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Sal jy jou plasings op sosiale media ook op ’n reklamebord uitbasuin?
2020-12-07 Moenie enigiets op sosiale media publiseer as jy nie gewillig is om dit op ’n reklamebord langs ’n snelweg te sien nie. Die doen van die “reklamebordtoets” wanneer jy by sosiale media betrokke is, is goeie raad van Emma Sadleir, ’n voorste kundige oor…http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/eish
life@NWU
2026-05-13 Ja, ons ou vriend, eish!, het 'n nuwe naam. life @ NWU roep beelde op van die NWU as die agtergrond of dekor vir die aktiwiteite waaruit ons werkslewe bestaan. Terselfdertyd skryf die NWU ook sy eie "lewensverhaal" wat deur toekomstige geslagte onthou sal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/optentia-welcomes-two-new-extraordinary-professors-0
Optentia welcomes two new extraordinary professors
2017-11-27 The research focus area Optentia on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, welcomed two new extraordinary professors in the sub-programme Ageing and Generational Dynamics during a recent prestige lecture event. The addition of Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-joins-move-health
NWU joins in the move for health
2021-06-03 Over the years there has been a significant increase in the number of people who suffer from lifestyle diseases. This is mostly due to unhealthy eating, alcohol intake, smoking and a lack of physical activity. To this end, the Africa Unit for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-university-venda-host-iks-innovation-and-social-entrepreneurship-webinar
NWU and University of Venda host an IKS Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship Webinar
2021-07-07 The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the University of Venda (UNIVEN) and Indigenous Terrain, recently co-hosted an Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship Webinar series. This first collaborative student…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-recognition-one-our-own
International recognition for one of our own
2021-08-12 The International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS) is constituted of many societies and academies within the physiological sciences worldwide. That is why the Faculty of Health Sciences is extremely proud that one of our own was given the opportunity to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/optentia-research-unit-hosts-insightful-research-perspectives-festival
Optentia research unit hosts insightful research perspectives festival
2024-09-16 From 3 to 6 September 2024, the Optentia research unit at the North-West University (NWU) hosted the Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival at The Roots Conference Centre, Potchefstroom. The idea of having such a festival originated among…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/school-news
School News
2026-05-05 School of Management, , _____________________________________________________________________, Dr Kezell Klinck receives the NWU Media and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour Recognition Award, On 22 May 2025, Dr Kezell Klinck, from the Mahikeng Campus, was honoured with the prestigious NWU Silver Wings Award , which recognises staff members who embody the spirit, character, and core values of the university. This award is granted to individuals who…, Dr Kezell Klinck delivers inpiring address at the MTN SME Connect event, At the MTN SME Connect event on 21 May 2025, Dr Kezelle Klinck from North-West University (NWU) delivered an inspiring address highlighting the critical role of academic institutions in supporting SMEs and fostering inclusive economic growth. NWU’s School of…, Prof Mia Bothma strengthens the NWU's international ties, As part of our ongoing commitment to global engagement and academic collaboration, Prof Mia Bothma, from the Marketing programme, recently took part in an Erasmus+ staff teaching exchange at Hochschule Burgenland in Austria. The exchange focused on sharing…, Dr Lerato E. Mdaka invites AGSA Chief Risk Officer for a guest lecture, Bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world experience, the School of Management Sciences (NWU) recently hosted Mr Solly Segooa, chief risk officer at the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), for a thought-provoking guest lecture titled “…, Prof Clarise Mostert delivers a keynote address at International Conference, Prof Clarise Mostert delivers a keynote address at the 18th International Scientific and Practical Conference of Young Scientists and Students at the West Ukrainian National University. The presentation, titled “Cultivating Entrepreneurial Mindsets for a…, Prof Marius Potgieter attend international graduation ceremony Click and drag to resize , Prof Marius Potgieter, Deputy Director at School's Mahikeng Campus, attended the 5th graduation ceremony of King Ceasor University in Uganda as a guest of Chancellor King CA Mulenga, alongside other international scholars. The prestigious event, attended by…, School of Management Sciences hosts inspiring open day on the Mahikeng Campus, The School of Management Sciences at Mahikeng Campus recently hosted a successful Open Day, bringing together staff, students, and high school learners in a vibrant showcase of academic programs, student life, and community spirit. The day was marked not only…, School of Management Sciences celebrates graduates at the Mahikeng Campus, The School of Management Sciences at Mahikeng Campus celebrated the achievements of its 2025 graduates in a joyful and inspiring ceremony. A total of 57 qualifications were awarded across undergraduate, honours, master’s and doctoral levels, marking a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/petra-bester
Petra Bester
2024-09-17 Petra Bester has extensive work experience in the public and private health sectors of South Africa, including managed healthcare from both the hospital and administrator’s perspective. After a clinical masters’ degree in Community Psychiatric Nursing and a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/node/22566
Sport Department to get staff active
2022-08-19 With the saying: “A fit and healthy body is the best fashion statement”, the Sport Department on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University is seeking to change the traditional way people think about fitness and health. The department recently…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dont-miss-nwus-national-science-week-activities
Don’t miss the NWU’s National Science Week activities
2021-07-28 The North-West University (NWU), in conjunction with South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), will host various National Science Week activities from 1 to 6 August 2021. National Science Week (NSW), an initiative of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/cornelie-nienaber-rousseau
Cornelie Nienaber-Rousseau
2025-03-27 I am an Associate Professor of Nutrition at North-West University (NWU), with expertise in gene-environment interactions related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). I hold a PhD in Nutrition from NWU, where I investigated gene-diet interactions influencing…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/ethics-and-integrity-workshop
Ethics and Integrity Workshop
2023-07-12 You are cordially invited to the Ethics and Integrity Workshop as we try to tackle the difficulties faced by REC administrators in promoting and ensuring ethical research practices in the NWU research environment. REC administrators, REC committees' members,…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/call-papers-animal-welfare-human-rights-rights-nature-and-human-wildlife-coexistence
Call for Papers: Animal Welfare, Human Rights, Rights of Nature, and Human-wildlife Coexistence
2023-09-06 You are cordially invited to present a paper about Animal Welfare, Human Rights, Rights of Nature, and Human-wildlife Coexistence. Background and theme: Recently, 'animal welfare’ has enjoyed much attention in South African jurisprudence. Our courts…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/research-innovation-induction
Research & Innovation Induction
2024-11-22 You are cordially invited to an informative induction session hosted by the NWU Research and Innovation portfolio. This session will feature the following departments: Research and Postgraduate Support, Library Information Services, Technology Transfer and…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/ermie-steenkamp-trade
Ermie Steenkamp (TRADE)
2025-05-12 Ermie Steenkamp is an associate professor in the School of Economic Sciences at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). Prof Steenkamp’s research focuses mainly on international market selection, the measurement of market accessibility and export promotion in South Africa, as well as the analysis of export potential on an intra-regional…http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/publications-and-resources-1
Publications and Resources
2026-05-20 CLES in conjunction with the Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PELJ) calls for scholarly contributions and policy papers on the topics of cities, law and environmental sustainability, urban law and policy, local government, and urban planning.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-plays-host-feodor-lynen-research-fellow
Faculty plays host to Feodor Lynen research fellow
2020-06-26 Through its purpose to excel in innovating teaching and learning, and by conducting cutting-edge research, the North-West University (NWU) is a prime academic destination for international scholars. Most recently, the NWU’s Faculty of Humanities proudly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-crowned-miss-eco-africa
NWU student crowned Miss Eco Africa
2018-07-24 A beauty pageant is defined as a competition that judges its contestants on physical beauty. However, over the past years these pageants have taken a different turn. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Izelle Van Vuuren set out to proof that there is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-elected-fellow-world-council-psychotherapy