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Meet the winners of the 2022 philosophy essay competition
2022-12-01 The winners of the 2022 North-West University (NWU) School of Philosophy Essay competition were recently announced. They are: 1. Mkhize Talent Faith - essay: The effects of technology on the environment: A case of environmental degradation. 2. Melisa…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/copai-forum-2-artificial-intelligence-and-academic-integrity-discussion-prof-sioux-mckenna
CoPAI Forum #2: Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity Discussion with Prof Sioux McKenna
2023-08-29 The NWU cordially invites you to the CoPAI Forum #2: Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity Discussion with Prof Sioux McKenna, [accordion collapsed] Bio: Prof Sioux McKenna Professor Sioux McKenna is a professor of Higher Education Studies…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/ingenieurswese/nuwe-tuisblad
Nuwe Tuisblad
2024-01-19 .engineering-field:hover { transform: scale(1.1); transition: transform 0.3s ease; } .col-hover:hover { transform: scale(1.1); transition: transform 0.3s ease; } By die NWU Fakulteit Ingenieurswese wil ons die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/space-biology-will-be-first-africa
Space biology will be a first for Africa
2023-11-23 It will be a first for Africa: One innovative step by the North-West University (NWU) and one giant leap by the continent. The NWU’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is set to launch the research area SpaceBiology@NWU. According to one of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/journey-sustainable-fragrance-entrepreneurship
A journey to sustainable fragrance entrepreneurship
2025-10-08 Karabo Molebatsi transformed her love for fragrance into a business that blends psychology, wellness and sustainability. From her years at the North-West University (NWU) to founding Scented by Karabo Pty Ltd, her journey shows how passion can evolve into a…http://www.nwu.ac.za/event/information-session-intellectual-property
Information session: Intellectual Property
2020-06-09 If you undertake research, you also need to understand Intellectual Property (IP)! The Technology Transfer and Innovation Support Office is hosting a webinar to help researchers, whether academics, postgraduate students or postdoctoral fellows,…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/inaugural-lectures-humanities-2023-0
Inaugural Lectures: Humanities 2023
2024-03-11 Prof Johan Zaaiman Is phronesis an answer to “74,6% of sociology is bunk”? (read more) × Is phronesis an answer to “74,6% of sociology is bunk”? By Prof Johan Zaaiman “74,6% of sociology is bunk” is a metaphor for the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/inaugural-lectures-humanities-2023
Inaugural Lectures: Humanities 2023
2024-03-11 Prof Johan Zaaiman Is phronesis an answer to “74,6% of sociology is bunk”? (read more) × Is phronesis an answer to “74,6% of sociology is bunk”? By Prof Johan Zaaiman “74,6% of sociology is bunk” is a metaphor for the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-weathers-pandemic-storm-great-successes-1st-semester
NWU weathers pandemic storm with great successes in 1st semester
2020-08-27 Hard work, creativity and perseverance have enabled the North-West University (NWU) to deliver significantly higher pass rates despite the Covid-19 pandemic having wreaked havoc in the higher-education sector since March 2020. The university’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-brings-education-your-doorstep
NWU brings education to your doorstep
2018-11-01 The North-West University (NWU) believes distance should never be an obstacle to education. This is why in an attempt to bring education right to your doorstep, the Unit for Open Distance Learning of the NWU has recently established two offices in Namibia…http://news.nwu.ac.za/universities-must-do-more-accommodate-risks
Universities must do more to accommodate risks
2017-03-08 In what is being described as required reading for all South African university vice-chancellors and risk managers – especially in light of increasing intimidation and violent disruptions of lectures, seminars, talks by scholars, Senate and Council meetings…http://news.nwu.ac.za/what-product-cues-influence-consumers-perceived-value-pork-meat
What product cues influence consumers' perceived value of pork meat?
2024-11-07 The consumption of pork meat products is increasing due to its affordability, versatility and high protein content. A North-West University (NWU) research project from the Consumer Sciences subject group in the School of Applied Health Sciences, is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-explores-relationship-between-media-power-and-society
Inaugural lecture explores the relationship between media, power and society
2024-11-15 Prof Dumisani Moyo, executive dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU), delivered his inaugural address on Wednesday, 13 November 2024. The title of his presentation was “Moving the Centre of Media and Communicative Power in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bernard-matolino-deliver-public-lecture-gnu-and-african-polity-insights
Prof Bernard Matolino to deliver public lecture on the GNU and African polity insights
2024-08-19 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities, in collaboration with the School of Philosophy, will be hosting a public lecture by Prof Bernard Matolino from the University of Pretoria on 6 September 2024. The title of his lecture is “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-stood-solidarity-against-gbvf-honouring-purple-silence
NWU students stood in solidarity against GBVF honouring Purple Silence
2025-11-26 On Friday, 21 November, South African women silenced the nation in a powerful stand against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Across the country, purple settled over campuses and streets alike—a quiet but unyielding promise that every story of fear,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/7bigtc2023/abstracts
Abstract Submission
2023-06-20 Home Venue & Accommodation Speakers GAP Workshop Committees Programme Abstract Submission Registration Important Dates Contact Us We warmly invite you to submit your abstract to the 7th Biennial…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/csrseminars
Seminars
2026-05-12 Colloquium by Prof Gonzalo Olmo: 09 June 2026 Colloquium by Sushmita Agarwal: 29 January 2026. Colloquium by Dr Athira Bharathan: 20 November 2025. Colloquium by Dr Stepan Poluianov: 21 October 2025…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/international-mother-language-day-celebration-mahikeng-campus
International Mother Language Day Celebration: Mahikeng Campus
2025-02-26 You are cordially invited to the International Mother- Laguage Celebration. Students enrolled in Setswana modules at Mahikeng Campus will take part in various activities, including indoor events such as oral presentations and outdoor activities…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2026-excursions
ICIL 2026 - Excursions
2026-06-04 Please note that all excursions offered during the conference are optional and participation is at the discretion of individual attendees. Delegates are responsible for making their own excursion arrangements, including bookings, transportation, and any…, Nairobi City -Based Excursions, [accordion collapsed], City Tours & Cultural Attractions, Nairobi offers several guided city tours covering major landmarks and cultural sites. These typically include visits to the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) for rooftop views, the Parliament Buildings , the City Market , the National Railway…, Wildlife Experiences, The standout wildlife attraction is the Nairobi National Park , located just 7-14 kilometres from the city centre. This unique sanctuary is the only national park within a capital city worldwide and is home to over 50 species of mammals, including lions,…, Cultural & Historical Sites, The Karen Blixen Museum offers a guided tour of the historic home of the author of "Out of Africa," while the Bomas of Kenya showcases traditional dances, crafts, and homesteads from over 40 tribes. The Kazuri Beads Centre displays handmade jewelry crafted by…, Hikes, Popular Hikes Around Nairobi for October 2026: Karura Forest (Closest & Most Accessible) Karura Forest is just 3km (1.8 miles) from Nairobi's city center and offers short, flat paths, making it an ideal spot for an easy hike. Entry Fees for non-residents…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africans-are-suburban-arms-race