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The Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD) Delivers Two Presentations at the Research on AI at NWU Symposium: Implications for Teaching and Learning, Research, and Administrative Efficiency
Sep 10, 2026 - CHEPD contributed to the success of the Research on AI at NWU Symposium: Implications for Teaching and Learning, Research and Administrative Efficiency, held on 3 September 2026 at Roots Venue, Potchefstroom, through two presentations. The two presentations were delivered by Dr Rhea Koch, Prof Shan Simmonds, and Ms Mmathapelo Matsobe. Dr Rhea…http://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-higher-education-professional-development/centre-higher-education-professional-development-3
The Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD) Hosts a Panel Discussion with Prof Anitia Lubbe (NWU Research Unit Self-Directed Learning), Prof Anil Kanjee (TUT), and Prof Anné Verhoef (Director: NWU AI Hub)
Sep 10, 2026 - Academics gathered for an engaging panel discussion on “Assessment in a Transforming Higher Education Context: Considerations for the Future.” The event featured presentations by Prof Anil Kanjee from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and Prof Anitia Lubbe from the North-West University (NWU), with a response by Prof Anné Verhoef,…http://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-higher-education-professional-development/north-west-university-nwu-faculty-education
North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Education Launches the Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD)
Sep 10, 2026 - The Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) officially launched the Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD) on 20 October 2023 at the Roots, Potchefstroom. The centre has been established to professionalise academics as higher education teachers and advance teaching excellence in a rapidly transforming higher…http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-international-open-access-week-2026
Event: International Open Access Week 2026
Sep 10, 2026 - , NWU Open Access Celebrations: 2026, #OAWeek, Theme: The Cost of Knowledge We create and share knowledge in order to advance human understanding and the common good. We recognise that accessing and sharing knowledge is a human right. Yet the costs of accessing and sharing knowledge continue to rise, often dramatically. Why? Who benefits? Increasing consolidation and commercial control over…, Programme, REGISTER HERE Programme to follow., NWU Library Initiatives, Hosts and maintains the NWU Institutional Repository, which collects, preserves, and distributes NWU research material at no cost to the user. Boloka (NWU-IR) serves as the primary repository for all NWU Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). Dedicated librarians assist researchers with uploading their outputs to Boloka. Hosts and maintains…, NWU Initiatives, NWU Research Repository: DaYta Ya Rona (figshare)http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/zoology/study-info
Study Info
Sep 09, 2026 - [accordion collapsed style="background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #1aad89, #1aad89 100%); color: white;"]PrerequisitesThe admission requirements for the faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences can be found here: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/natural-and-agricultural-sciences-2027 A Bachelor of Science in Biological…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/zoology/about-us
About Us
Sep 09, 2026 - HistoryAlthough officially designated as the Zoology Department in 1920, instruction in Zoology at North-West University predates this period and was initially conducted within the Literary Department of the then Theological School in Potchefstroom. In 1925, Zoology attained independence from the Botany department and was recognized as a distinct…http://education.nwu.ac.za/research-incubation-hub/research-incubation-hub
Research Incubation Hub
Sep 09, 2026 - Prof Muchativugwa Liberty HoveActing Director, Research Incubation HubEmail: Lm.Hove@nwu.ac.za IntroductionThe Research Incubation Hub is dedicated to providing opportunities for interdisciplinary and individual research that explores comprehensive understandings of the interconnectedness of knowledge in an increasingly globalised world.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/latest-news
Latest news
Sep 09, 2026 - The ENVIRA Spring Edition 2026 has been releasedSeptember 2026Prof. Christo Coetzee explores the risks associated with melting glaciers and the lessons Nepal offers for disaster preparedness in a warming world.http://www.nwu.ac.za/rankings
Rankings
Sep 09, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) has always prided itself on its performance in international and national rankings. These rankings are good benchmarks for comparing the impact and relevance of the NWU with that of other universities, locally and abroad.2026[accordion]NWU maintains strong global standing in CWUR rankings1 June 2026The forward-…http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/rangordening
Rangordening
Nov 18, 2025 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) was nog altyd trots op sy prestasie in internasionale en nasionale rangordening. Hierdie rangordenings is goeie norme vir die vergelyking van die impak en relevansie van die NWU met dié van ander plaaslike en buitelandse universiteite. 2025 [accordion] NWU skitter as een van Afrika se topagt…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biological-sciences/biological-sciences-honours-microbiology
School of Biological Sciences - Honours - Microbiology
Sep 09, 2026 - School of Biological Sciences - Honours - Microbiology Research Topics in MicrobiologySanitation and HealthBacteriophage biocontrolMicrobial biotechnologyVirologyBiotechnology Researchers in MicrobiologyProf Collins Njie AtebaProf Olubukola Oluranti BabalolaDr Hazel MufhanduDr Tonderayi Dave KawadzaDr Madira Manganyi Prof…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biological-sciences/biological-sciences-honours-botany
School of Biological Sciences - Honours - Botany
Sep 09, 2026 - School of Biological Sciences - Honours - Botany Research topics in BotanyPlant BiotechnologyPlant physiology and biochemistryPlant Taxonomy and SystematicsVegetation Ecology Researchers in BotanyProf Oziniel RuzvidzoDr Madeleen StruwigProf Pieter MalanDr Tshegofatso DikobeMs Kgomotso Mohatalle Prof Oziniel Ruzvidzo (back to top)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/relocated-telescope-opens-wider-window-universe
Relocated telescope opens wider window on the universe
Sep 09, 2026 - Shedding light on a subject is usually positive, but when it comes to the stars, the North-West University (NWU) is giving scientists a clearer view of the night sky by moving its 20-inch optical telescope off the bustling, light-polluted Mahikeng Campus.The Mahikeng Astronomy Observatory (MAO) 20-inch optical telescope has moved from the fast-…http://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-higher-education-professional-development/centre-higher-education-professional-development
The Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD) invites Professor Sioux McKenna for a Mini-Dissertation Writing Workshop: Excited, anxious and excited, overwhelmed, motivated, curious
Sep 10, 2026 - The Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD) hosted Professor Sioux McKenna (Professor of Higher Education Research at Rhodes University (RU)) on 4 February 2026 for a Mini-Dissertation Writing Workshop for students enrolled in the MEd in Higher Education Studies programme. The workshop took place during the 2025 cohort’s third…http://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-higher-education-professional-development/centre-higher-education-professional-development-4
The Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD) Invites Prof Lesley Le Grange for the Structured MEd 2026 Cohort’s First Block Week
Sep 10, 2026 - The Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD) invited Prof Lesley Le Grange from Stellenbosch University (SU) to deliver presentations during the MEd in Higher Education Studies 2026 cohort’s first-semester Block Week on 15 and 17 April 2026. His presentations focused on academic writing processes, research plan, and post-…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biological-sciences/contact-us
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Sep 10, 2026 - Directors:DirectorProf Lesego Molale-TomPotchefstroom Campuslesego.molale-tom@nwu.ac.zaInquiries: audrey.cilliers@nwu.ac.za018 299 2368Deputy DirectorProf Oziniel RuzvidzoMahikeng Campusoziniel.ruzvidzo@nwu.ac.za Information:Potchefstroom Campus:Postal Address:Private Bag X6001Potchefstroom Campus North-West…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/biologiese-wetenskappe/kontak-ons
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Jun 29, 2021 - Direkteure: Direkteur Prof Sarina Claassens Potchefstroomkampus Navrae: audrey.cilliers@nwu.ac.za 018 299 2368 Adjunk Direkteur Prof Oziniel Ruzvidzo Mahikengkampus oziniel.ruzvidzo@nwu.ac.za Inligting…http://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-higher-education-professional-development/centre-higher-education-professional-development-1