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SSIRC 2022
Mar 13, 2025 - Current Conference, SSIRC_Home, SSIRC 2022, The hybrid Social Sciences International Research Conference (SSIRC) 2022, jointly organized by NWU and OU in Mauritius, was a great success. A total of 85 in-person delegates attended, with 59 virtual presentations over the two days. The pre-conference workshops attracted a large contingency and were well received by the delegates and PhD…, Theme : Navigating Social Sciences research amidst unprecedented disruption, challenge and crisis: Looking to the future, 19 - 21 OCTOBER 2022 in Mauritius InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort, SSIRC 2022 Proceedings , CONGRATULATIONS TO:, 1. 2022 BEST PAPER AWARD WINNER: Dr Kennedy-Palmer - Click here for more information. 2. 2022 BEST STUDENT PAPER AWARD WINNER: Ms A.C Makhaye, promoted by Prof M Subban - Click here for more information. Photos taken during the conference The conference provided an opportunity for researchers in Social Sciences to present a paper either in…, Sub Themes, [accordion collapsed], BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Analysis of Collective Decision-Making Business and Governance in General e-Business and e-Technology Management Entrepreneurship and Small Business Information Systems International Business Management in the Global Economy Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles Service Businesses in a Global Economy/Service Management …, PUBLIC SECTOR / HR, Community Development Education, Culture and Society Growing Older in Context Housing and Care for Older People Human Resources Management Public Sector Management , ECONOMICS, Economics in General Global Economy and Globalization Global Financial Markets and Services Income Distribution and Poverty Law and Economics Monetary Economics Public Economics, FINANCE, Financial Economics International Finance Public Finance , MARKETING / SPORT & LEISURE, International Marketing and Brand Management Marketing Organizational Culture Performance Management Sport Management Tourism and Leisure , TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND INTEGRATION (TI 2 ), TI 2 in Business Management TI 2 in Public sector/HR TI 2 in Economics TI 2 in Finance TI 2 in Marketing/ Sport and Leisure TI 2 in Communication Innovation in Education Implementing Educational technology Strategies in online learning during Covid-19 Digital-assessment approaches Distance education in a post Covid-19 environment Open Education…http://www.nwu.ac.za/thought-leadership
Thought Leadership
Nov 04, 2025 - Join a conversation worth your time! At North-West University (NWU), curiosity is the driving force behind meaningful change, innovative thinking, and academic excellence. Our Thought Leadership campaign celebrates the experts and visionaries who are shaping conversations, solving real-world problems, and advancing knowledge across…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/sgi/vision-and-mission
Vision and mission
Mar 15, 2017 - Mission SGI-SA will establish a universal footprint and become the respected leader in the development of virtual learning solutions. Vision By moulding reality into high-quality Serious Games, SGI-SA aims to advance the world of innovative skills acquisition and decision making, and will become the first port of call for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-multi-purpose-hall-nears-completion
Vanderbijlpark Campus multi-purpose hall nears completion
Feb 02, 2023 - Management of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was recently led by Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy vice-chancellor for planning and Vanderbijlpark Campus operations, on a walkabout to see how the construction of the campus’ highly anticipated multi-purpose hall is progressing. The multi-purpose hall project started in…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/tourism-management/tourism-management-and-recreation-science
Tourism Management and Recreation Science
Jul 24, 2025 - The Tourism and Recreation team at the NWU are the leaders in their respective fields. Regular contact with industry, research projects and consultations keep us at the forefront of new developments that will also keep you a few steps ahead of the rest. We have a very active Tourism student association, namely Excursio, which also offers several…, Overview, After completion of this three-year programme, you will be able to manage and market a tourism business, as well as become a recreation manager. You will, among other things, learn to develop and manage your own accommodation establishment, to manage events as well as how to optimise nature as a tourism attraction. In Recreation Science, you will…, Admission requirements, APS of 24 Maths Level 3 (40% or more) / Maths Literacy level 6 (70% or more) Additional requirements may apply as per Faculty yearbook , Campus, Potchefstroom [P], Qualification, BCom Management Sciences with Tourism Management and Recreational Skills [Qualification 5FPH04 P], Career opportunities , Although this qualification offers graduates access to the entire tourism industry, BCom qualifications are focused on the management of the industry and businesses. It creates specific access to careers such as tourism economists, tourism managers, marketers, researchers, lecturers, consultants, guesthouse managers and event managers in both…, Other career options with tourism subjects, BA (Psychology and Tourism Management) BA (Recreation Sciences and Tourism Management) BA (Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management) BSc (Consumer Sciences with Tourism Management) BSc (Tourism-Botany-Zoology) BSc (Tourism-Geography-Botany) BSc (Tourism with Geography and Zoology) BCom (Marketing and Tourism) BCom (Communication), Postgraduate studies, BCom in Management with Tourism Management MCom in Tourism Management PhD in Tourism Management Please visit the postgraduate page for more info. [/accordion]http://news.nwu.ac.za/nature-based-tourism-comes-alive-students-visiting-kruger-national-park
Nature-based tourism comes alive for students visiting Kruger National Park
Mar 06, 2026 - Balancing ecological preservation with tourism development is vital for the future of South Africa’s protected areas. This is one of the lessons North-West University (NWU) honours students learnt during an educational visit to one of Africa’s most iconic nature reserves, the Kruger National Park. The visit deepened the seven tourism management…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences-international-research-conference/call-papers
Call for Papers
Feb 23, 2026 - SSIRC submission of abstracts, Guidelines, This is a HYBRID conference due to popular demand. Disclaimer: In the event that the face-to-face conference is cancelled due to a pandemic or other unforeseen reasons, the conference will be hosted on a virtual platform and all presentations will be conducted online according to the programme. The Organising Committee takes no responsibility for…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/national-science-week-2021-geospatial-science
National Science Week 2021: GEOSPATIAL Science
Aug 02, 2021 - ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: Pre-recorded virtual presentation pertaining to Geospatial Science. PRESENTER: Dr Adeline Ngie DATE: x August 2021 LINKhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-education-linguist-looks-reading-literacy-crisis-sa
NWU education linguist looks at reading literacy crisis in SA
Aug 19, 2022 - The Covid-19 pandemic has once again highlighted the reading literacy crisis in South Africa. The inaugural 2030 Reading Panel calls for “fundamental reforms” to ensure that all children read for meaning by 2030 at the age 10. Currently, 78% of children cannot read for meaning. Due to rotational timetables and school closures in 2020 and 2021,…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa-news/changing-perspectives-towards-future
Changing Perspectives Towards The Future
Jun 07, 2024 - By: Dr. Gordon Matthew Now, more than ever is the time for entrepreneurs to embrace technology and empower themselves with the knowledge required to transform and prepare their small, medium, or micro-enterprises (SMMEs) to the next level of business management. A worldwide survey done by Salesforce Research ( www.salesforce.com ) indicated that…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/race-awareness-week
Race Awareness Week
Jul 14, 2023 - You are cordially invited to the Race Awareness Week. Students and staff from Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses are invited to join virtually. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88011038439?pwd=RWY0eUx0dUYvTlliNExxZ1RXWGRXdz09 Meeting ID: 880 1103 8439 Passcode: 200378http://news.nwu.ac.za/what-economic-impact-rugby-world-cup
What is the economic impact of the Rugby World Cup?
Sep 13, 2023 - The first shots of the IRB Rugby World Cup have been fired in France, titans have been sunk, changing rooms are rife with the walking wounded and rugby fever is at a pitch. But, the impact of the Rugby World Cup far exceeds entertaining crowds with breathtaking tries and eliciting jeers from aggrieved crowds for off-the-ball scuffles. There are…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/vinco/cloud-matters
Cloud Matters
Nov 18, 2022 - Cloud computing and servers have revolutionised digital technology, providing remotely accessible processing power and storage on-demand. While the cloud may seem immaterial and distant, it demands huge energy resources that are generated by extracting and consuming fossil fuels, metals, and water. The environmental impact of the cloud and…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa/short-courses
SHORT COURSES
May 16, 2024 - Short Courses, SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME, TELIT-SA offers short learning programme (SLP) with the aim of growing individuals towards the advancing era of technology innovation and integration., Management, Short Learning Programme on Digital Transformation in Management of SMME’s Want to know more about the SLP and modules? Click on each image below to explore more. SLP × SLP Digital Transformation in MAnagement of SMME's This short learning programme of Digital Transformation in Management of SMME’s is developed to assist managers and start-up…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/piet-koornhof
Prof Piet Koornhof
Mar 23, 2025 - Professor Violin Performance Methodology of String Instrument Teaching Potch Trio Conservatory (K1), office G01 tel. +27 18 299-1698 piet.koornhof@nwu.ac.za Violinist Piet Koornhof has performed extensively as recitalist and chamber musician, and as soloist with orchestras,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/national-science-week-2021-robotics-community-engagement-and-security
National Science Week 2021: Robotics, Community Engagement and Security
Aug 02, 2021 - ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: Pre-recorded virtual presentation pertaining to Robotics, Community Engagement and Security. PRESENTERS: Dr Sune van der Linde DATE: 3 August 2021 TIME: All day LINKhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/students-win-%25E2%2580%2598peaceful%25E2%2580%2599-atoms
Students win with ‘peaceful’ atoms
Oct 18, 2018 - Veronica Gouws, Koketso Kgorinyane and Naomi Mokhine will soon be jetting off to Russia. These three master’s students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently won a youth video competition. More than 30 students from Sub-Saharan Africa took part in the contest, ran by Rosatom* in cooperation with African Young…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-features-forbes-30-under-30-list
NWU alumnus features on Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Jun 11, 2018 - Remember the name Jack Mthembu, because you will most definitely hear more about this dynamic young entrepreneur in the near future. This 27 year-old alumnus of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark has just been included in the Forbes Africa business magazine’s influential annual 30 Under 30 young entrepreneurs listing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-tourism-society-walks-tourism-awareness
NWU Tourism Society walks for tourism awareness
Sep 05, 2018 - The Tourism Society of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Tourism Management recently hosted a tourism awareness walk on the campus in Mahikeng in celebration of September as Tourism Month. The aim of the event was to create awareness and foster a culture of visiting the country’s tourism attractions, thereby boosting local…http://news.nwu.ac.za/franco-taking-student-life-his-stride