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Focus your mind to keep sane during a lockdown period
2020-03-26 With the recent announcement of a 21-day lockdown as a measure to tackle the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), individuals will most certainly experience a pshycological impact due to limited social interaction. According to Prof Ankebé Kruger, an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-successful-international-week-symposium
NWU hosts successful International Week Symposium
2025-06-10 The School for Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a highly successful International Week Symposium, spearheaded by Prof Bouwer Jonker. This two-day hybrid event underscored the university’…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-social-workers-are-ready-facilitate-community-change
Student social workers are ready to facilitate community change
2025-11-13 By Gosego Phutieagae When final-year social work students at the North-West University (NWU) gathered for their annual conference, their message was clear: transformation begins with small acts of service. The subject group Social Work hosted the event…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-liandi-van-den-berg-redefining-student-assessment-ai-driven-world
Prof Liandi van den Berg is redefining student assessment in an AI-driven world
2026-04-09 At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping higher education, Prof. Liandi van den Berg is helping lead the way in rethinking how universities assess student learning. Her work, recently featured in the Digital Education Council (DEC) Best…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nsfas-delays-leave-students-dealing-stress-and-uncertainty
NSFAS delays leave students dealing with stress and uncertainty
2026-05-20 For many students, the anxiety over funding begins before lectures even start. A late or missing payment by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) can mean uncertainty over registration, accommodation and access to study material. A study by…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://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/social-work/elmien-truter
Elmien Crofford
2026-03-04 My research focus is on tackling the complex challenges faced by child protection social workers in South Africa. Through research, we explore the different levels, factors, and stakeholders within the child protection system to identify what hinders effective child protection. Through both PhD and master’s research, our goal is to uncover these…http://news.nwu.ac.za/poultry-studies-ensures-nwu-alumnus-has-something-crow-about
Poultry studies ensures NWU alumnus has something to crow about
2019-02-18 Siyabonga Mhlabane has gone from student to employer and food producer thanks to hard work and the motivation gained from a module in poultry science. Now 26 and with a diploma in animal science from the North-West University (NWU) to his name, Siyabonga…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-recruiter-brings-football-experience-swallows
NWU recruiter brings football experience to Swallows
2017-10-13 Gauteng MEC for Education, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, recently announced his plans to make Swallows FC great again by, among other measures, making shares in the club available to its supporters. Another part of his plan is to bring football mastermind Matome…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-takes-lead-empowering-young-female-students
Faculty takes the lead in empowering young female students
2018-09-17 It was the late Kofi Annan who said that the empowerment of women is the most effective tool for the development of any nation. With this in mind, members of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education in Vanderbijlpark are hard at work to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-reaches-out-less-privileged-learners
NWU reaches out to less privileged learners
2022-03-02 Academics in the subject group Business Statistics and Operations Research of the North-West University (NWU) recently donated school shoes to less privileged learners at PHERA Primary School in Tsetse, a village on the outskirts of Mahikeng. Prof Elias…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-all-sports-chapter-supports-meal-day-project
NWU All Sports Chapter supports Meal-A-Day project
2022-06-07 Ontiretse Motingwa The All Sports Chapter (ASC) on the North-West University’s Mafikeng Campus recently hosted an inter-residence tournament in support of Student Counselling Development’s (SCD’s) Meal-A-Day project. Students were invited to donate non-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-accounting-students-get-insight-steinheist-saga
NWU accounting students get insight into Steinheist saga
2022-11-29 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Accounting Sciences, in partnership with Showmax and PKF Octagon, recently hosted the Showmax sensation “Steinheist” documentary series screening, featuring the full story behind the Steinhoff crash. More than…http://news.nwu.ac.za/our-war-plastic-delivers-results
Our war on plastic delivers results
2025-08-28 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) stand against plastic pollution, launched in 2023, has evolved into an institutionalised environmental policy and the results speak for themselves. In the first six months of 2025, the NWU recycled 140,6 tons of campus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/law-school-law-firm-series-bridge-gap-between-theory-and-legal-practice
Law School to Law Firm series to bridge gap between theory and legal practice
2026-05-05 The North-West University (NWU) has launched a new Law School to Law Firm series aimed at bridging the gap between academic theory and the practical realities of the legal profession. The initiative, led by the Law Students’ Academic Chapter (LSAC), is…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/dance-sport/dance-sport
Dance Sport
2025-10-08 Dance sport is more than just dancing. It is unique, as it combines the elements of both art and sport. Dance sport is competitive ballroom dancing, as contrasted with social or exhibition dancing. It contributes to positive psychological…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-digitisation
Digital Scholarship Services
2026-05-21 Menu ROSS Hub Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data Visualisation Contact Us, Digitisation, Digitisation at universities often involves converting physical documents, resources, and processes into digital formats to improve accessibility, efficiency, and preservation. Digitisation workflows in universities involve converting physical materials, such…, NWU Digitisation Workflow, [accordion collapsed], Material Selection and Preparation, Researcher identifies and gathers the physical materials to be digitised, such as books, documents, photographs, or artefacts (up to A1). Assess the condition of the materials and perform any necessary repairs or stabilisation to ensure they can withstand the…, Copyright and Permissions, Determine copyright status and obtain necessary permissions to digitise and provide access to copyrighted materials. Ensure compliance with intellectual property rights and licensing agreements., Digitisation Equipment and Setup, Select appropriate scanning or imaging equipment based on the type and condition of the materials. Set up the equipment and configure settings, such as resolution and colour, for optimal digitisation., Digitisation, Scan or photograph the materials using the chosen equipment. Ensure the highest possible quality and resolution to capture fine details. Capture images in standard formats like PDF, TIFF or JPEG., Quality Control, Review the digitised images to ensure they meet established quality standards. Check for image clarity, colour accuracy, and completeness. Retake images or adjust as needed., OCR (Optical Character Recognition), If applicable, perform OCR to convert text within scanned documents into machine-readable and searchable text., Metadata Creation, Create descriptive metadata for each digitised item, including title, author, date, subject, and other relevant information. Create technical metadata, such as file format and resolution., Storage and Backup, Store digitised materials in a secure and redundant storage system to prevent data loss. [/accordion], Service, For digitisation needs, contact us at the Digital Scholarship Centre for more information or a quote. Mahikeng Campus, Ground floor, Room G15, Contact, Photo of Cynthia Mpfo Email Cynthia Mpofu Cynthia Mphofo 📧 Librarian 📱 Phone Cynthia Mpofu +27 (0)18 285 2836 📅Schedule an Appointmenthttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa/executive-committee
Executive Committee
2024-05-16 Executive Committee, EXCO MEMBERS, Prof Liandi van den Berg Prof Martin Chanza Mr Koos De Villiers Dr Gordon Matthew Dr Deborah Mokgojwa Prof Clarise Mostert Dr Kelebogile Paadi Dr Veruschka Pelser-Carstens, EXTRA-ORDINARY PROFESSORS, Prof Terrence Kommal × Prof Terrence Kommal Prof Terrence Kommal Member: Extraordinary professor of practice About: Dr Terrence Kommal is a medical doctor with a range of interests. He strikes a keen balance between the medical world and the business world…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/communication/baccalaureus-artium-kommunikasie