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NWU alumna appointed as CEO of Project Isizwe
2017-08-15 What better way to celebrate Women’s Month than to congratulate a young alumna of the North-West University (NWU) on being appointed as the CEO of Project Isizwe – the innovative Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) behind Africa’s most successful, large-scale…http://news.nwu.ac.za/2019-research-day-puts-emerging-researchers-limelight
2019 Research Day puts emerging researchers in the limelight
2019-05-28 The importance of research and its application in the community is being thrust into the limelight, especially in the midst of global debates about the role of universities flaring up again. Prof Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya, the North-West University’s (NWU’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-farm-mechanics
NWU and farm mechanics
2018-08-06 The words ‘land expropriation’ are undoubtedly the buzzwords of the day and have sparked both national and international debate about its subsequent effect on the South African economy. Add to this the motion by the ruling party to pursue an amendment to…http://education.nwu.ac.za/edu-hright/social-justice-and-diversity
Social Justice and Diversity
2025-05-15 Led by Prof Shan Simmonds Social justice and diversity are inscribed within the multifaceted and interconnectedness of all spheres (economic, social, political and environmental) to encourage inclusive and equitable perspectives on the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sibisis-header-seals-nwu-victory-over-cut
Sibisi’s header seals NWU victory over CUT
2025-08-15 Thanks to a decisive second-half header from captain Aphelele Sibisi, the North-West University (NWU) secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Central University of Technology (CUT) in their second round Varsity Football clash on 14 August at the NWU Mahikeng…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-shares-advice-2025-matric-exams
Academic shares advice for 2025 matric exams
2025-10-27 Come 26 November, more than 900 000 Grade 12 candidates will be celebrating the conclusion of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. The exams commenced on 21 October with the computer applications technology (CAT) practical paper, one of…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/step-programme
STEP programme
2026-03-04 STEP programme, STEP Programme – Startup Training & Empowerment Pathway, Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with the STEP Programme — a free, no-stress training track designed to help you build business skills, grow your confidence and turn ideas into real potential. Whether you’re just curious or already have a concept…, What is STEP?, STEP (Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion) is entrepreneurship training for young adults. STEP develops young people’s skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue an entrepreneurial career. In the training, students will work in teams to develop…, Why join?, Learn how to think like an entrepreneur Get guidance on starting your own venture Build real skills (not just theory) Connect with innovation support at NWU, What is expected of you?, Actively participate and attend all sessions Engage in running your own group business outside of class, Kick-off session, The first session is on 25 March 2026 15h00-18h00 Mahikeng - Building A20 Room G01 Potchefstroom - Building E8 Room G38 Vanderbijlpark - Building A8 Room 209, Programme duration and schedule, 13 weekly training sessions of 3 hours each, followed by implementation to apply the concepts to each team's business. Session Format Date Programme Kick-off In Person Mar 25, 2026 Identifying Business Opportunities Podcast Apr 15, 2026 Goals, Plans and…, STEP champions per campus, Vanderbijlpark Campus : Bernice Richardson Potchefstroom Campu s: Hendrick du Plessis Mahikeng Campus : Kezell Klinck, Register here, [/accordion]http://news.nwu.ac.za/we-can-do-it-coach-burger-van-der-westhuizen
“We can do it,” Coach Burger van der Westhuizen
2026-04-09 The FNB NWU Eagles are ready to step up in the Varsity Cup final against the FNB UP-Tuks in a rivalry battle on Monday 13 April in Tshwane. Coach Burger van der Westhuizen’s side dominated FNB Maties at the Fanie du Toit Sportsgrounds to secure their place in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/vera-roos
Vera Roos
2022-08-19 As a second generation social gerontologist in the African context, my research focuses on older individuals and their relationships with people and space (place). Relationships are viewed from an interactional approach, as continuous reciprocal actions and…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/isam
Information Centre for Southern African Music (ISAM)
2024-06-17 For composers Most of our activities have the aim to support and motivate South African composers by organising concerts with premières and repeat performances of their works, and by presenting other events such as round table discussions, seminars and…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/compres/publications
Publications
2026-03-20 Publications 2025 Boonzaaier, E., Molakeng, M., Crofford, E. & Ansie Fouché. (2025). International Social Work, Moral distress in South African child protection social workers: A qualitative study. https://doi.org/10.1177/…http://news.nwu.ac.za/potchefstroom-africa
From Potchefstroom to Africa
2019-07-05 Maggie Jasson from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education has proven that beauty pageants are not just about being beautiful. The 45-year-old has made it into the finals for the Mrs Africa pageant which aims to create a platform where the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/martine-jordaan-draws-protea-selectors-attention
Martiné Jordaan draws Protea selectors’ attention
2024-02-02 She is by no means overly tall, and on the netball court she is often surrounded by skyscrapers. However, heart and courage are not measured in centimetres, and Martiné Jordaan from the North-West University (NWU) is a firebrand on the court. She has even…http://law.nwu.ac.za/per/2014-17-6
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2017-06-15 Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal ISSN 1727-3781 2014 Volume 17 Number 6 30 December 2014 Index • Editorial • Articles …http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/apply-numiq-post-graduate-degree
Apply for NuMIQ post graduate degree
2025-09-01 Application instructions Master’s and PhD applications close 30 September How to apply for master's degree and doctoral studies Step 1: All documents must be certified by a commissioner of oaths, attorney and/or university official…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/gift/study-options
Study options
2024-06-07 GIFT academic involvement consists of: the creation of a research book with chapters, the planning of next year's international conference with the theme "Talent Management in the 4th Industrial Revolution." presentation of article writing workshops,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/another-success-self-directed-learning
Another success for self-directed learning
2021-11-16 With participants from as far as the United States, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) fourth International Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Conference was a great success. Hosted by the NWU’s SDL research unit, the theme for this year’s conference was “Self-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-econometrics-expert-deliver-keynote-address-social-sciences-conference
International econometrics expert to deliver keynote address at Social Sciences Conference
2017-03-03 The North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus (NWU Vaal) 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…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/facilities
Facilities
2022-11-07 The NWU School of Music is well-equipped for quality music instruction, research and performance with the following facilities and venues at the Conservatory: [accordion collapsed] Conservatory Hall The Conservatory Hall is the main…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bridging-digital-divide-one-township-time