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innovateHER Start-up Toolbox
2025-01-27 Welcome to the innovateHER Youth innovation programme at the NWU Business School! As a hub for fostering innovation and growth in the African start-up ecosystem, our mission is to empower entrepreneurs with the skills, tools, and resources needed to build…, NWU Resources, At the NWU Business School, we are deeply committed to fostering a vibrant and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa. Recognizing the immense potential of our continent's innovators, we have designed and implemented a variety of initiatives tailored to…, Starting & Funding your business, Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey and securing funding for your business can be a daunting experience. To help you navigate this process, we have handpicked a selection of exceptional online courses from world-renowned institutions that you can complete…, The Innovation Canvas, In the competitive world of entrepreneurship, innovative ideas can make all the difference. To help you develop and refine your concepts, we present the "Innovation Canvas" course by Innovate UK KTN. This practical online course offers a structured framework…, The Business Model Canvas, Creating a solid business model is crucial to the success of any start-up. To assist you in this critical step, we have curated a list of outstanding online courses and tools focused on the Business Model Canvas and lean start-up business modeling. These…, Budgets & Financial Planning, Managing budgets and financial planning is an essential aspect of running a successful start-up. To help you navigate this crucial area, we have compiled a list of valuable online tools and resources designed to simplify and streamline financial management…, Business & Start-up Planning, Effective business and start-up planning requires innovative thinking and a structured approach to brainstorming. To assist you in this essential process, we have curated a selection of online tools designed to inspire creativity and facilitate innovation.…, Developing a Pitch Deck, A compelling pitch deck is crucial in capturing the interest of potential investors and partners. To help you create impactful presentations that showcase your start-up's value and potential, we have curated a list of online tools designed to simplify the…, Craft a Winning Business Plan, While pitch decks are often the initial step in attracting venture capital and angel investors, a comprehensive business plan is crucial to showcase your start-up's strategy, operations, and financial projections in greater detail. To help you craft an…, Find the Perfect Name for Your Business and Website, Choosing a unique and memorable name for your business and securing the corresponding domain name are essential steps in establishing your online presence. A great name can help you stand out in a crowded market, while a custom domain name and email addresses…, Tools to Elevate Your Brand, Effective corporate communication, marketing, and visual design are crucial for creating a strong brand identity and connecting with your target audience. From logos and graphic design to video and animation, we've compiled a list of tools and services that…, Establish Your Start-up in South Africa, Establishing a company in South Africa involves navigating the registration process and ensuring that your business complies with legal and regulatory requirements. While you can register your new company on your own, it's often helpful to seek assistance…, Resources for Protecting Your Start-Up, Starting a business requires legal documents and agreements to protect your start-up and its assets. While there are many templates and examples available online, it's important to ensure that the legal documents comply with the laws of the country where you…, Resources to Help You Finance and Manage Your Start-up, Financing your start-up and managing your equity can be a complex process. To help you navigate these challenges, we have compiled a list of resources, tools, and platforms focused on bootstrapping, fundraising, investor relations, and equity management.…, Protect Your Intellectual Property with Expert Legal Advice, Protecting your intellectual property (IP) is crucial to the success and growth of your start-up. Whether it's a novel invention, design, software, or trademark, securing your IP rights can provide a competitive advantage and increase your business's value.…, Housekeeping and Communicating as a Start-up, Effective communication, organization, and document management are critical for start-ups to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment. To help you streamline your operations, we've compiled a list of essential tools and services to manage email,…, Dedicated Resources for Tech-Based Start-Ups, Tech-based start-ups have unique needs and challenges that require specialized resources and support. Fortunately, there are several dedicated resources available to help tech-based start-ups succeed. These resources provide access to tools, services, and…, Expand Your Start-up Knowledge and Stay Informed, To thrive in today's competitive business landscape, it's essential for entrepreneurs to continually learn and stay informed about industry trends, strategies, and best practices. We've curated a list of interesting blogs, knowledge resources, international…, Other Cool Tools and Resource Lists for Start-Ups, In addition to the resources listed above, there are several other cool tools and resource lists available online that can benefit start-ups. These resources cover a range of topics, from open-source and SaaS tools to comprehensive start-up libraries. Explore…https://news.nwu.ac.za/colloquium-weighs-future-teaching-and-learning-times-transition
Colloquium weighs in on future of teaching and learning in times of transition
2021-09-03 Crises that start out as disruptive emergencies can soon become the new normal. This is evident from most challenges in higher education in South Africa. Teaching and learning, in particular, have had to develop contingency plans to offset the effects of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/student-led-project-makes-isixhosa-vocabulary-easily-accessible
Student-led project makes isiXhosa vocabulary easily accessible
2024-07-26 Learning a new language can be fun but also challenging as you try to navigate your way through a wondrous world of novel sounds and words. Life has just become a little easier for isiXhosa learners with isiXhosa.click, a new online dictionary for isiXhosa…NWU Open Educational Resources Fellowship
2023-03-16 The NWU Open Educational Resources (OERs) Fellowship is an opportunity for staff who are interested to include new openly licensed online resources to their classes or adapt their resources to their students' specific contexts to receive support and funding…Van oorlewing tot groei: skep ’n beter toekoms vir slagoffers van seksuele misbruik
2017-03-29 Die hartverskeurende realiteit van die seksuele misbruik van kinders is ’n wêreldwye euwel wat twee navorsers van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) aanpak deur oorlewendes te help om hulle trauma te hanteer en te groei. Die wêreldwye voorkoms soos dit in 22…NWU and Department of Tourism to enhance E-Agro Tourism
2019-02-07 If you snooze, you lose. This saying is spot-on when it comes to being computer savvy and creating an online presence for your business. The North-West University (NWU) has recently partnered with the North West Department of Tourism to implement a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-vereer-uitnemendheid-gemeenskapsontwikkeling
NWU vereer uitnemendheid in gemeenskapsontwikkeling
2021-04-01 Dertien akademici van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het erkenning vir hulle uitnemendheid in gemeenskapsontwikkeling ontvang. Hulle is op 31 Maart tydens die NWU se toekenningseremonie vir uitnemendheid in gemeenskapsontwikkeling (GO) vereer. Die…NWU’s SUNfarming project is the future of agriculture
2017-04-26 The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Mr Senzeni Zokwana, conveyed a message of hope and prosperity when he recently visited the North-West University's (NWU’s) SUNfarming project at its campus in Potchefstroom. SUNfarming, one of the 10…Catching killers – Elmarie uses the science of psychological profiling
2019-02-18 Since 2007, Peter Dashboy Khoza, have kidnapped several young girls between the ages of eight and 14, and took them to the bushes in the Phalaborwa, Tembisa and Soweto areas. Here he raped and sexually and physically assaulted them, before he left them to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-reappointed-press-council
Academic reappointed to Press Council
2023-03-08 Prof Mpho Chaka, deputy dean for teaching and learning at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities, has been reappointed as a public representative and adjudicator at the Press Council of South Africa for a period of five years. The Press…All Africa Skynhof kompetisie
2017-09-15 26ste uitgawe van die All African Menseregte Skynhofkompetisie - 18 - 23 September - Span NWU met verteenwoordigers van die Mahikeng-, Vanderbijlpark- en Potchefstroomkampusse Ons het die eiesoortige eer om ses studente (twee van elke kampus) saam met 3…Going digital an exciting new journey for NWU’s Enterprising Women Programme
2020-05-04 Small business owners are prepared for many things, but the Covid‑19 pandemic is not only leaving us uncertain about how to cope in these strange times, but has also resulted in an unprecedented shift in the way that we do business. Entrepreneurs may be…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/uitnemendheidstoekennings-vier-die-nwu-se-buitengewone-personeel
Uitnemendheidstoekennings vier die NWU se buitengewone personeel
2024-07-31 Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het erkenning aan sy uitmuntende personeel verleen tydens die jaarlikse NWU Uitnemendheidstoekenningseremonie, wat op 23 November in Potchefstroom plaasgevind het. Personeel het erkenning ontvang vir hulle buitengewone bydraes…https://www.nwu.ac.za/af/uitvoerende-direkteur-mense-en-kultuur
Kantoor van die Uitvoerende Direkteur: Mense en Kultuur
2025-01-13 Waarnemende Uitvoerende Direkteur: Mense en Kultuur Mr Milton Nyamadzawo 018 285 2688 milton.nyamadzawo@nwu.ac.za Uitvoerende Assistent Mr Clement Lerefolo 018 299 2170 clement.lerefolo@nwu.ac.zahttps://news.nwu.ac.za/journalists-make-nwu-media-magic
Journalists make NWU media magic
2024-05-10 The North-West University (NWU) has always been known as a source of outstanding journalists, and this was again evident during the recently held National Press Club/North-West University Newsmaker and Journalist of the Year awards. Journalism plays a…Our podcasts
2024-06-07 What's up with WhatsApp? Covid-19 has brought on many challenges in terms of teaching in the Higher Education context. However, it has also enabled lecturers to incorporate innovative practices into their teaching and learning to engage with students. This…https://www.nwu.ac.za/event/ctl-staff-training-magna-beyond-pedagogy-infusing-equity-your-syllabus-assignments-and-course
CTL staff training - MAGNA - Beyond Pedagogy: Infusing equity into your syllabus, assignments, and course content
2020-09-25 This online event is only available to all staff of the NWU. To find out more about this exciting online event and register, click here! Please note that this is an all day eventAcademic staff members benefit from new induction programme
2019-11-12 Professional development takes center stage at the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at the North-West University (NWU). This dedication towards excellence and innovation in all teaching and learning activities not only benefit staff and students…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/applications-old