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Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival set to inspire and inform
2024-08-28 The North-West University's (NWU’s) Optentia research unit is gearing up to host the upcoming Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival from 3 to 6 September at The Roots in Potchefstroom. According to Optentia's project manager Anjonet …http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-receives-top-award
Alumnus receives top award
2024-07-11 Keorapetse Mashimo, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU) and a teacher by profession, has been awarded the Best Male Referee and Judge trophy at the National Youth and Elites Championships. The event, organised by the South African National Boxing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/better-support-psychiatric-nurses-means-better-mental-health-care-children
Better support for psychiatric nurses means better mental health care for children
2024-10-09 Improvements in the North West province’s support systems for psychiatric nurses would directly impact the quality of care for children with mental health issues. This is one of the findings of a recent study led by Dr Rorisang Machailo, an academic at the…http://law.nwu.ac.za/student-affairs/black-lawyers-association
Black Lawyers Association
2024-07-04 HEQSF National Qualification Standard for the LLB 2015 Preamble In light of South Africa's history and the material conditions of her people, law is fundamental to the consolidation of the constitutional democratic project. Law has played a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-nurses-make-difference-witrand-hospital
Young nurses make a difference at Witrand Hospital
2025-08-29 Patients at Witrand Hospital recently received clothing and bathroom supplies from a group of fourth-year nursing students from the North-West University (NWU). The students, who are completing their clinical hours in mental health care, said the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/what-helen-zilles-running-mayor-johannesburg-could-mean
What Helen Zille’s running as mayor of Johannesburg could mean
2025-10-10 Is a political heavyweight stepping back into the boxing ring? Helen Zille, the current Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance (DA), former leader of the DA, former Mayor of Cape Town and Premier of the Western Cape, is considering…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-gather-strengthen-ties-and-shape-future
Alumni gather to strengthen ties and shape the future
2025-10-14 The North-West University (NWU) brought together alumni, staff and partners on 27 September 2025 at Hunters Rest Hotel in Rustenburg for an inspiring evening focused on education, mentorship, and the power of alumni networks in building the university’s…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/4th-food-security-and-safety-fss-seminar-prof-victor-mlambo
4th Food Security and Safety (FSS) Seminar by Prof. Victor Mlambo
2023-06-05 You are cordially invited to the 4th Food and Safety Seminar by Prof. Victor Mlambo. Topic: Ruminant production for food security, environmental stewardship, and thin waistlines: A philosophical balancing act. Click here to join the seminar. […http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-esports-team-dominates-varsity-weekend-secure-grand-finale-spot
Vanderbijlpark esports team dominates Varsity Weekend to secure grand finale spot
2025-11-18 The esports team on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus delivered an electrifying performance at the Varsity Weekend held at the EFC World Sport Betting Arena in Fourways, Johannesburg. They earned themselves a coveted place in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/african-universities-unite-shape-sustainable-future-2026-conference
African Universities unite to shape a sustainable future at 2026 Conference
2026-01-08 When communities across Africa face droughts, floods, and shifting climates, the solutions often begin in the minds of innovators, researchers, and leaders who are committed to a more sustainable future. In March 2026, these changemakers will gather at the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwuufh-joint-call-papers-colloquium-honour-late-justice-yvonne-mokgoro
NWU/UFH Joint Call for Papers & Colloquium in Honour of the late Justice Yvonne Mokgoro
2024-10-09 You are cordially invited to the NWU/UFH Joint Call for Papers & Colloquium in Honour of the late Justice Yvonne Mokgoro. Theme: An Academic and a Judge (Essays in honour of the late Justice Yvonne Mokgoro). Justice Yvonne Mokgoro Bio The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/joining-forces-transform-agricultural-sector-and-encourage-black-entrepreneurship
Joining forces to transform agricultural sector and encourage black entrepreneurship
2025-10-24 By Mzwandile Ndlovu Fewer than 10% of registered veterinarians in South Africa are black – and that is just one example of how black people are underrepresented in the agricultural and veterinary sectors. As a contribution towards transformation, the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/content/nwu-where-find-nwu
NWU, Where to find the NWU
2021-05-05 Location A major attraction of the NWU is its strategic location and multi-campus structure, consisting of campuses in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark. • The Mahikeng Campus is located in the capital of the North West…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/leopards-lair-business-competition-form
Leopards Lair Business Competition
2025-01-28 Banner Got a game-changing business or product idea? Ready to launch your side hustle? Let’s get started! Enter the Leopards Lair and embark on an entrepreneurial quest that may very well define your future. Watch our online training material for some…, LEOPARDS’ LAIR 2025, Rules, Only registered students of NWU may participate. Teams may consist of 1-3 members, but only one team member may present/pitch. All team members must be under the age of 35 on the day of the event. No late submissions will be accepted. English will be the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/career-coach-joins-mahikeng-campus-career-services
Career coach joins Mahikeng Campus Career Services
2026-01-29 By Mzwandile Ndlovu Tshegofatso Bogatsu has joined Career Services on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus as a specialist career coach. She will support students and graduates in navigating their academic careers and preparing them for…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SSIRC/Contactus
Contact us
2026-02-23 Contact us, Please get in touch!, For general enquiries, such as submissions, acceptance letters and registrations Suné Horn, Conference Administrator Email: ssirccon@gmail.com For Payments/Invoicing: Ms Lourencia Augustinho, Financial Administrator Email: lourencia.augustinho@nwu.ac.za…, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – SSIRC, [accordion collapsed], Question: Is the SSIRC conference DHET-accredited?, Answer : The SSIRC conference (and its predecessor, ICSS) has been in existence since 2016. All previous conference proceedings have been accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The conference consistently adheres to DHET subsidy…, Question: Is the SSIRC conference linked to accredited journals?, Answer : Currently, there are no journals linked to the SSIRC conference. The conference publishes conference proceedings only., Question: What are the publication outlets/formats for the SSIRC proceedings?, Answer : The SSIRC proceedings are currently published through two possible outlets: SSIRC Website – SSIRC Proceedings published on the SSIRC website hosted by the North-West University (NWU) Springer Nature – SSIRC Proceedings published by Springer Nature,…, Question: What types of submissions can I make?, Answer : The SSIRC accepts two types of submissions: Full Paper (Competitive Paper): Eligible for publication in the conference proceedings. Abstract (Work-in-Progress): 350–500 words, accepted for presentation purposes only, not eligible for publication in…, Question: What are the templates and publication agreements for these two outlets?, Template for the full paper Publishing Agreement Template for the full paper – Springer Nature Licence To Publish (LTP) Publication agreements or Licence to Publish will be issued only upon acceptance of a paper for publication. The signed agreement must be…, Question: What should the length of the paper/word count be?, Answer: The manuscript should not exceed 15 pages (prepared using the right template), including the reference list. [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business-school/media-releases
Media Releases
2026-02-10 Botswana Minister obtains his PhD from the NWU Business School We wish to extend a huge congratulations to the Minister of Land and Water Affairs of the Republic of Botswana, Dr Kefentse C. Mzwinila, for graduating with a PhD degree from the NWU Business…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-knowledge-systems-centre/services
Services
2022-08-19 IKS offer the following services: Teaching and learning Facilitating IKS modules to students Develop short courses Multilingual pedagogies Indigenous pedagogies Recognition of prior learning as one important aspect…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/human-and-animal-genetics/news
News
2021-04-22 NWU researcher now member of African Academy of Sciences A senior lecturer in the research focus area Human Metabolomics at the North-West University (NWU) was selected as an affiliate member of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) for the next five…http://education.nwu.ac.za/UNESCO-chair-networking