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Bridging the gap: Fostering collaborations between academia and public service
2024-03-06 The School of Government Studies in the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU) hosted a public seminar on Tuesday, 3 October. The seminar's primary objective was to address bridging the gap between academia and practice, with a particular…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vc-calls-introduction-meritocratic-approach-appointment-executives-and-board-members-soes
VC calls for introduction of meritocratic approach to appointment of executives and board members in SOEs
2024-04-11 A continued downward trajectory is the only possible forecast for South Africa’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) if political appointments in SOEs continue to take precedence over expertise. This is according to Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/charting-strategic-path-2025-academic-year
Charting a strategic path for 2025 academic year
2025-02-14 By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu The 2025 academic year is officially under way at the North-West University (NWU). Staff members across all three campuses attended the opening ceremony on Thursday, 13 February 2025, where the university leadership outlined…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ambulance-service-enhances-safety-247-coverage
Ambulance service enhances safety with 24/7 coverage
2025-02-27 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus has taken a significant step to enhance health and safety by renewing its EMS Ambulance service, which officially began operations on 1 February 2025. This initiative follows the expiration of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-share-insights-ai-ethics-and-future-humanities-education
Public lecture to share insights on AI, ethics, and the future of humanities education
2025-05-02 The Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU) will host a public lecture on 8 May 2025, exploring the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of humanities education in higher education institutions. The event, to be held at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-excited-about-new-recreational-area-students
Vanderbijlpark Campus excited about new recreational area for students
2024-05-20 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus boasts a new recreational area for its students staying in the Longfellow and Ebukhosini residences. The area, previously used as a dumping site, has been transformed into a vibrant space for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-muzi-matfunjwa-activist-african-languages
Dr Muzi Matfunjwa – an activist for African languages
2023-03-30 Dr Muzi Matfunjwa, a digital humanities researcher for Siswati at the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU), describes himself as a language activist. He believes in the promotion of African languages…http://education.nwu.ac.za/afrikaans-education/afrikaans-education
Afrikaans for Education
2020-03-31 Afrikaans is one of the youngest languages in the world, and was (like Hindi, Modern Hebrew, and Indonesian) established as a fully standardised language during the 20th century. Afrikaans can be taken as a university subject in, amongst others, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/players-honoured-top-varsity-football-awards
Players honoured with top Varsity Football awards
2025-10-08 Two North-West University (NWU) football players were recognised for their performance in the 2025 Varsity Football tournament, taking home major individual honours and contributing significantly to the team’s competitive campaign. Goalkeeper Ethan Mokwena…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-theology-hosts-cross-continental-celebration-research-and-publication
Faculty of Theology hosts a cross-continental celebration of research and publication
2025-10-08 Book launches represent important academic milestones. On 23 September 2025, the Faculty of Theology at the North-West University (NWU) hosted a book launch and celebration that highlighted the value of international research and academic exchange. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-takes-part-global-nuclear-forum
NWU takes part in global nuclear forum
2025-10-03 Nuclear science and capacity building are particular strengths of the North-West University (NWU), as was evident from its inclusion in South Africa’s official delegation at the 69th Regular Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/inaugural-lecture-prof-rodwell-makombe-making-sense-second-republic-zimbabwe-through-laughter
Inaugural Lecture of Prof Rodwell Makombe: Making Sense of the Second Republic in Zimbabwe Through Laughter
2025-02-21 The Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Prof Dumi Moyo cordially invites you to the Inaugural Lecture of Prof Rodwell Makombe. Theme: Making sense of the Second Republic in Zimbabwe through laughter: the poetics and politics of resistance…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-participates-erasmus-sacredtravels4growth-project-kick-albania
NWU participates in Erasmus+ SacredTravels4Growth project kick-off in Albania
2026-02-02 The North-West University (NWU) recently took part in the kick-off meeting of the Erasmus+-funded project, SacredTravels4Growth – Higher Education and Sustainable Growth through Religious Tourism - at the LOGOS University College in Tirana, Albania. The…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-digital-humanities/cdh-news
CDH in the news
2026-02-20 News @ NWU By Bertie Jacobs Putting people at the centre of digital innovation. Submitted on Thursday, 13 November 2025 NWU launches…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fathers-pride-siviwe-tyobekas-journey-biochemistry-honours-and-beyond
A father’s pride: Siviwe Tyobeka’s journey from biochemistry to honours and beyond
2026-04-09 Siviwe Tyobeka steps onto the stage at the Sanlam Auditorium. She walks with calm confidence, but behind it is a journey filled with effort and growth. Today, that journey shows. At the centre stage, her father and principal and vice-chancellor of the…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/application-faq
Frequently Asked Questions about application and selection
2022-04-15 [accordion collapsed] I haven't completed Matric. Can I apply for music study? University study requires at least a completed Matric (National Senior Certificate) with the relevant endorsement for diploma or degree study. If you are…http://education.nwu.ac.za/language-education/undergraduate-study-options
Undergraduate study options
2026-03-26 Afrikaans for Education [accordion collapsed] Overview Afrikaans is one of the youngest languages in the world, and was (like Hindi, Modern Hebrew, and Indonesian) established as a fully standardised language during the 20th century. Afrikaans can be…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/RAAP2025
Radio Astronomy Advancement Programme (RAAP) workshop
2025-07-28 Radio Astronomy Advancement Programme (RAAP) workshop Notice: Thank you for your patience. We are currently reviewing all applications and will provide feedback shortly. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing updates…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/af/economics/ekonomiese-wetenskappe-met-ekonometrie
Ekonomiese Wetenskappe met Ekonometrie
2024-12-02 [accordion], Jou Pad na Uitnemendheid, Ekonomie en ekonometrie is belangrik vir ons verstaan van die wêreld rondom ons. Hulle is teenwoordig in byna elke aspek van ons lewens, en beïnvloed alles van die prys van goedere en dienste tot die verskillende lewenstandaarde tussen nasies. Ons BCom in…, Kernvakke , Vakke sluit onder meer in: Wiskundige Ekonomie Makro- en Mikro-ekonomie Ekonometrie Monetêre Ekonomie Openbare Ekonomie Ontwikkelingsekonomie , Graadopsies, BCom Ekonomiese Wetenskappe met Ekonometrie Duur van Graad: 3 jaar Word op die volgende Mahikeng Kampus [M]aangebied Kurriculum Kode: 5FKH03 BCom Ekonomiese Wetenskappe met Ekonometrie - Uitgebreide Program Duur van Graad: 3 jaar Word op die volgende Mahikeng…, Toelatingsvereistes, BCom Ekonomiese Wetenskappe met Ekonometrie APS: 26 Wiskunde: Vlak 3 (40%) Engels: Vlak 4 (50%) BCom Ekonomiese Wetenskappe met Ekonometrie - Uitgebreide Program APS: 20 Wiskunde: Vlak 3 (450%), of Wiskundige Geletterdheid: Vlak 4 (50%) Engels: Vlak 3 (40%) , Loopbaangeleenthede , Begrotingsanalis Ekonoom Kwantitatiewe ontleder Ekonometris Openbarebeleid-ontleder , Nagraadse studies, Nagraadse studie in Ekonomiese Wetenskappe sluit in BCom Honneursgraad MCom en PhD Hierdie nagraadse kwalifikasies word aangebied in Mahikeng [M] Potchefstroom [P] Vanderbijlpark [V] [/accordion] Jaarboekhttp://theology.nwu.ac.za/af/studentstheology/registrasie-en-ori%25C3%25ABntering-vir-eerstejaars