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Students invited to apply for postgraduate Mandela Rhodes Scholarship
2017-03-08 Do you aspire to be a leader who will contribute positively to the development of the African continent? Do you want to pursue postgraduate studies in 2018, and are looking for a fully-funded scholarship opportunity? Do you wish to be part of a life-…Lecturer contributes to the world’s knowledge treasures
2017-08-29 Language fascinates Prof Bertus van Rooy, who thrives on the intricacies of human expression through language and, for his efforts, has moved up from B3 to B2 in the National Research Foundation (NRF) rating system. Bertus is a lecturer in languages and…NWU official opening paves the way for excellence
2018-02-21 “We have embarked on our process of change and must adapt to this as we go along, as a dynamic environment such as the university necessitates continual change.” This is what Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) said during…https://news.nwu.ac.za/international-symposium-showcases-modern-approach-academic-discourse
International Symposium showcases a modern approach to academic discourse
2025-03-11 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management recently held a successful international symposium that brought together esteemed academics and industry professionals from around the globe. Prof Marissa…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/thinking-future-conversations-technology-subjectivity-and-ethics-seminar
Thinking The Future: Conversations on Technology, Subjectivity and Ethics Seminar
2022-07-12 You are cordially invited to the Thinking The Future: Conversations on Technology, Subjectivity and Ethics Seminar, presented by the Institute for Contemporary Ethics (ICE) in collaboration with the School of Philosophy at the North West University. Join…https://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-copyright-plagiarism
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2025-04-10 Home Information Services: 1st Year Navigator Faculty Guides Referella - Referencing Guides Guides, Events & Training Short Courses Copyright & Plagiarism Printing & Photocopying Disability Services ICIL Contact Us, Copyright & Plagiarism, Copyright Copyright protects intellectual property under the Copyright Act 98 of 1978: Understanding Copyright Laws in South Africa Copyright Act 98 of 1978, preventing unauthorized reproduction of literary or musical works. In South Africa, as a signatory…Changing Perspectives Towards The Future
2024-06-07 By: Dr. Gordon Matthew Now, more than ever is the time for entrepreneurs to embrace technology and empower themselves with the knowledge required to transform and prepare their small, medium, or micro-enterprises (SMMEs) to the next level of business…Human Resource Development
2025-01-23 The HRD programme is a member of the Program Excellence Network (PEN) of the International Academy of Human Resource Development. This Network " is committed to strengthening HRD academic programs and promoting excellence in teaching HRD. It provides a forum…, Why this degree?, Our Bachelor of Human Resource Development (BHRD) degree with specialisation in Human Resource Development focuses on improving the expertise and skills levels of human resource development (HRD) practitioners in the private and public sectors. Our degree is…, Core subjects, Our subjects are presented by highly skilled academic and industry experts and are aimed at providing students with optimal exposure to relevant, applicable subject content: Introduction to human resource development Learning, motivation and performance…, Why us?, We make use of lecturers who have not only obtained this degree at postgraduate level themselves, but who are also expert practitioners (with several years’ experience) in training and development. During contact sessions, students will have the opportunity…, Admission requirements, APS of 20 Minimum of three years’ working experience as a trainer To be admitted to this programme, the following requirements apply: National Senior Certificate (Matric) with university exemption. At least three years’ working experience as a trainer in the…, Campuses, Our degree is convenient, as it is offered on a limited contact basis (three weeks in a year). This will afford you the opportunity to study while you work and apply theory in the workplace immediately. All assignments are submitted through our intranet and…, Qualification, [Qualification 5FQH01], Brochure, Download our brochure here!, How to apply, Applications can only be done online on the NWU undergraduate applications portal. Applications close on 30 September [/accordion]https://news.nwu.ac.za/new-study-explores-future-biology-teachers-views-ai-classroom-across-two-continents
New study explores future biology teachers’ views on AI in the classroom across two continents
2025-04-25 A new international study is shedding light on how future biology teachers from South Africa and Indonesia perceive the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom, and what they believe is needed to make it work effectively. Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-…https://law.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-regte-omgewingsverandering/arie-trouwborst
Arie Trouwborst
2024-05-09 Bio Arie Trouwborst Associate professor of environmental law at Tilburg University, interested in understanding and improving the contribution of (international and European) law to the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biodiversity. Received an LLM (2001) and PhD (2006) from Utrecht University. Authored various books and numerous…https://education.nwu.ac.za/UNESCO-chair-projects
Projects
2025-04-23 SPECIFIC AIMS OF THE CHAIR - Collaboratively develop a map of the landscape of Open Educational Resources (OER) and Multimodal Learning initiatives in South Africa, and indicate how this corresponds to international initiatives; - Promote a national OER…Mother Language Day celebration – this is how the NWU builds for the future
2017-03-03 By Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor of the NWU. We've recently celebrated International Mother Language Day (IMLD). The theme for this year’s IMLD is Towards sustainable futures through multilingual education, which places the role of educational…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/wasm-2026/wasm-accommodation
WASM Accommodation
2025-02-25 Accommodation 1 2 3, , Where to stay, Southern Sun Newlands 4 Wild Olive Guest House Newlands 5 Villa Puccini 6 Riversong Guest House 7 Victoria & Alfred Hotel 8 O'Two Boutique Hotel 9 The President Hotel 10https://news.nwu.ac.za/thabang-has-mind-law-and-heart-world
Thabang has a mind for law and a heart for the world
2018-09-03 With Women’s Month still fresh in our minds, what better time to introduce a phenomenal woman who has earned her stripes in advocating for the advancement and protection of women and their role in society? Meet Thabang Pooe, an LLB graduate from the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/abduction-and-forced-marriage-still-happen-south-africa
Abduction and forced marriage still happen in South Africa
2020-09-05 Even in 21st century South Africa, a constitutional democracy, forced marriage is a reality for some young girls. Ukuthwala, the customary practice where girls under the age of 18 years are abducted and married off to older men, still occurs in the rural…https://news.nwu.ac.za/and-now-contrast-miners%25E2%2580%2599-living-conditions
Before and now: the contrast in miners’ living conditions
2018-11-22 Crammed into tiny rooms in same-sex hostels, away from their partners or families and without proper access to water, electricity or sanitation, South African miners used to live in appalling conditions. Today, the situation of miners at Impala Platinum in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/aspiring-social-workers-promise-do-right-thing
Aspiring social workers promise to do the right thing
2018-10-23 “My social worker is my last hope. My social worker will help me get out of a life of abuse.” O, how that last hope would disappear if the social worker in question could not be trusted to do the right thing. Steering them in the right direction, the…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/nwus-optentia-appoints-international-health-expert-extraordinary-professor