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Prof Mia Bothma strengthens the NWU's international ties
2025-05-14 Prof Mia Bothma recently had the privilege of participating in an Erasmus+ staff (teaching) exchange at Hochschule Burgenland in Austria, which was a truly enriching experience that underscored the value of international academic collaboration. During her…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumni/alumni-awards-recipient-dimakatso-mohapi
Alumni Awards Recipient- Dimakatso Mohapi
2021-11-26 Dimakatso Mohapi: A born teacher who shares the secrets of code Being able to write code is a coveted fourth industrial revolution skill and South Africans dare not be left behind. Dimakatso Agnes Mohapi is on a mission to teach coding to…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/research-groups/membrane-technology/group-leader
Group Leader: Membrane Technology
2017-08-30 Prof Henning Krieg Henning Krieg completed his B.Sc. and B.Sc. Hons in South Africa before travelling on a Fulbright scholarship to the US where he completed his M.S. in Chemistry at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in 1994. …http://library.nwu.ac.za/artificial-intelligence-symposium-2023
Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023
2025-08-01 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Satellite Symposium on Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Satellite Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Announcing the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3 rd IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa 5 - 7 September 2023 The North-West University Library and Information Service, Information Technology and the Faculty of Engineering: School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, in…, Aim of the Event, The symposium aims to bring together industry leaders to discuss digital strategies institutions can apply to enable agile, collaborative, and integrated service operations. This implies innovative changes and adaptability in human skills and creative…, Links, Dr Edmund Balnaves talks about the impact of AI Symposium Feedback Survey PDF Programme Speakers Booklet Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023: Speakers (IFLA Link) Special Issue: South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS), News, PUKfm radio advertisement PUKfm radio interview Follow the development of our Library Bot ., Guest Speakers, AI guest speakers AI guest speakers Read more about our guest speakers . [accordion collapsed], Workshops - Monday 4 and Wednesday 6 September, Workshop 1: Developing robotics for the LIS environment - Prof Pieter van Vuuren Monday 4 September, 11:00 - 12:30 The workshop will be presented by the NWU School of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering. It will introduce participants to the…, Programme: AIS 2023, 3r d IFLA IT Section Artificial Intelligence Symposium (AIS) 2023 North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 5-7 September 2023 PDF Programme Speakers Booklet Special Issue: South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS) Day 1…, Theme, The central conference theme is Artificial Intelligence in Teaching, Learning, and Research: Promoting Digital Access to Information through Automation. The subthemes are as follows: 1. Artificial intelligence Robotics Process Automation Humanoid Robots for…, Abstracts and Submissions, We invite papers for the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence. North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa. Please submit your abstracts using this Google Form . For more information, contact: Ms. Neli…, Partnerships and stakeholders, IFLA IT Section participation IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) promotes libraries as vital institutions that enhance people's lives through equitable access to knowledge and information. Innovation and the principles…, Committees, Committee Leaders Neli Tshabalala Neli Tshabalala Neli Tshabalala: Director of Shared Services Ms. Neli Tshabalala is the Director: Shared Library and Information Services at North-West University (NWU), a Ph.D. candidate at the University of South Africa,…, Registration Fees and Steps *** Registration Closed ***, Early bird registration: 9 June - 19 August 2023 Online registration: 20 August - 29 August 2023 Registration Fees Note: The registration fee includes the workshops but does not include the cocktail function, gala dinner, or excursion. Category Fee (Rands)…, Venue, Directions and Shuttle Services, Venue and Directions The conference will be presented in a hybrid format, with virtual and in-person presentations. Physical venue: The Feather Hill , Potchefstroom, South Africa Address: The Feather Hill, Dagbreek Landgoed, Ext. 1133, Potchefstroom, 2520,…, Recommended Accommodation, The Feather Hill Email: reservations@thefeatherhill.co.za Telephone: +27(0)66 429 9996 Oudrift Riverside Lodge (3.5 km from the conference venue) Standard Room: B&B - R895.00 PP Standard Room: B&B and Dinner - R1174.00 PP info@oudrift.co.za…, Functions and Excursions, Cocktail Function: Tuesday, 5 September Attendance fee ZAR 600 per person Time: 18:00 Venue: Feather Hill Hotel Dress code: Smart Casual Gala Dinner: Wednesday, 6 September Attendance fee ZAR 600 per person Time: 19:00 Venue: Feather Hill Hotel Dress…, Exhibitors, ExLibris ExLibris ExLibris ExLibris At Ex Libris, we believe in the value of education and research. Our mission is to allow academic institutions to create, manage, and share knowledge. With better tools, our customers achieve their goals and further…, Contact Information, Neli Tshabalala NWU: Library and Information Service, Director Shared Services Organising Committee neli.tshabalala@nwu.ac.za Dr. Edmund Balnaves IFLA Divisional Chair - Director Prosentient Systems, Australia ebalnaves@prosentient.com.au May Chang Mentor IT…, Sponsors, AI Sponsors #AISymposium #DigAI2023http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-indigenous-languages-during-heritage-month
Celebrating indigenous languages during Heritage Month
2020-09-07 As South Africa celebrate Heritage Month, North-West University (NWU) academic and acting director for the Centre for Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Dr Motheo Koitsiwe, says there is a need for the country to celebrate its own indigenous languages. “It is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/get-ready-nwu-student-entrepreneurship-week
Get ready for the NWU Student Entrepreneurship Week!
2020-10-08 With South Africa’s unemployment rate currently at 30,1%, the North-West University (NWU) is dedicated to ensuring that its students are a step ahead. From 12 to 16 October 2020 the NWU will host a virtual Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW). This event…http://news.nwu.ac.za/workshops-explore-ai-higher-education
Workshops explore AI in higher education
2023-10-13 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and Centre for Teaching and Learning recently hosted two workshops on artificial intelligence (AI) and podcasting in teaching and learning on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-lecturer-brings-kahoots-awesomeness-classroom
NWU lecturer brings Kahoot’s awesomeness to the classroom
2023-04-20 Kurt Naicker, a senior lecturer and chartered accountant at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Accounting Sciences, recently presented the first virtual annual Kahoot Higher Ed Meetup and 10-year celebration of bringing awesomeness to classrooms…http://news.nwu.ac.za/turning-anxiety-energy-public-speaking
Turning anxiety into energy for public speaking
2025-10-03 By Mzwandile Ndlovu Many of us have felt a racing heartbeat and shaky breath before speaking in public, but this anxiety can be rechannelled into energy and confidence to take command of the podium. This is the hope offered by Dr Sumartono Mulyodiharjo…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/african-centre-disaster-studies/phd-science-disaster-risk-science
PhD in Science with Disaster Risk Science
2024-02-28 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH DISASTER RISK SCIENCE Qualification code: 2CC R14 Curriculum code: N901P What this course offers: The PhD in Disaster risk Science is a research based PhD…http://www.nwu.ac.za/event/bhive-edc-leopards-lair-competition
bhive EDC : Leopards Lair Competition
2021-04-16 The annual Leopards Lair competition encourages and supports student entrepreneurs across the three campuses of the North-West University (NWU) and Vaal University of Technology (VUT) to become future employers and henceforth job…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/national-three-minute-thesis-competition
National Three Minute Thesis competition
2021-10-26 Register here The NWU participants are: Dr Anneke Lincoln Schoeman Dr Anitia Lubbe Watch as finalists from around the country go head-to-head for the 3MT SA title, who will reign supreme? Research is an…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences-international-research-conference/going-social-sciences-international-research
On-going: Social Sciences International Research Conference
2023-02-13 SSIRC_Home, Social Sciences International Research Conference, , SSIRC 2023, 10-13 October 2023, Pearls of Umhlanga, South Africa (Hybrid), Organised by, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, North-West University, , 10 October: Pre-Conference Workshop, 11-13 October: Conference sessions, Conference Theme:, Expanding research in a world of new opportunities, Click HERE to see a video on the conference venue, Conference format, SSIRC 2023 will follow a Hybrid approach, , Delegates to choose between delivering:, A face-to-face presentation at the conference venue, or, to present virtually on an online platform , Sub Themes, [accordion collapsed], BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Business and Governance in General e-Business and e-Technology Management Entrepreneurship and Small Business Information Systems Business Management in the Global Economy Applied Risk Management Strategic Management Supply Chain Management , PUBLIC SECTOR / HR, Community Development Education, Culture and Society Housing and Care for Older People Human Resources Management Public Sector Management , ECONOMICS, Economics in General Global Economy, Financial Markets and Globalization Law and Economics Monetary and Public Economics , FINANCE, Financial Economics International Finance Public Finance , MARKETING / SPORT & LEISURE, International Marketing and Brand Management General Marketing Performance and Organisational Management Performance Management Sport Management Tourism and Leisure , TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND INTEGRATION (TI 2 ), Technology Innovation and Innovation in any of the above-mentioned sub-themes, COMMUNICATIONS, Strategic and Corporate Communication Media Studies Business Communication Journalism [/accordion] , MISSION & VISION, OUR VISION is to become an internationally recognised centre of excellence in tourism research in economics, environs and society. OUR MISSION is to conduct and publish quality tourism research within economic environs and societies, thereby contributing to…, FOLLOW OUR NEWS ON FACEBOOK, Tourism Research in Economics, Environs & Society (TREES), OUR VALUES ARE, Quality; Ethically sound; Honesty; Respectability; Integrity and Scientific vigour. Facebook Instagram Research gate LinkedInhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-awards-chancellors-medal-danie-hefer
NWU awards Chancellor’s Medal to Danie Hefer
2022-07-27 “Oom Danie!” echoes the voice of the young woman from across the street. For a second, eclectic Stellenbosch, where he is walking around, comes to a halt as Danie Hefer turns around. Only a few moments before he was scanning his surroundings for a restaurant…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-expertise-addressing-urgent-societal-needs
NWU expertise is addressing urgent societal needs
2024-10-22 In the heart of South Africa, where the sun dips low over maize fields, grazing cattle and platinum mines of untold riches, dust gathers over forgotten places. It is here, where discontent grows as promises fade, that the North-West University (NWU) has heard…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-better-futures-importance-2024-school-governing-body-elections
Building better futures: the importance of the 2024 school governing body elections
2024-04-11 Prof Leenta Grobler, deputy director of the Business School at the North-West University, explains why it is imperative that the 2024 school governing body elections must be characterised by informed decisions. “As we approach the 2024 school governing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-lincoln-university-strengthen-ties-sport-and-agriculture
NWU and Lincoln University strengthen ties in sport and agriculture
2025-12-01 The North-West University (NWU) and Lincoln University in New Zealand have expanded their growing academic ties after concluding a series of engagements on sport, recreation, agriculture and applied research. The visit took place on 26 November, follows an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/deaf-distance-student-receives-grade-r-diploma
Deaf distance student receives Grade R Diploma
2018-04-17 “I never thought that I would ever reach a university, let alone obtain a qualification.” These were the words of Lizette Fitzpatrick, who received her Grade R Diploma from the North-West University (NWU). She is the very first deaf person who received…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-optentia-research-unit-gains-extraordinary-research-expert
NWU Optentia research unit gains an extraordinary research expert
2022-11-30 Prof Blessed Nhlanganiso Ngwenya is the latest expert to join the renowned Optentia research unit of the North-West University (NWU). Upon graduating from the University of the Witwatersrand with a BA with honours and an MA, he went on to study at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-shares-her-techwomen-experience