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Red meat and its role in South Africa
2026-01-19 An opinion piece by Prof Simon Letsoalo Few sectors in South Africa carry as much historical, cultural and economic importance as the red meat industry. For many communities, livestock is not just a mere commodity but a symbol of wealth, social status,…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pharmacy/conference-access
Conference Access
2022-10-07 Home Programme Registration Abstract submission Conference access Contact us Sponsors This year, the conference will be hosted on the interactive WHOVA Conference Platform. This interactive platform…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/intelligent-systems
Intelligent Systems
2024-06-23 The aim of the research group is to use proven engineering techniques, as well as applied research to add intelligence to business and operational systems, thereby making industry more adaptable, efficient, and profitable. [accordion collapsed]…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/mctronx
McTronX
2024-07-15 About The core activity of the McTronX research group is the dynamic systems modelling, control and process monitoring of large-scale industrial systems. Characteristic of the group is the multi-disciplinary nature of its projects. The name McTronX is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-appoints-founding-chief-director-desmond-tutu-school-medicine
NWU appoints founding chief director of the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine
2026-04-02 The North-West University (NWU) has reached a significant milestone in its academic and institutional development with the appointment of Prof. Binu Luke as the inaugural chief director of the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine, effective from 1 April 2026.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/research-groups/background/coal
Background: Coal- and Laser Chemistry Research Group
2017-08-30 Research Focus Research and development focus on the following: • Understanding the fundamental composition, structure and reactive properties of South African coals, • The optimal design and operation of combustion…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/waldo-krugell-trade
Waldo Krugell (TRADE)
2019-04-05 Waldo Krugell is a professor in the School of Economic Sciences at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). He has wide-ranging research interests. Recent work with students has included studies on macro topics such as inclusive development, financial crises and policy uncertainty. At a micro level, he has undertaken firm-level analysis…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/ubmi/math-workshop-2019/participants
NWU Mathematics Workshop 2019-Participants
2022-08-26 .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: black; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } NWU Mathematics Workshop 2019 25-27 September 2019, North West University,…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/ernst-idsardi-trade
Ernst Idsardi (TRADE)
2023-05-19 Ernst Idsardi is a senior lecturer in the School of Economic Sciences at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). He obtained his BSc in the Netherlands, his MSc in Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State and his PhD in International Trade at the North-West University. Dr Idsardi's research focuses on agricultural…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/terrence-kommal
Terrence Kommal
2023-08-24 Prof. Terrence Kommal: Catalyst for Impactful Change Prof. Terrence Kommal, a visionary leader, has harnessed his extensive expertise to cultivate sustainable leadership environments. He's the driving force behind the Omdutt Group, overseeing a range of impact-driven enterprises across healthcare, technology, academia, and more. With a remarkable…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-music-student-thrills-audience-prestigious-duet-gala-concert
NWU music student thrills audience at prestigious Duet Gala Concert
2022-06-15 North-West University (NWU) music student and upcoming star, soprano Khayakazi Madlala, wowed the audience with a fierce, no-holds-barred performance at the recent prestigious Duet Gala Concert. The music extravaganza, an annual fundraising event, was…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-research-ethics-committee-fnasrec/scientific-committees
Scientific Committees
2026-02-27 Scientific committees are panels of discipline experts responsible for conducting an in-depth scientific review of proposed studies before they undergo ethical evaluation. Their primary role is to assess the scientific validity and associated risk factors…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-takes-pandemic-many-fronts
NWU takes on pandemic on many fronts
2020-06-25 The disruptive Covid-19 pandemic has not sidetracked the North-West University’s (NWU’s) researchers and academics from using their expertise to the benefit of society. NWU staff and students have been involved in various pandemic-related projects. These…http://news.nwu.ac.za/importance-support
The importance of support
2020-12-07 On average it takes a gender-based-violence victim seven attempts before they leave a toxic relationship. It becomes easier for a victim to sum up the courage to finally walk out – and stay away – when they receive support from family and friends. Tebello…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mentally-gear-south-africas-olympic-athletes
NWU to mentally gear up South Africa’s Olympic athletes
2021-02-02 The Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) at the North-West University (NWU) has only grown from strength to strength since its recent inception. This latest achievement confirms the fact that they are a dynamic centre with serious intent and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-digital-marketer-talks-about-benefits-enhancing-your-online-presence
NWU digital marketer talks about the benefits of enhancing your online presence
2021-02-15 Sam Junior Mbatha, a digital media marketer at the North-West University (NWU), led the conversation as a guest on #AfricaTweetChat on the topic “The online revolution: Digital marketing and job placement in the digital age” on 9 February 2021. #…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-staff-thanked-410-service-years
NWU staff thanked for 410 service years
2018-02-07 The North-West University’s (NWU’S) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently held its Official Opening of the Academic Year. During this event that signals the start of the academic activities for the year, several staff members received long service awards for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-petra-engelbrecht-legend-south-african-science
Prof Petra Engelbrecht – a legend in South African science
2021-04-13 She really is the stuff legends are made of. Prof Petra Engelbrecht, extraordinary professor at the Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU), is one of 62 researchers profiled in Legends of South African Science II, a publication by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/psychosocial-management-depression-among-adolescents
Psychosocial management of depression among adolescents
2021-05-07 Depression in adolescents is the most prevalent mental health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa and a major cause of disability. In South Africa, depression among adolescents is the leading cause of poor cognitive and social development, posing a huge mental…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-assist-elderly-register-covid-19-vaccination