Multisite Search
https://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-social-workers-through-practical-training
Empowering social workers through practical training
2024-08-12 Dr Marelize Vergottini, a senior lecturer in social work and researcher in the Community Psychosocial Research (COMPRES) niche area at the North-West University (NWU), is a key figure in the Social Work Association for Wellness and Training’s (SWAWT’s)…https://news.nwu.ac.za/goddess-night-celebrates-sisterhood
Goddess night celebrates sisterhood
2024-08-16 By Loveness Hulwane The Goddess Night event hosted by the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus Arts Unit was truly a night to remember. The ladies went all out, and their stunning attire perfectly embodied the event's theme, "A Bridgerton…https://news.nwu.ac.za/kenyan-scholar-advocates-indigenous-language-revival
Kenyan scholar advocates for indigenous language revival
2024-08-27 On 15 August 2024, the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus hosted renowned Kenyan author and scholar, Prof Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o. Prof Wa Thiong’o, a distinguished…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-finds-its-permanent-home-nwu
SADiLaR finds its permanent home at the NWU
2024-11-21 The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) will be celebrating the official opening of its building at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus on Friday, 22 November 2024. The event will also see the launch of SADiLaR’s Five-…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/SAAB2022/photo_competition
Photo Competition
2022-03-15 [accordion] Purpose The purpose of this photo competition is to recognize the finest images of life science specimens, or researchers in action and use these extraordinary images of life science disciplines to promote its mission and activities.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/aerobics-team-secures-historic-third-championship
Aerobics team secures historic third championship
2025-01-23 By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Hard work and commitment paid off for the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus aerobics team who achieved their third consecutive victory at the 2024 University Sports South Africa (USSA) Aerobics Championships. Held…https://news.nwu.ac.za/transport-month-how-accessible-south-africa-tourists
Transport Month: How accessible is South Africa to tourists?
2024-10-09 • Increasing the air access capacity to South Africa remains a critical aspect of the tourism agenda. • The tourism industry faces transport challenges such as public transport coverage in rural and remote areas, public transport security concerns…https://news.nwu.ac.za/universal-access-transport-call-inclusivity-amidst-south-africas-inequalities
Universal access to transport: A call for inclusivity amidst South Africa’s inequalities
2024-10-11 As South Africans celebrate Transport Month in October, we should broaden our focus beyond infrastructure and modernisation to the more nuanced and pressing issue of universal access to transport. This annual observance is a time to reflect on how transport…Ikateleng: laying the foundation for bright futures
2022-08-19 Thabiso Blessing Khanyile may not have attended one of South Africa's best performing secondary schools, but he can without a doubt compete with the best. For Thabiso, who attended the Ikateleng Project at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West…Jonker brothers soar to greater heights
2017-03-02 Many pairs of brothers have made their mark in the history of aviation. Just think of the Wright brothers, the Bell brothers and the Taylor brothers. However, the Jonker brothers from Potchefstroom are second to none and in the past 10 years have stirred…Robofest 2017: NWU Vaal takes robotics beyond science class
2017-03-07 If the excitement of the South African rendition of Robofest 2017 was anything to go by, then the stage is set for a stellar international championship in June. On Saturday, 4 March 2017, the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal)…Constitutional Commissioner to address NWU Social Sciences Conference
2017-03-17 Bernedette Muthien, internationally known South African expert on issues of gender equity, nonviolence, and gender-based violence, will act as keynote speaker during the 8th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS) – a collaboration between the…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/languages/qualifications
Qualifications
2021-08-11 The qualifications offered explore the rapidly changing field of language and its relevance to society. By studying in the School of Languages you will gain a deeper understanding of the nature of language and literature, and will learn…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences/bachelor-social-sciences
Bachelor of Social Sciences
2024-05-06 The Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) programmes combine disciplines and courses to provide the student with a particular knowledge and skills base. This Social Sciences degree will open up an attractive range of career options. Sophisticated…Youngsters off to compete at Robofest International
2017-04-06 If the excitement of the recent rendition of the Robofest SA 2017 was anything to go by, then the stage is set for a stellar international championship in June. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark hosted the national Robofest…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-rassie-erasmus-delivers-guest-lecture