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Background
2019-10-28 The idea of a South African Research Chair devoted to the topic of cities of all sizes, law and environmental sustainability is imbedded in the negative impact and opportunities posed by phenomena such as the globalisation of urban…http://news.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-students-claim-top-honours-virtualise-your-thesis-competition
Postgraduate students claim top honours in Virtualise Your Thesis Competition
2025-12-12 By Mzwandile Ndlovu Two postgraduate students from the North-West University (NWU) were awarded top honours at the national Virtualise Your Thesis (VYT) Competition. Christa Matlou from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Makatu…http://news.nwu.ac.za/advocate-andy-mothibi-appointed-national-director-public-prosecutions-ndpp
Advocate Andy Mothibi appointed as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)
2026-01-07 The North-West University (NWU) congratulates its alumnus, Advocate Andy Mothibi, on his appointment as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Advocate Mothibi, a recipient of the NWU Allumni Excellence Award for public service in 2021,…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-ai-hub-information-roadshow
NWU AI Hub Information Roadshow
2025-02-14 The Centre for Teaching and Learning warmly invite you to the NWU AI Hub Information Roadshow. The newly established North-West University (NWU) AI Hub is bringing artificial intelligence (AI) sessions to all three campuses! This initiative, in…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-news/support-old-age-home
SUPPORT TO AN OLD AGE HOME
2024-06-07 On Saturday, 18 July 2020, our colleagues from the North-West University Potchefstroom campus from FEMS visited the SAVF Ons Hulde Old age home in Potchefstroom. This initiative was as part of community engagement project at the Faculty of Economic and…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/workwell-research-unit/sub-programmes
Sub Programmes
2024-08-15 Sub Programmes, Work Wellness, Subprogramme coordinator: Dr Melissa Jacobs Work Wellness The primary research focus of this sub-programme is on the measurement and effects of work, the work environment and organisational factors on the well-being and motivation of employees - also…, Corporate Resilience, Subprogramme coordinator: Prof. Danie Schutte Corporate resillience Research into all aspects of the following disciplines reside under the sub-programme: Financial Accounting Financial Management Management Accounting Auditing Taxation , Decision Sciences, Subprogramme coordinator: Prof. Elias Munapo Decision Sciences Research conducted under this sub-programme include: Business Statistics Operations Research, Information Systems. , Management Sciences, Subprogramme coordinator: Prof Mia Bothma Management Sciences Research conducted under this sub-programme include: Management (SMME, sustainability, managerial implication and recommendations, management process) Marketing (Profiling the consumer behaviour of…, ReTORIC (Research and Teaching in Organised & Integrity Crimes), Subprogramme coordinator: Prof Koos Nortje ReTORIC This research area is the newest sub-programme within the unit and includes research from forensic accounting focusing on inter alia corruption. Specifically, research focuses on the combating of organised…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/sport-business-management1
Sport Business Management1
2025-05-07 Safety Management, Overview, Creating safe, compliant and sustainable workplaces is essential across all industries. The BCom in Management Sciences with Safety Management equips students with the knowledge and skills to manage occupational health and safety risks within a broader…, Degree detail, Degree name : Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) in Management Sciences with Safety Management Modes of delivery and duration : Full time programme: Three years presented on the Vanderbijlpark Campus (Qualification code: 5FPH08) This programme is not presented on…, Admission requirements, Full time programme: BCom in Management Sciences with Marketing and Tourism Management APS of 24 Mathematics level 3 (40% or more) or Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70% or more) Afrikaans or English level 4 (50% or more) Please refer to the Undergraduate…, Notable modules in the programme, Strategic Business Management Auditing Safety Management Safety Management Systems Safety Culture, Postgraduate study options, Students with this degree will be considered for the BCom honours in Business Management, which can articulate to a masters and doctorate degree in Business Management., Career opportunities, Safety officer/practitioner Occupational health and safety officer Risk assessment analyst Compliance officer Safety auditor, Talk to us, If you need more information about this programme, please contact the Programme Managers. Dr Anita Lennox (Any enquiries about this programme) Prof Rita Klonaridis (Any enquiries about this programme in general in her capacity as Inter Campus Programme…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/student-academic-chapter
Student Academic Chapter
2026-03-19 At the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (FEMS), we are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, and a thriving academic community. At the core of this mission lies the Student Academic Chapter (SAC)—a team of dedicated senior students…, Purpose , The SAC serves as a vital bridge between students and the faculty. It addresses student concerns, provides guidance, and organizes impactful initiatives and events for current and prospective students., Vision, To cultivate a vibrant academic culture defined by ambition, innovation, and integrity, empowering all FEMS students to achieve personal and professional excellence., Mission, To serve as an effective voice for students, championing their needs while fostering accessibility, academic integrity, and a strong sense of community within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences., Core Goals, The SAC acts as a conduit between the faculty and students, ensuring clear communication, support, and guidance in every aspect of academic life. Whether it’s through mentorship, events, or collaboration, our ultimate goal is to ensure every student thrives—…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SSIRC/Registration
Registration
2026-04-20 Banner, CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES FOR 2026:, There are 3 categories. Please be sure to check the due dates to qualify for early bird registration. Early bird, attending only, accompanying persons, students & Mauritian delegates – R9 500 Full delegates & paper presenting author (1st paper) – R10…, PLEASE TAKE NOTE:, Delegates may register and pay for the conference once their abstracts have been accepted, which permits attendance and presentation at the conference. However, acceptance of an abstract does not guarantee publication in the conference proceedings;…, This is a HYBRID conference due to popular demand., Disclaimer: In the event that the face-to-face conference is cancelled due to a pandemic or other unforeseen reasons, the conference will be hosted on a virtual platform and all presentations will be conducted online according to the programme. The Organising…, 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. Full paper submission: 31 May 2026 Full paper feedback: 6 weeks after submission or by 15 July 2026 Early bird…http://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/conference-2026
Conference 2026
2026-04-22 Conference Call: SDL Conference Call 9th International Conference Call Abstract submission template: Template Submission deadline: 30 May 2026 Notification of acceptance: 15 June 2026 Registration: 15 June until 30…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-superhero-packs-punch-hypertension-awareness
NWU superhero packs a punch for hypertension awareness
2021-09-02 Is it Superman? Batman? Spiderman? No, it’s Captain Heart! He is a North-West University (NWU) Superhero on an important mission – to raise awareness about the dangers of hypertension and to inspire young children to pursue healthy eating habits. This new…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/node/22240
About us
2023-01-31 Background The Water Research Group form part of the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management (UESM) and the School of Biological Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus. The areas of specialisation that the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/school-languages-mourns-passing-language-veteran
School of Languages mourns passing of language veteran
2020-05-27 Staff, students and members of the South African language community are mourning the passing of Prof Johannes Lenake – or Oom Johan, as he was fondly known. At 91 years of age, this language veteran still shared his wealth of knowledge with students from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/node/27000
South Africa 2024 – a scenario perspective
2020-11-23 The North-West University (NWU) Business School recently presented a Think Tank on the topic South Africa 2024 – a scenario perspective. Dr Frans Cronje, CEO of the Institute of Race Relations, and Dr Oscar van Heerden, Director Operations at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-prof-kellner-appointed-ministerial-advisory-board
NWU’s Prof Kellner appointed on ministerial advisory board
2020-09-23 Prof Klaus Kellner from the North-West University (NWU) was recently appointed by the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Barbara Creecy, to serve on the Conservation Advisory Board. With close to 40 years of experience in academia and in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-director-student-life-becomes-part-golden-key-society
NWU director for student life becomes part of Golden Key Society
2017-08-31 Prof Lumkile Lalendle, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) executive director for student life, was inducted into the Golden Key Honour Society during its induction ceremony on 25 August 2017on the campus in Mahikeng. Prof Lalendle was inducted alongside…http://news.nwu.ac.za/final-countdown-annual-alumni-gala-dinner
Final countdown to annual Alumni Gala Dinner
2017-09-11 The official countdown to the 2017 rendition of the North-West University (NWU) Alumni Gala Dinner on the campus in Vanderbijlpark has started! This annual gala event - which takes place on Friday, 15 September, represents a highlight on the campus’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bhive-edc-turning-great-ideas-profitable-businesses