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Protection Services takes a stand against gender-based violence
2023-10-25 Protection Services on the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus hosted an event – Men's conceptualisation of gender-based violence (GBV) – at the campus' Modiri Park. This initiative was not merely a gathering, but a determined effort to educate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-anna-mokgokong-honoured-national-legacy-award
Dr Anna Mokgokong honoured with national Legacy Award
2024-03-22 The chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Dr Anna Mokgokong, was again recognised for her remarkable achievements as an industry stalwart when she received the Black Industrialist Pioneer and Legacy Award at the second Black Industrialist and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/netball-eagles-show-there-no-substitute-heart
Netball Eagles show there is no substitute for “heart”
2023-09-06 Skills can be learned, tactics can be taught, fitness can be drilled, but there is no substitute for “heart”. The North-West University (NWU) Eagles’ Varsity Netball team has this heart not in spades, but in enough buckets to fill a truck. On Monday, 11…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbiljlpark-campus-community-welcomes-dr-mccallaghans-appointment
Vanderbiljlpark Campus community welcomes Dr McCallaghan’s appointment
2023-02-23 Dr Sean McCallaghan, recently appointed director for student life on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, says his vision for Student Life is to continue creating a differentiating and inclusive environment for students. Dr…http://news.nwu.ac.za/take-stand-against-plastic-pollution
Take a stand against plastic pollution
2023-11-09 The North-West University (NWU) has recently launched a campaign to address the issue of plastic pollution. The campaign was initiated after the vice-chancellor, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, earlier this year challenged all staff and students to fight plastic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-it-our-responsibility-sasuf-2023
Prof Bismark Tyobeka: “It is our responsibility” (SASUF 2023)
2023-03-31 On the surface there is little commonality between the two. One is a predominantly homogenous first-world country with a population of 10,5 million people where you are more likely to see the northern lights than a lanky giraffe. It occupies an area of 447,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumni-and-staff-honoured-golden-key-honour-society-member-ceremony
NWU alumni and staff honoured at the Golden Key Honour Society member ceremony
2024-03-06 The Golden Key Honour Society member recognition is an extraordinary celebration of brilliance, honouring the most distinguished minds and accomplished individuals for their unwavering contributions to the Golden Key society. While each university has its…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://sport.nwu.ac.za/karate/karate
Karate
2025-09-23 [accordion collapsed] Mahikeng Campus Karate has grown in popularity in Africa, particularly in South Africa and Ghana. Karate is a type of martial art that developed in Japan, particularly in the Ryukyu Islands, which is now known as Okinawa. Karate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/political-analyst-weighs-allegations-against-minister-police
Political analyst weighs in on allegations against minister of police
2025-07-31 The allegations against the South African police minister are indeed serious and damaging, further eroding the little trust that citizens still have in institutions. According to Thabang Motswaledi, a political analyst at the North-West University (NWU),…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-fm-dominate-north-west-media-awards
NWU FM dominate at the North West Media Awards
2025-12-11 Student radio talent stood tall at the 2025 North West Media Awards, where NWU FM, the radio station of the North-West University (NWU), won major categories and reaffirmed its status as one of the province’s leading community radio stations. From best…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business-school/phd-test-page
PhD Test Page
2026-02-10 We have a proven research footprint that stems from its rigorous research philosophy and publishing embedded in an ethos of quality and relevance. Our focus is to produce high-impact publications, such as accredited conference papers book chapters and…, Overview, Our research based PhD, a part-time programme , in Business Administration is offered at NQF level 10. Before selection , candidates should demonstrate: Experience and enthusiasm Research expertise Control of and Focus on the topic of study The study itself…, Admission requirements, The study programme must contribute to the research programme (s) of the University as determined by the different research focus areas/units. All PhD students are required to submit at least one article in a Department of Higher Education and Training (…, Application process, Yearly applications dates are as follows: 1 September to 31 January with application deadline being 31 January and; 1 March to 31 August with application deadline being 31 August Our selection process is transparent and seeks exceptional research candidates…, Apply Here, Important Info How to Apply Apply Online, Selection process, Two pre-selection workshops are organised by the research office of the Business School as follows: First selection workshop in March (held in Potchefstroom) for applications closing on 31 January and a Second selection workshop in October (held in Mahikeng)…, Important notices and fees, University administration will confirm all applications received. Incomplete applications will not be submitted onto the system until all outstanding documents have been received. For payable fees contact: E-mail: MC-studyfees@nwu.ac.za (Mahikeng) and PUK-…, Contact details for further enquiries, Potchefstroom & Vanderbijlpark Mr Tebogo Tebejane Tel: +27 18 299 4130 Christie Munro Tel: +27 18 285 2500 Mahikeng Campus Ms Sophy Mogorosi Tel: +27 18 389 2827 Research Manager Dr Joseph N Lekunze Tel: +27 18 389 2235 [/accordion]http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/colloquium-topic-impact
Colloquium - Topic - Impact
2022-02-11 Topic: Impact Presenter - Prof Don Kurtz (FNAS) Abstract 66 million years ago the Cretaceous came to an end with the impact of a 10-km diameter asteroid. The explosion, tsunami, fires, smoke, dust and vapour ejected into the atmosphere all led to a long…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/unit-languages-and-literature-sa-context
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2020-09-18 The Research Unit: Languages and Literature in the South African Context supports research on linguistics, literature and language technology across all three NWU campuses. It is also planned to be a hub for developments in the new and expanding…http://news.nwu.ac.za/marlene%25E2%2580%2599s-undying-fighting-spirit
Marlene’s undying fighting spirit
2020-10-02 It’s exciting to be a university student, but it is also very challenging on so many levels: figuring out a career, managing your time, and, for Marlene Taylor, finding out that she has kidney stones. The 23-year-old Marlene Taylor is from Vanderbijlpark…http://law.nwu.ac.za/law/gideon-rossouw-0
Gideon Rossouw
2021-07-05 Our colleague, mr Gideon Rossouw, lecturer at the North-West University’s Mahikeng Campus passed away during the evening of 1 July 2021. Our condolences go to his family, colleagues and friends. He will be sorely missed. A colleague from the Law Faculty…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/ctext/autshumato
Autshumato
2021-11-08 Autshumato Autshumato is a project funded by the Department of Arts and Culture to develop, release and support open-source translation technologies to aid the translation process and ultimately provide more access to information…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vanderbijlpark-kicks-soccer-academy-open-day
NWU Vanderbijlpark kicks-off Soccer Academy with open day
2017-09-19 Soccer fever is about to hit the Vanderbijlpark region and the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark is getting ready to host the first open day of its soon-to-be-launched NWU Vanderbijlpark Soccer Academy. On Monday, 25 September 2017…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu-prospective-students