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Dec 04, 2025 - Read about the symbolic meaning of the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine design element. Shaping the future of medical education. Rooted in ubuntu. Powered by innovation. The purpose of the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine is to train clinically competent, socially accountable doctors who can meet the health needs of the…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/research-and-innovation
Research and Innovation
Dec 04, 2025 - Priority areas Rural health, primary care, health systems strengthening, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and medical education. Student research Undergraduate students will conduct research projects and contribute to quality improvement plans. Innovation in education Activated a longitudinal, prospective…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/second-semester-exam-period
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Guest and Public Lectures
Dec 04, 2025 - Back to Research Home [tabs] 2025 Video: https://youtu.be/9tJbeyb6N9M Special Lecture: with Prof Armstead, a Fulbright scholar from the USA Link to video: click here Workshop - With Mr Roland Govender, Standard Bank, Financial literacy and wellness: investing,…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/news
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Dec 04, 2025 - Welcome to the fourth issue of the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine’s newsletter. This edition focuses on key milestones in the launch of the MBChB programme. We share updates on admission criteria, the value of experienced doctors shaping the curriculum, and the lessons learned in developing our spiral, integrated approach. You’ll…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-study-sheds-light-biodiversity-loss-across-sub-saharan-africa
New study sheds light on biodiversity loss across sub-Saharan Africa
Dec 05, 2025 - Understanding the true state of biodiversity in sub-Saharan Africa has long been a challenge, especially for those responsible for shaping environmental policies. A major new study published in the prestigious Nature journal now offers much-needed clarity. The research paper, “A place-based assessment of biodiversity intactness in sub-Saharan…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/nwu-medical-doctor
The NWU medical doctor
Dec 04, 2025 - Graduate profile Clinically competent based on HPCSA core competencies. Generalist and adaptable. Fluent in technology. Socially conscious and community-oriented. Ethical leader and team player. Critical thinker and resilient practitioner. Admissions Minimum Applicant Score (APS) of 42 based on the following…http://www.nwu.ac.za/announcements
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Dec 05, 2025 - [accordion] Termination of membership of the SCC Arts and Culture Officer of the Vanderbijlpark Campus 4 December 2025 This notice serves to inform the student community that the membership of the Vanderbijlpark Campus SCC: Arts and Culture Officer has terminated in accordance with paragraph 17.1 of the Institutional Rules on Student…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-excellence-awards-acknowledge-staff-excellence-across-disciplines
NWU Excellence Awards acknowledge staff excellence across disciplines
Dec 05, 2025 - The North-West University (NWU) honoured its exceptional staff at the annual NWU Excellence Awards ceremony, held in Potchefstroom on 20 November. More than 150 staff members received recognition for their outstanding contributions to the university’s key focus areas of teaching and learning, community engagement, and research and innovation…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-excellence-awards-gee-erkenning-aan-personeel-oor-dissiplines-heen
NWU Excellence Awards gee erkenning aan personeel oor dissiplines heen
Nov 21, 2025 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het sy uitmuntende personeel vereer tydens die jaarlikse seremonie vir die NWU Excellence Awards, wat op 20 November in Potchefstroom gehou is. Meer as 150 personeellede het erkenning vir hulle uitmuntende bydraes tot die universiteit se sleutelfokusareas van onderrig en leer, gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-examines-south-africas-aviation-carbon-emissions-and-tourism-policy-challenges
Study examines South Africa’s aviation carbon emissions and tourism policy challenges
Dec 05, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu When aircraft take off from South Africa’s major airports, they do more than connect people with destinations, they also leave behind a growing environmental footprint. The complex relationship between aviation, tourism and climate change is the focus of a recent book chapter by Kgomotso Mereotlhe, a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dancers-represent-south-africa-world-stage
Dancers to represent South Africa on world stage
Dec 05, 2025 - Tebogo Baas and Matlhogonolo Bodibe are preparing to compete against the best in the world Two North-West University (NWU) dancers, Tebogo Baas and Matlhogonolo Bodibe, are preparing to compete against the best in the world when they represent South Africa at the 2025 World Dance Championships (WDC) in Assen, Netherlands, in…http://law.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/programmes
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Dec 05, 2025 - Overview The School for Undergraduate Programmes is responsible for the management of the undergraduate qualifications offered by the Faculty of Law. At this teaching-learning centre we are committed to academic excellence, have an innovative approach to the teaching of law and aim to offer high-quality instruction in law subjects at…http://law.nwu.ac.za/af/undergraduate-studies/tuis
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Dec 05, 2025 - Oorsig Die Skool vir Voorgraadse Programme is verantwoordelik vir die bestuur van die voorgraadse kwalifikasies wat deur die Fakulteit Regte aangebied word. By hierdie sentrum vir onderrig-leer is ons verbind tot akademiese uitnemendheid, het ons ’n innoverende benadering tot regsonderrig en het ons ten doel om hoë gehalte regsonderrig op…http://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-studies
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Dec 05, 2025 - Overview The Faculty of Law is proud of the quality and standard of its postgraduate programmes, the lecturers involved, and its graduates. We strive to prepare graduates for successful careers in the various fields of legal practice and for effective participation in the academic programmes of other South African and foreign law faculties…http://www.nwu.ac.za/donors/donor-newsletters
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Dec 05, 2025 - "Since my appointment as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), I have attended engagements with various internal and external stakeholders. During these engagements, it became evident that the university needs the financial support of our valued stakeholders – particularly our donors – to sufficiently support our…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/contact-and-governance
Contact and governance
Dec 05, 2025 - The NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine project team appreciates your response and feedback: medicalschool@nwu.ac.za petra.bester@nwu.ac.za Leadership profiles Executive Dean of NWU Health Sciences Prof AF Kotzé Project Lead Prof Binu Luke Operations Lead Prof Petra Bester Project team Prof Beth…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/funders-and-partners