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2026-02-23 Submissions, Two types of submissions will be accommodated:, Full paper (competitive paper) for publication in the proceedings of the conference. We have two outlets for publication: Publication of the proceedings hosted at the NWU website, with a 2026 publication year; use this template Publication of the proceedings…, Important dates, Abstract submission for both full paper and work-in-progress: 30 March 2026 Abstract feedback: Two weeks after submission or by 15 April 2026 . NB : Delegates may register and pay for the conference once their abstracts have been accepted, which permits…, Submission Guidelines, Check your manuscript for plagiarism and AI writing. We will use Turnitin software to check plagiarism and AI writing. Turnitin (similarity index) with more than 20% will be rejected. A maximum of two papers per participant allowed (2 as author, 2 as co-…, Statement on the review process, From the Chair of the Scientific Committee The Scientific Committee, comprising the Scientific Committee Chair, the Chair of the Reviewers Committee, the Track Chairs, and the Reviewers, collectively oversees the peerreview process, ensuring the quality,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/driving-gerhard-horn
Driving Gerhard Horn
2020-05-12 The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas is a 5,513 km test of driving expertise. Most turns bank to the left, exerting excessive amounts of G-force on the driver. “Don’t brake too late,” the motoring journalist mutters to himself as he reaches the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hat-trick-women-during-north-west-university%25E2%2580%2599s-nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-institutional-teaching-excellence-awards
Hat trick for women during NWU’s Institutional Teaching Excellence Awards
2018-04-20 The North-West University (NWU) celebrated the cream of its lecturing crop during its Institutional Teaching Excellence Awards ceremony (ITEA). Acknowledging the best lecturers, this annual event took place on 19 April in Potchefstroom. Three women took…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-abongile-balarane-eggcellent-choice-leadership
Dr Abongile Balarane: An EGGcellent choice in leadership
2021-06-18 One man who knows not to count his chickens before they hatch is North-West University (NWU) alumnus Dr Abongile Balarane, the newly appointed chief executive and general manager of the South African Poultry Association’s Egg Organisation. According to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-its-exponents-excellence
NWU celebrates its exponents of excellence
2022-12-07 The North-West University (NWU) celebrated its torchbearers of excellence ― one of the university’s core values ― during the university’s Excellence Awards for 2021/2022. The prestigious awards ceremony took place on 24 November at Snowflake in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-lauds-springboks-newsmaker-year
Prof Bismark lauds Springboks as Newsmaker of the Year
2024-06-05 The World Cup winning Springboks were named the 2023 Newsmaker of the Year by the National Press Club on Wednesday 17 April. The event is sponsored by the North-West University (NWU) and was held at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens. Prof Bismark…http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-year-student-shines-top-participant-nstf-brilliants-programme
First-year student shines as a top participant in NSTF Brilliants Programme
2023-06-30 Lize-Mari Loots, a first-year BSc dietetics student at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus, recently earned recognition as one of the top students in the prestigious National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Brilliants Programme.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-keep-fourth-estate-ablaze
The North-West University keep the Fourth Estate ablaze
2024-07-31 You do not pick fights with people who buy ink in barrels. This saying used to ring true when printed newspapers ruled the news roost. But, with bandwidth having replaced the aforementioned barrels, is there still a future for journalists in the traditional…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-raises-global-visibility-poland-italy
SADiLaR raises global visibility from Poland to Italy
2024-07-17 Prof Menno van Zaanen, professor in digital humanities at the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU), recently spent a productive two weeks at the University of Gdańsk in Poland to conduct teaching…http://news.nwu.ac.za/external-expertise-helps-steer-future-sustainable-farming-nwu
External expertise helps to steer the future of sustainable farming at the NWU
2025-10-17 An independent advisory panel of agricultural experts is at the helm of one of South Africa’s most ambitious experiments in sustainable farming. This panel plays a decisive role in shaping the vision, trials, and daily operations of the North-West University’…http://news.nwu.ac.za/crisis-trauma-and-how-they-affect-you-differently
Crisis, trauma and how they affect you differently
2026-03-13 Dr Monique de Klerk is a senior counselling psychologist at the NWU's Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) Dr Monique de Klerk knows the difference between the theoretical and the practical. As a senior counselling…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/paa/3MC-Course-EM
3MC Course on Epidemiological Modeling
2025-11-07 .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: black; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Mathematical Epidemiology 4-7 April 2022,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hart-drives-collective-action-against-silent-killer-during-may-measurement-month
HART drives collective action against the “silent killer” during May Measurement Month
2026-05-20 High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, remains the leading preventable cause of premature death worldwide. The Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART) at the North-West University (NWU) is making it their mission to educate people on and raise…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business-school/phd-test-page
PhD Test Page
2026-02-10 We have a proven research footprint that stems from its rigorous research philosophy and publishing embedded in an ethos of quality and relevance. Our focus is to produce high-impact publications, such as accredited conference papers book chapters and…, Overview, Our research based PhD, a part-time programme , in Business Administration is offered at NQF level 10. Before selection , candidates should demonstrate: Experience and enthusiasm Research expertise Control of and Focus on the topic of study The study itself…, Admission requirements, The study programme must contribute to the research programme (s) of the University as determined by the different research focus areas/units. All PhD students are required to submit at least one article in a Department of Higher Education and Training (…, Application process, Yearly applications dates are as follows: 1 September to 31 January with application deadline being 31 January and; 1 March to 31 August with application deadline being 31 August Our selection process is transparent and seeks exceptional research candidates…, Apply Here, Important Info How to Apply Apply Online, Selection process, Two pre-selection workshops are organised by the research office of the Business School as follows: First selection workshop in March (held in Potchefstroom) for applications closing on 31 January and a Second selection workshop in October (held in Mahikeng)…, Important notices and fees, University administration will confirm all applications received. Incomplete applications will not be submitted onto the system until all outstanding documents have been received. For payable fees contact: E-mail: MC-studyfees@nwu.ac.za (Mahikeng) and PUK-…, Contact details for further enquiries, Potchefstroom & Vanderbijlpark Mr Tebogo Tebejane Tel: +27 18 299 4130 Christie Munro Tel: +27 18 285 2500 Mahikeng Campus Ms Sophy Mogorosi Tel: +27 18 389 2827 Research Manager Dr Joseph N Lekunze Tel: +27 18 389 2235 [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/uarm/happy-snaps
Happy snaps
2026-05-18 2026 Feb 5 : MARM 2026 New Intake at the UARM812 contact session. Module lead Dr Emmanuel Mulambya. 2025 Sep 18-19 : UARM821 Behavioural Risk contact session held at the Southern Sun Rosebank hotel. Dr Fred Goede was the module lead and former Prof. Hermien…http://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://education.nwu.ac.za/UNESCO-chair-news-events
News & Events
2026-04-22 UPCOMING EVENTS The second in-person meeting and training of the Ted-SOEP project will be held in October 2025 in Potchefstroom. RECENT EVENTS Key conferences and workshops hosted by the Chair Collaborative Corner workshop titled Reimagining…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa-news/opening-pandoras-box-distance-education
Opening Pandora's box on distance education
2024-06-07 Dr. Nelda Mouton Covid-19 introduced a radical change in how we think and how we work. A new normal came into play and this is changing the way that we are presenting ourselves to our new environment, whether it is in our personal households, with our…http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/pathways-and-opportunities-collaboration-and-partnerships-towards-improved
Pathways and opportunities for collaboration and partnerships towards improved service delivery in local government
2022-12-07 What is "collaborative governance"? What is "collaborative governance"? Read more × What is 'collaborative governance'? As the name suggests, "collaborative governance" denotes government (…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/phasrec/current-projects