: The problem Who is affected Why it matters Submit your video and details using the link below, Enter Here, Please submit your entry here ., Contact Us, For more information, reach out to us via: Email : innovateHER@nwu.ac.za [/accordion] Ready to get started? Apply now and start building solutions that include everyone. innovateHER Start-up Toolboxhttp://humanities.nwu.ac.za/communication/development-communication
Development Communication
2020-05-18 [accordion collapsed] What does a development communication practitioner do? Development communication refers to empowerment and development, mostly in a community context. A communication practitioner who specialises in development…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/african-music
African Music
2025-03-25 Ms Thandeka Mfinyongo Knowledge of indigenous African music is useful for all tertiary-level music students, irrespective of their chosen field of specialization. This is the case especially because exposure to African music…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-campaigning-assist-young-girls
NWU student campaigning to assist young girls
2020-08-17 Carol Olerato Manyaapelo, a final-year political science student and member of the Student Campus Council on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, is running a campaign to empower girls as part of Women’s month. The campaign, “Bleed free”,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bmi-industry-directed-research-prepares-students-world-work
BMI: industry directed research prepares students for world of work
2018-06-14 Each year master’s students from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences’ Centre for Business, Mathematics and Informatics (BMI) conduct a first semester group research project. This project aims to prepare the students for their second semester…http://www.nwu.ac.za/event/ctl-staff-training-webinar-efundi-student-pages-collaboration-and-portfolio-activities-0
CTL staff training - Webinar: eFundi Student pages - Collaboration and portfolio activities
2021-04-06 This training is only available to all staff of the NWU. To find out more about this exciting online event and register, click here!http://www.nwu.ac.za/event/ctl-staff-training-webinar-efundi-assignments-rubrics-and-gradebook-0