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Values are a driving force for the NWU
2022-05-23 The North-West University (NWU) is proud to be a value-driven institution and is currently busy with a campaign to relaunch the values that guide staff, students and other stakeholders. The campaign kicked off in March 2022 with a cook-off held for the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-collaboration-aims-improve-economy-vaal-area
NWU collaboration aims to improve the economy of the Vaal area
2023-05-23 At a recent webinar the North-West University (NWU) hosted in collaboration with several partners, the shared dream was to encourage investments and financial growth in the Vaal region. The (NWU, in collaboration with the Vaal Special Economic Zone…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-reviews-pharmacist-internship-programme
NWU reviews the pharmacist internship programme
2023-04-03 For most newly graduated pharmacy students, the compulsory one-year pharmacy internship is the first step towards their service to the community and the start of their professional pharmacy careers in South Africa. The internship year aims to allow…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pitso-webinar-experts-ask-whether-budget-will-pass
Pitso Webinar: Experts ask whether the budget will pass
2025-03-17 The Business School at the North-West University (NWU)’s second Pitso online seminar brought together economic experts to examine South Africa’s current financial situation. The discussion, titled Budgeting for Austerity, featured analyst and columnist Khaya…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seminar-explores-socio-political-dynamics
Seminar explores socio-political dynamics
2025-03-04 The School of Government Studies at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a thought-provoking discussion on the dynamics of urban conflict in South Africa, featuring conflict resolution expert Andre Vlok. Dr Seshupo Mosala, a lecturer in the School…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-teaching-centre-will-empower-students-critical-thinkers-and-change-agents
New teaching centre will empower students as critical thinkers and change agents
2025-05-09 By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu Spearheading curriculum change, empowering educators to use decolonial syllabi and engaging students as critical thinkers and change agents is the mission of the new Centre for Teaching Excellence and Curricular…http://news.nwu.ac.za/digital-lifeline-how-community-newspaper-keeps-language-alive
Digital lifeline: how a community newspaper keeps language alive
2025-05-26 Can a digital platform save a language from fading away? A recent study by Phenyo Mokgothu, a master's graduate and communication practitioner with the North-West University (NWU), has shown that digital community newspapers can indeed preserve language…http://news.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-languages-are-key-boosting-breast-cancer-awareness
Indigenous languages are key to boosting breast cancer awareness
2025-07-18 By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu Using indigenous languages to communicate health information could significantly improve breast cancer awareness among African women. “Health information in the local languages not only enhances understanding but…http://news.nwu.ac.za/library-managers-share-their-knowledge-ai-chile
Library managers share their knowledge on AI in Chile
2024-09-05 The world of libraries will never be the same after the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). Libraries across the world have embraced AI as a tool that not only enhances their services, but also promotes a better library experience for its users. Two…http://news.nwu.ac.za/r15456-billion-private-wildlife-hunting-means-big-bucks
R15,456 billion: Private wildlife hunting means big bucks
2024-03-01 The South African private wildlife hunting industry is one that should be treasured. This was again made evident by the research conducted by the research unit for Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) at the North-West University (NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-parsons-previews-expectations-2024-budget-speech
Prof Parsons previews expectations for the 2024 Budget Speech
2024-02-15 Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana is set to present the Budget Speech for the 2024/25 fiscal year on 21 February 2024. Providing insights into the anticipated announcements, renowned economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/it-young-people-create-multilingual-internet
It is up to young people to create a multilingual internet
2025-10-08 Gosego Phutieagae and Phenyo Mokgothu If young people take ownership of their linguistic future, they can ensure that the internet becomes multilingual. This call to action to the youth was made during the North-West University’s (NWU’s) 2025 Language…http://news.nwu.ac.za/workshop-equips-language-students-workplace
Workshop equips language students for the workplace
2025-10-06 By Mzwandile Ndlovu In a tough job market, success in finding employment takes skills, strategy and professionalism. Final-year language students at the North-West University (NWU) honed their post-university preparations during a work-readiness workshop…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/data
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2022-11-10 Weather data The NWU Climatology Research Group (CGR) has set up multiple weather stations at various locations: METSI (UESM Research Facility) Lekwena…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-petronella-lunda-has-been-elected-lead-somsa-north-west
Dr Petronella Lunda has been elected to lead SOMSA North West
2025-08-22 Dr Petronella Lunda, a maternal and neonatal expert from the North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Health Sciences, was elected as president of the Society of Midwives of South Africa (SOMSA) North West. Dr Lunda was honoured with this prestigious position…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/hrd
Human Resource Development
2025-08-04 The HRD programme is a member of the Program Excellence Network (PEN) of the International Academy of Human Resource Development. This Network " is committed to strengthening HRD academic programs and promoting excellence in teaching HRD. It provides a forum…, Why this degree?, Our Bachelor of Human Resource Development (BHRD) degree with specialisation in Human Resource Development focuses on improving the expertise and skills levels of human resource development (HRD) practitioners in the private and public sectors. Our degree is…, Core subjects, Our subjects are presented by highly skilled academic and industry experts and are aimed at providing students with optimal exposure to relevant, applicable subject content: Introduction to human resource development Learning, motivation and performance…, Why us?, We make use of lecturers who have not only obtained this degree at postgraduate level themselves, but who are also expert practitioners (with several years’ experience) in training and development. During contact sessions, students will have the opportunity…, Admission requirements, APS of 20 Minimum of three years’ working experience as a trainer To be admitted to this programme, the following requirements apply: National Senior Certificate (Matric) with university exemption. At least three years’ working experience as a trainer in the…, Campuses, Our degree is convenient, as it is offered on a limited contact basis (three weeks in a year). This will afford you the opportunity to study while you work and apply theory in the workplace immediately. All assignments are submitted through our intranet and…, Qualification, [Qualification 5FQH01], Brochure, Download our brochure here!, How to apply, Applications can only be done online on the NWU undergraduate applications portal. Applications close on 30 September [/accordion]http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/thinking-future-conversations-technology-subjectivity-and-ethics-seminar
Thinking The Future: Conversations on Technology, Subjectivity and Ethics Seminar
2022-07-12 You are cordially invited to the Thinking The Future: Conversations on Technology, Subjectivity and Ethics Seminar, presented by the Institute for Contemporary Ethics (ICE) in collaboration with the School of Philosophy at the North West University. Join…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-academic-integrity
Information Services
2025-11-28 ILS Hub Information Services: 1st Year Navigator Academic Integrity Conferences Disability Support Guides, Events & Training LibGuides Printing & Photocopying Short Courses Contact Us Academic Integrity [accordion collapsed], Copyright, Copyright protects intellectual property under the Copyright Act 98 of 1978: Understanding Copyright Laws in South Africa Copyright Act 98 of 1978, preventing unauthorised reproduction of literary or musical works. In South Africa, as a signatory to the Bern…, Plagiarism, Plagiarism is the act of using someone else’s work or ideas without proper acknowledgement, presenting them as your own. This includes copying text, paraphrasing, or translating without crediting the original author. It is considered academic theft and a…, Academic Integrity @ the NWU, Academic Integrity at NWU: Upholding Ethical Standards in Research and Writing Academic Integrity, Ethical Use of AI, AI at NWU: Embracing Artificial Intelligence for Academic Excellence and Innovation AI @ NWU AI Literacy Courses How to Cite ChatGPT: A Guide for Proper Citation in Academic Work How to cite ChatGPT NWU AI Hub [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa-news/changing-perspectives-towards-future
Changing Perspectives Towards The Future
2024-06-07 By: Dr. Gordon Matthew Now, more than ever is the time for entrepreneurs to embrace technology and empower themselves with the knowledge required to transform and prepare their small, medium, or micro-enterprises (SMMEs) to the next level of business…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa-news/qa-gordon-koos