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Prof Toyin Falola donates second set of books to NWU Mahikeng library
2025-05-20 By Gofaone Motsamai Celebrated historian and scholar Prof Toyin Falola has once again contributed to the academic growth of North-West University (NWU), encouraging students to view the 25 books he has donated to the Mahikeng campus library as a compass…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-appointed-president-sa-association-botanists
NWU academic appointed as president of SA Association of Botanists
2023-03-23 North-West University (NWU) academic at the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Centre, Prof Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu, has been inaugurated as the president of the South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) during the annual SAAB conference that took place at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-uj-share-spoils
NWU and UJ share the spoils
2023-07-28 In a thrilling first-round match of the Varsity Football tournament, the North-West University (NWU) and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) showcased their prowess on the pitch, ultimately sharing the spoils in an intense 0-0 draw. The highly anticipated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/technology-geekulcha-promotes-diversity-and-inclusivity
Technology: Geekulcha promotes diversity and inclusivity
2023-08-18 The Geekulcha Student Society on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a Women in Tech event to highlight the need for diversity and inclusivity in the technology industry. According to head of the project Dean Dube, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/diverse-qualitative-research-perspectives-festival-set-inspire-and-inform
Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival set to inspire and inform
2024-08-28 The North-West University's (NWU’s) Optentia research unit is gearing up to host the upcoming Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival from 3 to 6 September at The Roots in Potchefstroom. According to Optentia's project manager Anjonet …http://news.nwu.ac.za/better-support-psychiatric-nurses-means-better-mental-health-care-children
Better support for psychiatric nurses means better mental health care for children
2024-10-09 Improvements in the North West province’s support systems for psychiatric nurses would directly impact the quality of care for children with mental health issues. This is one of the findings of a recent study led by Dr Rorisang Machailo, an academic at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-nurses-make-difference-witrand-hospital
Young nurses make a difference at Witrand Hospital
2025-08-29 Patients at Witrand Hospital recently received clothing and bathroom supplies from a group of fourth-year nursing students from the North-West University (NWU). The students, who are completing their clinical hours in mental health care, said the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/what-helen-zilles-running-mayor-johannesburg-could-mean
What Helen Zille’s running as mayor of Johannesburg could mean
2025-10-10 Is a political heavyweight stepping back into the boxing ring? Helen Zille, the current Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance (DA), former leader of the DA, former Mayor of Cape Town and Premier of the Western Cape, is considering…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-gather-strengthen-ties-and-shape-future
Alumni gather to strengthen ties and shape the future
2025-10-14 The North-West University (NWU) brought together alumni, staff and partners on 27 September 2025 at Hunters Rest Hotel in Rustenburg for an inspiring evening focused on education, mentorship, and the power of alumni networks in building the university’s…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/4th-food-security-and-safety-fss-seminar-prof-victor-mlambo
4th Food Security and Safety (FSS) Seminar by Prof. Victor Mlambo
2023-06-05 You are cordially invited to the 4th Food and Safety Seminar by Prof. Victor Mlambo. Topic: Ruminant production for food security, environmental stewardship, and thin waistlines: A philosophical balancing act. Click here to join the seminar. […http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwuufh-joint-call-papers-colloquium-honour-late-justice-yvonne-mokgoro
NWU/UFH Joint Call for Papers & Colloquium in Honour of the late Justice Yvonne Mokgoro
2024-10-09 You are cordially invited to the NWU/UFH Joint Call for Papers & Colloquium in Honour of the late Justice Yvonne Mokgoro. Theme: An Academic and a Judge (Essays in honour of the late Justice Yvonne Mokgoro). Justice Yvonne Mokgoro Bio The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/joining-forces-transform-agricultural-sector-and-encourage-black-entrepreneurship
Joining forces to transform agricultural sector and encourage black entrepreneurship
2025-10-24 By Mzwandile Ndlovu Fewer than 10% of registered veterinarians in South Africa are black – and that is just one example of how black people are underrepresented in the agricultural and veterinary sectors. As a contribution towards transformation, the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/content/nwu-where-find-nwu
NWU, Where to find the NWU
2021-05-05 Location A major attraction of the NWU is its strategic location and multi-campus structure, consisting of campuses in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark. • The Mahikeng Campus is located in the capital of the North West…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/tourism-management/tourism-management-and-recreation-science
Tourism Management and Recreation Science
2025-07-24 The Tourism and Recreation team at the NWU are the leaders in their respective fields. Regular contact with industry, research projects and consultations keep us at the forefront of new developments that will also keep you a few steps ahead of the rest. We…, Overview, After completion of this three-year programme, you will be able to manage and market a tourism business, as well as become a recreation manager. You will, among other things, learn to develop and manage your own accommodation establishment, to manage events…, Admission requirements, APS of 24 Maths Level 3 (40% or more) / Maths Literacy level 6 (70% or more) Additional requirements may apply as per Faculty yearbook , Campus, Potchefstroom [P], Qualification, BCom Management Sciences with Tourism Management and Recreational Skills [Qualification 5FPH04 P], Career opportunities , Although this qualification offers graduates access to the entire tourism industry, BCom qualifications are focused on the management of the industry and businesses. It creates specific access to careers such as tourism economists, tourism managers, marketers…, Other career options with tourism subjects, BA (Psychology and Tourism Management) BA (Recreation Sciences and Tourism Management) BA (Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management) BSc (Consumer Sciences with Tourism Management) BSc (Tourism-Botany-Zoology) BSc (Tourism-Geography-Botany) BSc (Tourism with…, Postgraduate studies, BCom in Management with Tourism Management MCom in Tourism Management PhD in Tourism Management Please visit the postgraduate page for more info. [/accordion]http://news.nwu.ac.za/career-coach-joins-mahikeng-campus-career-services
Career coach joins Mahikeng Campus Career Services
2026-01-29 By Mzwandile Ndlovu Tshegofatso Bogatsu has joined Career Services on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus as a specialist career coach. She will support students and graduates in navigating their academic careers and preparing them for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/threat-new-tariffs-remains-real
The threat of new tariffs remains real
2026-02-23 The decision by the United States (US) Supreme Court that President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are illegal is a welcome respite for many countries, including South Africa, who have had to grapple with an aggressive US tariff policy in recent times.…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business-school/media-releases
Media Releases
2026-02-10 Botswana Minister obtains his PhD from the NWU Business School We wish to extend a huge congratulations to the Minister of Land and Water Affairs of the Republic of Botswana, Dr Kefentse C. Mzwinila, for graduating with a PhD degree from the NWU Business…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-knowledge-systems-centre/services
Services
2022-08-19 IKS offer the following services: Teaching and learning Facilitating IKS modules to students Develop short courses Multilingual pedagogies Indigenous pedagogies Recognition of prior learning as one important aspect…http://education.nwu.ac.za/UNESCO-chair-networking
Networking
2026-04-22 One of the main aims of UNESCO’s UNITWIN programme is to promote international cooperation and networking between universities and different UNESCO Chairs. In this regard, the NWU's UNESCO Chair on Multimodal Learning and OER has established links with the…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/nwu-writing-centre/services