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Background: Coal- and Laser Chemistry Research Group
2017-08-30 Research Focus Research and development focus on the following: • Understanding the fundamental composition, structure and reactive properties of South African coals, • The optimal design and operation of combustion…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/financial-support
Financial Support
2024-08-12 North-West University's Financial Support Services is the primary source for information on bursaries, loans and other forms of financial aid to fund your music study. NWU School of Music offers two Prestige Music Bursaries worth R20,000…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/waldo-weyer
Prof Waldo Weyer
2025-03-23 Associate Professor Piano Performance Methodology of Piano Teaching Conservatory (K1), office 125 tel. +27 18 299-1694 waldo.weyer@nwu.ac.za Waldo began piano studies at the age of eight…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/north-west-university-hosts-community-engagement-stakeholders-forum-meetings-vanderbijlpark
North-West University Hosts Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum Meetings: Vanderbijlpark Campus
2024-10-08 The North-West University (NWU) is pleased to announce its upcoming Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum Meetings, scheduled to take place across its three campuses. The forum meetings aim to deepen NWU’s connections with current and potential stakeholders…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/north-west-university-hosts-community-engagement-stakeholders-forum-meetings-mahikeng-campus
North-West University Hosts Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum Meetings: Mahikeng Campus
2024-10-08 The North-West University (NWU) is pleased to announce its upcoming Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum Meetings, scheduled to take place across its three campuses. The forum meetings aim to deepen NWU’s connections with current and potential stakeholders…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/north-west-university-hosts-community-engagement-stakeholders-forum-meetings-potchefstroom
North-West University Hosts Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum Meetings: Potchefstroom Campus
2024-10-08 The North-West University (NWU) is pleased to announce its upcoming Community Engagement Stakeholders Forum Meetings, scheduled to take place across its three campuses. The forum meetings aim to deepen NWU’s connections with current and potential stakeholders…http://law.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-regte/elmien-du-plessis
Elmien du Plessis
2024-05-09 Onlangse Pulblikasies en Internasionale Publikasies: Du Plessis WJ “The public purpose requirement in the calculation of compensation” in Rethinking Public Interest in Expropriation Law, 2014; Du Plessis WJ et al “The effectiveness of the public purpose principle” in Marting, Boer & Slobodian Assessing and Improving Law for Sustainability: A…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mba-summer-study-school-times-are-changing
MBA Summer Study School – times are changing!
2021-02-04 A record number of no fewer than 190 MBA students recently attended the North-West University (NWU) Business School’s first ever virtual Summer Study School. Prof Jan van Romburgh, the newly appointed chief director of the Business School, welcomed the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-partner-consortium-launches-ventilator-design-competition-students
NWU’s partner consortium launches ventilator design competition for students
2021-05-25 For many Covid-19 patients who experience breathing problems, the difference between life and death is access to working ventilators. During the Covid-19 pandemic, news reports have often highlighted the shortage of this lifesaving equipment and its related…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-academic-article-among-top-cited
NWU researcher’s academic article among top cited
2022-05-03 Phenyo Mokgothu An academic article published by Prof Teboho Mosikari, an academic from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Economic Sciences, is among the top-cited articles by Wiley, a multinational publishing company that specialises in…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://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/alumni
Alumni
2025-03-01 Dr Chinemerem Ohoro Email address: 49889648@mynwu.ac.za Field of expertise: Environmental/Analytical Chemistry, Ecotoxicology, Risk…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-juta-mock-trials-decade-bridging-gap-between-practice-and-theory
NWU-Juta Mock Trials – a decade of bridging the gap between practice and theory
2021-08-03 The popular annual NWU-Juta Mock Trial competition celebrated its tenth birthday and finals in a virtual courtroom on 2 August. This was the first time that the entire competition, from the first elimination rounds to the finals, took place online…http://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-studies/phd-law-and-development
PhD in Law and Development
2024-10-09 Programme name PhD in Law and Development Programme code 6CS R01 R901P Campus Mahikeng and Potchefstroom Delivery mode Contact Program leader Prof H Lubbe (Acting Director)…http://www.nwu.ac.za/content/immigration-info-international-students
Immigration info, International Students
2025-11-19 .col-sm-12.int-student { background-color: #78848E; } Immigration information If you are not a South African citizen, you must first obtain a TRP (Temporary Residence Permit) before travelling to South Africa. [accordion collapsed…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/student-well-being
Student Well-Being
2025-10-27 Introduction to Student Well-Being , Student well-being refers to a student’s ability to stay motivated, engaged, and mentally and physically healthy while navigating the demands of academic life. It is not just about being healthy and feeling well; it is about sustaining performance,…, Study Demands and Study Resources, The Study Demands–Resources theory identifies two core dimensions within the student experience: study demands and study resources . However, student well-being is shaped by more than just the academic experience. Study, personal, and home-related demands and…, Study Demands, Study demands are the physical, psychological, social, or organisational aspects of studying that require sustained mental, emotional, or physical effort and are therefore associated with certain physiological or psychological costs. They drive the energetic…, Study Resources, Study resources are the physical, social, and organisational aspects of the study environment that help students achieve their goals, reduce study demands, and promote learning and development. They drive the motivational process, fostering engagement, well-…, Student Behaviours, Student well-being and the overall university experience are shaped by both the university and students’ behaviours - it is a shared responsibility. While the university provides support and resources, students also have accountability for how they navigate…, Self-defeating Behaviours, In practical terms, self-defeating behaviours refer to maladaptive patterns that hinder students’ ability to cope with demands or access available resources. They are typically reactive, short-term oriented, and may result from feelings of helplessness,…, Proactive Behaviours, Proactive behaviours are actions that students intentionally take to improve their learning conditions, well-being, or performance. Students who engage in such behaviours often feel more motivated and in control of challenges. Proactive behaviour enables…, Student Burnout and Engagement, The Study Demands–Resources theory explains student well-being through a health impairment and motivational process . The health-impairment process is triggered when a student’s demands exceed their available resources, leading to feelings of exhaustion,…, Student Burnout, Student burnout is a state of prolonged stress that develops over time when a student’s study demands continuously exceed their available resources. It typically involves three interrelated components: Exhaustion occurs when students experience extreme mental…, Student Engagement, Student engagement is defined as a fulfilling state of mind related to study, where a student is motivated and actively involved in their study-related tasks and environment. Student engagement consists of three dimensions, namely: Vigour is characterised by…, Student Health, Beyond burnout and engagement, other health-related aspects of a student’s life are essential, including physical, mental, and emotional health. When students cultivate habits that protect and enhance these aspects of their lives, they are better equipped to…, Student Outcomes, Performance Intention to drop out. , Performance, Academic performance is one of the most observable outcomes of the dynamic interplay between study demands, study resources, and student behaviours. Importantly, performance is not only about grades or completion rates, but also about the development of core…, Intention to drop out, Students’ intention to discontinue their studies could be a significant indicator of compromised well-being. In line with the Study Demands–Resources theory, this intention often arises from prolonged experiences in which study demands exceed available…http://news.nwu.ac.za/maintaining-healthy-relationships
Maintaining healthy relationships
2020-12-08 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Employee Relations and Wellness division recently hosted a webinar aimed at educating staff and students on how to maintain healthy relationships. Dr Shanaaz Hoosain, a senior lecturer in social work at the University…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-honours-outstanding-lecturers
NWU honours outstanding lecturers
2020-03-13 The North-West University (NWU) celebrated its best-of-the-best lecturers during its Teaching Excellence Awards ceremony (TEA). This annual event took place on 12 March at the Snowflake venue in Potchefstroom. Dr Deon van Tonder of the Faculty of Education…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-now-mba-home-adriaan-strauss