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Newly discovered frog species named after Prof Louis du Preez
2023-04-04 Prof Louis du Preez, professor of zoology at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU), was honoured by having a newly discovered Malagasy frog species named after him. The honour was bestowed by a group of German scientists from the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-graduate-brings-fresh-perspectives-chinas-intentions-africa
PhD graduate brings fresh perspectives on China’s intentions in Africa
2025-02-19 China’s involvement in Africa has long been a talking point, with some commentators convinced of its good intentions and others sceptical. A North-West University (NWU) PhD graduate, Reverend Dr Dimpho Gaobepe, has brought some much-needed balance to the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-masego-matjilas-fight-keep-setswana-alive
Dr Masego Matjila’s fight to keep Setswana alive
2025-03-17 For decades Dr Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila’s voice has carried the baton of the Setswana language in the hope of handing it over to the younger generation. This message came across loud and clear at a recent event at the North-West University (NWU). On…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-david-luke-calls-stronger-african-trade-ties
Prof David Luke calls for stronger African trade ties
2025-03-04 Prof David Luke, professor of Practice and strategic director of the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, gave a thought-provoking public lecture hosted by the TRADE research focus area at the North-West University (NWU). In his lecture Prof Luke emphasised…http://news.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa-champions-innovation-2025-nwu-ctl-teaching-and-learning-conference
TELIT-SA champions innovation at 2025 NWU CTL Teaching and Learning Conference
2025-06-09 At the 2025 Teaching and Learning Conference of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), members of the TELIT-SA research entity demonstrated why they are at the forefront of educational innovation. Themed “Reimagining…http://news.nwu.ac.za/captain-believes-strong-leadership-needed-make-varsity-football-playoffs
Captain believes strong leadership is needed to make Varsity Football playoffs
2024-08-16 North-West University (NWU) Eagles captain Olebogeng Moeti believes that strong leadership will be essential in advancing the team beyond the round-robin stages of the Varsity Football tournament. Speaking ahead of the upcoming round four match against…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seven-eagles-soar-2024-olympic-games-france
Seven Eagles to soar at the 2024 Olympic Games in France
2024-06-05 In a little more than two months, the 2024 Olympic Games will be hosted in Paris, France, and a number of North-West University (NWU) Eagles will make the journey to the Île-de-France region to represent South Africa ... and New Zealand. Although the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/geraldine-fraser-moleketi-and-others-tackle-topic-building-state-capacity
Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi and others tackle the topic of building state capacity
2023-11-14 They pulled no punches, they were honest in their assessment of the troubles plaguing South Africa and they did not shy away from providing possible solutions. These were some of the hallmarks of the inaugural annual public lecture by Dr Geraldine Fraser-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-selected-2024-techwomen-programme
PhD student selected for 2024 TechWomen programme
2024-08-28 North-West University (NWU) PhD student Happy Nsiza has been named a TechWomen 2024 Emerging Leader, a recognition that places her among 103 women selected from more than 6 000 applicants worldwide. The TechWomen programme, which will take place in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/self-driving-cars-super-fast-communication-and-smart-cities-need-advanced-wireless-networks-run
Self-driving cars, super-fast communication and smart cities need advanced wireless networks to run
2024-07-31 Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed communication systems in today’s modern world. The integration of AI into various communication systems will likely lead to more advanced capabilities and the invention of new applications. Autonomous…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanguard-gala-dinner-sets-new-standard-student-leadership-recognition
Vanguard Gala Dinner sets a new standard for student leadership recognition
2025-08-11 The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) marked a historic milestone recently as student leaders hosted the first-ever Vanguard Gala Dinner – an elegant celebration of leadership, service and impact. Held at the Tsebonokeng Hall, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre-empowers-entrepreneurs
bhive Enterprise Development Centre empowers entrepreneurs
2025-08-11 As part of the flagship community engagement initiative of the North-West University (NWU), the bhive Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) at the Vanderbijlpark Campus hosted 50 members of the Vaal United Business Forum (VUBF) for a transformative lecture on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pioneer-nuclear-medicine-prof-mike-receives-honorary-doctorate-nwu
A pioneer in nuclear medicine: Prof Mike receives honorary doctorate from the NWU
2025-10-10 South Africa should invest more in nuclear research if it wishes to remain globally competitive and fulfil its responsibility to meet the diverse needs of its communities. This was Professor Machaba Michael “Mike” Sathekge’s message when he received his…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chpe-selected-who-afro-network-partner-institutions-winner
CHPE selected as WHO AFRO Network of Partner Institutions winner
2025-10-23 The Centre for Health Professions Education (CHPE) at the North-West University (NWU) has earned prestigious recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO) after being selected as a winner in the WHO AFRO Network of Partner Institutions (NPI) for Health…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/festival-diverse-qualitative-research-perspectives
Festival: Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives
2024-08-19 The OPTENTIA Research unit warmly invites you to the Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival. The aim of this festival is to create a dynamic and inclusive platform that fosters the exchange of innovative methodologies and transformative practices…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-news/directors-welcoming
DIRECTORS WELCOMING
2024-06-07 As Faculty of Economic Management Sciences (F-EMS), we believe that we have a significant contribution to make in the social, economic and educational development of both our internal and external communities. We further believe that this contribution should…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/node/21094
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2026-02-22 , Discover your full potential with the Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences., At the Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences, we provide the environment, guidance, and education needed for global success. As a leading university in South Africa and Africa, we offer high-quality, accredited programmes designed to give you a…, Fields of study, School of Acoutning Sciences Icon School of Acoutning Sciences Icon Accounting Sciences Business School Icon Business School Icon Business School School of Economic Sciences Icon School of Economic Sciences Icon Economic Sciences School of IPHRM Icon School…, Research and Innovation, [accordion collapsed], bhive EDC, The aim of the bhive EDC is to develop an entrepreneurial mind-set under students. They empower individuals to turn their business visions into flourishing enterprises. Read more ., TELIT-SA, TELIT-SA is a research entity committed to create an interdisciplinary research community of practice to enhance best practices for teaching and learning with technology., TRADE, TRADE (an acronym for TRAde and Development Economics) is a research focus area at the North-West University specialising in the fields of international trade and economic development., TREES, This research unit’s goal is to publish quality and relevant tourism research within economic environs and societies and thereby contributing towards the strengthening of communities and the tourism industry as a whole. Read more ., WORKWELL, The focus is on identification and development of policies to optimise utilisation of organisational resources, while maintaining a focus on issues of diversity and a developing economy. Read more ., OPTENTIA, The mission of the Optentia research unit is to develop and organise knowledge for the optimal expression of individual, social and institutional potential, with a specific interest in the African context., UARM, The mission of UARM research unit is to empower senior risk stakeholders in the private and public sectors to better understand and manage behavioural risk., MANAGEMENT CYBERNETICS, The Management Cybernetics* research entity was established to optimize collaboration between academia and industry incorporating management and engineering sciences, StudyWell, At StudyWell , we are committed to developing real-time, evidence-based tools and strategies that will enable the North-West University to proactively support student well-being. [/accordion] NWU Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, In other media, Interview with Professor Raymond Parsons about the Policy uncertainty in SA that has increased to its highest level since 2016. - Business Day Storm Clouds gather over power issue as load—shedding to weigh on growth - Business Day JSE faces mixed, flat Asian…http://news.nwu.ac.za/human-rights-day-raises-questions-progress-and-accountability-south-africa
Human Rights Day raises questions on progress and accountability in South Africa
2026-03-20 As South Africa marks Human Rights Day on 21 March, the commemoration is again drawing attention to the gap between constitutional rights and the lived conditions of many citizens, with analysts saying the day should serve both as an opportunity for…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/natural-sciences/nwu-research-awards-2017
NWU Research Awards 2017
2017-11-03 The NWU celebrated the annual research awards during a gala event held in Potchefstroom on 27 October 2017. The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences congratulates our fellow colleagues on the following awards: First and foremost, to…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/communication/history-art