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NWU honours outstanding lecturers
2020-03-13 The North-West University (NWU) celebrated its best-of-the-best lecturers during its Teaching Excellence Awards ceremony (TEA). This annual event took place on 12 March at the Snowflake venue in Potchefstroom. Dr Deon van Tonder of the Faculty of Education…http://news.nwu.ac.za/stylish-student-going-places
Stylish student is going places
2021-09-29 North-West University (NWU) final-year B.Admin student Mbulelo Mbiphi has made it to the top 10 on the South African men’s fashion magazine GQ’s Best Dressed List for 2021. GQ’s Best Dressed List is an annual competition where fashionistas and the country…http://news.nwu.ac.za/liezl-back-and-stronger-ever
Liezl is back and stronger than ever
2021-09-29 She is back. But different. She is no longer the same Liezl Gouws. Japan has changed her. It happened about 100 km away from the shadow of Mount Fuji and its snow-capped crown. Every drop of sweat was exchanged for wisdom and experience. Liezl (23)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-nwu-enterprising-women-programme-participant-and-awardee-shares-her-success-story
Former NWU Enterprising Women Programme participant and awardee shares her success story
2021-05-21 According to Lungiswa Mzimba, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Enterprising Women Programme awardee for 2018, this programme was the best catalyst to kickstart her business. Initiated in 2013, this six-month flagship programme of the NWU’s bhive…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-chief-director-nwu-business-school-man-behind-title
New chief director for NWU Business School – the man behind the title
2023-01-31 So, the word is out, and after much anticipation, Dr Joseph Sekhampu was announced to be the new chief director of the Business School at the North-West University (NWU). But who is Joseph Sekhampu, and what is his vision for the school and for life in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/climate-change-alters-distribution-disease-carrying-snails-south-africa
Climate change alters distribution of disease-carrying snails in South Africa
2024-08-19 Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is the second most socio-economically devastating parasitic disease after malaria, affecting millions of South Africans. Caused by parasitic worms which rely on specific snails as intermediate hosts, recent research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-linda-du-plessis-south-africas-future-depends-rebuilding-education
Prof Linda du Plessis: South Africa’s future depends on rebuilding education
2025-11-12 STEM education needs to be put in the spotlight for South Africa to revive its ailing education sector. The education system is not producing underachievers; it is manufacturing exclusion. Teaching must be restored to its former prestige,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/natural-and-agricultural-sciences/mock-0
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2022-09-13 Overview The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences offers diverse and interesting qualifications, characterised by relevant and integrated training. Here, students develop life skills that enable them to handle challenges in the workplace. Our…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/news-archive
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2026-05-06 [accordion] 2026 March 2026 The ENVIRA Autumn Edition 2026 has been released: Read more January 2026 Second edition book publishing: Read more February Radio interview Listen here December 2025…http://www.nwu.ac.za/employee-value-proposition
Employee Value Proposition
2026-04-07 At NWU, we’re all about helping you grow your career in a place where you feel supported and valued. It’s a community where curiosity sparks new ideas, innovation thrives, and every person’s contribution really counts. We’re committed to creating a…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa/itlt-digital-futures-symposium
iTLT: Digital Futures Symposium
2025-03-12 iTLT: Digital Futures Symposium, Accelerating Education through AI: Collaborative Innovation for the Future, Date: 17–18 March 2025 Location: NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus Venue: Tsebonokeng Hall Registrations are now closed. Thank you for your support. The TELIT-SA team will be in touch with all registered delegates. Programme Keynote Speakers: Professor Helen…, Prof Helen Crompton, Executive Director, Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning, ODUGlobal... (read more) ×, Executive Director, Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning, ODUGlobal, Prof Helen Crompton Prof. Helen Crompton is the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning (RIDIL) at ODUGlobal and a Professor of Instructional Technology at Old Dominion University. Holding a Ph.D. in Mathematics…, Prof Koen DePryck, Director, Challenge Based Impact Lab, Montclair State University... (read more) ×, Director, Challenge Based Impact Lab, Montclair State University, Prof Koen DePryck Prof. DePryck is a leading expert in innovation, knowledge management, and e-learning. His expertise spans thorough various educational fields including blended learning, adult and distance education, and technology-enhanced learning. With a…, Mario Paiano, Fontys University of Applied Sciences Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning Netherlands span=""> ... (read more) ×, Fontys University of Applied Sciences , Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning, Netherlands, Mario Paiano Mario Paiano works at the intersection of education and emerging technologies at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, particularly within the Fontys Educatief Centrum and the Centre of Expertise AI for Society. He specializes in professional…, Mark Mettler, Fontys University of Applied Sciences Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning Netherlands... (read more) ×, Fontys University of Applied Sciences , Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning, Netherlands, Mark Mettler Mark Mettler combines a passion for teaching with a strong background in IT and innovation. Starting as a self-taught IT enthusiast, he quickly discovered the joy of helping others learn and grow. After earning his degree as an ICT Manager, he…, Koen Suilen, Fontys University of Applied Sciences Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning Netherlands... (read more) ×, Fontys University of Applied Sciences , Centre of Expertise AI for Society – Team Blended Learning, Netherlands, Koen Suilen Koen Suilen combines curriculum development expertise with hands-on experience in generative AI at Fontys University of Applied Sciences. As Curriculum Lead for AI and Business IT programs at Fontys' School of ICT and contributor to the Centre of…, Wian Erlank, Professor of Law at North-West University (NWU) and the Editor-in-Chief of the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PER/PELJ)... (read more) ×, Professor of Law at North-West University (NWU) and the Editor-in-Chief of the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PER/PELJ., Wian Erlank Prof. Wian Erlank is a Professor of Law at North-West University (NWU) and the Editor-in-Chief of the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PER/PELJ). A distinguished legal scholar, he is a Fellow of the European Law Institute (ELI) and a member…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/botanical-garden/home
Botany: Botanical Garden
2024-11-26 Welcome to the North-West University's Botanical Garden The NWU Botanical Garden is managed by the School of Biological Sciences of the North-West University and is a member of BGCI (Botanic Gardens Conservation International). The Botanical Garden…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/autumn-graduation-ceremony-%25E2%2580%2593-coming-age-future-leaders
Autumn Graduation Ceremony – the coming of age of future leaders
2017-05-08 A total of 1 400 students will graduate during the upcoming Autumn Graduation Ceremony of the North-West University’s (NWU) campus in Vanderbijlpark. The four-day graduation ceremony, consisting of nine sessions, will be held at the Quest Conference…http://news.nwu.ac.za/enterprising-women-programme-2020-calling-all-vaal-triangle-fempreneurs
Enterprising Women Programme 2020: Calling all Vaal Triangle fempreneurs
2020-01-28 If South Africa is to meet the National Development Plan’s target of creating 11 million jobs by 2030, entrepreneurship – especially among women – needs to be encouraged. In this regard, the North-West University (NWU) is stepping to the fore as an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/we-are-here-and-now
We are the here and now
2017-06-15 On 16 June it is Youth Day, a day when we celebrate the spirit of our children. But we shouldn’t. We should mourn for them on account of us. The most tragic thing in this world is a child with prejudice. It is a repelling thought: a child with prejudice.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sew2017-%25E2%2580%2593-campus-joins-forces-dhet-host-entrepreneur-bootcamp
#SEW2017 – campus joins forces with DHET to host Entrepreneur Bootcamp
2017-07-20 Entrepreneurship continues to be a critical performance area within the South African economy and as such the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has joined forces with institutions of higher learning to develop programmes to enhance…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ewp-2018-%25E2%2580%2593-opportunity-not-be-missed
EWP 2018 – an opportunity not to be missed
2018-01-19 The deadline for applications for the 2018 rendition of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Enterprising Women Programme is fast approaching. Start-up female entrepreneurs in the Vanderbijlpark area are urged to make use of the second (and last)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/resignation-jacob-zuma-paves-way-better-economic-prospects
Resignation of Jacob Zuma paves way for better economic prospects
2018-02-15 According to renowned economist Prof Raymond Parsons from the North-West University’s School of Business and Governance, the resignation of President Jacob Zuma and the expected accession of Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to the presidency of South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-students-contribute-towards-planting-2-353-trees