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Symposium explores how South Africa navigates global agreements
Sep 26, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai Law students have a role to play in critically evaluating international institutions, including the United Nations and its Security Council. This is according to diplomats and legal experts who spoke at a seminar on the development and conclusion of international agreements, hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s)…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/social-transformation/sociology
Sociology
May 12, 2025 - Sociology provides invaluable insights about the continuous interplay and reciprocal influence between society’s historical and existing social structures and individual agency. It helps us to understand human behaviour and identify constructive and destructive patterns in behaviour. Furthermore, it deepens the understanding of the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/seminar-coloniality-academic-freedom-south-africa
Seminar-Coloniality of Academic freedom in South Africa
Apr 02, 2025 - The school of Social Science cordially invites you to attend a virtual seminar by Dr Pedro Mzileni. Title: Coloniality of Academic Freedom in South Africa [accordion] Abstract South African higher education promises academic freedom to its scholars, a section 16(d) fundamental human right in the country’s Constitution. However,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sa-agricultural-sector-%25E2%2580%2593-political-chess-piece
SA agricultural sector – a political chess piece
May 31, 2018 - The South African agricultural sector has been captured and is subsequently being used as a political chess piece. This is the opinion of Prof Danie Meyer, a senior lecturer and researcher in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Prof Meyer, who is an expert in Local Economic Development (LED), is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/two-new-online-art-exhibitions-nwu
Two new online art exhibitions at the NWU
Oct 05, 2021 - On 29 September the North-West University (NWU) Gallery launched two new online art exhibitions, which will be open until 29 October. Malose Pete’s “Art Language of My Forefathers” exhibition is being showcased at the NWU Main Gallery, and the exhibition “Untold Stories: The Legacy of the University of Bophuthatswana (UNIBO)” archive that…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/trio-joie-de-vivre
Trio Joie de Vivre
Feb 08, 2025 - Trio Joie de Vivre, comprised of André Oosthuizen (flute), Catrien Wentink (piano), and Liesl van der Merwe (bassoon), is a distinguished ensemble with roots at North-West University, South Africa. Established in 2018, the trio made their debut at renowned national arts festivals, featuring compositions by Devienne, Von Weber, and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/biological-sciences/vir-biologiese-wetenskappe-honneurs
School vir Biologiese Wetenskappe - Honneurs
May 31, 2021 - School of Biological Sciences - Honours Aquatic Ecosystem Health Important Links and Contacts Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology B.Sc. Honours Botany…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-host-discussion-political-stability-and-democracy-africa
NWU Business School to host discussion on political stability and democracy in Africa
Feb 22, 2021 - The North-West University (NWU) Business School will be hosting a virtual Think Tank discussion on the topic “Political stability and democracy in Africa – Opportunities and threats for business enterprises” on 18 February 2021. Prof Avitus Agbor from the NWU’s Faculty of Law and Piet le Roux, chief executive officer of the Sakeliga, will be…http://education.nwu.ac.za/ssasea/preconference
Preconference
Dec 03, 2020 - Welcome Welcoming and opening Preconference presentations Meet the speakers Look and listen Learning from Living Legends People of the Stars Student Exhibitions NWU PUK Choir Local is lekker…http://news.nwu.ac.za/table-top-game-accounting-students-receives-international-acclaim
Table-top game for accounting students receives international acclaim
Sep 13, 2017 - In a world filled to the brim with technology, you might be pleasantly surprised to find that you will not be bored by the new generation educational table-top board games. Research that is current being conducted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) research unit for Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovative Education and Training in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-colloquium-internationalisation-and-social-cohesion
NWU Colloquium on Internationalisation and Social Cohesion
Mar 29, 2017 - The Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a colloquium with the theme “Internationalisation and Social Cohesion”, with a specific focus on the social and institutional experiences of international students and minority students. Facilitated by Prof Lumkile Lalendle, vice-rector, the colloquium took its cue from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eye-tracking-technology-opens-new-possibilities-work-and-play
Eye-tracking technology opens up new possibilities for work and play
Feb 23, 2018 - Living in the year 2018 and considering how fast technology is evolving, it is safe to say that change can happen in the blink of an eye. The School of Languages on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark is looking to the future and using eye-tracking technology to bring about real change in the way people work and play…http://news.nwu.ac.za/technology-cure-all-solution-sa%25E2%2580%2599s-education-woes
Technology: the cure-all solution to SA’s education woes?
Feb 19, 2018 - The advances of modern-day technology have introduced new and innovative ways of learning, andnumerous studies have revealed the positive learning effects of virtual reality, online systems, and interactive applications. Prof Sufen Chen from the Taiwan University of Science and Technology will explore this subject on 12 March 2018 during a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-international-conference-information-literacy
NWU hosts International Conference on Information Literacy
Nov 03, 2022 - The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted the second International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) on the Potchefstroom Campus. Since the Covid-19 pandemic prevented the holding of the conference in 2021, many sighed with relief when things returned to normal and restrictions were eased. This conference was an opportunity for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-launch-gbv-awareness-campaign
NWU to launch a GBV awareness campaign
Aug 23, 2022 - The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU)will launch a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Awareness campaign on 1September. The campaign is a collaborative effort between the NWU’s Student Judicial Services, Employee Wellness and Alumni Relations, and will run until 11 October. Themed “Silence allows violence - Speak up…it all…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-art-gallery-introduces-fascinating-new-exhibition
NWU Art Gallery introduces fascinating new exhibition
Jun 02, 2022 - Oldrin Masowa The whole world is truly an art gallery. From 6 to 13 April 2022, the North-West University (NWU) Art Gallery hosted the official opening of a public art exhibition in Potchefstroom. The exhibition featured paintings from the ages of colonialism to modern society. The opening was presented in both the NWU Main Gallery and NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-offers-matrics-valuable-advice-2024-exams
Academic offers matrics valuable advice for 2024 exams
Oct 22, 2024 - With matric finals just days away, North-West University (NWU) academic in the Faculty of Education Dr Judicial Sebatana says they must focus on the present and not on past shortcomings. Sharing his insights on the readiness of matric learners for their final exams which start on 21 October 2024, Dr Sebatana points out that the final exams…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-set-host-purple-con
Vanderbijlpark Campus is set to host Purple Con
Apr 11, 2025 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus is set to host Purple Con, a vibrant celebration of anime, gaming and pop culture inspired by the renowned Comic-Con. Organised by the NWU Anime Student Society in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities and the Sports department, this one-day convention will take place on 26 July…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-staff-wellness-broadens-avenues-healing
NWU Staff-Wellness broadens avenues for healing
Jul 15, 2025 - The Staff-Wellness office at the North-West University (NWU) acknowledges the unique challenges that men encounter and affirms their right to receive support. In a significant step towards prioritising men’s mental health and emotional well-being, they hosted an innovative men-only online seminar centred around the theme “Managing emotions and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-participates-russia-africa-media-collaboration