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2021-08-02 History was made with BRICSCESS History was made when the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Council of Exercise and Sport Science (BRICSCESS) was founded on 17 October 2015 during a meeting at the Manav Rachna International…http://www.nwu.ac.za/gender-and-language-awareness-weeks
Gender and Language Awareness weeks
2020-09-29 Gender and Language Awareness weeks Online in the week of 28 September - 2 October 2020 As a public higher education institution, the North-West University (NWU) has a responsibility to create inclusive conversations about current…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-government-drowning-its-own-complexity
South Africa’s government is drowning in its own complexity
2026-05-22 The South African government is becoming trapped within layers of accumulated complexity. The government therefore appears simultaneously hyper-present and absent. Complex systems create discretion and discretion creates power. Economic success…http://news.nwu.ac.za/media-and-ocb-awards-shine-spotlight-values-and-impact
Media and OCB Awards shine the spotlight on values and impact
2026-05-22 Values are not only spoken about at the North-West University (NWU), they are lived and they are recognised. On 21 May, the university hosted its annual award ceremony to recognise staff and students who embody the spirit of excellence of the university at…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/wasm-2026/things-do-cape-town-wasm-2026
Things to do in Cape Town (WASM 2026)
2025-05-27 wasm 2026 WESTERN CAPE – GATEWAY TO AFRICA Cape Town - where Inspiration turns ideas into action Historically the place where trade routes meet and considered a gateway to Africa for business and leisure, Cape Town has long held a fascination for visitors…, Culture and People, Centuries of trade and immigration have created a population with genetic and linguistic links to different parts of Europe, Southeast Asia, India and Africa. The diverse cultural backgrounds give the province a cosmopolitan flavour with an interesting…, Food and Wine, The essence of Western Cape food can be found in the complex, multi-cultural history of the province. A mixture of Asian, African and European food genres, every dish reflects waves of historical settlement and layers of culinary interaction. The Cape…, Cape Point, Cape Point is the southernmost tip of the Cape Peninsula. The drive takes you via Chapmans Peak past steep mountains, secluded coves, beaches, villages and fishing communities. At Cape Point visit the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve – home of fynbos species…, Table Mountain, A cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, a World Heritage Site, is a highlight of any Cape Town visit. The cableway takes you to the summit in under ten minutes whilst rotating gondolas ensure a 360-degree view of Cape Town and Table Bay. At the top,…, Winelands Tour, A visit to the Cape Winelands is an absolute must as the region is one of the breath taking vistas and majestic mountain backdrops while being steeped in rich culture and history. Rolling vineyards and quaint Cape Dutch homesteads await you, as well as award-…, Panoramic Cape Town City Tour, Visit the Castle, the oldest building in South Africa, then move on to another historic area of the city, the Cape Malay quarter situated on the slopes of Signal Hill. Imbibe its rich spiritual, musical and culinary heritage before diving into the city centre…, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, The beautiful Kirstenbosch gardens cover an area of 528 hectares with 36 hectares of cultivated garden. The gardens are a celebration of South African flora – showcasing only indigenous South African plants. Fynbos, proteas, cycads and rolling lawns are…, Safety and Security, The safety and security of citizens and visitors are of utmost importance for City and provincial authorities. While Cape Town is safe and welcoming to visitors, it grapples with many of the same problems that other global tourism cities experience, of which…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/languages
Languages
2023-09-19 The 2022 applications for the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture language bursary are now open. This bursary is specifically aimed at making a contribution toward full-time undergraduate as well as full-time and part-time Honours and MA…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/music-education
Music Education
2025-07-29 Prof Ewie Erasmus Prof Janelize Morelli --> Prof Liesl van der Merwe Prof Mignon van Vreden The aim of Music Education at the School of Music is to explore the value of music in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-vanderbijlpark-campus-hosts-crime-summit
NWU’S Vanderbijlpark Campus hosts a crime summit
2021-11-11 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a crime summit to discuss the university’s safety initiatives. The summit, organised by Protection Services, took place in a blended format, and was aptly themed “Act against…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-nwu-fellowship-promotes-open-educational-resources
New NWU fellowship promotes open educational resources
2021-06-10 The sharing of knowledge resources is a growing global trend, and the North-West University (NWU) has embarked on a unique South African initiative to promote the creation and use of original open educational resources. The recently launched NWU Open…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-female-innovators-shine-during-modiragatsi-youth-innovation-competition
Young female innovators shine during Modiragatsi Youth Innovation Competition
2021-09-07 The Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us and the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) and its partners understand that it is necessary to equip the youth with skills that will benefit them in the long run. In 2019 the Faculty of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-rewards-its-exceptional-achievers
NWU rewards its exceptional achievers
2021-11-26 During a virtual ceremony on 25 November the North-West University (NWU) acknowledged staff for their exceptional contributions to teaching and learning, research and community engagement. These torchbearers were honoured during the first ever NWU…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/test-version2
Test - version2
2022-03-30 Welcome The NWU is committed to functioning as a unitary, integrated, multi-campus university that enables equity, redress and globally competitive teaching and research across all three of our campuses. Our core activities, teaching-learning and…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu-excellence-awards/teaching-and-learning-awards
Teaching and Learning Awards
2025-10-29 The North-West University is renowned for Teaching Excellence, a display of the most esteemed and celebrated university educators in South Africa. At North-West University, academic members, serving as university teachers, are annually invited to showcase…http://www.nwu.ac.za/mynwu/youth-month-2024
Youth Month 2024
2025-05-28 [accordion collapsed] Youth Day commemoration As we commemorate Youth Day 2024, I find myself reflecting on my journey from my days as an ordinary student, to my time as student leader at the NWU, to my academic pursuits in the United States of…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/gaikar-vilas-bhau
Gaikar Vilas Bhau
2026-04-22 Prof. Dr. Vilas B. Gaikar has been associated with the HSNC Board's, Smt. CHM. College (Autonomous), Ulhasnagar, University of Mumbai in the capacity of Professor in Economics for more than Seventeen years including having served as Vice-Principal. He has successfully filed and published Indian patents and received grants for international (…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/computer-science-and-information-systems-potchefstroom-campus
Computer Science and Information Systems - Potchefstroom campus
2023-12-07 Sub-programme leader Dr Dirk Snyman +27 18 299 4359 Dirk.Snyman@nwu.ac.za Building G3, room G03, Potchefstroom Qualification: PhD in Computer Science In the sub-programme, Computer Science and Information Systems (PC), we…http://law.nwu.ac.za/af/voorgraadse-studies-reg-die-praktyk/alex-nair
Alex Nair
2026-06-17 Hy is toegelaat as 'n regspraktisyn van die hooggeregshof in 2016 en het praktykervaring op die gebied van Arbeidsreg, Familiereg, Eiendom en Uitsettings en Algemene Litigasie. Mnr Nair het ondervinding in die onderrig van Arbeidsreg, Familiereg, Handelsreg, Besigheidsonderneming, Burgerlike Proses en Praktiese Regstudies.http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-secures-laptop-donation