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School of Agricultural Sciences earns national leadership award
Apr 21, 2026 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Agricultural Sciences has been recognised for its skills development at the South Africa Leadership Awards 2026. The award, presented on 13 April in Johannesburg, places the school among institutions acknowledged for advancing capacity building and training across sectors. Director of the School…http://news.nwu.ac.za/zoologists-bring-science-life-life-below-water-outreach
Zoologists bring science to life at Life Below Water outreach
Apr 21, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) Water Research Group (WRG) hosted its annual Life Below Water outreach event on Saturday, 11 April 2026, drawing 120 children to the Lekwena Wildlife Estate for a morning of hands-on learning focused on aquatic ecosystems and environmental awareness. Aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-alumni-reunion-focuses-ethics-ai-and-legal-excellence
Faculty of Law alumni reunion focuses on ethics, AI and legal excellence
Apr 21, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Law reunion recently brought together distinguished alumni who are legal practitioners, academics and institutional leaders for an evening of engagement, reflection and knowledge-sharing. The event was held at the Seven Villa Hotel and Spa in Sandton, Johannesburg. The reunion formed part of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/busting-myths-and-promoting-understanding-autism-awareness-month
Busting myths and promoting understanding in Autism Awareness Month
Apr 21, 2026 - Little understood but more common than many realise, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that often leaves individuals living with it – and their families – feeling isolated and marginalised. With April being Autism Awareness Month, the time is ripe to promote understanding, acceptance and inclusion in society of individuals with ASD…http://library.nwu.ac.za/theses-and-dissertations
Theses and Dissertations
Apr 21, 2026 - NWU North-West University, Access electronic theses and dissertations Access ETDs via Boloka (NWU Institutional Repository) Access printed theses and dissertations Print copies via WorldCat Discovery, Other Important sources, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global African Digital Repository (Sabinet) Current and Completed Research (Sabinet) NavTech (SA Technikon Research) (Sabinet) UCTD (Union Catalogue of Theses and Dissertations) (Sabinet) View more sources →http://library.nwu.ac.za/ir-gifts-donations
Gifts / Donations
Apr 21, 2026 - How to Donate to the North-West University Libraries, In the heart of our academic community stands a beacon of knowledge, curiosity, and exploration—the library. As a cornerstone of learning, discovery, and intellectual exchange, our library shapes the academic journeys of students, scholars, and researchers. However, the pursuit of excellence in education and scholarship requires steadfast support…, Guidelines, The library accepts gifts of materials or money for the purchase of materials with the understanding that the selection criteria described in the PDF document Collection Development Guidelines (PDF) will determine whether an item is added to the collection. Monetary gifts are accepted for purchasing materials in a subject or format, but not a…, Self-Publications, Authors can donate a copy for display to gauge interest. If the contents are academic, the faculty must decide whether to purchase copies from the faculty book budget. Faculty librarians can also give input on which academic department to recommend and/or purchase from the faculty librarian's budget., Donations Procedure, Upon receipt of the donation, a donor must sign the declaration form. PDF document Mahikeng declaration form (PDF) PDF document Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark declaration form (PDF) The completed declaration form and the donated item/s will be referred to the acquisition component for further processing. The item/s will be evaluated based on the…, Contact Information, Mahikeng 📧 Email Kegomoditswe Moeng Kegomoditswe Moeng | 📱 Phone Kegomoditswe Moeng +27 (0)18 389 2108 Potchefstroom & Vanderbijlpark 📧 Email Wilna Fick Wilna Fick | 📱 Phone Wilna Fick +27 (0)18 285 2487 Materials can be handed in at the Loan counter on each campus. [/accordion]http://news.nwu.ac.za/green-team-drives-environmental-action-through-tree-planting-and-community-clean
Green Team drives environmental action through tree planting and community clean-up
Apr 21, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) Green Team is turning small environmental actions into sustained community impact, with recent initiatives showing how student-led efforts are reshaping public spaces while building a culture of responsibility among young people. A tree-planting initiative and a large-scale clean-up campaign, both held in March…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-guns-coach-2026-was-season-growth
Young Guns coach: 2026 was a season of growth
Apr 21, 2026 - The 2026 Varsity Cup Young Guns (YS) campaign may be over, but the FNB NWU YGs have once again proven why they remain one of the toughest sides in the competition. Although they fell short of winning the title, the season offered valuable lessons in growth and resilience. The NWU YGs failed to reach the semi-finals for the first time in seven…Professor David Mhlanga is an award-winning economist and higher education professional with extensive experience in teaching, research, and policy engagement across Africa and Australia. He currently serves as an Extraordinary Professor at the University of South Africa (UNISA) and an Extraordinary Associate Professor at North-West University. In…
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David Mhlanga
Apr 22, 2026 - Professor David Mhlanga is an award-winning economist and higher education professional with extensive experience in teaching, research, and policy engagement across Africa and Australia. He currently serves as an Extraordinary Professor at the University of South Africa (UNISA) and an Extraordinary Associate Professor at North-West University. In…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-recognised-globally-blockchain-research
Academic recognised globally for blockchain research
Apr 22, 2026 - A North-West University (NWU) academic has earned international recognition for research examining how ready South Africa’s public sector is to adopt blockchain technology. Dr Beatah Sibanda received the 2024 Best Abstract Award from the British Blockchain Association for her study on blockchain adoption in government systems. Her research…Prof. Dr. Vilas B. Gaikar has been associated with the HSNC Board's, Smt. CHM. College (Autonomous), Ulhasnagar, University of Mumbai in the capacity of Professor in Economics for more than Seventeen years including having served as Vice-Principal. He has successfully filed and published Indian patents and received grants for international (…
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Gaikar Vilas Bhau
Apr 22, 2026 - Prof. Dr. Vilas B. Gaikar has been associated with the HSNC Board's, Smt. CHM. College (Autonomous), Ulhasnagar, University of Mumbai in the capacity of Professor in Economics for more than Seventeen years including having served as Vice-Principal. He has successfully filed and published Indian patents and received grants for international (…Bruno Fischer is an Associate Professor and researcher at the School of Applied Sciences (FCA) at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil and Extraordinary Professor at the North-West University, South Africa. His academic work is primarily situated at the intersection of Innovation Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Urban Systems, with a…
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Bruno Fischer
Apr 22, 2026 - Bruno Fischer is an Associate Professor and researcher at the School of Applied Sciences (FCA) at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil and Extraordinary Professor at the North-West University, South Africa. His academic work is primarily situated at the intersection of Innovation Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Urban Systems, with a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/popes-visit-africa-positions-religion-centre-peace-and-diplomacy
Pope’s visit to Africa positions religion at centre of peace and diplomacy
Apr 22, 2026 - Thabang Motswaledi The ongoing African tour by Pope Leo XIV has drawn global attention, positioning the continent as a key player in international relationships and peacebuilding efforts at a time when several regions continue to face conflict, governance pressures and social divisions. The Pope is on a 10-day,…Dr. Farai Chigora is an accomplished academic and researcher specialising in destination marketing, with a strong focus on brand management. He holds both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), credentials that underpin his extensive contribution to tourism and marketing scholarship. His doctoral…
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Farai Chigora
Apr 22, 2026 - Dr. Farai Chigora is an accomplished academic and researcher specialising in destination marketing, with a strong focus on brand management. He holds both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), credentials that underpin his extensive contribution to tourism and marketing scholarship. His doctoral…Prof. (Dr.) Kapil Kumar Aggarwal is an accomplished academic currently serving as a Professor of Finance at the University School of Business, Chandigarh University and Extraordinary Professor at North West University, South Africa. With over 18 years of teaching and research experience, his expertise spans finance, management sciences,…
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