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Internationally acclaimed pharmaceutical business leader receives honorary doctorate
2024-11-20 The North-West University (NWU) bestowed an honorary doctorate on internationally renowned pharmaceutical business leader and NWU alumnus Jannie Oosthuizen on Friday, 2 August. Mr Oosthuizen is recognised for his exceptional contributions to and…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/cybathlon/projects
Projects
2024-04-15 Explore the projects driving our Cybathlon team forward! As they prepare for the upcoming event in Zurich, these initiatives embody our commitment to innovation in assistive technology. Join us as we delve into the diverse range of endeavors shaping the…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/human-resource-division-international-conference/call-papers
Call for papers
2023-03-23 Call for Papers Call for papers Call for Papers THEME: Bridging the gap: Aligning human resource theory and practice The HR Division invites submissions for the fourth international conference of the HR Division, ‘Bridging the gap: Aligning human resource…, Proposed tracks, We welcome paper submissions on a range of topics relevant to bridging the gap between HR theory and practice, including, but not limited to: 1 Sustainable employment 2 International HRM 3 Psychological contract 4 HR, entrepreneurship & family business 5…, Deadlines, Call for papers : Open SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENSION: 31 JANUARY 2023 The HRIC2023 organising committee is very excited about the number and quality of submissions that we received for our conference and we are now working hard to give feedback of the…, Guidelines, GENERAL GUIDELINES: Submissions in the form of abstracts of around 150 words that represent original and new work are welcome. Please add a paper of around seven pages with the abstract if you wish to contend for the Best Paper award; To preserve anonymity,…, Review process, Papers will be reviewed according to the following guidelines: All papers will be blind peer-reviewed by at least two (2) reviewers; Reviewers will be invited to supply review comments to authors, but a review report to the author is not compulsory; Reviews…, Best paper, The best paper judging guidelines to follow, HRIC 2023 Doctoral Colloquium, EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR DOCTORAL COLLOQUIUM; 31 MARCH 2023, HRIC 2023 Doctoral Colloquium, 31 May 2023 North‐West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa Doctoral Colloquium Download the Brochure Building the HRM field, your research, and your academic career through collaboration! Who should attend? Collaboration lies at the heart of all…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-showcases-research-during-winter-conference-season
SADiLaR showcases research during the winter conference season
2024-07-31 The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) had a significant presence during South Africa’s winter conference season. Its digital humanities researchers and operational teams presented their…http://library.nwu.ac.za/artificial-intelligence-symposium-2023
Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023
2025-08-01 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Satellite Symposium on Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Satellite Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Announcing the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3 rd IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa 5 - 7 September 2023 The North-West University Library and Information Service, Information Technology and the Faculty of Engineering: School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, in…, Aim of the Event, The symposium aims to bring together industry leaders to discuss digital strategies institutions can apply to enable agile, collaborative, and integrated service operations. This implies innovative changes and adaptability in human skills and creative…, Links, Dr Edmund Balnaves talks about the impact of AI Symposium Feedback Survey PDF Programme Speakers Booklet Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023: Speakers (IFLA Link) Special Issue: South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS), News, PUKfm radio advertisement PUKfm radio interview Follow the development of our Library Bot ., Guest Speakers, AI guest speakers AI guest speakers Read more about our guest speakers . [accordion collapsed], Workshops - Monday 4 and Wednesday 6 September, Workshop 1: Developing robotics for the LIS environment - Prof Pieter van Vuuren Monday 4 September, 11:00 - 12:30 The workshop will be presented by the NWU School of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering. It will introduce participants to the…, Programme: AIS 2023, 3r d IFLA IT Section Artificial Intelligence Symposium (AIS) 2023 North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 5-7 September 2023 PDF Programme Speakers Booklet Special Issue: South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS) Day 1…, Theme, The central conference theme is Artificial Intelligence in Teaching, Learning, and Research: Promoting Digital Access to Information through Automation. The subthemes are as follows: 1. Artificial intelligence Robotics Process Automation Humanoid Robots for…, Abstracts and Submissions, We invite papers for the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence. North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa. Please submit your abstracts using this Google Form . For more information, contact: Ms. Neli…, Partnerships and stakeholders, IFLA IT Section participation IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) promotes libraries as vital institutions that enhance people's lives through equitable access to knowledge and information. Innovation and the principles…, Committees, Committee Leaders Neli Tshabalala Neli Tshabalala Neli Tshabalala: Director of Shared Services Ms. Neli Tshabalala is the Director: Shared Library and Information Services at North-West University (NWU), a Ph.D. candidate at the University of South Africa,…, Registration Fees and Steps *** Registration Closed ***, Early bird registration: 9 June - 19 August 2023 Online registration: 20 August - 29 August 2023 Registration Fees Note: The registration fee includes the workshops but does not include the cocktail function, gala dinner, or excursion. Category Fee (Rands)…, Venue, Directions and Shuttle Services, Venue and Directions The conference will be presented in a hybrid format, with virtual and in-person presentations. Physical venue: The Feather Hill , Potchefstroom, South Africa Address: The Feather Hill, Dagbreek Landgoed, Ext. 1133, Potchefstroom, 2520,…, Recommended Accommodation, The Feather Hill Email: reservations@thefeatherhill.co.za Telephone: +27(0)66 429 9996 Oudrift Riverside Lodge (3.5 km from the conference venue) Standard Room: B&B - R895.00 PP Standard Room: B&B and Dinner - R1174.00 PP info@oudrift.co.za…, Functions and Excursions, Cocktail Function: Tuesday, 5 September Attendance fee ZAR 600 per person Time: 18:00 Venue: Feather Hill Hotel Dress code: Smart Casual Gala Dinner: Wednesday, 6 September Attendance fee ZAR 600 per person Time: 19:00 Venue: Feather Hill Hotel Dress…, Exhibitors, ExLibris ExLibris ExLibris ExLibris At Ex Libris, we believe in the value of education and research. Our mission is to allow academic institutions to create, manage, and share knowledge. With better tools, our customers achieve their goals and further…, Contact Information, Neli Tshabalala NWU: Library and Information Service, Director Shared Services Organising Committee neli.tshabalala@nwu.ac.za Dr. Edmund Balnaves IFLA Divisional Chair - Director Prosentient Systems, Australia ebalnaves@prosentient.com.au May Chang Mentor IT…, Sponsors, AI Sponsors #AISymposium #DigAI2023http://news.nwu.ac.za/top-scientists-unite-launch-pan-african-disease-foundation
Top scientists unite to launch Pan-African Disease Foundation
2021-06-29 A consortium of African universities and research institutions led by the Walter Sisulu University from South Africa, today announced the founding of the Sisulu Foundation for African and Pandemic Disease Response ("The Sisulu Foundation"). The…http://www.nwu.ac.za/university-calendar/november
University Calendar - November
2026-01-14 Legend MC - Mahikeng Campus PC - Potchefstroom Campus VC - Vanderbijlpark Campus M - Masters degree PhD/D - Doctoral degree UDL - Unit for Distance Learning HDA - Higher Degrees Administration FHS - Faculty of Health Sciences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/constructive-journalism-tool-build-strong-societies
Constructive journalism as a tool to build strong societies
2018-04-20 Ask any news editor: good news does not sell newspapers. Prof Hans Henrik Knoop, extraordinary professor at the Optentia research focus area on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, warns about the dangers that the current kind of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-brings-education-your-doorstep
NWU brings education to your doorstep
2018-11-01 The North-West University (NWU) believes distance should never be an obstacle to education. This is why in an attempt to bring education right to your doorstep, the Unit for Open Distance Learning of the NWU has recently established two offices in Namibia…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrate-africa-day-honouring-feminine-leadership-hero
NWU celebrate Africa Day by honouring feminine leadership hero
2019-05-21 On 25 May 1963, Africa made history with the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the precursor to the African Union (AU). This day, now known as Africa Day, celebrates and acknowledges the successes of the OAU (now the AU) since its…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-prof-acting-judge-high-court
NWU Prof acting as judge in High Court
2017-10-09 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Elmarie van der Schyff of the Faculty of Law was appointed to serve as acting judge in the Gauteng division of the High Court of South Africa from 9 October to 17 November 2017. This is another outstanding…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-association-shares-more-just-memories
Alumni Association shares more than just memories
2017-11-21 There are many reasons why it is important to support your alma mater after graduating from university. The most important reason being a selfless commitment towards the success of the next generation of graduates. When speaking to Mpho Mosia, an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-now-offers-postgraduate-degree-higher-education-studies
NWU now offers a postgraduate degree in higher education studies
2018-07-31 The Faculty of Education has a brand new structured Master’s degree on offer. The structured Master’s degree in Higher Education Studies offers an opportunity to further the profile of individuals interested in teaching and learning in the higher education…http://news.nwu.ac.za/food-and-feed-thought-6th-extruafrica-event
Food and feed for thought at 6th ExtruAfrica event
2017-06-26 Extrusion, a high-pressure cooking process, has revolutionised the food, feed, plastic and powder paint industries, among many others. Small wonder, then, that the annual ExtruAfrica conference, training seminar and exhibition is such an eagerly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/latest-rankings-highlight-nwus-quality-subjects
Latest rankings highlight NWU’s quality subjects
2021-10-14 The North-West University (NWU) is one of the best tertiary education institutions for education towards a professional career. This has been reconfirmed by the latest rankings by the Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings, which place the NWU among the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/latest-rankings-reaffirm-nwus-quality-subjects
Latest rankings reaffirm NWU’s quality subjects
2021-09-16 Are you a health professional or psychologist, or would you like to study these subjects? It has been confirmed. The North-West University (NWU) is just the right place to be for a quality education in these fields. Like previous rankings this year,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-trailblazer-heads-international-society-systems-sciences
NWU trailblazer heads International Society for the Systems Sciences
2021-09-14 The world is a mesmerising place filled with interesting events and occurrences. These do not happen in isolation, and to fully understand the intricacies of any given event or interaction, it is necessary to investigate the “bigger picture” surrounding it…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-race-awareness-week
NWU celebrates Race Awareness Week
2021-05-18 Race Awareness Week (RAW) is a week-long annual event at the North-West University (NWU), dedicated to raising awareness on the current discussions around race in South African society. The goal is to open discussions on history, current events and how we can…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-professor-bestowed-full-professorship
NWU professor bestowed full professorship
2022-06-29 North-West University (NWU) professor in practical theology, Prof Vhumani Magezi, was recently conferred a full professor status at an event held at the university’s Vanderbijlpark Campus. During the event he also delivered his inaugural professorial…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expertise-apple-does-not-fall-far-trees