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Colonial texts with a difference provide insight for today
Apr 19, 2024 - The ongoing influence of colonialism can be seen across the world, as it has had a lasting impact on societies and cultures. In South Africa, the repercussions of colonialism have been particularly profound, marked by periods of Dutch and British rule. A research project titled "Colonial Pasts and Transnational Futures", led by Dutch professor…
MHM test 2025
Jan 31, 2025 - In accordance with para 34(1) of the NWU Statute, this notice serves to inform members of the NWU Convocation of the triennial general meeting (TGM) of the NWU Convocation. Date: Saturday, 1 March 2025 Time: 10:00 – 14:00 Venue: The meeting will take place in hybrid format (virtual and in-person) with the main venue…
NWU puts Common Good First
Nov 19, 2019 - “Your network is the people who want to help you, and you want to help them, and that’s really what matters.” This powerful quote by Reid Hoffman perfectly sums up the main idea behind the Common Good First campaign. This campaign was conceived as a digital network to identify, showcase and connect community-driven social impact projects to…
Lockdown offers challenges to autists
Jun 19, 2020 - “The current coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdown have disrupted routines unexpectedly and overwhelmingly. This has caused concern across the world about the impact on the mental health of not only adults, but also of children.” Hanlie Degenaar, a senior speech-language therapist at the Institute of Psychology and Wellbeing at…
The complex world of autists
Jun 24, 2020 - Autism is a diverse neuro-developmental condition that is characterised by challenges with communication, social interaction and repetitive behaviour. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents with various subtypes that relate to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Researchers are also investigating phenotypes relating to brain…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/registration-and-orientation-2025
Registration and Orientation 2025
Jan 23, 2025 - Message from our Executive Dean: "At the NWU Faculty of Engineering, we change the world for the better. We do this, first, by educating and developing exceptional engineers who can and want to change the world and, secondly, by finding answers to current and future real-life challenges of our industries and communities through our cutting-…
Kwalifikasies
Feb 06, 2025 - Voorgraadse studie Baccalaureus Scientiae (3 jaar) REGISTRASIES FNAS R&O: https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/r-o-2022 FNAS Senior Registrasie: https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/senior_registration NWU R&O: http://studies.nwu.ac.za/first-years-2022?_ga=2.34607137.1496689956.1641456395-838842462.1617096102 NWU…https://news.nwu.ac.za/disease-response-projects-aim-make-africa-self-sufficient
Disease response projects aim to make Africa self-sufficient
Aug 12, 2021 - In a time of Covid-19 fatigue, citizens are now confronted with an even deadlier and highly transmissible Delta variant. This new virus mutation impacts on already overburdened and under-resourced health systems. More alarming is that on day 460 of the lockdown in South Africa, less than 1% of the population was fully immunised. Also, in June,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/remembering-seven-young-lives-vanderbijlpark-campus
Remembering seven young lives on the Vanderbijlpark Campus
Sep 05, 2024 - By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently suffered and mourned the loss of seven of its cherished students. The first tragedy struck when Sinethemba Tshabale, Kananelo Mokhele, Katlego Ramodibe, Olwethu Khojane, Simphiwe Nzimande and Tshepo Maboea tragically lost their lives in a motor vehicle…
Discover the amazing world of 3D printing
Jul 11, 2017 - We live in a fast-changing world where yesteryear’s science fiction is becoming today’s reality. Imagine, with the flick of a button, being able to instantly create anything you need or want, from essential parts for appliances to toys and even plastic flowers. You don’t have to imagine any longer; with 3D printing anything…
About BRICS at NWU
Nov 14, 2023 - BRICS Network University Seminar to build, strengthen partnerships The North-West University (NWU) will be hosting the 2023 BRICS Network University Seminar from 5 to 6 July on the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus. BRICS is an acronym denoting the various global partnerships between Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-text-technology/technology
Language Technology
Apr 29, 2024 - Introduction What is Language Technology? About | Video Admission Requirements What you'll learn Further studies Applications of HLT Possible Careers Get in touch In today's world, the way we interact with computers or mobile devices is becoming the social norm. We talk to our devices; use them to interpret commands and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-rewarded-helping-youth
NWU alumnus rewarded for helping youth
Feb 22, 2021 - North-West University (NWU) alumnus Jerry Baba Bangude was recently recognised for dedicating his time and resources to uplift the youth. He received two accolades at the Mabaso Empire Youth Awards – the Author of the Year 2020 award and the Future Leader 2020 award. These awards recognise young people for giving back to their communities. It…https://news.nwu.ac.za/round-applause-finalists-and-winners-modiragatsi-youth-innovation-competition
Round of applause to finalists and winners of the Modiragatsi Youth Innovation Competition
Aug 22, 2022 - On Women’s Day this year, the Business School of the North-West University (NWU) had the privilege of honouring gifted young learners and students with great minds and the potential to shape a better future for all! The Modiragatsi Youth Innovation Competition finalists and winners were celebrated during a breakfast event at The Capital On The…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/paa/3MC-Course-BIM
3MC workshop on Bioinformatics and Mathematical Modeling
Nov 20, 2023 - .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: black; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } Introduction to Bioinformatics and Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases 18-22 December 2023, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia Home Registration Program Participants…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/international-symposium-electrocatalysis/venue-travel
Venue & Travel
Jun 24, 2025 - Arrival to South Africa Arrival into South Africa will be via Cape Town International Airport (Cape Town International Airport), located in Cape Town, South Africa. The airport is approximately 40 km (25 miles) from the conference venue. For directions to the venue using Google Maps, please use the following link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/…https://news.nwu.ac.za/future-nwu-business-school-project-proton
The future of the NWU Business School – Project Proton
Aug 17, 2021 - Prof Jan van Romburgh nourished, planned and pondered over his vision for the NWU Business School for the next five years. He recently shared this vision in the form of a fresh and innovative metaphor – namely Project Proton. He invited all his colleagues, the advisory board, and other important figures from the NWU Business School to share his…
iTLT: Digital Futures Symposium
Jan 30, 2025 - You are cordially invited to the iTLT: Innovation in Teaching and Learning with Technology – Digital Futures Symposium that will focus on how digital technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI), can enhance teaching, learning, and assessment. The symposium provides educators, researchers, and practitioners with practical insights…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-think-tank-nsfas-and-consequences-government-cost-cutting
NWU Business School Think Tank – NSFAS and the consequences of government cost cutting
Apr 28, 2021 - This past week the Business School at the North-West University (NWU) held a think tank focusing on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), and specifically on the consequences of government cost cutting in the 2021 budget with respect to tertiary education. There was consensus that the consequences of a capital deficit have an…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-facing-race-week-what-do-you-have-say