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NWU Market Day – igniting the spark of entrepreneurship
2020-01-28 The North-West University (NWU) is serious about entrepreneurship and as such boasts several entrepreneurial initiatives aimed at empowering staff, students and the broader community to become financially independent. The latest initiative comes in the…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/innovateher-start-toolbox
innovateHER Start-up Toolbox
2025-01-27 Welcome to the innovateHER Youth innovation programme at the NWU Business School! As a hub for fostering innovation and growth in the African start-up ecosystem, our mission is to empower entrepreneurs with the skills, tools, and resources needed to build…, NWU Resources, At the NWU Business School, we are deeply committed to fostering a vibrant and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa. Recognizing the immense potential of our continent's innovators, we have designed and implemented a variety of initiatives tailored to…, Starting & Funding your business, Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey and securing funding for your business can be a daunting experience. To help you navigate this process, we have handpicked a selection of exceptional online courses from world-renowned institutions that you can complete…, The Innovation Canvas, In the competitive world of entrepreneurship, innovative ideas can make all the difference. To help you develop and refine your concepts, we present the "Innovation Canvas" course by Innovate UK KTN. This practical online course offers a structured framework…, The Business Model Canvas, Creating a solid business model is crucial to the success of any start-up. To assist you in this critical step, we have curated a list of outstanding online courses and tools focused on the Business Model Canvas and lean start-up business modeling. These…, Budgets & Financial Planning, Managing budgets and financial planning is an essential aspect of running a successful start-up. To help you navigate this crucial area, we have compiled a list of valuable online tools and resources designed to simplify and streamline financial management…, Business & Start-up Planning, Effective business and start-up planning requires innovative thinking and a structured approach to brainstorming. To assist you in this essential process, we have curated a selection of online tools designed to inspire creativity and facilitate innovation.…, Developing a Pitch Deck, A compelling pitch deck is crucial in capturing the interest of potential investors and partners. To help you create impactful presentations that showcase your start-up's value and potential, we have curated a list of online tools designed to simplify the…, Craft a Winning Business Plan, While pitch decks are often the initial step in attracting venture capital and angel investors, a comprehensive business plan is crucial to showcase your start-up's strategy, operations, and financial projections in greater detail. To help you craft an…, Find the Perfect Name for Your Business and Website, Choosing a unique and memorable name for your business and securing the corresponding domain name are essential steps in establishing your online presence. A great name can help you stand out in a crowded market, while a custom domain name and email addresses…, Tools to Elevate Your Brand, Effective corporate communication, marketing, and visual design are crucial for creating a strong brand identity and connecting with your target audience. From logos and graphic design to video and animation, we've compiled a list of tools and services that…, Establish Your Start-up in South Africa, Establishing a company in South Africa involves navigating the registration process and ensuring that your business complies with legal and regulatory requirements. While you can register your new company on your own, it's often helpful to seek assistance…, Resources for Protecting Your Start-Up, Starting a business requires legal documents and agreements to protect your start-up and its assets. While there are many templates and examples available online, it's important to ensure that the legal documents comply with the laws of the country where you…, Resources to Help You Finance and Manage Your Start-up, Financing your start-up and managing your equity can be a complex process. To help you navigate these challenges, we have compiled a list of resources, tools, and platforms focused on bootstrapping, fundraising, investor relations, and equity management.…, Protect Your Intellectual Property with Expert Legal Advice, Protecting your intellectual property (IP) is crucial to the success and growth of your start-up. Whether it's a novel invention, design, software, or trademark, securing your IP rights can provide a competitive advantage and increase your business's value.…, Housekeeping and Communicating as a Start-up, Effective communication, organization, and document management are critical for start-ups to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment. To help you streamline your operations, we've compiled a list of essential tools and services to manage email,…, Dedicated Resources for Tech-Based Start-Ups, Tech-based start-ups have unique needs and challenges that require specialized resources and support. Fortunately, there are several dedicated resources available to help tech-based start-ups succeed. These resources provide access to tools, services, and…, Expand Your Start-up Knowledge and Stay Informed, To thrive in today's competitive business landscape, it's essential for entrepreneurs to continually learn and stay informed about industry trends, strategies, and best practices. We've curated a list of interesting blogs, knowledge resources, international…, Other Cool Tools and Resource Lists for Start-Ups, In addition to the resources listed above, there are several other cool tools and resource lists available online that can benefit start-ups. These resources cover a range of topics, from open-source and SaaS tools to comprehensive start-up libraries. Explore…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-hart-keeps-tabs-blood-pressure
NWU’s HART keeps tabs on blood pressure
2021-05-12 The Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART) in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is doing its part to promote blood pressure awareness and measurement during the whole of May Measurement Month (MMM) and on World…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/vinco/postgraduate-students
Postgraduate Students
2022-02-18 Current Students: MA History of Art Stephanie Keyter Preliminary title, Visuele kunste en geslagsgebaseerde geweld: ’n vigilante feministiese benadering tot trauma en genesing Vigilante Feminism, Post-Traumatic…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/must-deep-learning/awards-and-events
Awards and Events
2026-02-24 Walter Heymans was the winner of the S2A3 Award 2023. Andrew Oosthuizen received the Vice-Chancellor Award 2023, for his Masters dissertation ‘Channel estimation and equalisation using generative adversarial networks’. Andrew…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trees/proud-moments
Proud Moments
2026-04-23 PROUD MOMENTS , BEST PAPERS, ICOT conference in Greece Photo of Dr Chambwe in Greece Dr Chambwe won the Best Paper Award for Emerging Scholars ISCONTOUR (Student conference) Photos depicting best paper award Botha won the best paper award at ISCONTOUR (Student Conference) Tourism,…, EXCELLENCE AWARDS, Prof van der Merw receiving the reward for most productive senior researcher Prof van der Merwe is the first runner-up for Most productive senior researcher at the NWU. Dr Viljoen receives an award on stage. Dr Viljoen receives a Research Foundation Award for…, PHD GRAD, PhD graduation announcement PhD Graduation announcement PhD Graduationshttp://news.nwu.ac.za/economics-hosts-delegation-sa-reserve-bank
Economics hosts delegation from SA Reserve Bank
2017-08-15 Price and currency stability are crucial for financial stability, and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is a key role player in ensuring this. The bank is also a prestigious employer of high-level economics skills, as students realised during a recent…http://news.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-takes-centre-stage-annual-geexpo-event
Community engagement takes centre stage at annual GeeXpo event
2023-11-15 Showing their commitment to community engagement, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Computer Science and Information Systems recently organised the annual GeeXpo event. GeeXpo is a technology and innovation exhibition that showcases…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pukfm-nominated-south-african-radio-awards-once-again
PUKfm is nominated for the South African Radio Awards once again
2023-10-19 By Sandile Mahlangu The South African Radio Awards 2023 nominations are out, and the radio station on the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU), PUKfm, bagged four nominations. The categories for which the campus radio station was…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/enhancing-research-ethics-committee-rec-operational-efficiency
Enhancing Research Ethics Committee (REC) Operational Efficiency: Alignment with NDoH 2024 (v3.1) Guidelines and SCRE Requirements
2026-02-24 You are cordially invited to a workshop on Enhancing Research Ethics Committee (REC) Operational Efficiency: Alignment with NDoH 2024 (v3.1) Guidelines and SCRE requirements. The objective of this workshop is to strengthen the operational…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/healthethics/animcare-report-forms
Report Forms
2023-08-25 Incidents and Serious Adverse event reporting: SOP for incident and serious adverse event reporting and management [AnimCare 04-01a] Adverse Event Report Monitoring and amendment of approval research studies…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-masters-students-passion-leads-book-about-wetlands
NWU master’s student’s passion leads to book about wetlands
2022-03-07 Kirsty Kyle, a master’s student at the North-West University (NWU), has recently published an educational children’s book and, after receiving sponsorship for the printing, donated the books to under-privileged schools. The book, Discovering Wetlands with…http://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/keynote-speakers
Keynote Speakers
2026-04-22 Prof Karl Wirth Macalester College View Profile × Keynote speaker: Prof Karl Wirth Prof Karl Wirth has been a teacher and researcher at Macalester College for more than 30 years. Trained as a geochemist, he uses…http://news.nwu.ac.za/school-social-sciences-sows-seeds-long-term-collaboration
School of Social Sciences sows the seeds for long-term collaboration
2024-06-18 The School of Social Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a delegation from the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz. The visit proved to be an enriching experience, with insightful presentations and meaningful discussions. During…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-research-ethics-committee-fnasrec/standard-operating
Standard Operating Procedures
2025-10-16 All staff and REC members should be aware of the procedure to follow for the establishment of a SOP for research ethics within the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to ensure a standardised approach. Standard Operating Procedure…http://news.nwu.ac.za/master%25E2%2580%2599s-research-oyster-mushrooms-makes-student-cream-crop
Master’s research on oyster mushrooms makes student cream of the crop
2017-06-26 North-West University (NWU) PhD student, Sidwell Sihlangu, has been awarded a prize worth R20 000 for the best-researched journal in scientific innovation at the Provincial Youth in Agriculture Awards for his master’s research on cultivating oyster…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/WRG
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2025-03-01 The Water Research Group celebrated 10-years of research in 2022! International Collaborators …http://sport.nwu.ac.za/boxing/boxing
Boxing
2024-06-14 Boxing is a combat sport in which two people, usually wearing protective gloves and other protective equipment such as hand wraps and mouthguards, throw punches at each other for a predetermined length of time in a boxing ring. Boxing is also present at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-take-hands-polish-and-german-counterparts