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2021-01-28 As a leading teaching-learning and research institution with a footprint that spans two of South Africa’s provinces, North-West University recognises that it has a responsibility to ensure that the wealth of knowledge generated via the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/entrepreneurship-101-grow-you-go
Entrepreneurship 101: Grow as you go!
2018-05-18 Ask any seasoned entrepreneur and they will tell you: there is no magic recipe for success. Yes, the potential rewards of business ownership are many, but so are the challenges. With this in mind the North-West University’s (NWU’s) bhive Enterprise…https://news.nwu.ac.za/unemployment-south-africa-research-findings-feature-unemployment-symposium
Unemployment in South Africa: Research findings to feature at Unemployment Symposium
2018-08-17 The Optentia research focus area on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark and KU Leuven in Belgium, with the financial backing of the Flemish Interuniversity Board, have been investigating the experiences of unemployed people in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/workshop-explore-open-science-and-research-improvements-positive-psychology
Workshop to explore open science and research improvements in positive psychology
2018-08-17 This September the Optentia research focus area on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark will be hosting a workshop by Dutch expert, Dr Emir Efendić, exploring open science practices and research improvements for positive psychology…https://news.nwu.ac.za/international-expert-facilitate-workshop-longitudinal-research
International expert to facilitate workshop on longitudinal research
2018-08-22 The Optentia research focus area at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark has quite a busy month ahead. One of the highlights is certainly the workshop by Dr Hannu Savolainen, professor in special education in the Department of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-virtual-africa-day-event
NWU to host virtual Africa Day event
2020-05-26 Africa Day is commemorated annually to acknowledge and celebrate the African Union’s successes in its fight against colonialism and apartheid. Furthermore, this event recognises the progress made by the African continent, and also reflects on challenges…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-applauds-service-workers-worker%25E2%2580%2599s-day
NWU applauds service workers on Worker’s Day
2019-05-13 The vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Dan Kgwadi, and members of the Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark Campus Management Committees (CMCs) recently celebrated Worker’s Day with a special luncheon dedicated to the university’s service staff…https://news.nwu.ac.za/optentia-host-stats-camp-south-africa
Optentia to host Stats Camp South Africa
2019-02-14 When it comes to research, the findings are only as strong as the analysis of the data. If a researcher is proficient in statistical analysis the research will benefit society, if not, it is an opportunity lost. This April the North-West University’s (NWU’s…https://news.nwu.ac.za/you-are-never-too-old-learn-something-new
You are never too old to learn something new
2019-02-19 Each year the North-West University (NWU) eagerly awaits its intake of new first-year students across the three campuses. This year the university welcome 9 955 first-year contact students of which 1 571 registered at the campus in Vanderbijlpark. One…https://news.nwu.ac.za/good-bad-and-ugly-online-learning
The good, the bad and the ugly of online learning
2021-05-07 South Africa, like many other countries, quickly went into lockdown last year due to the rapid spread of the Corona virus. A number of people moved from contact schooling and work to virtual learning and remote work. While this has come with a number of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/mahikeng-astronomical-observatory-hosts-nassp-winter-school
Mahikeng Astronomical Observatory hosts NASSP Winter School
2019-06-28 Mahikeng Astronomical Observatory (MAO) of the North-West University (NWU) is hosting the annual Winter school of the National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme (NASSP) from 28 June to 6 July 2019. The event brings together young South African final…https://news.nwu.ac.za/potchefstroom-africa
From Potchefstroom to Africa
2019-07-05 Maggie Jasson from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education has proven that beauty pageants are not just about being beautiful. The 45-year-old has made it into the finals for the Mrs Africa pageant which aims to create a platform where the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-leadership-summit-reaches-5th-year-pinnacle
NWU Leadership Summit reaches 5th year pinnacle
2019-07-09 In just more than a month, the North-West University (NWU) will host the 5th annual Leadership Summit. The event – which takes places in collaboration with the MIKS Foundation – will take place on 13 August 2019. The theme for this year’s summit is…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-drive-recruit-new-bone-marrow-donors-attracts-180-volunteers
NWU drive to recruit new bone marrow donors attracts 180 volunteers
2019-08-30 Becoming a bone marrow donor can save a person’s life. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find the right donor match for a person in need of bone marrow. The North-West University’s (NWU) School of Nursing aims to alleviate this challenge, one step at…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-nominated-most-influential-young-person-north-west-province
NWU alumnus nominated for most influential young person in North West Province
2022-07-06 By Ontiretse Motingwa Tebogo Phakedi, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus has been nominated as one of the 50 most influential young people in the North West province. Tebogo, a journalist at the SABC, was nominated after local newspaper Naledi News…https://news.nwu.ac.za/authers-webinars-put-theory-practice-researchers-supervisors-and-students
AUTHeR’s webinars put theory into practice for researchers, supervisors and students
2022-08-10 What good is theory if it is not put into practice? This is especially true for those studying or working in the health sciences. The Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research (AUTHeR) at the North-West University (NWU) is presenting various informal…https://news.nwu.ac.za/top-music-practitioners-facilitate-african-music-workshop-series
Top music practitioners to facilitate African Music workshop series
2023-03-02 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Music is bringing top African music practitioners to share their knowledge and expertise as part of an African Music workshop series. The first three workshops will be held during the first semester of 2023, and…https://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/home-test
Home Test
2022-03-03 Evashni Jansen Potchefstroom North West University Building C1, Room 123 Mrs Lerato Wana Manager (Student Counselling and Development) (018) 389 2860 Lerato.Wana@nwu.ac.za Mahikeng Campus, Building B6, Room G13…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-invites-community-partners-join-network-experts
NWU invites community partners to join a network of experts
2023-05-24 The North-West University (NWU) appreciates the essential work of non-profit organisations (NPOs) and their impact on support provided to surrounding communities. The university extends an invitation to all its existing community partners as well as all other…https://news.nwu.ac.za/new-carpentries-certified-instructor-trainers-bolster-digital-skills-research