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NWU advancing interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies within social sciences
2022-08-19 The North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus is joining hands with the Social Sciences Research Society in Turkey to host the 8th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS) later this year. The conference will take place in Durban from 23 –…http://news.nwu.ac.za/red-carpet-rolled-out-new-golden-key-members-0
Red carpet rolled out for new Golden Key members
2018-09-14 The Golden Key Society has welcomed 204 new members during an event held at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng. More than 700 guests attended the event, aimed at honouring academic excellence. Five NWU students – Jenneh Baindu…http://news.nwu.ac.za/language-practice-hosts-talk-international-translator
Language Practice hosts talk by international translator
2018-09-27 On 25 September 2018 the subject group Language Practice on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom hosted a talk by Dr Henry Liu, a former president of the International Federation of Translators. In her welcoming speech, Dr…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-francois-van-der-westhuizen-receives-prestigious-award-advancing-research-rare-genetic
Prof Francois van der Westhuizen receives prestigious award for advancing research on rare genetic diseases
2024-10-14 Prof Francois van der Westhuizen, deputy dean for research and innovation of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), has been awarded the prestigious Hofmeyr-Van Schaik Gold Medal by the South African Genetics…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-ikateleng-project-marks-its-35th-anniversary
NWU’s Ikateleng project marks its 35th anniversary
2023-03-10 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) flagship Ikateleng project is still going strong after 35 years, empowering school children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Ikateleng, which means empower yourself, provides supplementary teaching in mathematics,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/qs-rankings-place-three-nwu-subject-groups-top-700
QS rankings place three NWU subject groups in the top 700
2024-04-17 The North-West University (NWU) continues its impressive showing in international rankings. The latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject rank three of the NWU’s subject groups in the top 700 globally, with one of these in the top…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-falolas-generous-book-donation-enriches-nwu-library
Prof Falola's generous book donation enriches NWU library
2024-09-05 Prof Toyin Omoyeni Falola, a renowned Nigerian historian and professor of African studies and current holder of the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Austin, has generously donated 27 books to the North-…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/hpi/potchefstroom-information
Potchefstroom information
2018-07-24 Potchefstroom or Potch (as most people call it) is a University town of about 128,253 people, about 120km or 75miles to the south-west of Johannesburg. It is the oldest town in the old Transvaal Province and has a rich history dating back to 1838.…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/humanities/deans-welcome
Dean's Welcome
2021-05-20 Welcome to all students, parents, colleagues and partners visiting the faculty's web page. Thank you for your interest in the Faculty of Humanities at the NWU, and we hope that we can soon welcome you to the Humanities family…http://www.nwu.ac.za/brics/brazilian-fellowship-programme
Brazilian Fellowship Programme | BRICS
2021-05-21 class="row"> South Africans are invited to benefit from Brazilian Fellowship Programme The South African Department of Higher Education and Training would like to inform interested individuals about The World Academy…http://www.nwu.ac.za/language-awareness-week-2022
Language Awareness Week 2022
2022-09-22 This week is about celebrating the linguistic diversity of the North-West University. We will be having a Language Awareness Week Carnival. This will include a Language Awareness Drive Campaigns at all campuses. Each campus will have its own…http://news.nwu.ac.za/presidents-annual-national-address-was-another-box-ticking-exercise
The President’s annual national address: Was this another box-ticking exercise?
2026-02-23 Section 84(d) of the Constitution vests in the President the authority to convene both Houses of Parliament for a special sitting, a power that is generally interpreted as encompassing, by implication, the delivery of the State of the Nation Address. On…http://news.nwu.ac.za/university-degree-still-worth-it-south-africas-changing-job-market
Is a university degree still worth it in South Africa’s changing job market?
2026-03-11 Few questions worry prospective students and their parents more today than whether a university degree is still worth it. In a country facing crippling unemployment, the rise of artificial intelligence and mounting financial pressures, prospective…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-text-technology/research-new-cloned-cloned
Research New - Cloned - Cloned
2022-08-18 Research & Development Projects & Publications We as a research and development centre combine research experts and the essential technical and administrative support in order to conduct cutting-edge research in text technology and use that as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/enhanced-research-collaboration-agenda-nwu-nrf-meeting
Enhanced research collaboration on agenda at NWU-NRF meeting
2024-07-15 The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Bismark Tyobeka, welcomed a delegation from the National Research Fund (NRF), led by the chief executive officer, Prof Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, during a meeting held on Monday, 8 July…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-15-years-finnish-south-african-atmospheric-collaboration-nwu
Celebrating 15 Years of Finnish–South African Atmospheric Collaboration at NWU
2025-12-10 When we think about anniversaries, 15 years is traditionally known as a crystal anniversary, and the symbolism of crystal is both beautiful and unique. Crystal represents clarity and transparency, reflecting the trust and openness that have grown over the…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/kmh-sweden
KMH, Sweden
2024-08-01 The long-term goal of our exchange programme with the Royal College of Music (KMH) in Stockholm, Sweden is to establish sustainable partnerships and strengthen the internationalization and the cooperative skills within both the KMH and the NWU…http://library.nwu.ac.za/lis-research-output-milestones
Research Output and Milestones
2026-04-23 Menu LIS Dashboard Library Profile, Reports & Policies Management Code of Conduct Conferences & Symposiums Contact Info, Directions & Maps Hours & Calendars Libraries & Spaces Research Output & Milestones Services by Entities &…, Advancing Scholarship, The LIS continued to support and encourage staff members to contribute to academic scholarship., Research and Publications, LIS staff produced research outputs and publications that explore emerging trends in libraries, information literacy, and digital transformation., Conference Participation, Staff shared best practices and innovative ideas at national and international conferences., Institutional Impact, These contributions strengthen professional practice, enhance LIS visibility, and support the university’s teaching, learning, and research mission. [accordion collapsed], 2024: Research Output & Milestones, Special Issue South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS): Libraries and Artificial Intelligence Date of publication: 31 August 2024 Guest editors: Neli Tshabalala and Dr Mashilo Modiba Book: Examining Information Literacy in Academic…, 2025: Research Output & Milestones, Journal Articles Chizwina, S., Mashiyane, D., Ramabina, M., Mahlangu, L., Kenny-Manotwana, J. A. K., & Moyo, M. (2025). The use of "mother tongue" in information literacy instruction among the NEET youth at a South African township. South African Journal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-takes-gender-and-language-awareness-online
NWU takes gender and language awareness online
2020-09-03 The North-West University (NWU) is proud to promote inclusivity by raising awareness and addressing crucial issues in society. Inclusivity and engaged awareness of current affairs are important building blocks towards excellence at the NWU. This year,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-puk-choir-enchants-audiences-europe