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NWU AUTHeR successfully presents first Africa Conference on transdisciplinarity
2021-09-10 With nearly 500 registered participants from all around the globe, the first Africa Conference on Transdisciplinarity (ACT-1) conference was a roaring success. Hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health…http://news.nwu.ac.za/plastic-pollution-downside-celebrations
Plastic pollution is the downside to celebrations
2024-04-09 Ten million tiny pieces of plastic are estimated to be lying on the lawn in front of the North-West University (NWU) Law Faculty in Potchefstroom, and the soil in the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds also has high levels of plastic pollution. This is the downside…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-memorial-lecture-honour-dr-aziz-pahad
NWU hosts memorial lecture in honour of Dr Aziz Pahad
2025-02-26 By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu The memory of the late Dr Aziz Pahad, liberation struggle veteran and diplomat, lives on. The North-West University’s (NWU) Mahikeng Campus hosted the inaugural Provincial Memorial Lecture in his honour on 25…http://news.nwu.ac.za/open-days-2024-spectacular-showcase
Open Days 2024: a spectacular showcase
2024-05-31 This year, the North-West University (NWU) pulled out all the stops for its highly anticipated Open Days, creating an exhilarating experience that perfectly captured the essence of vibrant student life across its campuses. These events were a dynamic blend of…http://law.nwu.ac.za/front-page-rotating-block/news
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2026-03-04 Faculty of Law scholar appointed President of the Commission on Legal Pluralism Click on the image to read more SAHRC invites Prof Mmusinyane to address traditional leadership in Taung Prof Boitumelo…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/north-west-university-hosts-community-engagement-stakeholders-forum-meetings-mahikeng-campus
North-West University Hosts Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum Meetings: Mahikeng Campus
2024-10-08 The North-West University (NWU) is pleased to announce its upcoming Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum Meetings, scheduled to take place across its three campuses. The forum meetings aim to deepen NWU’s connections with current and potential stakeholders…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/north-west-university-hosts-community-engagement-stakeholders-forum-meetings-potchefstroom
North-West University Hosts Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum Meetings: Potchefstroom Campus
2024-10-08 The North-West University (NWU) is pleased to announce its upcoming Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum Meetings, scheduled to take place across its three campuses. The forum meetings aim to deepen NWU’s connections with current and potential stakeholders…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/north-west-university-hosts-community-engagement-stakeholders-forum-meetings-vanderbijlpark
North-West University Hosts Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum Meetings: Vanderbijlpark Campus
2024-10-08 The North-West University (NWU) is pleased to announce its upcoming Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum Meetings, scheduled to take place across its three campuses. The forum meetings aim to deepen NWU’s connections with current and potential stakeholders…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu-excellence-awards/community-engagement-awards
Community Engagement Awards
2025-10-21 At North-West University, community engagement lies at the core of our identity, reflecting the Scholarship of Engagement in action. More than charity, it’s about genuine collaboration with our partners to address shared challenges and promote an ethic of…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/chhp/more-about-us
More about us
2019-08-13 Who we are We are experts in health and human performance. At our core is our ability to take our leading scientific expertise and apply it with excellence to all our diverse services, clients and students. This means that understanding human…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/student-well-being
Student Well-Being
2025-10-27 Introduction to Student Well-Being , Student well-being refers to a student’s ability to stay motivated, engaged, and mentally and physically healthy while navigating the demands of academic life. It is not just about being healthy and feeling well; it is about sustaining performance,…, Study Demands and Study Resources, The Study Demands–Resources theory identifies two core dimensions within the student experience: study demands and study resources . However, student well-being is shaped by more than just the academic experience. Study, personal, and home-related demands and…, Study Demands, Study demands are the physical, psychological, social, or organisational aspects of studying that require sustained mental, emotional, or physical effort and are therefore associated with certain physiological or psychological costs. They drive the energetic…, Study Resources, Study resources are the physical, social, and organisational aspects of the study environment that help students achieve their goals, reduce study demands, and promote learning and development. They drive the motivational process, fostering engagement, well-…, Student Behaviours, Student well-being and the overall university experience are shaped by both the university and students’ behaviours - it is a shared responsibility. While the university provides support and resources, students also have accountability for how they navigate…, Self-defeating Behaviours, In practical terms, self-defeating behaviours refer to maladaptive patterns that hinder students’ ability to cope with demands or access available resources. They are typically reactive, short-term oriented, and may result from feelings of helplessness,…, Proactive Behaviours, Proactive behaviours are actions that students intentionally take to improve their learning conditions, well-being, or performance. Students who engage in such behaviours often feel more motivated and in control of challenges. Proactive behaviour enables…, Student Burnout and Engagement, The Study Demands–Resources theory explains student well-being through a health impairment and motivational process . The health-impairment process is triggered when a student’s demands exceed their available resources, leading to feelings of exhaustion,…, Student Burnout, Student burnout is a state of prolonged stress that develops over time when a student’s study demands continuously exceed their available resources. It typically involves three interrelated components: Exhaustion occurs when students experience extreme mental…, Student Engagement, Student engagement is defined as a fulfilling state of mind related to study, where a student is motivated and actively involved in their study-related tasks and environment. Student engagement consists of three dimensions, namely: Vigour is characterised by…, Student Health, Beyond burnout and engagement, other health-related aspects of a student’s life are essential, including physical, mental, and emotional health. When students cultivate habits that protect and enhance these aspects of their lives, they are better equipped to…, Student Outcomes, Performance Intention to drop out. , Performance, Academic performance is one of the most observable outcomes of the dynamic interplay between study demands, study resources, and student behaviours. Importantly, performance is not only about grades or completion rates, but also about the development of core…, Intention to drop out, Students’ intention to discontinue their studies could be a significant indicator of compromised well-being. In line with the Study Demands–Resources theory, this intention often arises from prolonged experiences in which study demands exceed available…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/integrated-integrity-management-system-irims/contact-us
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2022-11-21 Contact number, address of Deputy Dean: Research and innovation Prof Jeanetta du Plessis Office: 112 Building: G16 Potchefstroom Office telephone number: 018 299 2274 Email: jeanettaduplessis@nwu.ac.za Contact number…http://news.nwu.ac.za/what-inspiration
What an inspiration!
2020-12-10 Dr. Marli Dercksen was recently honoured with a special Woman Inspiration award for her work in metabolic diseases by the Federation of Afrikaans Cultural Societies (FAK). Lets find out more about this remarkable woman. Tell us a bit about when you…http://news.nwu.ac.za/round-applause-finalists-and-winners-modiragatsi-youth-innovation-competition
Round of applause to finalists and winners of the Modiragatsi Youth Innovation Competition
2022-08-22 On Women’s Day this year, the Business School of the North-West University (NWU) had the privilege of honouring gifted young learners and students with great minds and the potential to shape a better future for all! The Modiragatsi Youth Innovation…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/node/21945
Abstract Submission ICE-2023
2023-09-29 Home Scientific Committee Conference Fees Sponsors & Partners Become a sponsor Important Dates Abstract Submission Registration Speakers Programme Practical Information Satellite Events Organising Committee…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-research-ethics-committee-fnasrec/scientific-committees
Scientific Committees
2026-02-27 Scientific committees are panels of discipline experts responsible for conducting an in-depth scientific review of proposed studies before they undergo ethical evaluation. Their primary role is to assess the scientific validity and associated risk factors…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/inaugural-lectures-health-sciences
Inaugural Lectures: Health Sciences
2023-10-04 Prof Leepile Sehularo Legalisation of marijuana: the debate continues (read more) × Legalisation of marijuana: the debate continues By Prof Leepile Sehularo This inaugural address provides an overview of the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/itlt-digital-futures-symposium