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BRICS Network University seminar explores pressing challenges

2023-07-06
Climate change, access to technology, energy and socioeconomic hurdles are just some of the critical challenges humanity is currently facing. Delegates from the BRICS* nations converged in person or virtually on the 2023 BRICS Network University seminar to…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-kedibone-phago-jacob-zuma-stealing-ancs-legacy

Prof Kedibone Phago: Jacob Zuma is stealing the ANC’s legacy

2024-03-01
Using the name uMkhonto weSizwe is to a large degree unethical. The ANC must produce statesmen, not politicians. He’s back, and as controversial as ever. The reemergence of former South African president, Jacob Zuma as a political role player is causing…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/multiliteracies-focus-international-literacy-day-celebration

Multiliteracies in focus at International Literacy Day celebration

2025-09-11
The North-West University (NWU) Library and Information Service (LIS), in partnership with the Faculty of Humanities, recently hosted a dynamic and thought-provoking virtual celebration of International Literacy Day under the global theme “Promoting literacy…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/standing-shoulders-giant-celebrating-prof-john-makhenes-legacy

Standing on the shoulders of a giant: Celebrating Prof John Makhene’s legacy

2025-10-08
One of the most influential figures in South Africa’s higher education history, Prof John William Mokone Makhene, was the guest of honour at a high-profile colloquium hosted recently by the North-West University (NWU). The colloquium, held at the Mmabatho…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-international-flag-day-colour-pride-and-global-unity

Celebrating International Flag Day with colour, pride and global unity

2025-08-14
The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a series of International Flag Day events across its three campuses, turning lecture halls and student centres into spaces of colour, pride and global unity. Held on different days at the Mahikeng,…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/trio-headed-bangkok-5th-global-peace-summit

Trio headed to Bangkok for the 5th Global Peace Summit

2025-11-19
Three North-West University (NWU) students are preparing to take on one of the world’s most prestigious youth leadership platforms. Hailing from various parts of South Africa, Kananelo Mlangeni, Nomcebo Dumakude, and Xoliswa Sethunya will represent NWU and SA…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/medical-and-space-science-research-takes-centre-stage-during-nwus-visit-otago-university

Medical and space science research takes centre stage during NWU’s visit to Otago University

2025-12-02
Strengthening ties in two fast-growing scientific fields, medicine and space science, was the central focus of high-level engagements at Otago University in New Zealand where the North-West University (NWU) explored opportunities to advance its…

http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/international-conference-green-and-sustainable-development

International Conference on Green and Sustainable Development

2025-12-07
The NWU Business School cordially invites you to attend the "International Conference on Green and Sustainable Development". Original submissions may be made as either Work-in-progress (Wip) abstracts or Competitive papers. WIP Abstracts present proposals for…

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…

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Business School

2026-02-10
Why the NWU Business School, At the NWU Business School we strive to change the way our students think about business . We want our students to become manager-leaders in their own right ; to walk away with real-world skills , international accreditation and pioneering research . The NWU…, Our Offerings, PGDip, Postgraduate Diploma in Management, The NWU Business School is focused on combining theory and practice, in order to fully develop the strategic leadership potential of business managers. The programme content and standard of the NWU Business School’s Postgraduate Diploma in Management ensure…, Masters of Business Administration, You will walk away with real-world skills, international accreditation and pioneering research. The MBA qualification is regarded as the flagship of business training worldwide and at the NWU Business School, we aim to provide just that, a qualification that…, PhD in Business Management, The PhD programme of the NWU Business School is a research-based doctoral degree offered at NQF Level 10. As the African continent today is presenting itself as a new business frontier with enormous potential for business opportunities and growth albeit its…, Executive Education, Executive Education describes various non-formal programmes for working professionals with practical content that impact their professional and personal development. Executive Programs are targeted toward managers and executives from middle- to upper-…, Special Projects, BonBons Click and drag to resize Just as Bon-Bon candy is small and bursting with flavour, such is the idea with this initiative: compacted, sting suggestions for Africa by Africa. Bon-Bons E-Magazine Think Tank Click and drag to resize In our Think Tank…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/olympic-champions-flock-potchefstroom-altitude-and-facilities

Olympic champions flock to Potchefstroom for altitude and facilities

2026-02-12
While Europe is in the icy grip of winter, athletes are sharpening their form in Potchefstroom, drawn by the altitude, climate and a high-performance sport hub that has quietly become a base for Olympic gold medallists. Members of the Netherlands’ Olympic…

http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/mathematics-and-applied-mathematics

Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

2022-01-12
Mathematics Mathematics on school level comprises algebra, geometry, analytical geometry, trigonometry and differential calculus. All these divisions are studied more in-depth at university level. No student in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-represent-south-africa-global-soil-science-competition

Students to represent South Africa at global soil-science competition

2026-04-09
A team of North-West University (NWU) students will represent South Africa at the 5th International Soil Judging Competition, scheduled for June 2026 in Nanjing, China. This will place the institution on a global platform for soil science training and…

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Welcome to the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM)

2025-08-31
CHM is dedicated to providing the healthcare sector with innovative, cutting-edge analytical services We are driven by our passion for innovation and our commitment to providing the best possible service to our clients. Our state-of-the-art technology…

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Sesotho

2020-06-18
Available on the Vanderbijlpark Campus Sesotho, or Southern Sotho, is a Bantu language that originated in the Bantu-Nguni era, with dialects originating from Sotho, Pedi and Tswana, but these are all considered to be separate languages…

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…

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MASARA Research Entity

2025-09-09
MASARA (Musical Arts in South Africa: Resources and Applications) was established as a research niche area in November 2008. The focus for 2008–2012 was on selected musical arts of South Africa, specifically referring to Setswana and other…

http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/brass