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Alumnus to play host at Vodacom Hack-alympics finale
2024-04-10 Vodacom's Africa Hack-alympics 2024 is gearing up for its highly anticipated finale, and it's all set to be hosted by North-West University (NWU) alumnus and Vodacom cluster specialist Tutu Kgobane. Taking place from 23 to 24 April in South Africa, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/neo-nkhumane-top-10-miss-world-sa-finalist-making-her-mark
Neo Nkhumane: A Top 10 Miss World SA finalist making her mark
2024-09-16 At just 22, Neo Nkhumane is making her presence known in academia and the world of pageantry. As a master's degree student in communication at the North-West University (NWU) and now a top 10 finalist in the Miss World South Africa pageant, Neo is a shining…http://news.nwu.ac.za/qs-rankings-place-four-nwu-subject-groups-among-top-globally
QS rankings place four NWU subject groups among the top globally
2025-03-17 The North-West University (NWU) continues to shine in international rankings. The latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject place four of the NWU’s subject groups in the top 850 globally, with one of these featuring in the 301 to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-sibusiso-chalufu-appointed-che-reference-group-transformation
Prof Sibusiso Chalufu appointed to CHE Reference Group on Transformation
2025-06-03 Transformation in the South African higher education sector is essential to ensure inclusivity, equity, and relevance in our society. As the country grapples with pressing socio-economic issues, it is vital that universities reflect the diversity of their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/business-schools-pitso-discussion-analyses-sona-2025
Business School’s Pitso discussion analyses SONA 2025
2025-02-10 “We won’t be bullied.” These words by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in response to US president Donald Trump’s verbal attacks on South Africa grabbed headlines, but SONA 2025 had much more to unpack than that. On…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-selected-ifbb-world-mens-bodybuilding-championships
Student selected for IFBB World Men’s Bodybuilding Championships
2024-09-03 North-West University (NWU) student and bodybuilder Rusmore Verah has been selected to represent South Africa at the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) World Men’s Bodybuilding Championships that will take place from 23 to 27 September…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ladies-football-team-crowned-2023-stream-b-ussa-champions
Ladies football team crowned 2023 stream B USSA champions
2023-12-14 By: Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus ladies football team has been crowned stream B University Sports South Africa (USSA) champions after they defeated Nelson Mandela University by 1-0 in the final of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/recognising-top-achievers-academic-mentorship-programme
Recognising top achievers in academic mentorship programme
2025-09-09 The Optentia research unit, in collaboration with the People and Culture department at the North-West University (NWU), recently honoured a group of exceptional academic mentors and mentees who completed the university’s flagship development programmes: Being…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/molecular-virology-laboratory/current-research-focus
Current Research Focus
2020-06-15 APPLICATIONS OF REVERSE GENETICS SYSTEMS TO UNRAVEL SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF THE REPLICATION CYCLE OF ROTAVIRU The focus is on combining reverse genetics and structural insights to generate rationally designed rotaviruses to study viral entry into…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-research-and-innovation-colloquium
NWU Research and Innovation Colloquium
2025-02-28 You are cordially invited to the NWU Research and Innovation Colloquium. The Research and Innovation Colloquium is a strategic project lead by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation (RI), Prof. Jeffrey Mphahlele. The colloquium aims to explore…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-named-title-sponsor-north-west-dragons-domestic-games-2025
NWU named title sponsor for North West Dragons domestic games in 2025
2025-02-20 The North-West University (NWU) emphasised its dedication to supporting the North West Dragons as the franchise’s title sponsor for the 2025 domestic games. The partnership was officially unveiled during a special launch event held on 12 February at the…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/BATourismManagement
BA Tourism Management
2025-07-28 [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of travel and hospitality with our Bachelor of Arts programmes that focus on the specialisation in Tourism Management. Gain the skills to lead unforgettable experiences and drive growth in the dynamic tourism industry.…, Core modules , Modules include but are not limited to: Resource Management Tourism/ Event Management Applied tourism/event management Tourism marketing Tourism development, Degree options , Bachelor of Arts with Tourism Management Degree Duration: 3 years, full-time Offered on the Mahikeng [M] Campus Curriculum code: 1GBH02 E302M Bachelor of Arts with Psychology and Tourism Management ** This degree lies within the Faculty of Health Sciences**…, Admission Requirements, Bachelor of Arts with Tourism Management APS of 22 English level 4 (50% or more) Bachelor of Arts with Psychology and Tourism Management ** This degree lies within the Faculty of Health Sciences** APS of 26 English level 4 (50% or more) Mathematics level 3 (…, Career opportunities, For more than a decade, our graduates have made their mark in both the private and public sectors, building successful careers across a wide range of roles, including: tourism management and marketing guesthouse, hotel and game farm management event and…, Postgraduate studies, Bachelor of Arts Honours in Tourism Management Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Tourism Management Master of Commerce in Tourism Management Master of Arts in Tourism Management Doctor of Philosophy in Economic and Management Sciences with Tourism Management …http://www.nwu.ac.za/mynwu/ri-test1
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2025-02-27 Prof Bismark Tyobeka Vice-Chancellor of North-West University (NWU) Professor Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka currently serves as Vice-Chancellor of North-West University (NWU), South Africa. Formerly the CEO of the National Nuclear Regulator, he has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-unpacks-inclusion-gender-and-violence-memory-sam-mbatha
NWU unpacks inclusion, gender and violence in memory of Sam Mbatha
2022-03-24 Phenyo Mokgothu The North-West University (NWU) hosted an online seminar on human rights, mental health, hate speech, and gender-based violence on 22 March 2022 in honour and in memory of the late Sam Mbatha. Sam, an NWU digital marketer and member of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/desert-adventure-bears-fruit-alumni-couple
Desert adventure bears fruit for alumni couple
2017-06-01 There are few things as romantic as poems and ballads, but in the case of CJ and Marietha van Zyl, a straightforward study guide was all Cupid needed to make their hearts beat faster. What followed was a student romance that later developed into marriage…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-we-support-south-africas-education-system
This is how we support South Africa’s education system
2023-09-21 There can be no denying the strain placed on South Africa’s education system, even less so the mounting challenges facing the country’s youth, not to mention the teachers entrusted with ensuring their education. Despite the best efforts of so many…http://news.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-showcase-marks-20-years-impactful-projects
Community Engagement Showcase marks 20 years of impactful projects
2024-10-02 The North-West University (NWU) held a Community Engagement Showcase on 30 September 2024 on the Mahikeng Campus to celebrate the impact projects that have been implemented in the NWU’s 20 years of existence. Highlighting the NWU’s commitment to apply…http://news.nwu.ac.za/soil-sleuths-highveld-why-local-knowledge-still-matters
The soil sleuths of the Highveld: Why local knowledge still matters
2025-07-15 Soil – humble, overlooked and often taken for granted – is one of the most vital resources on Earth. Yet, understanding its complex chemistry remains a scientific challenge, particularly in the vast, varied landscapes of South Africa. A recent study by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/standing-shoulders-giant-celebrating-prof-john-makhenes-legacy
Standing on the shoulders of a giant: Celebrating Prof John Makhene’s legacy
2025-10-08 One of the most influential figures in South Africa’s higher education history, Prof John William Mokone Makhene, was the guest of honour at a high-profile colloquium hosted recently by the North-West University (NWU). The colloquium, held at the Mmabatho…http://news.nwu.ac.za/olympic-champions-flock-potchefstroom-altitude-and-facilities