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Graduate builds international partnerships in higher education
2025-10-22 By Gofaone Motsamai Thanks to the interest and mentorship of her lecturers, North-West University (NWU) alumnus Seipelo Kgosiejang is playing a key role today in advancing South Africa’s higher education agenda on the continent and globally. In her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-examines-link-between-faith-stigma-and-hiv-treatment-south-africa
Study examines link between faith, stigma and HIV treatment in South Africa
2025-12-19 A milestone reached on World AIDS Day has focused new attention on how faith communities influence South Africa’s response to HIV. On 1 December 2025, a PhD study focusing on HIV stigma in religious settings was formally completed when the degree was awarded…http://www.nwu.ac.za/content/funding-needs-donors-nwu
Funding needs, Donors, NWU
2025-07-09 Funding needs Public institutions such as universities always experience funding pressures, and the North-West University is no exception. Due to the changing international political environment, traditional sources of income, such as state…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-linda-du-plessis-rebukes-dawie-roodts-university-closure-comments
Prof Linda du Plessis rebukes Dawie Roodt’s university closure comments
2025-10-10 South Africa has too many public universities, and most of them should be closed. Furthermore, only 10% of the population should pursue a university education, “while there is a big shortage at other skill levels”. These are some of the comments recently made…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/african-amphibian-conservation-research-group/aacrg-books
Books and Book Chapters
2018-03-01 Books and Book Chapters PDF version Books 2011 Carruthers, V.C. & Du Preez, L.H. (2011) Frogs & Frogging in South Africa. Struik Nature, Cape Town. 108pp. Carruthers, V.C. & Du Preez, L.H. (2011) Paddas en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/leadership-summit-leadership-habits-complex-times
Leadership Summit: leadership habits for complex times
2017-05-09 When faced with complex challenges or unclear outcomes, there is sometimes a tendency amongst business leaders to convince themselves that they are smart enough, work hard enough, or only need to make use of the best management tools available to overcome…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ikateleng-laying-foundation-bright-futures
Ikateleng: laying the foundation for bright futures
2022-08-19 Thabiso Blessing Khanyile may not have attended one of South Africa's best performing secondary schools, but he can without a doubt compete with the best. For Thabiso, who attended the Ikateleng Project at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-promotes-inclusion-and-acceptance
NWU promotes inclusion and acceptance
2020-09-22 The North-West University (NWU) is constantly working towards building a culture of inclusion and acceptance. To this end, it has put in place policies and programmes that promote gender and language equality. The university has a multilingual language…http://news.nwu.ac.za/villainisation-vaccinations-and-rehabilitation-authority
The villainisation of vaccinations and the rehabilitation of authority
2021-02-08 While social media and the information age have had the wonderful effect of making information freely available, they have, seemingly, also caused the demise of people’s trust in experts, authorities, specialists and researchers. Dr Yolandi Coetzer,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/school-philosophy-hosts-colloquium-and-essay-competition
School of Philosophy hosts colloquium and essay competition
2019-10-31 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Philosophy recently hosted an Undergraduate Colloquium and an essay competition. Any student currently enrolled in a 2019 undergraduate philosophy class was eligible to submit an essay. Participants had to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/budget-speech-credible-response-economic-challenges
Budget speech is credible response to economic challenges
2023-02-23 The 2023 Budget speech was a surprise-free, pragmatic and credible response to a challenging set of global and domestic economic circumstances. Prof Raymond Parsons, an economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, commented on the 2023…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-venue-directions
ICIL 2019 - Venue and Directions
2025-07-31 Venue and Directions [accordion collapsed], Venue, North-West University, Vanderbijlpark Address: Hendrik van Eck Blvd, Vanderbijlpark, 1900, South Africa , Directions to the NWU: Vanderbijlpark Campus, R59 FROM JOHANNESBURG Follow the R59 past Alberton to Vereeniging, go through Vereeniging and take the R42 to Vanderbijlpark. At the Pick ‘n Pay traffic light, turn left, go over the four-way and continue straight over the next four-way stop. At the three-way…, Shuttle Services and Car Hire Companies, Sure Global Travel Adette: adette@sureglobaltravel.co.za Kim Jacobs: kim@sureglobaltravel.co.za Tel: 0861 000 748 / (016) 421 3753 After-hours Emergency: 071 228 1318 Address: 83 General Hertzog Road, Three Rivers, Vereeniging Website: www.sureglobaltravel.…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/agriculturaleconomics
Agricultural Economics with Risk Management
2025-07-28 [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Agricultural economists play a pivotal role in maximising profitability in agricultural production for the benefit of society’s sustainability. They analyse the factors influencing the profitability of agricultural producers, the entire food value chain, and…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Record-keeping and Finance Production Economics Agri-business Management Agricultural Marketing Resource and Environmental Management , Degree options, BCom In Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics & Risk Management Degree Duration: 3 years, full-time Offered on the Potchefstroom [P] campus Curriculum code:5FKH04 , Admission requirements, B Com In Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics & Risk Management APS: 26 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% and more) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more) , Career opportunities , Financial economist Market economists Development economists Resource economists Production economist , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree Offered on the Potchefstroom [P] campus [/accordion] Yearbookhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/es/internationaltrade
Economic Sciences with International Trade
2024-12-02 [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Our BCom in Economic Sciences, specialising in International Trade, offers specialist knowledge of the international trade environment and a comprehensive understanding of the export process and logistics through modern applications. Develop skills in…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Trade relations Trade practice Cargo movement/logistics Trade analysis , Degree options, BCom Economics with International Trade Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered at Potchefstroom [P] & Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculuim code: 5FKH01 BCom Economics with International Trade - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full…, Admission requirements, BCom Economics with International Trade APS: 26 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% or more) English: Level 4 (50% or more), BCom Economics with International Trade - Extended Programme, APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 3 (40% or more)/ Maths literacy Level 6 (70% or more) English: Level 3 (40% or more) , Career opportunities , Economist Economic or international trade consultants Any position within the import and export process (e.g. logistics or procurement for retailers such as Shoprite Checkers or Pick n Pay) Government departments such as the Department of Trade and Industry,…, Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Potchefstroom [P] [/accordion] , , Yearbookhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-library
Vanderbijlpark Library
2026-03-24 Libraries and Spaces NWU Vanderbijlpark Library NWU Vanderbijlpark Library, About the Library, The North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Library on the Vaal Triangle Campus is a central academic resource supporting students, researchers and staff with a wide range of services and study facilities. It offers spaces such as a 24-hour computer centre…, Address and Directions, +27 (0)16 910 3172/3231 North-West University: Vanderbijlpark Library Vanderbijlpark Campus, Building A14 Hendrik Van Eck Blvd VANDERBIJLPARK, 1900, South Africa Latitude: -26.72658 Longitude: 27.88121 Vanderbijlpark Library maps and directions Maps and…, Hours, , Quick links, Services Staff Directory News Amenities [accordion collapsed], Lower Ground Floor, Vanderbijlpark lower ground floor Vanderbijlpark lower ground floor 24-Hour computer centre 24-Hour study room Computer centre Facilitation rooms IT Support Printing Services Supplemental instruction room, Ground Floor, Vanderbijlpark ground floor Vanderbijlpark ground floor Coffee shop: Books & Beans Copy shop eReserves Interlibrary Loans Journal Section Circulation & Lending Services New books shelve Security Services Self-checkout, Split Level 1, Vanderbijlpark Library split level 1 Vanderbijlpark Library split level 1 Catalogue computers Book shelves (Loan Collection) Computer workstations Facilities for people with disabilities Librarians Honours Group Discussion Rooms Information desk Study area…, First Floor, Vanderbijlpark Library first floor Vanderbijlpark Library first floor Africana collection Honours wing: quiet study area Library administration Training room, Split Level 2, Vanderbijlpark Library split level 2 Vanderbijlpark Library split level 2 Group study units Research Librarians iStudy units Research Commons (M and PhD students and staff) Study area with computer stations, Second Floor, Vanderbijlpark Library second floor Vanderbijlpark Library second floor Water Archive [/accordion]http://www.nwu.ac.za/guiding-documents-governance-and-management
Guiding documents
2026-04-09 Annual Report Annual Performance Plan Declaration on the Decolonisation of University Education Declaration on Open Educational Resources Digital Business Strategy Events management rules and procedure Code of Ethics Statute of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-receives-315-euros-veterinary-development
NWU receives 31,5 Euros for veterinary development
2017-07-14 A firm foundation has been laid for the possible establishment of a veterinary school at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng. Once approved, it will be one of only two in the country. Prof Mulunda Mwanza, an associate professor and head…http://news.nwu.ac.za/registration-2017-applying-missing-middle-fee-adjustment-grant
Registration 2017: Applying for the missing middle fee adjustment grant
2022-08-19 With the 2017 academic year just around the corner the North-West University (NWU) is a buzz with activity as the new intake of first year students as well as senior students prepare to register. In light of the national development around fees at…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/hart-measurement-month-campaign