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SA agricultural sector – a political chess piece
May 31, 2018 - The South African agricultural sector has been captured and is subsequently being used as a political chess piece. This is the opinion of Prof Danie Meyer, a senior lecturer and researcher in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Prof Meyer, who is an expert in Local Economic Development (LED), is…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/hysa/ice2023-conference-fees
ICE2023 - Conference Fees
Sep 29, 2023 - Home Scientific Committee Conference Fees Sponsors & Partners Become a sponsor Important Dates Abstract Submission Registration Speakers Programme Practical Information Satellite Events Organising Committee Download Flyer Book of Abstracts Conference Workshop Gallery ICE 2023 ICE 2025 Contact us Registration for the 4th…https://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-eskom-expo-celebrates-young-scientists
North West ESKOM Expo celebrates young scientists
Aug 14, 2024 - Young scientists from several primary and secondary schools in the North West province presented their scientific projects at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Regional Science Fair held on Friday, 2 August 2024 at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus. The learners were also treated with a campus tour, including a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumna-elected-president-women-nuclear-south-africa
NWU alumna elected as president of Women in Nuclear South Africa
Aug 11, 2020 - On 7 August 2020 North-West University (NWU) alumna Tebogo Motlhabane was announced as the newly elected president of Women in Nuclear South Africa (WiNSA). Tebogo, a scientist from the National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute, is taking over the reins from Eskom’s senior quality assurance advisor Nomathemba Radebe, who served as the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/good-bad-and-ugly-online-learning
The good, the bad and the ugly of online learning
May 07, 2021 - South Africa, like many other countries, quickly went into lockdown last year due to the rapid spread of the Corona virus. A number of people moved from contact schooling and work to virtual learning and remote work. While this has come with a number of advantages, there are also some disadvantages. The North-West University’s (NWU) School of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/putting-nwu-map
Putting the NWU on the map
Jun 02, 2022 - According to German economist Klaus Schwab, the Fourth Industrial Revolution has the potential to empower individuals and communities, as it creates new opportunities for economic, social, and personal development. Werner du Toit, house parent of the Kgosi Dick Montshioa and Mbada student residences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-career-centre-helps-students-realise-their-dreams
NWU Career Centre helps students to realise their dreams
Jul 11, 2022 - Oldrin Masowa The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Career Centre is committed to help students to reach their full potential through academic development, preparation for the world of work, and finding the keys to their success. The centre was established in 2009 to support and offer capacity development opportunities for students and alumni.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-principal-and-vice-chancellor-joins-world-leaders-nuclear-science-international-webinar
NWU principal and vice-chancellor joins world leaders in nuclear science for international webinar
Sep 01, 2022 - North-West University’s principal and vice-chancellor, Dr Bismark Tyobeka, has been invited by prominent global leaders in nuclear affairs to be a panelist in an international webinar on the role of nuclear and radiology safety in the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology. The webinar is organised by the United Nations Office…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-receives-maximum-term-aabs-accreditation
NWU Business School receives maximum term of AABS accreditation
Nov 30, 2022 - The Business School at the North-West University (NWU) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a five-year accreditation by the Association of African Business Schools (AABS). This is the maximum term of accreditation offered by the AABS. What makes this achievement exceptional, is the fact that the NWU Business School is one of only…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-invites-community-partners-join-network-experts
NWU invites community partners to join a network of experts
May 24, 2023 - The North-West University (NWU) appreciates the essential work of non-profit organisations (NPOs) and their impact on support provided to surrounding communities. The university extends an invitation to all its existing community partners as well as all other local NPOs ― including schools, faith-based and local government organisations – to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/using-law-advance-justice-and-sustainability-0
Using the law to advance justice and sustainability
Sep 27, 2023 - It is easy to see how a lack of the proper application of the law, particularly in the South African context, may ultimately lead to anarchy because of those determined to sidestep it. Fortunately, efforts such as those by the Research Unit for Law, Justice and Sustainability at the North-West University (NWU) are at the forefront of seeking…https://library.nwu.ac.za/open-access-week-2023
Event: Open Access Week 2023
Oct 07, 2024 - Open Access 2023 Open Access 2023 , International Open Access Week Colloquium - 24 October 2023, Theme: Community over Commercialisation This year’s theme encourages a candid conversation about which approaches to open scholarship prioritise the best interests of the public and the academic community, and which do not. Purpose of this colloquium: International Open Access Week , a global event now entering its sixteenth year, is an…, Programme: 24 October 2023, Register Here 11:00 - 11:05 Welcoming and Introductory remarks Dr Mathew Moyo, Chief Director: Library and Information Service, NWU 11:05 - 11:20 Opening address Prof Jeffrey Mphahlele, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation, NWU 11:20 - 11:35 The power and principles of open research data Dr Tiyani Mabunda, Associate Director:…, NWU Library Initiatives, Hosts and maintains the Open Access Institutional Repository, Boloka , which collects, preserves, and distributes NWU research material at no cost to the user. Boloka (NWU-IR) is the primary storage of all NWU Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). Boloka (NWU-IR) hosts Open Access journals and subscribes to databases hosting OA journals.…, NWU Initiatives, NWU Research Repository: DaYta Ya Rona (figshare)Lindie du Plessis specialises in tourism competitiveness and management issues. She is dedicated to the development of her students and follows an innovative approach towards class presentations by integrating blended learning. Prof Du Plessis has been dynamically involved in the industry by assisting in various tourism projects, such as the…
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Lindie du Plessis
Jun 07, 2024 - Lindie du Plessis specialises in tourism competitiveness and management issues. She is dedicated to the development of her students and follows an innovative approach towards class presentations by integrating blended learning. Prof Du Plessis has been dynamically involved in the industry by assisting in various tourism projects, such as the…https://education.nwu.ac.za/ssasea/preconference
Preconference
Dec 03, 2020 - Welcome Welcoming and opening Preconference presentations Meet the speakers Look and listen Learning from Living Legends People of the Stars Student Exhibitions NWU PUK Choir Local is lekker Preconference playlist Videos Collab with cellist Ronald Davey…https://news.nwu.ac.za/young-alumni-chapter-announces-new-leadership-structure
Young Alumni chapter announces new leadership structure
Jun 29, 2020 - If strong and dedicated leadership is a requirement for a successful alumni chapter, then the Vaal Alumni Chapter of the North-West University (NWU) is off to a great start. The chapter recently announced its leadership structure for the 2020/2021 term and it is clear that the elected team of ten alumni is eager to make their impact felt.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/table-top-game-accounting-students-receives-international-acclaim
Table-top game for accounting students receives international acclaim
Sep 13, 2017 - In a world filled to the brim with technology, you might be pleasantly surprised to find that you will not be bored by the new generation educational table-top board games. Research that is current being conducted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) research unit for Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovative Education and Training in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-art-gallery-introduces-fascinating-new-exhibition
NWU Art Gallery introduces fascinating new exhibition
Jun 02, 2022 - Oldrin Masowa The whole world is truly an art gallery. From 6 to 13 April 2022, the North-West University (NWU) Art Gallery hosted the official opening of a public art exhibition in Potchefstroom. The exhibition featured paintings from the ages of colonialism to modern society. The opening was presented in both the NWU Main Gallery and NWU…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-win-big-cybersecurity-hackathon-challenge
NWU students win big at Cybersecurity Hackathon challenge
Sep 19, 2022 - Five North-West University (NWU) students from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently participated in the virtual Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) Cybersecurity Hackathon. A hackathon is a kind of social event for programmers from all around, in which the participants have to solve…https://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-welcomes-new-director-student-life
Vanderbijlpark Campus welcomes new director for student life
Feb 16, 2024 - The North-West University’s (NWU's) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently welcomed Chris Williams as the new director for student life. This former Capetonian says he chose the NWU because it is regarded as one of the top universities as far as student life is concerned. "Also, the NWU is an institution with values similar to my own. There is an…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-career-centre-hosts-campus-work-readiness-session