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Making the choice: open access versus traditional journals
2019-04-15 Researchers are architects of innovation. However, their research findings will only impact the world if they are effectively shared with the rest of the academic community and the world. With this in mind the Library and Information Service team at the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-lecturer-steps-better-lives-young-people
NWU lecturer steps up to better the lives of young people
2021-08-02 For North-West University (NWU) lecturer, Prof Fazel Ebrihiam Freeks, giving back to his former school and the community he grew up in is an opportunity to come full circle with his own young self and those who gave to him. Growing up, life was not a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-engineers-rising-covid-19-challenge
NWU engineers rising to the Covid-19 challenge
2020-04-07 The world, and now more recently our nation, is faced with difficult times as the recent Covid-19 pandemic turns life as we know it upside down. A team at the Faculty of Engineering from the North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with other experts…https://news.nwu.ac.za/upcoming-nwu-webinar-series-will-focus-caring-preterm-infants
Upcoming NWU webinar series will focus on caring for preterm infants
2021-10-27 With 17 November being World Prematurity Day, Prof Welma Lubbe from the North-West University (NWU) is inviting all healthcare professionals to participate in a unique webinar series. From 2 November to 7 December, Prof Lubbe, a neonatal nurse and midwife…https://news.nwu.ac.za/young-botanist-promotes-research-relevant-communities
Young botanist promotes research that is relevant to communities
2022-05-23 Africa has abundant flora that can be used for food and medicine, and a young botanist at the North-West University (NWU) and his collaborating researchers are determined to ensure that communities themselves benefit from the rich plant life around them.…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/african-centre-disaster-studies/postgraduate-diploma-disaster-risk-management
Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management
2022-11-04 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT Qualification code: 2GC D01 Curriculum code: N501P Solving complex real-world problems and building societal resilience requires many disciplines What this…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-shine-international-service-learning-project
NWU students shine in international service-learning project
2024-10-29 Several students from the North-West University (NWU) participated in a collaborative online international learning (COIL) project, demonstrating the university's continued efforts to expand its global footprint. The BCom students at the Potchefstroom Campus…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-join-prestigious-incubation-programme
NWU students join prestigious incubation programme
2025-02-20 Three North-West University (NWU) innovators have earned a place in the highly competitive Emerging30 Innovators Programme, an initiative led by the Young African Entrepreneurship Institute (YAEI). Their journey began during the 2024 Youth Innovation…https://www.nwu.ac.za/content/es-electronic-services-about-us
Head of Department's Wecome | EES
2015-07-28 Head of Department's welcome Welcome to Electrical and Electronic Services. My name is Danie Stoop EES provide services to almost every person using the Potchefstroom facilities of the NWU without everyone…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/innovateher-2025-empowering-young-women-build-solutions-better
InnovateHER 2025 - Empowering Young Women to Build Solutions for a Better Future
2025-02-27 innovateHER Banner 2025 Welcome to InnovateHER 2025 , a transformative initiative hosted by the North-West University Faculty of Health Sciences . This programme is designed to empower young women (ages 15-25 ) by developing their digital, entrepreneurial,…, Programme Overview, InnovateHER 2025 is a 12-week hybrid programme that integrates technical training, personal development, and entrepreneurship . Participants will gain the skills and mindset necessary to launch impactful digital solutions that contribute to both the digital…, What You Will Learn, Participants will receive access to our online training platform, peer support groups, and interactive sessions to develop their ideas. The programme is divided into three key phases , each building upon the previous one: Phase 1: Understanding and Ideation (…, What You Will Gain, By participating in InnovateHER 2025, you will develop skills in creative problem-solving, digital entrepreneurship, and innovation . You will also receive mentorship from industry experts and network with like-minded peers . Finalists will be invited to a…, Competition Dates, Entries Open : 8 March 2025 Entries Close : 30 April 2025 Programme Start : 7 May 2025 Programme End : 30 July 2025 Final Submissions : 1 August 2025 Judging and Finalist Announcement : 3 August 2025 Final Pitch Event & Winners Announcement (will be held…, Competition Rules, To qualify for the grand prize , participants must adhere to the following rules: The competition is open to individuals and teams of up to 2 people . At least one team member must identify as female . Each individual/team may submit only one idea . Minors…, How to Participate, Identify a real-world problem affecting women’s health and well-being that can be solved with a mobile app . Create a 3-minute TikTok/Instagram-style video , explaining: The problem you’ve identified. Why it is important to solve. (Do not include your…, Enter Here, Please submit your entry here ., Contact Us, For more information, reach out to us via: Email : innovateHER@nwu.ac.za WhatsApp : +27 67 790 0168 [/accordion] We look forward to your participation in InnovateHER 2025 . Join us in empowering young women to create innovative solutions for a better future…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/workshop-engagement-and-impact
Workshop on Engagement and Impact
2025-04-08 You are cordially invited to a workshop held by Prof Chris Brink, an Emeritus Vice-Chancellor from the Newcastle University and Ms Beatrix Bouwman, Director of Sustainability and Community Impact at the NWU. Topic: The connection between impact and…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/wasm-2026/submission-guidelines
Submission guidelines
2025-04-22 Submission guidelines, Submission guidelines for oral presentations and poster sessions, Abstracts must be submitted via the ConfTool system before the deadline indicated. Abstracts submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Abstracts not complying with the submission guidelines will be returned before entering the review process, and…, Sport, Guidelines for Scholarly or Professional Panel Discussion, Debate, Workshop, or Symposium, For a Scholarly or Professional Panel Discussion, Debate, Workshop, or Symposium, the submission of one general abstract of 250 words maximum about the entire symposium is required, with three to five additional abstracts of specific presentations of 250…, Guidelines for Professional Practice Presentations, We are excited to invite industry leaders, practitioners, and professionals to submit abstracts for the upcoming WASM Conference, a premier platform for sharing insights, innovations, and expertise that shape the future of the global sport industry. This…, swem, , Awards, WASM Conference Best Paper Award 2026, Researchers are invited to submit a Short Paper to be considered for the WASM Best Paper Award 2026, which will be awarded at the conference in Cape Town. To be considered for this award, applicants submit a Short Paper (min 2,000 - max 2,500 words, including…, WASM Conference Best Reviewer Award 2026, The WASM Best Conference Reviewer Award recognises outstanding dedication in providing knowledgeable reviews in a collegial spirit to promote both the development of colleagues’ work and the overall scientific quality of the conference. The Conference…, Key Dates, 30 May 2025 - Abstract or Proposal & Optional Short Paper Submission deadline 31 July 2025 - Abstract Review feedback 31 Aug 2025 - Early Bird Registration Sept - 15 Dec 2025 - Regular Registration Submit abstracthttps://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/UBMI/SAMS2020/Program
SAMS congress 2020: Program
2022-08-26 .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: black; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } 63th Annual Congress of the South African Mathematical Society 2 December 2020, online Home…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/registration-and-orientation/fnas-vc-sc
FNAS VC SC
2021-03-04 Welcome first years of 2021 – A letter from you 2020/2021 SC Chairperson Ladies and gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the North West University this morning. I wish to congratulate each…https://www.nwu.ac.za/vice-chancellor
Vice-chancellor
2025-04-30 Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor Speeches of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor NWU Press releases 2025 [accordion] Worker's Day: A toast to the real bosses of the NWU 30 April 2025 Tomorrow is Worker's Day, and we acknowledge the true…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/snr_registration_q%2526a_sessions
Senior Registration Q&A Sessions
2021-02-08 READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ENTERING THE MEETINGS Senior curriculum control takes place on 8 Feb 2021. CHECK THE TIME OF YOUR SESSION IN THE SECOND COLUMN OF THE PROGRAMMES LISTED ON THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE! LOG IN AT THAT TIME! If you log in beofre or…https://news.nwu.ac.za/talking-export-opportunities-agbiz-congress-2018
Talking export opportunities at the Agbiz Congress 2018
2018-07-19 With populations expanding in many parts of the world and rapid urbanisation straining countries’ resources, the need for food and food security has never been so great. While this has created enormous opportunities for farmers in many parts of the world,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/new-director-takes-helm-sadilar
New director takes the helm at SADiLAR
2020-08-03 The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources, SADiLaR, on the campus of the North-West University (NWU) in Potchefstroom, has a new centre director. Prof Langa Khumalo will take the reins from 1 August. SADiLar is a research infrastructure…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-flying-tokyo
NWU Eagles flying to Tokyo
2021-07-22 The entire world will be watching, and what they are going to see is capital E for Eagles. The South African team will soon show their steel at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, with a flock of North-West University (NWU) Eagles who will embark on the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/project-team-wants-all-university-students-have-access-indigenous-african-languages-0