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Prof Bismark Tyobeka: Africa needs to make use of the global sports stage
2023-09-18 The IRB Rugby World Cup (RWC) kicks off on Friday, 8 September when the host nation, France, takes on three-time champions New Zealand, as these sides clash in Stade de France, Saint-Denis. As always, the world will be watching. The previous tournament –…http://law.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/what-parents-should-know
What parents should know
2024-07-04 [accordion collapsed] Announcement: First Year Law Students It is a pleasure to welcome you as part of the extended NWU PUK family. It is a pleasure to welcome you as part of the extended NWU family. We have thought it prudent to provide…http://www.nwu.ac.za/university-calendar/february
University Calendar - February
2026-02-05 Legend MC - Mahikeng Campus PC - Potchefstroom Campus VC - Vanderbijlpark Campus M - Masters degree PhD/D - Doctoral degree UDL - Unit for Distance Learning HDA - Higher Degrees Administration FHS - Faculty of Health Sciences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cyberattacks-likely-increase-connectivity-grows
Cyberattacks likely to increase as connectivity grows
2022-04-06 Cyberattacks are occurring thick and fast as the world becomes more connected and the rewards greater. According to a North-West University (NWU) academic, the possible rewards for cyberattackers will continue to increase, as more aspects of our everyday…http://www.nwu.ac.za/announcements-archive-20162017
Announcements Archive 2016/2017
2019-01-23 New primary colour for the NWU 24 November 2017 In view of the NWU's unitary faculty-driven model, it was prudent to revisit our current use of three corporate colours, representing each of the three campuses. Council had approved in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/world-prematurity-day-2020-%25E2%2580%2593-turn-awareness-action
World Prematurity Day 2020 – turn awareness into action
2020-11-06 For the past 10 years every 17 November is observed as World Prematurity Day. This day aims to highlight and raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide. In South Africa 15% of all births, which…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-letago-famelab-international-runner
NWU’s Letago is a FameLab International runner-up
2021-11-29 On Thursday, 25 November 2021, the world’s greatest science communication competition hosted its final showdown, where 10 young researchers and professionals battled it out for the title of world’s best science communicator in the FameLab International 2021…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-associate-nwu-excellence
Students associate the NWU with excellence
2022-09-20 According to a 2022 report presented by Universum, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) students associate the university with academic excellence and safety. Universum is a global data-driven, insight-led employer branding agency that focuses on brand…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/workshop-understanding-research-data-management-context-popia-regulation
Workshop: Understanding Research Data Management in the Context of POPIA Regulation
2024-06-25 You are cordially invited to the Understanding Research Data Management in the Context of POPIA Regulation Workshop. Senior Researchers, Research Supervisors, Emerging researchers, ethics committee members, Scientific committee members are invited to join…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/triennial-general-meeting-nwu-board-donors-and-constituting-new-board-donors
Triennial General Meeting of the NWU Board of Donors and Constituting of a New Board of Donors
2025-03-06 You are cordially invited to the NWU Board of Donors Meeting. The NWU Board of Donors is established in accordance with section 32(1)(b) of the Higher Education Act and in accordance with para 36(2)(a) of the NWU Statute. Recognised donors, as approved…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-language-media-africa-ilma/iamlmr-2024-call-papers
IAMLMR 2024 - Call for papers
2023-10-18 .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: grey; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } International Association for Minority Language Media Research (IAMLMR) Biennial…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/integrated-research-integrity-management-system-irims/report-potential-breach-research-integrity
Report a potential breach in research integrity
2022-11-28 How to report a potential breach in research integrity No formal template for reporting a potential breach in Responsible Conduct of Research has been developed as each case is unique. The alleger reports the potential breach to the DD: R&I and the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hybrid-workers-need-rekindle-human-connection
Hybrid workers need to rekindle the human connection
2025-06-10 The academic workplace is no longer defined by shared offices and hallway conversations. As hybrid work becomes the norm, one researcher argues that the shift may be eroding the very ties that keep academic communities functioning. “Academics are often…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-gives-insight-generation-ys-finance-and-banking-behaviour
Research gives insight into Generation Y’s finance and banking behaviour
2024-02-27 When it comes to money, Millennials – also known as Generation Ys* – have mixed feelings. On the one hand, they have a positive attitude to personal financial planning. On the other, they may be more inclined to indulge in discretionary spending, leading to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/2025-pitch-your-business-finale-showdown-pitches-and-presentations
The 2025 Pitch Your Business finale, a showdown of pitches and presentations
2025-11-05 In a region grappling with youth unemployment and slow economic growth, the North-West University (NWU) is actively tackling these issues through its robust entrepreneurship development initiatives. Each year, the University’s bhive Enterprise and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rebuilding-south-africas-ailing-public-transport-system
Rebuilding South Africa's ailing public transport system
2026-05-29 There was a time when passengers could board a train in Johannesburg, travel through Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg and Zeerust, pass through Mahikeng, Madibogo, Mareetsane and Taung, and continue towards Kimberley before making the return journey. Those…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-examines-public-leadership-and-governance-south-africa
Public lecture examines public leadership and governance in South Africa
2023-09-19 The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) hosted a public lecture on public leadership and governance in contemporary South Africa on 14 September 2023. This public lecture was also a commemoration of the late Prof…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/ekonomiese-en-bestuurswetenskappe/paul-gilmour
Paul Gilmour
2026-03-25 Dr Paul Gilmour is Senior Lecturer in Economic Crime, course leader of the MSc Economic Crime (campus) degree, and lead of the Economic Crime Research Group at the University of Portsmouth. Prior to this, he served for nearly 20 years in the UK police service, most recently, as a detective specialising in criminal investigations. He serves as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-get-hands-experience-running-game-farm
NWU students get hands-on experience on the running of a game farm
2019-09-19 On 11 September 2019, 16 students from the North-West University (NWU) found themselves sitting on a deck, watching the sunrise over a hill covered in lush vegetation. As the crisp fresh air filled their lungs, Piet Botma, manager of Hillcrest Game Estates…http://news.nwu.ac.za/valuable-collaboration-equips-entrepreneurs-future