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Elize S van Eeden
2022-10-31 In my personal career development I became a regional history expert.mAfter my postgraduate work, my research in regional history gradually matured towards four central foci. Initially, I focused on (i) Gold mining as the region’s economic driver and (ii)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/externship-sparks-inspiration-and-confidence-language-students
Externship sparks inspiration and confidence in language students
2025-07-09 The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) hosted its third successful externship for the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics (LanCSAL) students from the University of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-continues-its-impressive-climb-among-top-global-universities
NWU continues its impressive climb among top global universities
2024-05-15 The North-West University (NWU) has continued to improve its ranking and shines among the top global universities. This is evident in recent rankings by both the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) and the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/16th-chpc-8th-nithecs-coding-summer-school-2026
16th CHPC & 8th NITheCS Coding Summer School 2026
2025-11-13 You are cordially invited to the 16th CHPC & 8th NITheCS Coding Summer School that is attended at a designated university or research location in southern Africa. Upskill through training in Data Science and Machine Learning The School aims…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/physiology/undergraduate
Study Physiology: Undergraduate
2025-01-24 [accordion collapsed] Qualifications and Programs Physiology programs: BHSc Physiology and Biochemistry BHSc Physiology and Psychology Other programs with Physiology: BSc Zoology and Physiology BSc…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/iea-task-30-workshop-2025
IEA Task 30 Workshop 2025
2025-11-07 We are pleased to welcome you to the 19th IEA Task 30 Workshop – an exclusive, invitation-only gathering under the umbrella of the IEA Advanced Fuel Cells Technology Collaboration Programme (AFC TCP). This international workshop builds on the…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pharmacy/sasbcp-virtual-conference
SASBCP virtual conference
2022-08-25 Home Programme Registration Abstract submission Conference access Contact us Sponsors A HEARTY WELCOME TO THE SASBCP VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2022 On behalf of the conference organizers, North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-finds-freshwater-species-risk-threats-linked-human-activities
Study finds freshwater species at risk from threats linked to human activities
2022-09-06 From climate change and associated extreme weather events to pollutants, over-utilisation and invasive species, human activities are the main threats to freshwater species in South Africa’s largest floodplain ecosystem. This is according to the Water…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nurturing-minds-and-unleashing-potential-our-youth
Nurturing minds and unleashing potential in our youth
2023-06-23 Imagine for a moment that you are standing in a long hallway. On either side of you there are numerous open doors. As you make your way to the exit, each one of these doors close once you walk past them. These doors signify development opportunities, and the…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/innovateher-2026-inclusion-design-breaking-barriers-enabling
InnovateHER 2026 - Inclusion by Design: Breaking Barriers, Enabling Participation
2026-04-24 innovateHER Banner 2025 Welcome to InnovateHER 2026 , a transformative initiative hosted by the North-West University Faculty of Health Sciences . InnovateHER is a national youth innovation and entrepreneurship programme that empowers young women to turn…, What is the challenge?, Every day, people face barriers that limit their ability to learn, access healthcare, use technology, or participate in their communities. These barriers may relate to: Visible or invisible disabilities Barriers to learning and education Limited access to…, How does the programme work?, innovateHER 2026 is a guided, twelve-week innovation journey. Each week follows a simple structure: Build – Develop the solution by understanding the problem, exploring ideas, designing concepts, and improving through feedback. Grow – Develop personal skills…, From idea to real-world solution, Participants will use the KasiKanvas to structure their ideas. The KasiKanvas helps participants: Understand who the solution is for Clarify the problem being solved Design how the solution works Explain the value of the idea Think about how it can become a…, Holiday Innovation Accelerator, During the June–July school holiday, participants will take part in a dedicated Innovation Accelerator Week. This includes structured online coaching sessions to: Strengthen ideas Receive mentor feedback Develop solutions further Prepare for final submission, Who can apply?, innovateHER is open to young women aged 15–25 who are passionate about solving real-world problems and making a difference in their communities. Participants may apply: As individuals, or In teams of up to two people (with at least one member identifying as…, Competition Dates, Entries Open: 1 May 2026 Entries Close: 22 May 2026 Programme Start: 1 June 2026 Programme End: 31 July 2026 Final Submissions: 3 August 2026 Judging: 5 August 2026 Final Event: 9 August 2026 (Pretoria) Winners’ Experience: Mid-2027 , Competition Rules, To qualify for participation and the grand prize, entrants must adhere to the following: Each individual or team may submit only one idea. Participants under the age of 18 must enter with a teacher or responsible adult associated with their school. This…, How to Participate, Applying is simple: Identify a real problem or barrier in your community Create a short video (maximum 3 minutes) explaining: The problem Who is affected Why it matters Submit your video and details using the link below, Enter Here, Please submit your entry here ., Contact Us, For more information, reach out to us via: Email : innovateHER@nwu.ac.za [/accordion] Ready to get started? Apply now and start building solutions that include everyone. innovateHER Start-up Toolboxhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-coach-appointed-provincial-swimming-coach
NWU coach appointed as provincial swimming coach
2018-06-05 Swimming is very much a sport of observation and to be a swimming coach you have to be a great observer. You should also be a great motivator, know all about the latest swimming techniques and development, and most importantly, have passion. These are…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vice-chancellor-hosts-luncheon-school-principals
NWU vice-chancellor hosts luncheon for school principals
2018-07-27 Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), along with Prof Marilyn Setlalentoa, the deputy vice-chancellor for operations on the campus in Mahikeng, hosted a special lunch for principals from schools in and around the Mahikeng…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-construction-worker-building-future-nwu
Former construction worker is building a future at the NWU
2019-04-17 Six years ago Thabang Belang worked as a construction worker at Mokgethi Construction and later at Shoprite, earning R100 a day. Even though he did not have money to further his studies after matric, he never gave up on his dream to succeed despite all…http://news.nwu.ac.za/capacitating-small-scale-farmers-cattle-project%25E2%2580%2599s-purpose
Capacitating small-scale farmers is cattle project’s purpose
2017-11-09 A 10-year-old partnership between the North-West University (NWU), Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is going strong, continuing to produce good results for small-scale farmers. Launched in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/silver-lining-amidst-covid-19
A silver lining amidst COVID-19?
2020-04-08 The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly shown us what it means to live in unprecedented times. In the following opinion piece, Michelle Groenewald – a lecturer in economics at the North-West University (NWU) – shares her views on some encouraging measures that…http://news.nwu.ac.za/when-you-think-engineering-think-africa
When you think of engineering, think of Africa
2021-08-19 When you think of engineering, German engineering in particular comes to mind, while it is extremely uncommon to think of Africa. This is the opinion of Mia Mangaroo-Pillay, an industrial engineer and lecturer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-weighs-prospects-and-challenges-district-development-model
NWU academic weighs in on prospects and challenges of District Development Model
2022-05-03 Phenyo Mokgothu North-West University (NWU) academic in the subject group Developmental Studies, Gaopalelwe Mpolokeng says the success of the government’s District Development Model (DDM) lies in cooperation. Approved by the South African…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/r-o
Welcome FNAS First Year Students of 2026!
2025-11-26 Dear First Year Student, Welcome to the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Executive Dean's word of welcome: Dear students, It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq