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Prof Bernard Matolino to deliver public lecture on the GNU and African polity insights
2024-08-19 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities, in collaboration with the School of Philosophy, will be hosting a public lecture by Prof Bernard Matolino from the University of Pretoria on 6 September 2024. The title of his lecture is “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nurturing-minds-and-unleashing-potential-our-youth
Nurturing minds and unleashing potential in our youth
2023-06-23 Imagine for a moment that you are standing in a long hallway. On either side of you there are numerous open doors. As you make your way to the exit, each one of these doors close once you walk past them. These doors signify development opportunities, and the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-secures-place-parasites-red-list-endangered-species
Researcher secures place of parasites on red list for endangered species
2023-06-14 Parasites. Just uttering the word may send shivers down the spine, conjuring up images of rapidly proliferating organisms devouring or destroying other species. A celebrated researcher from the North-West University (NWU) hopes to change those perceptions…http://news.nwu.ac.za/staff-rally-help-flood-hit-colleague
Staff rally to help a flood-hit colleague
2023-02-21 North-West University (NWU) staff members have demonstrated a tremendous ethic of care, kindness and support for a colleague who suffered losses due to the recent floods that wreaked havoc in many parts of the Vaal area. The flooding followed the opening…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-curro-esports-indaba-2024
NWU hosts Curro Esports Indaba 2024
2024-03-15 Curro is the leading independent school network that offers a range of options for parents who are looking for independent schooling, and the North-West University (NWU) had the privilege of hosting the second Curro esports Indaba, which ran from Thursday, 29…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-rorisang-machailo-named-finalist-2025-hewl-awards
Dr Rorisang Machailo named finalist in 2025 HEWL Awards
2025-08-29 Dr Rorisang Machailo, senior lecturer and deputy director at the School of Nursing at the North-West University (NWU), has been recognised as a top 3 finalist in the Women in Academic Administration category of the 2025 Higher Education Women Leaders (HEWL)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-species-rain-frog-breviceps-batrachophiliorum-discovered
New species of rain frog, Breviceps batrachophiliorum, discovered
2025-10-10 In the damp, grassy slopes of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, an unassuming amphibian has leapt into the scientific spotlight. Named Breviceps batrachophiliorum – Latin for ‘frog-loving people’ – this newly described species of rain frog is a triumph of taxonomy…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/seminar-putting-livestock-and-poultry-derived-foods-table-importance-some-production-issues
Seminar - Putting Livestock and Poultry Derived Foods on the Table: Importance, Some Production Issues and Possible Solutions
2022-09-19 The Centre for Food Security and Safety cordially invites you to a seminar about Putting Livestock and Poultry Derived Foods on the Table: Importance, Some Production Issues and Possible Solutions, presented by Prof Eliton Chivandi, from the School…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-work-students-take-ubudlelane-community
Social work students take ubudlelane into the community
2026-01-27 For social work students at North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus ubuntu is no longer a concept only discussed in lectures. It is becoming a structured community programme with students preparing to lead projects that strengthen support networks in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/game-global-impact-5th-wasm-conference-heads-cape-town
Game on for global impact as the 5th WASM Conference heads to Cape Town
2026-03-05 When the local and global sport management community gathers in Cape Town for the 5th World Association for Sport Management (WASM) conference from 3 to 6 March 2026, it will represent far more than a prestigious academic meeting. It will be a moment of pride…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/conferences/catsa2011/c%252Achange
CATSA 2011: C*Change
2017-01-19 The 2011 c*change Symposium will be held on 12 & 13 November 2011 at the Misty Hills Conference Centre, immediately prior to the CATSA Conference at the same venue. A Block Booking has been arranged with the Misty Hills Conference Centre…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/praying-mantid-mantodea-records-southern-africa
Praying mantids (Mantodea) from South Africa
2024-01-12 Praying mantids (Mantodea) from South Africa Female Popa spurca (African Twig mantis). For more information about this species please click here The data recorded…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-residences-go-green
NWU residences go green
2022-04-13 Mafumane Tlhapi The vegetable gardens of two student residences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus - the Kgosi Dick Montshioa and Mbada residences - are now starting to bear fruit. The project, which started in 2019, is…http://www.nwu.ac.za/studies/Internationalpossibilities
Internationalisation
2026-01-29 Explore the extraordinary at NWU! Studying abroad is a transformative journey that extends beyond academic enrichment, offering personal growth and cultural immersion. It’s an opportunity to experience a new country, explore different educational…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/philosophy/short-learning-programme-philosophy
Short Learning Programme in Philosophy
2026-03-18 This programme is not currently running. Please visit the NWU Short Learning Programme page to check when the programme becomes available again. All other short courses listed on the site are currently active. If a course is not listed, it means it is not…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa-2025/invited-speakers
Invited speakers
2025-06-13 Prof Angela Woodiwiss University of the Witwatersrand × Speaker: Prof Angela Woodiwiss Professor Angela Jill Woodiwiss BSc (Physiotherapy), MSc, PhD (WITS), FAAS, MASSAf, MRSSAf Angela Woodiwiss is an ad hominem full…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/environmental-microbiology-and-agricultural
Environmental Microbiology and Agricultural Biotechnology Research Group
2023-03-23 The Environmental Microbiology and Agricultural Biotechnology (EMAB) research group at NWU utilizes both fundamental as well as applied microbiological and biotechnological approaches to address …http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/government-studies/postgraduate-options/postgrad_public_management
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management
2025-04-25 The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Public Management is designed to inspire a commitment to the public good among aspiring public managers. This program equips students with essential managerial and leadership skills, ensuring they can consistently…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/cen/research
Research
2016-12-07 RESEARCH AREAS – CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR NUTRITION The Nutrition Transition The relationships between nutritional exposures and health outcomes, as well as modulating and influencing factors, are examined in cross-sectional…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/node/22240