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National conference papers
2025-06-12 UPCOMING EVENTS National conference papers [accordion], 2019, 1. Pretorius, A., Blaauw, D., Bezuidenhout, C. & Matthee, M. 2019. Offshoring within South African manufacturing firms: An analysis of the labour market effects. Biennial Conference of the Economic Society of South Africa, Birchwood Hotel &…, 2018, 1. Blaauw, P.F., Pretorius, A.M. & Schenck, C.J. 2018. Socio-economic dynamics of the informal sector, UFS Mining and Society Study Group: Workshop, 12 and 13 November 2018, Bloemfontein, South Africa 2. Cameron, M. & Viviers, W. 2018. Developing…, [/accordion], 2016-2017 (pdf) , 2012-2015 (pdf) What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE in a nutshell Vision and mission Local and international linkages Contact us TRADE expertise Permanent academic staff Extraordinary appointments Research and commercial projects TRADE…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-weathers-pandemic-storm-great-successes-1st-semester
NWU weathers pandemic storm with great successes in 1st semester
2020-08-27 Hard work, creativity and perseverance have enabled the North-West University (NWU) to deliver significantly higher pass rates despite the Covid-19 pandemic having wreaked havoc in the higher-education sector since March 2020. The university’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-brings-education-your-doorstep
NWU brings education to your doorstep
2018-11-01 The North-West University (NWU) believes distance should never be an obstacle to education. This is why in an attempt to bring education right to your doorstep, the Unit for Open Distance Learning of the NWU has recently established two offices in Namibia…http://news.nwu.ac.za/universities-must-do-more-accommodate-risks
Universities must do more to accommodate risks
2017-03-08 In what is being described as required reading for all South African university vice-chancellors and risk managers – especially in light of increasing intimidation and violent disruptions of lectures, seminars, talks by scholars, Senate and Council meetings…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://news.nwu.ac.za/what-product-cues-influence-consumers-perceived-value-pork-meat
What product cues influence consumers' perceived value of pork meat?
2024-11-07 The consumption of pork meat products is increasing due to its affordability, versatility and high protein content. A North-West University (NWU) research project from the Consumer Sciences subject group in the School of Applied Health Sciences, is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gamification-boosts-loyalty-south-african-fashion-retail
Gamification boosts loyalty in South African fashion retail
2024-11-07 South Africa’s fashion retail industry is witnessing a shift as gamification emerges as a potent tool for improving customer loyalty, retention and brand recall. In an increasingly competitive digital environment, retailers are turning to gamified…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-explores-relationship-between-media-power-and-society
Inaugural lecture explores the relationship between media, power and society
2024-11-15 Prof Dumisani Moyo, executive dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU), delivered his inaugural address on Wednesday, 13 November 2024. The title of his presentation was “Moving the Centre of Media and Communicative Power in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-revolutionise-agriculture-through-its-ask-prof-initiative
NWU to revolutionise agriculture through its Ask-a-Prof initiative
2025-04-16 When smallholder farmers face agricultural challenges, who can they turn to for advice? The new Ask-a-Prof initiative of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, in collaboration with the Zen Raseto Joint Venture, is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/reimagining-higher-education-through-cross-faculty-collaboration
Reimagining higher education through cross-faculty collaboration
2025-07-16 Higher education, that sprawling landscape of lecture halls, research labs and late-night study sessions, is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. The Covid-19 pandemic shattered the status quo, pushing universities to rethink the way they engage…http://news.nwu.ac.za/optentia-launches-two-short-courses
Optentia launches two short courses
2023-08-21 Mentoring adds value at many levels for mentees, mentors and supervisors and can benefit all parties involved. Developing this relationship helps the parties to learn new things, build their networks, and grow as professionals. To ensure success in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bernard-matolino-deliver-public-lecture-gnu-and-african-polity-insights
Prof Bernard Matolino to deliver public lecture on the GNU and African polity insights
2024-08-19 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities, in collaboration with the School of Philosophy, will be hosting a public lecture by Prof Bernard Matolino from the University of Pretoria on 6 September 2024. The title of his lecture is “…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/7bigtc2023/abstracts
Abstract Submission
2023-06-20 Home Venue & Accommodation Speakers GAP Workshop Committees Programme Abstract Submission Registration Important Dates Contact Us We warmly invite you to submit your abstract to the 7th Biennial…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/international-mother-language-day-celebration-mahikeng-campus
International Mother Language Day Celebration: Mahikeng Campus
2025-02-26 You are cordially invited to the International Mother- Laguage Celebration. Students enrolled in Setswana modules at Mahikeng Campus will take part in various activities, including indoor events such as oral presentations and outdoor activities…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/ctext
Tuis nuut
2025-05-07 Ontwikkel en bevorder Suid-Afrikaanse tale met behulp van kunsmatige intelligensie. Ons bied die vaardighede en hulpbronne wat jou in staat stel om rekenaars te gebruik en inligting in jou eie taal te bekom. Kyk waarmee ons besig is…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/must-deep-learning/publications
Publications
2025-08-27 2025 Shelley Haupt, Bolelang Sibolla, Raymond Molapo, Lizwe Mdakane and Nicolene Fourie, " Exploring the Use of Data in a Digital Twin for the Marine and Coastal Environment", ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 14, no. 4: 140. https://doi.org/…http://news.nwu.ac.za/developments-mahikeng-campus-north-west-university
Developments at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University
2021-03-20 Management has with sadness and frustration taken note of the way some of our Mahikeng Campus students conduct themselves, especially when there are calls for support and solidarity on matters at national level. We have emphasised countless times…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/inaugural-lectures-humanities-2024
Inaugural Lectures: Humanities 2024
2024-11-29 Prof Menno van Zaanen The Digital Humanities Revolution in South Africa: The Journey from Beginning to Beyond (read more) × The Digital Humanities Revolution in South Africa: The Journey from Beginning to Beyond Prof Menno van…http://library.nwu.ac.za/open-access-week-2024
Event: International Open Access Week 2024
2025-08-14 Open Access 2024 Open Access 2024 , NWU 2024 Open Access Celebrations - 22 October 2024, #OAWeek, Theme: Community over Commercialisation This year's theme continues from last year: "Community Over Commercialisation," highlighting the importance of prioritizing the public good over profit in producing and disseminating knowledge. Purpose of this…, Programme (First Session: Open Access Colloquium), REGISTER HERE [ YouTube video ] Hybrid Colloquium: Venue: Potchefstroom Campus, Building C7, Room G01 (De la Rey Hall) Online via MS Teams Prof Nnenesi Kgabi / Ms Zama Kose - Programme Director 09:00 - 09:10 Prof Verona Leendertz - Opening and…, Programme (Second Session: Open Access, AI and Information Science Research Seminar) , REGISTER HERE [ YouTube video ] Hybrid Colloquium: Venue: Potchefstroom Campus, Ferdinand Postma Library, Besembos (Ground floor) Online via MS Teams Ms Neli Tshabalala - Programme Director 14:00 - 14:10 Dr Matt Moyo - Opening and Welcoming 14:10 - 14:40…, Speakers, Prof Dorothy Laubscher Prof Dorothy Laubscher Prof Dorothy Laubscher Topic: Innovative Uses of Open Educational Resources: Connecting Classrooms, Research, and Communities Topic Description: This presentation explores the multifaceted impact of Open…, NWU Library Initiatives, Hosts and maintains the NWU Institutional Repository , which collects, preserves, and distributes NWU research material at no cost to the user. Boloka (NWU-IR) is the primary storage of all NWU Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). Dedicated librarians…, NWU Initiatives, NWU Research Repository: DaYta Ya Rona (figshare)http://news.nwu.ac.za/%25E2%2580%2598-internet-never-forgets%25E2%2580%2599-social-media-specialist-tells-nwu