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About Optentia
Sep 14, 2026 - Founded in 2010 at the North-West University's Vanderbijlpark Campus, Optentia has grown into a leading interdisciplinary research unit dedicated to advancing research that contributes to human development, social inclusion and sustainable well-being. Over the past 15 years, the unit has built a strong national and international reputation for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-soccer-institute-earns-special-recognition-salga-north-west-awards
NWU Soccer Institute earns special recognition at SALGA North West awards
Sep 14, 2026 - The growing impact of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute has earned recognition beyond the football pitch after it received a special honour at the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) North West provincial municipal awards.The NWU Soccer Institute was recognised with the Chairperson’s Leadership and Distinguished…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/optentia/optentia-staff
Optentia staff
Sep 14, 2026 - Prof Blessed Ngwenya – director of OptentiaProf Ian Rothmann - researcherProf Jaco Hoffman - researcherProf Vera Roos - researcherDr Amanda Erasmus – postdoctoral researcherLynn Booysen – Office administrator and Events OrganiserMarinda Malan – Financial OfficerAnjonet Jordaan – Project and Communications ManagerElizabeth Kriel – Statistical…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/optentia/contact-us
Contact us
Sep 14, 2026 - TelephoneCall Prof Ngwenya or Lynn Booysen on +27(0)16 910 3410 EmailSend an email to lynn.booysen@nwu.ac.za Postal addressOptentia Research UnitP O Box 1174North-West UniversityVanderbijlpark1900http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/vacancies
Vacancies
Sep 14, 2026 - We will constantly post staff, postdoctoral, and student positions here as vacancies become available. Watch the space!We currently have the following vacant academic and technical support positions:[accordion]Available vacancies:Senior Lecturer[/accordion]http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/optentia/human-flourishing-institutions
Human Flourishing in Institutions
Sep 14, 2026 - This programme aims to research the functioning of individuals, relations, and institutions (on a continuum varying from flourishing to languishing) and its antecedents, outcomes, and utility. Working from the capability approach and positive organisational scholarship, and considering the precariousness inherent in modern society, the research…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/school-agricultural-sciences/animal-health
Animal Health
Sep 14, 2026 - Animal health covers primary health care such as vaccinations, dipping and deworming, but also advanced clinical medical and surgical treatment of sick animals. It is supported by laboratory testing and postmortem service to enhance diagnostic capabilities. The NWU Veterinary hospital caters for companion animals and livestock, plus ambulatory…http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-international-literacy-day-2026
Event: International Literacy Day 2026
Sep 14, 2026 - , International Literacy Day 2026: Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity, Hosted by Library and Information Service in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities, Date: 15 September 2026 Time: 10:00 - 13:00 Venue: The Lapa, Vanderbijlpark Campus or Hybrid (MS Teams) Theme: For People, the Planet and Prosperity Join the North-West University (NWU) Library and Information Service in commemorating International Literacy Day 2026 under UNESCO’s global theme, “ Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity. ”…, Programme, REGISTER HERE Programme Director: Dr Lesiba Tumishang Ledwaba (Faculty of Humanities) 10:00 - 10:15 Opening, Welcome & Setting the Scene - Dr Sabelo Chizwina 10:15 - 10:30 Word of Support - Prof Jeffrey Mphahlele (DVC: RICEP) 10:30 - 10:40 Musical Item - Voices of the River 10:40 - 11:10 Keynote Address - Dr Seani Rananga 11:10 - 11:20…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/school-agricultural-sciences/about-school-agricultural-sciences
About the School of Agricultural Sciences
Sep 14, 2026 - The School of Agricultural Sciences at North-West University prepares graduates to contribute meaningfully to the future of agriculture. Through high-quality teaching, research and engagement, the school develops knowledgeable, adaptable and innovative graduates equipped to respond to the evolving needs of the agricultural sector.The school offers…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/optentia/strengths-based-studies-and-interventions
Strengths-based Studies and Interventions
Sep 14, 2026 - This programme explores strengths that Individuals, families, communities, and institutions can utilise to promote positive outcomes when understood and applied correctly. Strengths-based interventions do not try to ignore the challenges and difficulties; merely by enabling the capacity, skills, knowledge, connections and potential of people and…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/optentia/technology-and-capability
Technology and Capability
Sep 14, 2026 - This programme aims to research the integration of technology, capabilities and functioning of people. Advances in technology (for example robotics, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality) resulted in a scenario in which the momentum of technology and commerce often overshadows the service of humanity. This programme…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/optentia/inclusion-and-decolonising-praxis
Inclusion and Decolonising Praxis
Sep 14, 2026 - This programme focuses on research regarding the enhancement of the capabilities of diverse individuals, groups, and institutions. The programme investigates the repertoire of strategies for working with a wide range of individual differences and creating caring, enabling and inclusive contexts which allow individuals to flourish. Differences…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/optentia/ageing-and-generational-dynamics
Ageing and Generational Dynamics
Sep 14, 2026 - This programme aims to explore ageing across the life-course as well as its impact on the relationships between and within generations on both the familial and societal levels. Contextualised within the diverse realities of Africa, researchers focus amongst others on 1) discourses and realities of ageing and family /intergenerational relationships…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/optentia