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Rethinking education in the age of artificial intelligence
2025-05-16 By Gofaone Motsamai As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how knowledge is created, shared and verified, questions are being raised about data use and bias, and whether it could be replicating Western biases and global gender disparities. As AI…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/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
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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
Q&A with Gordon & Koos
2024-06-07 Q: Hello, Gordon and Koos. How are you? A: We are well thank you! Stuck in a Pandemic, but you probably know that already. Q: Would it be okay if I ask you a couple of questions? A: We are cool! Go for it. Q: What was the title of your paper? A: Activate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/breastfeeding-best
Breastfeeding is best
2020-06-25 It has been proven conclusively that exclusively breastfeeding a baby for the first six months has numerous long-term health benefits for a child. However, a large number of South African women are not doing this. Chantell Witten, who recently completed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-and-linguistic-shifts-during-covid-19-pandemic
Social and linguistic shifts during the Covid-19 pandemic
2020-08-21 The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), hosted the third research webinar of a seven-part series on 20 August 2020. With the theme “Language matters: Social and linguistic shifts…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-honours-transport-and-logistics-graduates
NWU honours Transport and Logistics graduates
2017-05-04 The Department of Transport Economics and Logistics Management on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently hosted a gala dinner at the Mmabatho Palms to celebrate its 2016 graduates. In attendance at the gala dinner was the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/green-art-competition-%25E2%2580%2593-taking-recycling-next-level
Green Art Competition – taking recycling to the next level
2017-09-06 There is more than one way to go green and do your bit to save the environment. In fact, what is old is now considered new and the business of upcycling – that is to reinvent waste by giving it a new purpose as opposed to merely recycling it – has become…http://news.nwu.ac.za/raking-awards-and-changing-perceptions-about-academia
Raking in awards and changing perceptions about academia
2017-08-17 One normally reads about the ‘it girl’ in the celebrity world, but in academia, Dr Musawenkosi Donia Saurombe is the woman to watch. The Botswana national with Zimbabwean roots stands head and shoulders above her peers. The media world cannot get enough…http://news.nwu.ac.za/three-keys-unlock-loerie-success-three-students
Three keys unlock Loerie success for three students
2018-10-26 The will to win, the desire to succeed and the urge to reach your full potential. These are three keys to unlock the door to personal excellence – and three Loerie awards. Three of our graphic design students proved this true when they walked away with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-little-new-heavyweight-optentia%25E2%2580%2599s-corner