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2026-01-28 A degree in Government Studies provides you with an understanding of the theory and practice of government, the nature of politics, policymaking and public administration, as well as foreign policy and government security. Students studying this degree are…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-and-linguistic-shifts-during-covid-19-pandemic
Social and linguistic shifts during the Covid-19 pandemic
2020-08-21 The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), hosted the third research webinar of a seven-part series on 20 August 2020. With the theme “Language matters: Social and linguistic shifts…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumna-blazes-trail-excellence-hr-industry
NWU alumna blazes a trail of excellence in HR industry
2017-11-13 Remember the name Betty Mahlatsi. This 28-year old alumna of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark has her sights set on success and if her professional run so far is anything to go by, she is on track for greatness. Betty, a talent…http://news.nwu.ac.za/busy-month-nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-optentia
Busy month for NWU’s Optentia
2019-10-08 It promises to be a busy month ahead for the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area with a number of workshops aimed at professionals, members of academia and postgraduate students. Workshop on employment and inclusiveness On 16…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cyberbullying-and-harmful-online-content-under-spotlight
Cyberbullying and harmful online content under the spotlight
2022-09-13 The Film and Production Board (FPB), in conjunction with the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Communication, recently hosted a roadshow as part of an open dialogue with students on online harm, cyber safety and content classification. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/naledi-forever-chasing-sun
Naledi: Forever chasing the sun
2022-09-13 As with all endeavours earmarked to better society and to save that which is precious, it starts with innovation in renewable energy, and the Sasol Solar Challenge promotes this. The key word is “challenge”, and the Engineering team at the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/central-bank-explores-opportunities-collaborate-students-during-mahikeng-visit
Central bank explores opportunities to collaborate with students during Mahikeng visit
2024-10-31 Seeking to reinvigorate partnerships with universities and explore collaborative opportunities with students, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) visited the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) on 30 October 2024. “This is not a one-time…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-proudly-boasts-three-alumni-miss-sa-finalists
NWU proudly boasts three alumni as Miss SA finalists
2023-06-26 North-West University (NWU) alumni Anke Rothmann, Lebohang Raputsoe and Ané Oosthuysen secured a spot among the prestigious top 12 finalists in the Miss South Africa competition. Anke, Lebohang and Ané will now compete with their fellow finalists to follow…http://theology.nwu.ac.za/m-d-programmes/registration
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2018-09-11 Registration Process A registration form must be requested from your faculty advisor (contact details below) or from PostGrad-EnquiriesPOTCH@nwu.ac.za or lauren.delport@nwu.ac.za / Sandra.horn@nwu.ac.za . The completed and signed…http://law.nwu.ac.za/law/honorary-doctorates
Honorary Doctorates and Honorary Professors
2023-02-17 Recipients of Honorary Doctorates Since 1984 .views-row-odd.col-sm-6 { clear: both; margin-bottom:20px; } .views-row-even.col-sm-6 { margin-bottom:20px; } .col-sm-8 h3 { margin-top: 0; } Tom de Smidt Chief…http://news.nwu.ac.za/our-war-plastic-delivers-results
Our war on plastic delivers results
2025-08-28 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) stand against plastic pollution, launched in 2023, has evolved into an institutionalised environmental policy and the results speak for themselves. In the first six months of 2025, the NWU recycled 140,6 tons of campus…http://www.nwu.ac.za/library_PC
Ferdinand Postma Library
2022-09-20 Ferdinand Postma Library (E7) The cornerstone of the Ferdinand Postma Library was laid on 17 March 1951 on the same day as the independence of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PU for CHE). On 29 November 1952, the ornate and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nanoenvironment-incubation
Research focus areas
2026-03-18 Inorganic and material science research group Research Focus Water Quality Assessment and Monitoring The research group focuses on applying advanced nanotechnology and membrane-based systems for wastewater treatment, targeting the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geology-and-soil-science
Geology and Soil Science
2025-08-31 What is Geology? Geology is the study of the Earth. This field of study is concerned with the materials that comprise the Earth, rocks and minerals, as well as the processes that contributed to shape our planet, both internally and on the surface.…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/iea-task-30-workshop-2025/organising-committee
Organising Committee
2025-11-07 The IEA Task 30 Workshop 2025 is hosted by the North-West University in collaboration with key partners in the hydrogen and electrolysis research community. Dmitri Bessarabov North-West University Tony Morgardo North-West…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/mining
Mining
2026-03-05 Intelligent mining Intelligent Mining Systems is not about technology for its own sake — it’s about using the right tools, in the right way, to achieve real-world results. Drones, UAVs, sensors, and machine learning models help create safer,…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences
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2026-02-03 Social Sciences involves the scientific study of society and of how cultural forms, structures and power relationships emerge, change over time and affect human lives in multiple contexts. Social Sciences is used to understand and explain how…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-service-commission-and-nwu-sign-mou
Public Service Commission and NWU sign MoU
2019-06-20 The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the North-West University (NWU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, 19 June 2019. This MoU will provide a collaboration framework for the improvement of public administration and management in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-joins-prestigious-law-firm-united-kingdom
Alumnus joins prestigious law firm in the United Kingdom
2023-02-01 North-West University (NWU) alumnus Thato Mashishi recently joined the corporate group of Walker Morris LLP (Walker Morris), the largest single-site law firm outside of London in the United Kingdom. This corporate group is highly rated according to the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seminar-explores-preservation-khoe-san-rock-carvings