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Ad Vivendum
2021-03-09 Welcome first years of 2021 – A letter from you 2020/2021 ASA Chairperson Dear student, Firstly, I would like to say congratulations on being part of the elite group chosen to be…http://news.nwu.ac.za/people-and-culture-take-their-show-road
People and culture take their show on the road
2023-03-16 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) People and Culture division recently hosted a "People and Culture and Employee Wellness Roadshow" on the university’s three campuses. NWU employees were assisted with and received information on People and Culture…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-prof-serena-lucrezi-and-her-team-scuba-dive-research
NWU’s Prof Serena Lucrezi and her team scuba dive into research
2022-09-14 By Oldrin Masowa Although the words ‘charisma’ and ‘sharks’ are not often used in the same sentence, Prof Serena Lucrezi believes that the charisma of sharks can be the centre of attraction for shark tourism. That is indeed the focus of project “Brand…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mba-winter-study-school-week-learning-and-growth
MBA Winter Study School: A week of learning and growth
2023-08-07 Hosted from 24 to 28 July at The Roots Lifestyle Centre in Potchefstroom, the MBA Winter Study School of the North-West University (NWU) Business School proved to be an enriching and transformative experience for all involved. The week kicked off with an…http://www.nwu.ac.za/brics/chinese-government-scholarship-for-SA-students
Chinese Government Scholarship for SA Students | BRICS
2016-01-21 The Chinese Government is offering scholarships for South African students to study at Chinese institutions starting in the 2016/17 academic year. The scholarship may be awarded for undergraduate (Bachelors), postgraduate (Masters or PhD…http://www.nwu.ac.za/youth-month
Youth Month
2026-06-26 Empowering a generation to lead with purpose Youth Month is a reminder of the strength, resilience and potential of South Africa’s young people. As we honour the legacy of the youth of 1976, we celebrate a new generation of innovators, leaders…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-kedibone-phago-jacob-zuma-stealing-ancs-legacy
Prof Kedibone Phago: Jacob Zuma is stealing the ANC’s legacy
2024-03-01 Using the name uMkhonto weSizwe is to a large degree unethical. The ANC must produce statesmen, not politicians. He’s back, and as controversial as ever. The reemergence of former South African president, Jacob Zuma as a political role player is causing…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/pharmacy-practice/fransina-van-niekerk
Fransina van Niekerk
2026-05-04 I obtained the degrees BPharm & MScPharm(cum laude) at the PU for CHE (now NWU). I completed my academic internship and started my career in manufacturing as part of the research team developing and patenting a “continuous-flow-autoclave” in the manufacturing of sterile dosage forms. I was the owner of a community pharmacy and worked as locum…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-historian-maps-way-south-african-heritage
NWU historian maps the way to South African heritage
2021-12-02 An academic and historian of the North-West University (NWU) is part of a community engagement project that documents all South Africa’s heritage sites and places of interest (POIs) by listing the location and explaining the meaning of all South African POIs…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sport-participation-school-%25E2%2580%2593-have-we-lost-plot
Sport participation at school – have we lost the plot?
2019-11-26 In this opinion piece, Prof JP Rossouw, a research fellow and former director of the Education and Human Rights in Diversity research unit at the North-West University (NWU), examines society’s approach to sport participation in school. In international…http://news.nwu.ac.za/critical-reflection-global-university-rankings-power-perception-and-prestige
A critical reflection on global university rankings: Power, perception and prestige
2025-10-30 By Prof Linda du Plessis We live in a world obsessed with comparison. From “top performers” to “best universities,” rankings give the illusion of order in complexity. Yet, when it comes to higher education, these lists often conceal more than they reveal.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/specialised-tests
Specialised Tests
2023-02-17 [accordion collapsed] Quantitative Trimethylamine (TMA) – Urine & EDTA Test: Quantitative TMA (trimethylamine) URINE and Genotyping Mnemonic: PTMA NHRPL Tariff…http://news.nwu.ac.za/special-celebration-during-milestone-year-nwu-prof-mzubanzi-bismark-tyobekas-50th-birthday
A special celebration during a milestone year at the NWU: Prof. Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka’s 50th birthday
2024-11-11 On 4 November 2024, the North-West University (NWU) celebrated a momentous occasion – the 50th birthday of its principal and vice-chancellor, Prof. Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka. This milestone coincided with the university’s 20th anniversary, creating a unique…http://news.nwu.ac.za/shannon-bags-2017-woman-stature-award
Shannon bags 2017 Woman of Stature Award
2017-03-14 To the winner goes the spoils! The weekend saw North-West University (NWU) alumna Shannon Roscher (25) being announced as the 2017 Woman of Stature: Youth Ambassador during a glitzy ceremony held at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. On Saturday, 11 March,…http://education.nwu.ac.za/community-based-educational-research-comber/strands
Subareas
2026-02-03 [accordion collapsed] LANGUAGE LITERACY LITERATURE INITIATIVE FOR EMPOWERMENT (³LIFE) IN COMMUNITIES Subarea Leader: Prof C Nel Subarea Members: Prof A Oduaran, Prof C Botha, Dr M Meyer, Prof K Kaiser, Dr S…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-women-shine-prestigious-science-awards-0
NWU women shine at prestigious science awards
2019-08-30 The women of the North-West University (NWU) continue to shine in Women’s Month and their extraordinary achievements do not go unnoticed. On 15 August, the NWU was well represented at the Department of Science and Technology’s prestigious South African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/covid-19-pandemic-expedited-adoption-4ir-principles
Covid-19 pandemic expedited adoption of 4IR principles
2021-04-08 “A crisis is the birthplace of creativity and innovation. The coronavirus pandemic has challenged us to stop doing things the normal way and move from our comfort zones, especially in our educational system,” says Whisper Maisiri, a PhD student in the Faculty…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/ForensicAccountancy
Forensic Accountancy
2025-07-28 Forensic Accountancy Forensic Accountancy [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Your path to protecting integrity, uncovering truth, and fighting financial crime Are you passionate about detecting corruption, financial statement fraud, and economic crime? Do you want to develop the skills to investigate complex financial misconduct and…, Why choose Forensic Accountancy at the NWU?, Multidisciplinary approach: Integrates accounting, law, investigation techniques, digital forensics, and interpersonal skills to prepare you for real-world financial investigations. I ndustry-aligned content: Developed in consultation with top forensic…, Core competencies you'll develop, Accounting & auditing expertise - Analyse financial statements, identify evidence to investigate fraudulent transactions. Investigative techniques - Conduct interviews, gather evidence, perform lifestyle audits, and apply OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence…, Academic offering, NWU is the only university in South Africa offering a dedicated undergraduate and postgraduate programme in Forensic Accountancy., Undergraduate degree:, BCom Forensic Accountancy Duration: 3 years (full-time) Campus: Potchefstroom Curriculum Code: 5DDH01, Admission requirements, APS 36 Mathematics Level 5 (60–69%) English/Afrikaans Level 5 (60–69%), Honours degree:, BCom Honours in Forensic Accountancy Duration: 1 year (full-time) Admission: Successful completion of BCom in Forensic Accountancy degree, Postgraduate pathway, Further your studies with a Master of Commerce (MCom) or PhD in Forensic Accountancy. We also offer short learning programmes and continue to contribute actively to academic research in the field., Accreditation & Professional bodies, Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners For more information visit their website: https://www.icfp.co.za/ The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), South African Chapter For more information, visit their website: http://www.acfesa.co.za…, Career opportunities, Graduates are highly sought-after across multiple sectors: Professional Firms: PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG Corporates : Nedbank, FNB, Sasol, Investec Legal practices: Bowmans, Webber Wentzel Forensic firms : Nexus Forensics, Salient, Ligwa, Abacus, Stoneturn…, Short courses, Our short courses are designed to equip learners with essential knowledge and skills to prevent and combat commercial crime effectively. Each course spans six months in contact and distance learning formats. There are no registration fees, and all study…http://news.nwu.ac.za/spotlight-prof-ian-rothmann
In the spotlight: Prof Ian Rothmann
2025-05-23 "My greatest hope is that my contributions create ripple effects – opening doors for others, laying foundations for future breakthroughs, and helping shape a more just and resilient world for future generations." These are the words of Prof Ian Rothmann,…http://law.nwu.ac.za/law-justice-and-sustainability/associations