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NWU – the home of tennis
Feb 01, 2021 - The North-West University (NWU) will be home to a number of national and international tennis players during February. Last year the university was announced as the official venue for the week one and week two tennis tournaments of the Ilana Kloss international events. These tournaments form part of the International Tennis Federation (ITF)…https://news.nwu.ac.za/ali-bacher-he-should-know
Ali Bacher, he should know
Aug 24, 2022 - He may be small in posture, but everybody knows he has an enormous spirit. Dr Ali Bacher, South Africa’s most famous cricket administrator, who at the age of 80 still enjoys global standing, this week visited the North-West University (NWU) to share enough life lessons and anecdotes to fill a number of books. This guest lecture was hosted by the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/director-international-atomic-energy-agency-delivers-nuclear-lecture-nwu
Director of International Atomic Energy Agency delivers nuclear lecture at NWU
Nov 03, 2022 - Prof Shaukat Abdulrazak, director of the Division for Africa Technical Cooperation at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), delivered a nuclear lecture at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 1 November 2022. The lecture was organised by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s (DMRE’s) National Liaison Office,…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business-school/modiragatsi
Modiragatsi
Feb 25, 2022 - Modiragatsi 2022 Modiragatsi 2022 Are you a High School learner looking at the world around you and imagining ways in which you can make it better? If so, why not enter our Modiragatsi innovation competition, to stand a chance to win an all-expenses-paid overseas technology tour! Modiragatsi is an innovation competition for the youth that is…, How to Enter, 1. Individuals or teams of two (2) may enter with a teacher from their school. 2. Start by identifying a problem in your community that you think can be solved by means of a mobile phone app or electronic product in one of these 6 categories: : a. Food security, Energy and Water b. Township Economy c. Gender Based Violence Prevention d. Safety and…, Competition Dates, Applications will close at midnight on 25 March 2022 The mentoring programme for semi-finalist teams will take place in an online format from April 2022 with the final presentations being due at midnight on 25 July 2022. The winners will be announced at our annual Femmegineering Event on 9 August 2022. The winners trip, facilitated by SIEMENS,…, Competition Rules, Entries can be individual or in teams of 2. At least 1 of the team members should identify as female. At least one team member is required to have both Mathematics & Physical Science as school subjects. A teacher may enter with more than one team from the same school Signed consent should be given from the parents/legal guardians to…, Additional Information Downloads, Please ensure you have read and completed the following documents: Project Outline Info Sheet Indemnity Form, Submit project, Please submit your finished project here ., Contact us, If you require any additional information, please contact us via email: modiragatsi@nwu.ac.za or WhatsApp: +27828785894 [/accordion]https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-has-spring-its-north-carolina-state-university-step
The NWU has a spring in its North Carolina State University step
Mar 26, 2025 - Spring is in the air here in the USA where a large delegation from the North-West University (NWU) is visiting North Carolina State University (NCSU). The trees on their beautiful main campus are coated with colourful emerging blossoms, and although the sights like the majestic Memorial Bell Tower at Henry Square are something to…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/rineke-viljoen
Ms Rineke Viljoen
Apr 17, 2025 - Lecturer Aural Training Music Notation & Music Theory Conservatory (K1), office 116 tel. +27 18 299-1702 rineke.viljoen@nwu.ac.za Blog posts 2024-04-17 ~ From the heart of the organist: practical guidelines for improvisation during worship services Rineke Viljoen initially pursued a career in Law…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/radical-community-based-learning-presentation-prof-vincent-russel
Radical Community Based learning Presentation by Prof Vincent Russel.
Oct 02, 2023 - The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences cordially invite you to the virtual presentation of Prof Vincent Russell from Western Carolina University, USA, with the focus on: Radical Community Based Learning: Tapping into Students Sense of Justice . When: Thursday, 21 September 2023 Time: 15:00 Where: MS Teams. To join, click here Download…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ruim-skenking-van-pps-gee-stylvolle-nuwe-voorkoms
Ruim skenking van PPS gee stylvolle nuwe voorkoms
Mar 06, 2024 - Die boonste vloer van die G23-gebou op die Potchefstroomkampus van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) huisves die vakgroep Farmakologie in die Skool vir Farmasie, en ’n navorsingspan van die Pharmacen sentrum van uitnemendheid. Danksy ’n ruim skenking van die Professional Provident Society (PPS), is die ingang na hierdie vloer opgeknap met…https://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-honours-its-outstanding-researchers
North-West University honours its outstanding researchers
Dec 04, 2020 - The NWU honoured the best of its best researchers and innovators during a virtual awards evening on 3 December 2020. Many outstanding staff members were acknowledged at the event for achieving excellence in research during 2019, including researchers with new NRF ratings. The winners of the vice-chancellor’s medal for the best master’…https://news.nwu.ac.za/health-and-well-being-men-priority
The health and well-being of men a priority
Jun 24, 2020 - The North-West University (NWU) is calling on all men to attend the online health and wellness event on 25 June. This virtual event aims to educate men across the country about issues that affect their health and well-being so that they make better life choices. Three researchers from the NWU will conduct in-depth discussions on high blood…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences-international-research-conference/ssirc-2023
SSIRC - 2023
Mar 13, 2025 - Current Conference, 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 Preface Proceeding , 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 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 [/accordion]
Articles Published 2016
Jun 07, 2024 - Borstlap, H. & Saayman, M. Managing an art exhibition: more than just hanging art on walls. Journal of Contemporary Management, 13:793-817. NWU-RO-2016-0817 Botha, E., Saayman, M. & Kruger M. 2016. Expectations versus experience - The Kruger National Park's interpretation services from a regional approach. Journal of Ecotourism, 15(2):…https://news.nwu.ac.za/using-technology-prepare-language-teachers-future
Using technology to prepare language teachers for the future
Jul 31, 2023 - While debates about the quality of teacher education intensify, the North-West University (NWU) is exploring solutions, including mixed reality, that will ensure that well-prepared and effective teachers enter the country’s classrooms. The recent findings of the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), indicating that 81% of…
Lifestyle Diseases Capacity Development Webinars for Postgraduate Students and Emerging Researchers
Apr 02, 2024 - Postgraduate students and emerging researchers are invited to attend the Lifestyle Diseases Capacity Development Workshops on the following dates: 11 May - Integrity in virtual learning space presented by Dr Jamin Ohwovoriole Benjamin: Professor at Valencia College, Orlando, USA. 18 May - Writing for publication…https://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/past-events
Past Events
Nov 08, 2024 - CLES frequently hosts a range of activities, including quarterly Critical Conversations, joint workshops with partners, scholarly conferences, and lectures with guest speakers. For descriptions and photos of past events, you are encouraged to browse through our Newsletters. Some recently concluded activities include: 2024…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-engineering-leaves-sweet-bitter-and-creamy-taste
NWU Engineering leaves a sweet, bitter and creamy taste
Jun 10, 2019 - Final-year students from the School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) recently had the opportunity to show that their course entails much more than poring over their books. These aspiring engineers competed against one another to see who could produce the best beer, cheese or chocolate. Although…https://news.nwu.ac.za/attached-soil-nwu-experiences-fulbright-scholars-touching-exhibition
“Attached to the Soil” ― NWU experiences Fulbright scholar’s touching exhibition
Aug 15, 2022 - An exhibition capturing the hopes and dreams of South Africans living in a democratic country since 1994 is currently touring six of South Africa’s university campuses. Members of the management, staff and students of the North-West University (NWU) attended a walkabout at the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus where they could experience Fulbright…https://news.nwu.ac.za/ttis-explores-solar-innovation-enel-green-powers-solar-power-plant-northern-cape
TTIS explores solar innovation at Enel Green Power's solar power plant in the Northern Cape
Jul 19, 2024 - As part of the ongoing efforts to foster innovation and industry partnerships, the Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) team at the North-West University (NWU) recently led a group of academic staff specialising in solar energy-related projects on an exciting tour of Enel Green Power's Adams solar plant in Kathu, Northern Cape.…
Careers
Jul 16, 2018 - Geologists and earth scientists are active in these fields: Environmental geology – these geologists are involved in problems associated with natural hazards/disasters (like earthquakes, storms along coastlines, landslides and the formation of sinkholes), social health (like asbestos poisoning, radio-active pollution of water), the…