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AI Webinar - SIG: Educational Technologies
Apr 11, 2025 - The SAERA Educational Technologies SIG cordially invites you to a webinar on AI and Higher Education. Abstract: The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education presents challenges for how the sector should think about research, curriculum work, and pedagogy. In this article, the authors performed a thought experiment to…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/survey-research-ethics-and-integrity-workshops-and-trainings
Survey on Research Ethics and Integrity Workshops and Trainings
Apr 14, 2025 - NWU academics who have attended trainings, workshops or webinars on Research Ethics and Integrity from 2023 and 2024 are invited to take part in this survey. The Research Ethics and Integrity Programme at North-West University (NWU) is committed to promoting best ethical practices for NWU committees and researchers. The programme…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/public-lecture-launching-new-centre-teaching-excellence
Public Lecture & Launching the New Centre for Teaching Excellence
May 05, 2025 - You are cordially invited to a Public Lecture and launch of the new Centre for Teaching Excellence. Professor Hopeton Dunn “AI, Ethics and the Challenge to Higher Education Globally” Hopeton S. Dunn is a Professor of Communications Policy and Digital Media at the University of Botswana and a Senior Research Associate at the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/public-lecture-dr-fredua-agyemang-comparative-legal-solutions-rehabilitating-legacy-mines
Public Lecture by Dr Fredua Agyemang: Comparative Legal Solutions for Rehabilitating Legacy Mines - Financial Provision in South Africa and Western Australia
Apr 16, 2025 - You are cordially invited to a Public Lecture on Comparative Legal Solutions for Rehabilitating Legacy Mines - Financial Provision in South Africa and Western Australia. Guest Speaker: Dr Fredua Agyemang, Post-doctoral Fellow at the SARChICLES Chair.http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/arcademia-global-game-jam-2025
Arcademia Global Game Jam 2025
Apr 16, 2025 - Passionate about game design? Ever dreamed of building a game that could be played by hundreds—maybe even thousands—of players? Then this is your moment. Two countries. One epic jam. Infinite creativity. Join us for a cross-continental, 48-hour game-making adventure from Friday, 23 May at 18:00 (SA) / 17:00 (UK). Your mission? Design…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/book-launch-relational-caring-soft-voice-transforming-society-andries-baart-and-guus-timmerman
Book Launch - Relational Caring: A Soft Voice in Transforming Society by Andries Baart and Guus Timmerman
Apr 16, 2025 - You are cordially invited to a Book Launch: Relational Caring: A Soft Voice in Transforming Society by Andries Baart and Guus Timmerman. [accordion] Authors: Andries Baart studied andragology, specialized as a practical theologian and obtained his doctorate in philosophy. He has been a professor at the Catholic Theological University…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-alumni-mentorship-programme-2025
NWU Alumni Mentorship Programme 2025
Apr 22, 2025 - Are you a current student at NWU looking to take your skills and knowledge to the next level? Or are you an alumnus who wants to invest into our future by becoming a mentor? Are you a passionate expert who loves teaching and believes in the power of skill-building? This is your chance to make a difference. Give back to your alma mater and…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/ai-lecture-series-session-1
AI Lecture Series: Session 1
Apr 29, 2025 - NWU AI HUB & CTEXT cordially invite you to AI Lecture Series on Critical Perspectives on the Development and Use of Large Language Models (LLMs): Legal, Linguistic/Ethical, and Socio-Economic Issues. Register here Poster Next sessions: Session 2: Linguistic & Ethical Bias In AI Session 3: Socio-economic…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu-excellence-awards/teaching-and-learning-awards
Teaching and Learning Awards
Oct 29, 2025 - The North-West University is renowned for Teaching Excellence, a display of the most esteemed and celebrated university educators in South Africa. At North-West University, academic members, serving as university teachers, are annually invited to showcase their excellent teaching contributions by participating in the NWU Teaching Awards. The…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/virtual-seminar-malefane-matele-national-university-lesotho
Virtual Seminar by Malefane Matele (National University of Lesotho)
Jul 18, 2025 - You are cordially invited to a Virtual Seminar by Malefane Matele from the National University of Lesotho. Topic: The Weight of the Flock: Narratives of young men who were childhood herders in Thaba Tseka, Lesotho. [accordion] Abstract Livestock hold significant economic and cultural importance in Lesotho, as it is the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/talent-show-masked-singer-x-clash-choirs
Talent Show: Masked Singer x Clash of the Choirs
Jul 21, 2025 - The NWU SCC VPC and Arts Unit are excited to present “Talent Show: Masked Singer x Clash of the Choirs”. Performances by: Residences Societies Academic chapters Ticket Price: R30.http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/virtual-seminar-siyabonga-nxumalo-phd-british-political-hegemony-and-imperialism-crushing
Virtual Seminar by Siyabonga Nxumalo (PhD) - British Political Hegemony and Imperialism: Crushing of the Usuthu and Onkweni Sections of the Zulu Royal Family, c.1880-1913
Apr 23, 2025 - You are cordially invited to a Virtual Seminar by Siyabonga Nxumalo (PhD), from the University of Johannesburg. Topic: British Political Hegemony and Imperialism: Crushing of the Usuthu and Onkweni Sections of the Zulu Royal Family, c.1880-1913” [accordion] Abstract The British invasion of the Zulu kingdom in January 1879…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/about-us
About us
Dec 02, 2025 - Founding story The vision for a medical school in the North West Province dates back to the 1970s, when leaders and educators recognised the need for locally trained doctors to serve the Province. For decades, this dream faced obstacles, from resource limitations to policy and infrastructure challenges, but it remained alive in the hearts of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/medical-and-space-science-research-takes-centre-stage-during-nwus-visit-otago-university
Medical and space science research takes centre stage during NWU’s visit to Otago University
Dec 02, 2025 - Strengthening ties in two fast-growing scientific fields, medicine and space science, was the central focus of high-level engagements at Otago University in New Zealand where the North-West University (NWU) explored opportunities to advance its internationalisation drive. The visit on 28 November brought together academics working in medical…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-medical-school
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Dec 02, 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://www.nwu.ac.za/aitw
AITW
Dec 02, 2025 - About the Africa Initiative: International Teaching Weeks The goal of Africa Initiative: International Teaching Weeks for professional development of university teachers is to foster internationalisation, enhance and promote professional development among university teachers and professional staff and contribute positively to the quality of…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/academic-programmes
Academic Programmes
Dec 02, 2025 - MBChB overview (informative only, this programme is still in the process of approvals and accreditations): Spiral and integrated competency-based curriculum Credits: 940 Duration: 6 years Phase 1: Foundational (1–18 months) Phase 2: Intermediate (18–36 months) Phase 3: Clinical Rotations (36–72 months) Followed by a 2-year…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/nwu-medical-doctor
The NWU medical doctor
Dec 02, 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.http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/research-methodology-workshop
Research Methodology Workshop
Apr 08, 2025 - You are cordially invited to the Research Methodology Workshop. Masters and Doctoral Students are encouraged to attend. Title: Research Methodology Computer Aided Qualitative and Quantitative Workshop. Facilitators: Prof Lanthe Kruger Dr Amanda Cromhout Prof Christi Niesing Ms Keamogetse Senoge Register herehttp://www.nwu.ac.za/date/world-ip-day-2025-celebration