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Academic shines bright at Oxford innovation boot camp
Aug 28, 2023 - Prof Rose Hayeshi, associate professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) DSI/NWU Preclinical Drug Development Platform has just returned from the United Kingdom after a week-long innovation boot camp at the University of Oxford. Prof Hayeshi was one of the 10 participants selected to deliver demo pitches, after which her presentation was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/renowned-kenyan-author-and-scholar-deliver-public-lecture
Renowned Kenyan author and scholar to deliver public lecture
Aug 07, 2024 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area will be hosting renowned Kenyan author and scholar, Prof Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who will deliver a public lecture on 15 August 2024. During the lecture, titled "The Joycean Paradox revisited: Language empires and literary identity theft", Prof Wa…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-invites-community-partners-join-network-experts
NWU invites community partners to join a network of experts
May 24, 2023 - 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 local NPOs ― including schools, faith-based and local government organisations – to…http://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/2022-conference-announcements
2022 Conference Announcements
Oct 13, 2022 - The 5th International Self-Directed Learning Conference The Research Unit Self-Directed Learning at the North-West University will be presenting the 5th International Self-Directed Learning (SDL) conference which will take place from 31 October - 2 November 2022. The conference will be a virtual conference. The theme of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-humanities-celebrates-top-academic-performers
Faculty of Humanities celebrates top academic performers
Jul 30, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai In a hall filled with eager students and guests, the air buzzed with anticipation as the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities prepared to host its annual Dean’s Merit Awards. The Dean’s Merit List recognises students who achieve an average of 75% and above in all their modules. Only 138 students from the…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/industrial-engineering/2021-industrial-engineering-project-day
2021 Industrial Engineering Project Day
Aug 10, 2021 - Dear Industry Partner, It is with great pleasure that we would like to invite you and your company to be part of the 2021 Industrial Engineering final year projects, at the North-West University. Should you be interested to provide project(s) for next year's students, please make use of the following link for capturing the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-artificial-intelligence-gospel
The new artificial intelligence gospel
Oct 10, 2025 - Generative artificial intelligence has learnt to mimic the divine. It now produces not only music, prose and images once thought uniquely human, but also digital deities: chatbots that speak in the first person as God. Christianity boasts AI Jesus, Virtual Jesus, Text with Jesus and Ask Jesus. Buddhism has Norbu AI, Islam has Brother Junaid.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/stars-and-circuits-spark-curiosity-ahead-vice-chancellors-science-day
Stars and circuits spark curiosity ahead of Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day
Aug 13, 2025 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) third annual Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day on 6 August in Kuruman once again brought science out of the laboratory and into the community. Kicking off the proceedings, NWU astrophysicist Prof Thebe Rodney Medupe led teachers and learners from local schools in a stargazing workshop. Held on 5 August at…http://www.nwu.ac.za/brics/nwu-supports-new-BRICS-university
NWU supports new BRICS university
Oct 27, 2015 - Theo Bekker of the NWU and Prof Tshilidzi Marwala of the University of Johannesburg at the meeting on establishment of the BRICS Network University in Moscow. September 2015 - Long-awaited consultations for the establishment of a virtual BRICS Network University are currently under way in Moscow, Russia,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-mining-school-ambitions-gain-momentum-strategic-ties-top-australian-university
NWU’s mining school ambitions gain momentum with strategic ties to top Australian university
Dec 09, 2025 - The future of mining in the North West Province depends on the availability of high-calibre mining professionals with specialised skills, and the North-West University (NWU) is an integral part of achieving this. Now, a potential partnership with one of Australia’s top mining schools is set to boost the university’s efforts to strengthen mining…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/new-tomorrow-tourism
The New Tomorrow of Tourism
Sep 23, 2021 - September is Tourism Month and you are invited to join us for a virtual event that will take a look at what the future holds for our tourism industry. Experts from the North-West University will discuss the following topics in three sessions of 15 minutes whereafter the floor will be open for questions: • Covid-19’s impact on South African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/technology-and-innovation-experts-nwu-share-knowledge-malawian-delegation
Technology and innovation experts at the NWU share knowledge with Malawian delegation
Nov 04, 2022 - It takes a team of specialists to ensure that the bright ideas, groundbreaking innovations and impressive intellectual property of the North-West University (NWU) stay ahead of the pack in an increasingly competitive environment. Recognising the expertise at the NWU, a delegation from Malawi visited the university’s Technology Transfer and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cultivation-cup-south-africa-must-brew-rooibos-tea-tourism
From cultivation to cup: South Africa must brew up rooibos tea tourism
Jun 05, 2024 - Rooibos tea, which is indigenous to South Africa, is a significant part of the country’s cultural tapestry and holds many tourism opportunities. By concentrating on rooibos – from its cultivation to its deep cultural and historical roots – the authenticity of the tourist experience can be enhanced. Rooibos tea is an exceptional South African…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/hysa/ice-2025
ICE 2025
Oct 09, 2024 - Home Scientific Committee Conference Fees Sponsors & Partners Become a sponsor Important Dates Abstract Submission Registration Speakers Programme Practical Information Satellite Events Organising Committee Download Flyer Book of Abstracts Conference Workshop ICE 2025 Contact us…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-innovative-forefront-talent-gift/gift-news
GIFT News
Sep 12, 2023 - [accordion], GIFT students and staff off to Hungary, Several lecturers from the Global, Innovative, Forefront, Talent (GIFT) Management research niche area in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (FEMS) will soon depart for Hungary, courtesy of funding received from the European Union’s Erasmus funding programme. According to Prof Anna-Marie Pelser,…, GIFT Article writing workshop empowers staff, The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus played host to an article writing workshop that took place from 24 to 26 July to develop staff members’ proficiency in the writing of high-quality articles. The workshop not only focused on experienced writers of academic articles, but also welcomed those who were less familiar with the realm of…, GIFT goes international, GIFT goes international Read morehttp://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-ankit-katrodias-academic-visits-advance-scholarly-research-and-collaboration
Prof. Ankit Katrodia’s academic visits advance scholarly research and collaboration
Feb 03, 2026 - Prof. Ankit Katrodia, an associate professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) WorkWell Research Unit in the School of Management Sciences, recently concluded an extensive international academic tour spanning Vietnam, India, Dubai (UAE), Nepal and other global academic hubs. These academic visits, conducted over the past two months,…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/hysa/sponsors-and-partners
Sponsors and Partners
Sep 29, 2023 - Home Scientific Committee Conference Fees Sponsors & Partners Become a sponsor Important Dates Abstract Submission Registration Speakers Programme Practical Information Satellite Events Organising Committee Download Flyer Book of Abstracts Conference Workshop Gallery ICE 2023 ICE 2025…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/languages/ICAME44
ICAME44
May 15, 2023 - The 44th annual conference of the International Computer Archive of Modern and Medieval English is hosted by the North-West University in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, from 17 to 21 May 2023. The conference format will be hybrid, with on-site and on-line participation possible. The conference theme is “English going places, Corpora…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-alumni-chapter-announces-new-leadership-structure
Young Alumni chapter announces new leadership structure
Jun 29, 2020 - If strong and dedicated leadership is a requirement for a successful alumni chapter, then the Vaal Alumni Chapter of the North-West University (NWU) is off to a great start. The chapter recently announced its leadership structure for the 2020/2021 term and it is clear that the elected team of ten alumni is eager to make their impact felt.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-career-centre-helps-students-realise-their-dreams