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Three new extraordinary professors join NWU’s Self-Directed Learning research unit
2021-11-08 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education recently announced the appointment of three extraordinary professors who will be collaborating and doing research within the Self-Directed Learning research unit. They are Prof Ann Haley MacKenzie (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/intellectual-superpowers-loading
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2022-02-02 On Monday, 24 January, the North-West University (NWU) Business School embarked on the first day of their week-long MBA Summer School. No fewer than 125 MBA students showed up in person at the Stonehenge venue outside Parys, and more than 70 students attended…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-lecturer-uses-information-technology-make-difference
NWU lecturer uses information technology to make a difference
2021-03-09 Chuku Taole, North-West University (NWU) Information Technology (IT) lecturer and Vanderbijlpark Campus alumnus, is committed to making a positive and lasting difference in the Lethabo Power Village where he grew up. For the past few years, the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/student-leadership-summit-2023
Student Leadership Summit 2023
2024-09-17 Theme: Navigating your journey With a view to empower and equip NWU student leaders with the relevant information and skills, the Student Life Department is hosting a Student Leadership Summit on the 6th of October 2023, focusing on the broad theme…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/student-well-being
Student Well-Being
2025-10-27 Introduction to Student Well-Being , Student well-being refers to a student’s ability to stay motivated, engaged, and mentally and physically healthy while navigating the demands of academic life. It is not just about being healthy and feeling well; it is about sustaining performance,…, Study Demands and Study Resources, The Study Demands–Resources theory identifies two core dimensions within the student experience: study demands and study resources . However, student well-being is shaped by more than just the academic experience. Study, personal, and home-related demands and…, Study Demands, Study demands are the physical, psychological, social, or organisational aspects of studying that require sustained mental, emotional, or physical effort and are therefore associated with certain physiological or psychological costs. They drive the energetic…, Study Resources, Study resources are the physical, social, and organisational aspects of the study environment that help students achieve their goals, reduce study demands, and promote learning and development. They drive the motivational process, fostering engagement, well-…, Student Behaviours, Student well-being and the overall university experience are shaped by both the university and students’ behaviours - it is a shared responsibility. While the university provides support and resources, students also have accountability for how they navigate…, Self-defeating Behaviours, In practical terms, self-defeating behaviours refer to maladaptive patterns that hinder students’ ability to cope with demands or access available resources. They are typically reactive, short-term oriented, and may result from feelings of helplessness,…, Proactive Behaviours, Proactive behaviours are actions that students intentionally take to improve their learning conditions, well-being, or performance. Students who engage in such behaviours often feel more motivated and in control of challenges. Proactive behaviour enables…, Student Burnout and Engagement, The Study Demands–Resources theory explains student well-being through a health impairment and motivational process . The health-impairment process is triggered when a student’s demands exceed their available resources, leading to feelings of exhaustion,…, Student Burnout, Student burnout is a state of prolonged stress that develops over time when a student’s study demands continuously exceed their available resources. It typically involves three interrelated components: Exhaustion occurs when students experience extreme mental…, Student Engagement, Student engagement is defined as a fulfilling state of mind related to study, where a student is motivated and actively involved in their study-related tasks and environment. Student engagement consists of three dimensions, namely: Vigour is characterised by…, Student Health, Beyond burnout and engagement, other health-related aspects of a student’s life are essential, including physical, mental, and emotional health. When students cultivate habits that protect and enhance these aspects of their lives, they are better equipped to…, Student Outcomes, Performance Intention to drop out. , Performance, Academic performance is one of the most observable outcomes of the dynamic interplay between study demands, study resources, and student behaviours. Importantly, performance is not only about grades or completion rates, but also about the development of core…, Intention to drop out, Students’ intention to discontinue their studies could be a significant indicator of compromised well-being. In line with the Study Demands–Resources theory, this intention often arises from prolonged experiences in which study demands exceed available…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-tennis-wizz-partake-international-premier-tennis-challenge
NWU tennis wizz to partake in International Premier Tennis Challenge
2020-12-02 North-West University (NWU) student Mogami Gideon Thakgwe has been invited to take part in the KM Sports International Premier Tennis Challenge. The tournament – which will take place from 9 to 14 January 2021 at Selbourne Park in East London – is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-hails-sas-bold-progressive-new-energy-blueprint
Prof Bismark Tyobeka hails SA’s “bold”, “progressive” new energy blueprint
2025-10-20 • The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 projects that South Africa will generate more electricity from non–fossil-fuel sources than from fossil fuels. • South Africa can reclaim its leadership position as Africa’s foremost nuclear power nation. • The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/leading-purpose-itumeleng-joy-molaakgosis-journey-bodibe-principals-office
Leading with purpose: Itumeleng Joy Molaakgosi’s journey from Bodibe to the principal’s office
2026-02-17 From the quiet streets of the Bodibe village outside Lichtenburg to the helm of a secondary school in Rustenburg, North-West University (NWU) alumnus Itumeleng Joy Molaakgosi embodies resilience, academic excellence and servant leadership. Itumeleng was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mining-future-nwus-leap-critical-minerals-and-smart-mining
Mining the future: The NWU’s leap into critical minerals and smart mining
2026-03-02 The North-West University (NWU) is positioning itself at the forefront of South Africa’s evolving mining landscape, with a strategic focus on critical minerals, smart mining technologies and sustainable sector development. Through the establishment and…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/2012
2012
2020-05-25 2012 The North-West University made history when their debut solar car, the Batmobile, shared the overall first place in the 2012 Sasol Solar Challenge with the Tokai University from Japan. Twelve teams, including teams from South Africa,…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/iapche-2018/venue
Venue
2022-08-19 The Venue The HPI The High Performance Institute of Sport (HPI) is located on the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University. Potchefstroom has become the preferred training venue for many international, national…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/international-association-media-and-communication-research/iamcr
IAMCR
2026-03-20 1 - 3 June 2026, NWU Potchefstroom Campus The Political Communication Research Section of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) in collaboration with the NWU is hosting the conference and the theme is: …http://law.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-regte/sejako-j-senatle-sc
Sejako J Senatle SC
2024-06-28 Hy is tans Senior Advokaat en het voorheen privaat gepraktiseer as 'n advokaat, staatsadvokaat en aanklaer sowel as klerk van die hof, hoftolk en staatsaanklaer vir die departement van justisie. Sy huidige professionele aktiwiteite sluit in om 'n kommissaris by die Suid-Afrikaanse Regshervormingskommissie te wees. Dr Senatle se huidige en…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/tourism-research-economics-environs-and-society-trees-tourism-tourism-management/elmarie-slabbert
Elmarie Slabbert
2025-08-04 Prof Elmarie Slabbert is ʼn professor in Toerismebestuur aan die Skool vir Toerismebestuur, Noordwes-Universiteit (Suid-Afrika). Sy voltooi in 2005 haar PhD en is tans een van die senior navorser by TREES, met ʼn fokus op reisgedrag, die sosiokulturele impak van toerisme sowel as bemarkingsaspekte. Elmarie is die voorsitter van die Suid-Afrikaanse…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/ekonomiese-en-bestuurswetenskappe/david-luke
David Luke
2025-04-10 David Luke is professor in praktyk en strategiese direkteur by die Firoz Lalji Instituut vir Afrika en buitengewone professor aan die Noordwes-Universiteit in Suid-Afrika. Professor Luke spesialiseer in Afrika-handelsbeleid en handelsonderhandelinge en het dekades se ondervinding in beleidsadviesdienste, die bestuur en katalisasie van navorsing,…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/ekonomiese-en-bestuurswetenskappe/boopendra-seetanah
Boopendra Seetanah
2025-04-23 Boopen Seetanah is 'n professor aan die Universiteit van Mauritius (UoM) met navorsingsbelangstelling in toerisme en vervoer, internasionale handel en finansies, en ontwikkelingsekonomie. Hy is tans die medevoorsitter van die WHO-leerstoel (UoM) en die Direkteur van Navorsing by die Internasionale Sentrum vir Volhoubare Toerisme en Gasvryheid by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/covid-19-virus-variants-and-their-impact-vaccines
Covid-19 virus variants and their impact on vaccines
2021-08-17 North-West University (NWU) academic Dr Hazel Tumelo Mufhandu presented a public lecture on Covid-19 virus variants and their impact on vaccines as part of a National Science Week webinar series on 2 August 2021. This year the National Science Week theme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-era-nwu-boosts-its-student-housing-portfolio