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NWU alumnus features on Forbes 30 Under 30 List

2018-06-11
Remember the name Jack Mthembu, because you will most definitely hear more about this dynamic young entrepreneur in the near future. This 27 year-old alumnus of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark has just been included in the…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/mathew%25E2%2580%2599s-long-journey-academic-victory

Mathew’s long journey to academic victory

2020-02-13
Dr Mathew Moyo, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) chief director for library and information services, was recently appointed as a board member of the National Council for Library and Information Services (NCLIS). “I am very honoured and grateful for…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/putting-nwu-map

Putting the NWU on the map

2022-06-02
According to German economist Klaus Schwab, the Fourth Industrial Revolution has the potential to empower individuals and communities, as it creates new opportunities for economic, social, and personal development. Werner du Toit, house parent of the Kgosi…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/exploring-active-learning-new-book-paves-way-self-directed-learning-4ir

Exploring active learning: New book paves the way for self-directed learning in the 4IR

2023-10-05
As the world undergoes rapid technological and societal transformations, educational institutions face the urgent need to reimagine their teaching and learning methodologies. In the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), an online open-access…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-it-department-gives-back-community

Vanderbijlpark Campus’ IT department gives back to the community

2024-09-19
By Loveness Hulwane The Information Technology department at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently donated computers to three non-profit companies to support children's educational needs. They donated nine computers to Future…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-nominated-national-science-education-awards

Students nominated for national science education awards

2025-03-17
Two North-West University (NWU) students, Makatu Mashanyu and Fhatani Munwana, have been nominated for the national ACCESS Habitable Planet Workshop (HPW) annual awards. These nominations recognise their contributions to science education and environmental…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/using-technology-support-learning

Using technology to support learning

2025-03-28
By Gofaone Motsamai The role of technology in education took centre stage on 19 March 2025 when the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU) hosted a presentation on using digital tools to enhance learning The event, facilitated by Prof…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-podcasts-are-powering-indigenous-language-revival

How podcasts are powering indigenous language revival

2025-07-28
Mainstream radio combined with social media can do more to preserve South African indigenous languages than either can on their own A recent study by North-West University (NWU) master’s graduate Gofaone Motsamai explores how Motsweding FM radio is using…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-shines-bright-oxford-innovation-boot-camp

Academic shines bright at Oxford innovation boot camp

2023-08-28
Prof Rose Hayeshi, associate professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) DSI/NWU Preclinical Drug Development Platform has just returned from the United Kingdom after a week-long innovation boot camp at the University of Oxford. Prof Hayeshi was one…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-christa-steps-down-editor-perpelj

Prof Christa steps down as editor of PER/PELJ

2024-05-10
She is renowned for her legal acumen and dedication to her profession. She has a list of accolades and accomplishments as long as the horizon, but after 22 years of dedicated service, Prof Christa Rautenbach is stepping down from her current role as editor-in…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/golden-key-chapter-welcomes-new-member

Golden Key Chapter welcomes new member

2024-09-16
By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University's (NWU’s) Golden Key chapter on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, in partnership with Standard Bank, recently inaugurated new members into the prestigious society. The event, held at the Tsebonokeng…

http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/tampere-university-applied-sciences-tamk-visit-nwu

Tampere University of Applied Sciences' (TAMK) Visit to the NWU

2023-05-17
The Faculty of Health Sciences kindly invites you to the Tampere University of Applied Sciences' (TAMK) visit to the NWU. This trip aims to improve current partnerships and look into potential new ones. Undergraduate teaching and learning, as well as…

http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/24th-waternetwarfsagwp-sa-symposium

24th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium

2023-09-06
.field--name-field-times { display: none; } The University of Dar es Salaam will be collaborating with other partners to host the 24th Symposium. For the past 23 years, the Symposium have taken place every year in the Eastern and Southern African…

http://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/2022-conference-announcements

2022 Conference Announcements

2022-10-13
The 5th International Self-Directed Learning Conference The Research Unit Self-Directed Learning at the North-West University will be presenting the 5th International Self-Directed Learning (SDL) conference which will take place from 31 October - 2…

http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/phd-colloquium-abstract-submissions

PhD Colloquium abstract submissions

2025-01-27
PhD Colloquium abstract submissions, We are inviting current doctoral students to attend the GPPC2025 PhD Colloquium that will be held Wednesday 28 May 2025 during this conference., Who should attend?, Collaboration lies at the heart of all successful academic careers. This PhD Colloquium (as part of the Global People Practice Conference) is designed for doctoral students in the field of Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management and Development, and…, Your organisers and panel, Your PhD Colloquium organiser is Dr Neil Barnard ( Barnard.Neil@nwu.ac.za ) who will establish a dynamic panel of mentors, including Prof Elaine Farndale (keynote speaker). This panel list will be updated here., Best PhD colloquium presentation, A best presentation award will be presented with such a certification and a financial award (valued at around $150 as a gift card). This award will be adjudicated by the PhD Colloquium panel and presented the final day of the conference, as indicated in the…, PhD Colloquium preliminary programme, 08:00 Conference registration 08:30 Conference opening 09:00 Keynote speech (Dr Ajay Jivan) 10:00 Refreshment break 10:30 Welcome and introductions 10:45 How to collaborate: An expert panel sharing their experiences of collaboration – a great learning…

http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-artificial-intelligence-gospel

The new artificial intelligence gospel

2025-08-08
Generative artificial intelligence has learnt to mimic the divine. It now produces not only music, prose and images once thought uniquely human, but also digital deities: chatbots that speak in the first person as God. Christianity boasts AI Jesus, Virtual…

http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SSIRC/Sponsors

Sponsorship

2025-03-14
Sponsors, Sponsorship, We are inviting sponsorship from academia, businesses, and leading players in the field of Social Sciences. Various levels of sponsorship are available. We are open to other suggestions from sponsors as well. You are invited to be part of this exciting…

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