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First-of-its-kind colloquium focuses on health sciences and sustainable community partnerships
Oct 10, 2023 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences hosted its first Community Engagement Colloquium on the Vanderbijlpark Campus on 2 and 3 October. The purpose of this colloquium - titled "Health sciences and partnerships for sustainable communities" - was to bring together academics, practitioners, and community members to start a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/student-entrepreneurs-compete-tomorrows-success
Student entrepreneurs compete for tomorrow's success
Mar 06, 2024 - and Vukosi Mathale The fifth annual Leopards Lair® student business pitching competition took place on 1 September 2023, hosted jointly by TTIS, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, the North-West University (NWU) Business School, the Small Business Advisory Bureau (SBAB) and the bhive Enterprise Development Centre. It marked a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/colonial-texts-difference-provide-insight-today
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…
WTO-related events
Nov 18, 2020 - UPCOMING EVENTS 2017 events [accordion], 1 June 2017: TRADE-WTO awards function , Three separate WTO-sponsored awards as well as one TRADE award were presented at the TRADE-WTO awards function held at the NWU on 1 June 2017. The WTO awards were for the best Master's degree dissertation in International Trade, the best article on a WTO-related topic and the most promising Honours student in International Trade. The TRADE award…, 30 May-1 June 2017: WTO workshop on GVCs and Trade in Value Added , The TRADE research entity was privileged to host a WTO Workshop on Global Value Chains (GVCs) and Trade in Value Added (TiVA) as part for their WTO Chair's programme to researchers, policymakers and PhD students from 30 May to 1 June 2017. The two presenters of the workshop for the first two days, were Mr Christophe Degain, Senior Statistician…, 26 May 2017: North-West University awards honorary doctorate to world renowned economist , Prof Ludo Cuyvers, an acclaimed international trade economist and leading authority on the role of export promotion in building a competitive and sustainable export sector, was awarded an honorary doctorate in international trade from the North-West University (NWU) on 26 May 2017. Prof Cuyvers’ association with the NWU, and the TRADE research…, 28 February 2017: From Trade Rules to Trade Deals: Whither US Trade Policy in the Trump Administration?, Organised in collaboration with BUSA , Agbiz , Tutwa Consulting and the JCCI , TRADE hosted a thought-provoking debate on the likely trajectory of US trade policy in the months ahead and how South Africans should respond. For more information, consider the press release: US trade policy in the Trump era: What's in store for South Africa 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://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…
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.…
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…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/ctext
Tuis nuut
Apr 26, 2024 - Ontwikkel en bevorder Suid-Afrikaanse tale met behulp van kunsmatige intelligensie. Ons bied die vaardighede en hulpbronne wat jou in staat stel om rekenaars te gebruik en inligting in jou eie taal te bekom. Kyk waarmee ons besig is Ons hoofaktiwiteite by CTexT is: Navorsing & Ontwikkeling…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/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
NWU Facing Race Week: What do you have to say?
Apr 07, 2022 - By Zenoyise John The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities will host Facing Race Week (FRW) 2022, a mixture of virtual and in-person activities in which race and race-related issues will be discussed, from 11-14 April 2022. The annual forum will kick off with a music performance, followed by a presentation on technology and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-sascoc-indaba
NWU hosts SASCOC indaba
Feb 25, 2022 - The North-West University (NWU) hosted the SASCOC High Performance Indaba at the Sports Village between 9 and 11 February 2022. SASCOC used this strategic planning session to review the performance of the Olympic and other elite teams over the past five years, and finalise a strategic plan for the next few Olympic cycles. The NWU was represented…