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Passion propels young researcher from C1 to B1
2017-06-20 Passion is not bound by gravity. It makes you excel where others merely succeed, and passion is what propelled Prof Stefan Ferreira of the North-West University's (NWU's) Centre for Space Research from a C1 to a B1 NRF rating. This new rating places him…http://news.nwu.ac.za/passion-propels-young-researcher-c1-b1-0
Passion propels young researcher from C1 to B1
2017-07-19 Passion is not bound by gravity. It makes you excel where others merely succeed, and passion is what propelled Prof Stefan Ferreira of the North-West University's (NWU's) Centre for Space Research from a C1 to a B1 NRF rating. This new rating places him…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/uarm/events
Events
2025-06-05 Note: Several of the photos have captions with only the names of the people in the photograph. Their organisation, role and relationship to UARM (at the time of the photo), can be viewed by clicking here . 2025 May 23: UARM Graduation - Class of 2024. The…, , Click and drag to resize Click and drag to resize Click and drag to resize Front: Mr Neels Vermeulen, Prof Tinie Theron, Prof Linda du Plessis, Prof Herman van der Merwe, Prof Babs Surajlal. Middle: Hedre Pretorius, Vaneshree Pillay (Graduate), Bheki…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/publications-student-well-being
Publications on Student Well-Being
2025-09-16 , Welcome to the StudyWell publication page, This collection presents a series of research articles published by researchers in the StudyWell initiative. Publications Study Demands–Resources Theory: Understanding Student Well-Being in Higher Education Bakker, A. B., & Mostert, K. (2024). Study…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-crowned-miss-international-south-africa-2023
Student crowned Miss International South Africa 2023
2023-06-30 Jenique Botha, a 20-year-old North-West University (NWU) student, has been crowned Miss International South Africa 2023. Following her victory, she will represent South Africa in the Miss International pageant held in Japan in October. Jenique, who is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/paris-and-podium-terseus-liebenberg
Paris and a podium for Terseus Liebenberg
2024-11-20 On Saturday, 10 August, in a packed Stade de France, Jo-Ané van Dyk won an Olympic Games silver medal in the javelin throw, and beaming at her in the Parisian night was her coach, Terseus Liebenberg. There might be a few more silver streaks in the wily old…http://news.nwu.ac.za/world-intellectual-property-day-celebrations-launched
World Intellectual Property Day celebrations launched
2024-04-17 The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted the media launch for the World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) celebrations in partnership with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-animal-production-research-ethics-committee-animprodrec/animprodrec
AnimProdREC
2025-10-28 Welcome to the Animal Production Research Ethics Committee (AnimProdRec) The NWU-AnimProd REC is an NHREC-registered ethics committee reporting both to the SCRE (as a standing committee of the Senate) of the NWU and the NHREC…http://news.nwu.ac.za/impressive-innovations-take-centre-stage-during-leopards-lair-competition
Impressive innovations take centre stage during Leopards Lair competition
2022-11-22 The impressive innovations of the students at the North-West University (NWU) took centre stage during the recent Leopards Lair competition, earning the innovators well-deserved recognition and sought-after prizes. This year marked the NWU’s sixth Leopards…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/econometrics
Economics Sciences with Econometrics
2024-12-02 [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Economics and econometrics are integral to understanding the world around us. They are present in almost every aspect of our lives, influencing everything from the price of goods and services to the varying living standards among nations. Our BCom in Economic…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Mathematical Economics Macro- and Micro-economics Econometrics Monetary Economics Public Economics Development Economics , Degree options, BCom Economic Sciences with Econometrics Degree Duration: 3 years Offered on the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculum code: 5FKH03 BCom Economic Sciences with Econometrics - Extended programme Degree Duration: 3 years Offered on the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculum…, Admission requirements, BCom Economic Sciences with Econometrics APS: 26 Mathematics: Level 3 (40% and more) English: Level 4 (50% and more) BCom Economic Sciences with Econometrics - Extended programme APS: 20 Mathematics: Level 3 (40% and more) or Mathematics Literacy: Level 4 (50…, Career opportunities , Budget analyst Economist Quantitative analyst Econometrician Public policy analyst , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Mahikeng [M] Potchefstroom [P] Vanderbijlpark [V] [/accordion], , Yearbookhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-information-literacy-icil-2026
International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2026
2026-04-16 The International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL-Africa) is held biannually to bring together researchers, library and information services professionals, and other related parties from around the world to exchange knowledge and experience, and to…, Conference Theme, Empowering Societies through Information Literacy: AI, Data, and Open Media for Sustainable Futures, Conference Aim, The ICIL-SA 2026 conference brings together researchers, LIS professionals, educators and policymakers to exchange knowledge and explore current challenges., Submission Types, Individual papers and posters Abstracts (max 300 words). Papers: 20 min + 10 min discussion. PechaKucha 20 slides × 20 seconds (6:40 total). Doctoral forum PhD research presentations with expert feedback. Panel discussions 90-minute themed sessions (3–5…, General Conference Topics, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Future Literacies Ethics, Integrity and Post-Truth Information Ecosystems Social Justice, Citizenship and Sustainable Development Education, Employability, and Lifelong Learning Media, Digital and Transversal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-noble-boys-are-ready-their-clash-uwc
NWU noble boys are ready for their clash with UWC
2018-07-25 Hot on the heels of their win against the University of Western Cape (UWC) at the recent University Sports South Africa (USSA) championship, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) noble boys will seek to fortify their dominance during the kick-off of this…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/bhive-events
bhive Events
2024-09-03 Below are the Bhive events scheduled for the year: 26 Feb - 1 March 2024: Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP) Train-the-Trainer (TTT) 02 March 2024: Enactus Membership training 08 April 2024: EDHE Intervarsity Launch 06-19 April 2024:…http://library.nwu.ac.za/artificial-intelligence-symposium-2023
Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023
2025-08-01 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Satellite Symposium on Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Satellite Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Announcing the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3 rd IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa 5 - 7 September 2023 The North-West University Library and Information Service, Information Technology and the Faculty of Engineering: School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, in…, Aim of the Event, The symposium aims to bring together industry leaders to discuss digital strategies institutions can apply to enable agile, collaborative, and integrated service operations. This implies innovative changes and adaptability in human skills and creative…, Links, Dr Edmund Balnaves talks about the impact of AI Symposium Feedback Survey PDF Programme Speakers Booklet Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023: Speakers (IFLA Link) Special Issue: South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS), News, PUKfm radio advertisement PUKfm radio interview Follow the development of our Library Bot ., Guest Speakers, AI guest speakers AI guest speakers Read more about our guest speakers . [accordion collapsed], Workshops - Monday 4 and Wednesday 6 September, Workshop 1: Developing robotics for the LIS environment - Prof Pieter van Vuuren Monday 4 September, 11:00 - 12:30 The workshop will be presented by the NWU School of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering. It will introduce participants to the…, Programme: AIS 2023, 3r d IFLA IT Section Artificial Intelligence Symposium (AIS) 2023 North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 5-7 September 2023 PDF Programme Speakers Booklet Special Issue: South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS) Day 1…, Theme, The central conference theme is Artificial Intelligence in Teaching, Learning, and Research: Promoting Digital Access to Information through Automation. The subthemes are as follows: 1. Artificial intelligence Robotics Process Automation Humanoid Robots for…, Abstracts and Submissions, We invite papers for the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence. North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa. Please submit your abstracts using this Google Form . For more information, contact: Ms. Neli…, Partnerships and stakeholders, IFLA IT Section participation IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) promotes libraries as vital institutions that enhance people's lives through equitable access to knowledge and information. Innovation and the principles…, Committees, Committee Leaders Neli Tshabalala Neli Tshabalala Neli Tshabalala: Director of Shared Services Ms. Neli Tshabalala is the Director: Shared Library and Information Services at North-West University (NWU), a Ph.D. candidate at the University of South Africa,…, Registration Fees and Steps *** Registration Closed ***, Early bird registration: 9 June - 19 August 2023 Online registration: 20 August - 29 August 2023 Registration Fees Note: The registration fee includes the workshops but does not include the cocktail function, gala dinner, or excursion. Category Fee (Rands)…, Venue, Directions and Shuttle Services, Venue and Directions The conference will be presented in a hybrid format, with virtual and in-person presentations. Physical venue: The Feather Hill , Potchefstroom, South Africa Address: The Feather Hill, Dagbreek Landgoed, Ext. 1133, Potchefstroom, 2520,…, Recommended Accommodation, The Feather Hill Email: reservations@thefeatherhill.co.za Telephone: +27(0)66 429 9996 Oudrift Riverside Lodge (3.5 km from the conference venue) Standard Room: B&B - R895.00 PP Standard Room: B&B and Dinner - R1174.00 PP info@oudrift.co.za…, Functions and Excursions, Cocktail Function: Tuesday, 5 September Attendance fee ZAR 600 per person Time: 18:00 Venue: Feather Hill Hotel Dress code: Smart Casual Gala Dinner: Wednesday, 6 September Attendance fee ZAR 600 per person Time: 19:00 Venue: Feather Hill Hotel Dress…, Exhibitors, ExLibris ExLibris ExLibris ExLibris At Ex Libris, we believe in the value of education and research. Our mission is to allow academic institutions to create, manage, and share knowledge. With better tools, our customers achieve their goals and further…, Contact Information, Neli Tshabalala NWU: Library and Information Service, Director Shared Services Organising Committee neli.tshabalala@nwu.ac.za Dr. Edmund Balnaves IFLA Divisional Chair - Director Prosentient Systems, Australia ebalnaves@prosentient.com.au May Chang Mentor IT…, Sponsors, AI Sponsors #AISymposium #DigAI2023http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/integrated-integrity-management-system-irims/guidelines-and-procedures
Guidelines and procedures
2022-11-28 Guidelines and standard operating procedures Guidelines for the Integrated Research Integrity Management System of the North-West University. SOP_NWU Research Integrity_1. Management of Research Non-compliance and/or Violation of Good Research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/psychosocial-support-schools-urgent-priority
Psychosocial support in schools is an urgent priority
2026-01-30 The Department of Basic Education’s commitment to increasing psychosocial support for learners and teachers has the potential to deliver long-term gains for education and the country. At the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/real-men-cry-too-alumni-workshop-breaks-silence-mens-mental-health
Real men cry too: Alumni workshop breaks the silence on men’s mental health
2025-07-02 By Gofaone Motsamai and Nikelo Mehlomakulu It was not just a gathering; it was a breaking of the silence around men’s mental health struggles. On 26 June 2025, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus became a space where men exchanged ego for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-turns-challenges-beats