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Get ready for the NWU Student Entrepreneurship Week!
Oct 08, 2020 - With South Africa’s unemployment rate currently at 30,1%, the North-West University (NWU) is dedicated to ensuring that its students are a step ahead. From 12 to 16 October 2020 the NWU will host a virtual Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW). This event aims to equip students with essential entrepreneurial skills they can use after…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-battle-it-out-universities-business-challenge-2018
NWU to battle it out at Universities Business Challenge 2018
Jul 12, 2018 - When it comes to entrepreneurial training and development the North-West University (NWU) is blazing a trail within the South African higher education sector. This year, no less than 10 Enactus teams will represent the university at the intra-university round of the Universities Business Challenge (UBC) 2018. The aim of the challenge is to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-faculty-humanities-set-host-inaugural-digital-humanities-conference
NWU Faculty of Humanities set to host inaugural digital humanities conference
Jul 21, 2022 - You may be wondering what exactly digital humanities is. In simple terms, it is the application of computing tools and methods to traditional humanities fields such as linguistics, literature, music, history and philosophy. Over the past decades, digital humanities have evolved both as an academic field and as a community of practice, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/workshops-explore-ai-higher-education
Workshops explore AI in higher education
Oct 13, 2023 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and Centre for Teaching and Learning recently hosted two workshops on artificial intelligence (AI) and podcasting in teaching and learning on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The workshops were led by international guests Donald and Callum Clark. Donald is a learning…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-lecturer-brings-kahoots-awesomeness-classroom
NWU lecturer brings Kahoot’s awesomeness to the classroom
Apr 20, 2023 - Kurt Naicker, a senior lecturer and chartered accountant at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Accounting Sciences, recently presented the first virtual annual Kahoot Higher Ed Meetup and 10-year celebration of bringing awesomeness to classrooms worldwide. Kahoot is a tool that can be used to engage students in the learning process…http://news.nwu.ac.za/multilingualism-shapes-online-communication
Multilingualism shapes online communication
Jul 21, 2025 - Languages clash, blend and connect users across the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus Updates Facebook Group, revealing how multilingualism drives communication in a digital student space. Ontiretse Motingwa, an NWU graduate, led a study that examined how language choice, ethnicity and power relationships influence communication…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nursing-students-join-global-collaboration-tackle-health-challenges-online
Nursing students join global collaboration to tackle health challenges online
Aug 18, 2025 - Nine final-year nursing students from the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently participated in an international collaborative project aimed at developing innovative e-health solutions to address global healthcare challenges. The initiative formed part of the university’s internationalisation efforts and was coordinated…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-esports-team-dominates-varsity-weekend-secure-grand-finale-spot
Vanderbijlpark esports team dominates Varsity Weekend to secure grand finale spot
Nov 18, 2025 - The esports team on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus delivered an electrifying performance at the Varsity Weekend held at the EFC World Sport Betting Arena in Fourways, Johannesburg. They earned themselves a coveted place in the Rocket League Grand Finale this December. Competing against some of South Africa’s top…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences-international-research-conference/going-social-sciences-international-research
On-going: Social Sciences International Research Conference
Feb 13, 2023 - SSIRC_Home, Social Sciences International Research Conference, , SSIRC 2023, 10-13 October 2023, Pearls of Umhlanga, South Africa (Hybrid), Organised by, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, North-West University, , 10 October: Pre-Conference Workshop, 11-13 October: Conference sessions, Conference Theme:, Expanding research in a world of new opportunities, Click HERE to see a video on the conference venue, Conference format, SSIRC 2023 will follow a Hybrid approach, , Delegates to choose between delivering:, A face-to-face presentation at the conference venue, or, to present virtually on an online platform , Sub Themes, [accordion collapsed], BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Business and Governance in General e-Business and e-Technology Management Entrepreneurship and Small Business Information Systems Business Management in the Global Economy Applied Risk Management Strategic Management Supply Chain Management , PUBLIC SECTOR / HR, Community Development Education, Culture and Society Housing and Care for Older People Human Resources Management Public Sector Management , ECONOMICS, Economics in General Global Economy, Financial Markets and Globalization Law and Economics Monetary and Public Economics , FINANCE, Financial Economics International Finance Public Finance , MARKETING / SPORT & LEISURE, International Marketing and Brand Management General Marketing Performance and Organisational Management Performance Management Sport Management Tourism and Leisure , TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND INTEGRATION (TI 2 ), Technology Innovation and Innovation in any of the above-mentioned sub-themes, COMMUNICATIONS, Strategic and Corporate Communication Media Studies Business Communication Journalism [/accordion] , MISSION & VISION, OUR VISION is to become an internationally recognised centre of excellence in tourism research in economics, environs and society. OUR MISSION is to conduct and publish quality tourism research within economic environs and societies, thereby contributing to: Improving the quality of life of communities; Addressing relevant and current societal…, FOLLOW OUR NEWS ON FACEBOOK, Tourism Research in Economics, Environs & Society (TREES), OUR VALUES ARE, Quality; Ethically sound; Honesty; Respectability; Integrity and Scientific vigour. Facebook Instagram Research gate LinkedInhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/malan-milking-runs
Malan milking the runs
Mar 04, 2021 - It has been almost exactly two years since a singular talent fulfilled a lifelong promise. On 3 February 2019 Janneman Nieuwoudt Malan made his international T20 debut for South Africa against Pakistan on home soil. Just 22 years old, the boy became a man. The world had seen its first glimpse of Malan, but at the North-West University (NWU) he…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-competition-inspires-youth-find-innovative-solutions
NWU competition inspires youth to find innovative solutions
Mar 04, 2022 - The North-West University’s annual Modiragatsi innovation competition that gives high-school learners between the ages of 15 and 18 the opportunity to become the next generation of problem solvers is back and it is even bigger and better this year. The competition’s main focus is still on empowering high-school girls, but from this year it also…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gift-students-and-staff-hungary-may
GIFT students and staff off to Hungary in May
May 02, 2023 - Several lecturers from the Global, Innovative, Forefront, Talent (GIFT) Management research niche area in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (FEMS) will soon depart for Hungary, courtesy of funding received from the European Union’s Erasmus funding programme. According to Prof Anna-Marie Pelser,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phenomenal-and-formidable-nwus-programme-forensic-accountancy
Phenomenal and formidable: this is the NWU’s Programme for Forensic Accountancy
Oct 09, 2024 - • The Programme for Forensic Accountancy at the North-West University (NWU) has the biggest group of forensic experts in South Africa who work in the programme full-time. • The Programme for Forensic Accountancy at the NWU is one of a kind. • The programme is vital in curbing fraud and corruption. It is indisputable: Fraud and corruption…http://news.nwu.ac.za/poem-born-emotion-belonging-and-pride
A poem born from emotion, belonging and pride
Feb 26, 2025 - With a pen in hand, first-year student Nompumelelo Mphoreng enjoyed the sunrise over the North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus as it created golden reflections on the river. As a fresh voice in the NWU community she found herself fascinated by the essence of her new home. The result? A poem titled A Symphony of Knowledge and Unity,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/minister-leads-oversight-visit-assess-nwus-readiness-2026
Minister leads oversight visit to assess NWU’s readiness for 2026
Feb 04, 2026 - Ahead of the opening of the 2026 academic year, Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela led a high-level oversight visit to the North-West University. Joined by Waseem Carrim, the acting chief executive of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and senior Department of Higher Education officials, the minister assessed…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geo-and-spatial-sciences/careers
Careers
Jul 16, 2018 - Geologists and earth scientists are active in these fields: Environmental geology – these geologists are involved in problems associated with natural hazards/disasters (like earthquakes, storms along coastlines, landslides and the formation of sinkholes), social health (like asbestos poisoning, radio-active pollution of water), the…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/tourism-management/bcom-tourism-management
BCom Tourism Management
Jul 28, 2025 - Tourism [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, The tourism team at NWU is at the forefront of tourism training in South Africa. We stay ahead of new developments through regular industry contact, research projects, and consultations, ensuring our students do too. Our BCom Tourism Management programmes equip you with the skills to manage a tourism enterprise and understand the importance of…, Core subjects , Modules include but are not limited to: Resource Management Tourism/Event Management Applied tourism/event management Tourism marketing Tourism development, Degree options , BCom Management Sciences with Tourism Management Degree Duration: 3 years, full-time Offered on the Potchefstroom Campus [P] Curriculum code: 5FPH06 P BCom Management Sciences with Tourism Management and Recreation Skills Degree Duration: 3 years, full-time Offered on the Potchefstroom Campus [P] Curriculum code: 5FPH04 P BCom Management Sciences…, ** This degree lies within the School of Management Sciences** Degree Duration: 3 years, full-time Offered on the Mahikeng [M] and Potchefstroom Campuses [P] Curriculum code: 5FPH05 M/P, Admission requirements, BCom Management Sciences with Tourism Management APS 24 Mathematics Level 3 (40% or more) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more) BCom Management Sciences with Tourism Management and Recreation Skills APS 24 Mathematics Level 3 (40% or more) O, R , Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70-79%) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more) BCom Management Sciences with Marketing and Tourism Management ** This degree lies within the School of Management Sciences** APS 24 Mathematics Level 3 (40% or more) O, R , Mathematical Literacy level 6 (70-79%) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more), Career opportunities , Although this qualification offers graduates access to the entire tourism industry, BCom qualifications focus on managing the sector and businesses. Graduates can pursue a wide range of roles across both the public and private sectors, including: Tourism and destination marketing Tourism marketing manager Destination marketing specialist Hotel,…, Postgraduate studies, BCom Hons in Management with Tourism Management MCom in Tourism Management PhD in Tourism Management Please visit the postgraduate page for more info [/accordion] Yearbookhttp://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/supporting-nutrition-and-education/phd-support-program
Support Program for PhD students 2026
Feb 02, 2026 - 6th Edition of the Support Program for PhD Students July – October 2026 North-West University Potchefstroom South Africa BACKGROUND This 6th edition of the Support Program for PhD Students is part of a cooperation between the Centre of Excellence for Nutrition (CEN) at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/shining-bright-humanities-students-celebrated-academic-excellence
Shining bright: Humanities students celebrated for academic excellence
Sep 09, 2025 - “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing.” – Pelé This quote could not be more fitting for the occasion, as the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities honoured academic excellence on 30 July during the Dean’s List Award Ceremony held at the D…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-venue-and-directions