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HART drives collective action against the “silent killer” during May Measurement Month
2026-05-20 High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, remains the leading preventable cause of premature death worldwide. The Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART) at the North-West University (NWU) is making it their mission to educate people on and raise…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business-school/phd-test-page
PhD Test Page
2026-02-10 We have a proven research footprint that stems from its rigorous research philosophy and publishing embedded in an ethos of quality and relevance. Our focus is to produce high-impact publications, such as accredited conference papers book chapters and…, Overview, Our research based PhD, a part-time programme , in Business Administration is offered at NQF level 10. Before selection , candidates should demonstrate: Experience and enthusiasm Research expertise Control of and Focus on the topic of study The study itself…, Admission requirements, The study programme must contribute to the research programme (s) of the University as determined by the different research focus areas/units. All PhD students are required to submit at least one article in a Department of Higher Education and Training (…, Application process, Yearly applications dates are as follows: 1 September to 31 January with application deadline being 31 January and; 1 March to 31 August with application deadline being 31 August Our selection process is transparent and seeks exceptional research candidates…, Apply Here, Important Info How to Apply Apply Online, Selection process, Two pre-selection workshops are organised by the research office of the Business School as follows: First selection workshop in March (held in Potchefstroom) for applications closing on 31 January and a Second selection workshop in October (held in Mahikeng)…, Important notices and fees, University administration will confirm all applications received. Incomplete applications will not be submitted onto the system until all outstanding documents have been received. For payable fees contact: E-mail: MC-studyfees@nwu.ac.za (Mahikeng) and PUK-…, Contact details for further enquiries, Potchefstroom & Vanderbijlpark Mr Tebogo Tebejane Tel: +27 18 299 4130 Christie Munro Tel: +27 18 285 2500 Mahikeng Campus Ms Sophy Mogorosi Tel: +27 18 389 2827 Research Manager Dr Joseph N Lekunze Tel: +27 18 389 2235 [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/uarm/happy-snaps
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2026-05-18 2026 Feb 5 : MARM 2026 New Intake at the UARM812 contact session. Module lead Dr Emmanuel Mulambya. 2025 Sep 18-19 : UARM821 Behavioural Risk contact session held at the Southern Sun Rosebank hotel. Dr Fred Goede was the module lead and former Prof. Hermien…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-black-white-soiree-marks-mba-and-phd-milestone
NWU Business School Black & White Soirée marks MBA and PhD milestone
2026-06-04 Academic excellence, resilience and visionary leadership took centre stage as the North-West University (NWU) Business School recently honoured its MBA and PhD graduates at an elegant Black & White Soirée held at the picturesque Feather Hill Boutique…http://news.nwu.ac.za/top-scientists-unite-launch-pan-african-disease-foundation
Top scientists unite to launch Pan-African Disease Foundation
2021-06-29 A consortium of African universities and research institutions led by the Walter Sisulu University from South Africa, today announced the founding of the Sisulu Foundation for African and Pandemic Disease Response ("The Sisulu Foundation"). The…http://education.nwu.ac.za/UNESCO-chair-news-events
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2026-04-22 UPCOMING EVENTS The second in-person meeting and training of the Ted-SOEP project will be held in October 2025 in Potchefstroom. RECENT EVENTS Key conferences and workshops hosted by the Chair Collaborative Corner workshop titled Reimagining…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa-news/opening-pandoras-box-distance-education
Opening Pandora's box on distance education
2024-06-07 Dr. Nelda Mouton Covid-19 introduced a radical change in how we think and how we work. A new normal came into play and this is changing the way that we are presenting ourselves to our new environment, whether it is in our personal households, with our…http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/pathways-and-opportunities-collaboration-and-partnerships-towards-improved
Pathways and opportunities for collaboration and partnerships towards improved service delivery in local government
2022-12-07 What is "collaborative governance"? What is "collaborative governance"? Read more × What is 'collaborative governance'? As the name suggests, "collaborative governance" denotes government (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-career-centre-warns-about-increase-job-scams
NWU Career Centre warns about an increase in job scams
2021-06-18 According to the latest data released by Statistic South Africa, youth unemployment in South Africa currently sits at an alarming 46,3%. With so many people seeking employment, scammers have realised they can make a small fortune by preying on desperate job…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/climate-change-air-quality-and-impacts/weather-and-weather-modification
Weather and Weather Modification
2022-11-07 Weather and Climate Related Research Projects The NWU Climatology Research Group (CGR) has set up multiple weather stations at various locations: METSI (UESM Research Facility) Lekwena Wildlife Estate NWU Potchefstroom Campus NWU Mafikeng…http://news.nwu.ac.za/covid-19-pandemic-lockdown-reshaping-world-work
Covid-19 pandemic lockdown reshaping the world of work
2020-05-11 The Covid-19lockdown has recently forced most companies to adopt a different approach to work by allowing employees to work from home. Dr Kelebogile Paadi, a senior lecturer in the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-hands-chemistry-experts-produces-sanitisers
NWU’s hands-on Chemistry experts produces sanitisers
2020-06-17 Amid the global pandemic hand washing with soap or using sanitiser has become one of the top measures recommended to help curb the spread of the virus, creating unprecedented levels of demand for alcohol-based sanitisers. In response, four academics and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-again-ranked-among-cream-crop
NWU again ranked among the cream of the crop
2020-06-08 The consistent good achievements of the North-West University (NWU) in world rankings is further celebrated with the announcement that it has been ranked in the top 4,7% of 20 000 universities globally. This newest ranking was done by the Centre for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/restriction-strategy-allows-sa-valuable-time-prepare-%25E2%2580%2593-nwu-virologist
Restriction strategy allows SA valuable time to prepare – NWU virologist
2020-04-28 As South Africa prepares to ease restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19, a North-West University (NWU) virologist, Prof Albie van Dijk, shares her views on the country’s fight against the pandemic. Prof Van Dijk is a lecturer and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/node/27001
NWU’s eye on the cosmos just became bigger
2020-11-27 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Astronomy Observatory now boasts a new, bigger and better telescope – the New Mahikeng Astronomy Telescope. The new telescope, manufactured by Planewave Instruments in the USA, has a 50 cm diameter which is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/policy-priorities-lie-urgent-economic-reforms
Policy priorities lie with urgent economic reforms
2020-09-18 South Africa’s basic policy priorities now lie with urgently implementing overdue economic reforms and ensuring security of electricity supply to boost investor confidence, says NWU Business School economist, Prof Raymond Parsons. “The decision by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/r59-highway-protests-no-go-local-economy
R59 highway protests: a no-go for local economy
2017-10-04 The ongoing standoff between police and protesters on parts of the busy R59 road near Meyerton in the South of Gauteng is not only halting traffic, but also the Vanderbijlpark’s ability to grow economically and to attract investors. This is according to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/enterprising-women-programme-unleashing-power-female-entrepreneurship
Enterprising Women Programme: unleashing the power of female entrepreneurship
2017-09-22 What started out as a short learning programme with only seven participants in 2013, has grown into one of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) flagship empowerment initiatives, benefitting female entrepreneurs across central South Africa. The Enterprising…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-3d-printer-first-its-kind-africa
NWU’s 3D printer is first of its kind in Africa
2018-04-19 The North-West University (NWU) has once again proven that it is dedicated to conducting ground-breaking research within the health field. The university recently purchased the Cellink BioX, 3D bio-printer, a first of its kind not only in South Africa…http://news.nwu.ac.za/double-phd-pride-leoni-van-der-vaart