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Vanderbijlpark Campus is set to host Purple Con
Apr 11, 2025 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus is set to host Purple Con, a vibrant celebration of anime, gaming and pop culture inspired by the renowned Comic-Con. Organised by the NWU Anime Student Society in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities and the Sports department, this one-day convention will take place on 26 July…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-staff-wellness-broadens-avenues-healing
NWU Staff-Wellness broadens avenues for healing
Jul 15, 2025 - The Staff-Wellness office at the North-West University (NWU) acknowledges the unique challenges that men encounter and affirms their right to receive support. In a significant step towards prioritising men’s mental health and emotional well-being, they hosted an innovative men-only online seminar centred around the theme “Managing emotions and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-participates-russia-africa-media-collaboration
Student participates in Russia-Africa media collaboration
Jan 31, 2025 - By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Gofaone Motsamai, a master’s student with the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research entity at North-West University’s (NWU) Mahikeng Campus, has applauded resolutions taken at International Media Forum for Young Practitioners: Russia-Africa. The forum, hosted at the People’s Friendship University…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-parsons-previews-expectations-2024-budget-speech
Prof Parsons previews expectations for the 2024 Budget Speech
Feb 15, 2024 - Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana is set to present the Budget Speech for the 2024/25 fiscal year on 21 February 2024. Providing insights into the anticipated announcements, renowned economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, Prof Raymond Parsons, shares his perspectives on what South Africans can expect from this crucial…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pharmacy/sasbcp-programme
SASBCP Programme
Oct 06, 2022 - Home Programme Registration Abstract submission Conference access Contact us Sponsors Attendees can look forward to sessions presented by the following International Keynote Speakers: PK Rangachari, McMaster University, Toronto, Canada Dr Rangachari is a Professor (Emeritus) of Medicine…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chantel-mullers-powerful-vision
Chantel Muller’s POWERful vision
Aug 13, 2025 - In a world where innovation meets wellbeing, Chantel Muller is proving that the two can powerfully coexist. A published author and senior lecturer in marketing research and sports marketing at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, Chantel is redefining how technology can transform health — and she’s doing it from right here at…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/facing-race-week-2022
Facing Race Week 2022
Apr 11, 2022 - Overcoming the legacies of racism and white supremacy globally, and in South Africa in particular, remains crucial as an intellectual and social engagement at the NWU in its pursuit of being a leading university known for an ethic of care. As we strive to nurture tomorrow’s leaders, we recognise the need for constant reflection on and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tri-campus-triumph-industry-summit-school-communication
Tri-campus triumph for the Industry Summit of the School of Communication
Nov 10, 2025 - The second annual Industry Summit of the School of Communication brought together nearly 600 students across the North-West University (NWU) campuses in October 2025, marking a significant milestone in Prof Lida Holtzhausen's vision to connect communication students directly with industry leaders. Under the theme “Fool-proofing yourself for the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/event/online-africa-day-commemoration
Online Africa Day Commemoration
May 25, 2020 - The Division of Corporate Relations and Marketing in collaboration with the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Centre) and Faculty of Humanities (Department of Setswana) will be hosting the virtual Africa Day event. Africa Day is commemorated annually with the aim of celebrating…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa-news/qa-gordon-koos
Q&A with Gordon & Koos
Jun 07, 2024 - Q: Hello, Gordon and Koos. How are you? A: We are well thank you! Stuck in a Pandemic, but you probably know that already. Q: Would it be okay if I ask you a couple of questions? A: We are cool! Go for it. Q: What was the title of your paper? A: Activate the stimuli receptors: Reducing cognitive overload by analyzing the impact of multimedia…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
Aug 04, 2025 - 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…http://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://www.nwu.ac.za/youth-month
Youth Month
Jun 26, 2025 - Honouring the past and shaping the future June marks Youth Month in South Africa. For us, this is a time to reflect, remember and to recommit. At the North-West University (NWU), this period carries profound meaning. It is not only a commemoration of the brave young people who stood up for justice during the 1976 Soweto Uprising, but…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-engineering-investigates-mystery-artificial-intelligence
Faculty of Engineering investigates the mystery of artificial intelligence
May 25, 2018 - The Multilingual Speech Technologies (MuST) research group is a research niche area associated with the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Engineering. It focusses on machine learning and statistical pattern recognition, as well as their application in speech technologies. Over the years, the group has been involved in various speech…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-examines-multilingual-online-responses-court-arrest-defence-lawyer-meyiwa-murder-case
NWU academic examines multilingual online responses on the in-court arrest of defence lawyer in Meyiwa murder case
Aug 22, 2022 - North-West University (NWU) academic in the Indigenous Language Media in Africa research entity Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe recently presented a seminar titled “Multilingual online responses on the ‘Hollywood-style’ arrest of a defence lawyer in a high-profile case”. This is following the arrest of defence lawyer Adv Malesela Teffo, the legal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ethics-first-workshop-guides-postgraduate-students-using-ai-responsibly
Ethics first: workshop guides postgraduate students on using AI responsibly
Apr 19, 2024 - Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in the transformation and advancement of technology, and in this rapidly evolving digital world it is critical to know how to use it ethically. The Alumni Relations Office of the North-West University (NWU) chose to impart relevant career advice regarding AI to the full-time NWU postgraduate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/commemorating-international-womens-day
Commemorating International Women’s Day
Mar 10, 2023 - Women around the globe continue to face challenges in accessing decent work opportunities and gender equality, while contending with gender-based violence and a myriad of other exclusionary practices. This was the recurring theme during International Women’s Day commemorations on 8 March 2023, hosted by the North-West University (NWU) in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-plays-host-conference-impact-digital-technologies-practical-theology
NWU plays host to conference on the impact of digital technologies on practical theology
Jan 30, 2025 - The South African landscape of practical theology is undergoing a pivotal transformation, largely influenced by the rapid advancement of digital technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). The Society for Practical Theology in South Africa (SPTSA) hosted its annual conference at the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus…http://library.nwu.ac.za/library-systems
Library Systems
Nov 11, 2025 - Library Systems Library Systems, About, The Northwest University (NWU) Library Systems Department in Potchefstroom supports the technical requirements of all the NWU libraries in both Potchefstroom, Mafikeng and Vanderbijlpark. The department provides systems and services that advance the mission of the libraries. Among these are desktop support, technical functionalities, and…, Manager Library Systems, Cecil Gasa Cecil Gasa Click and drag to resize Cecil Gasa Manager: Library Systems +27 (0)18 299 2801 Cecil.Gasa@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom, Building E7A Service Catalogue [accordion collapsed], Library IT Support, This department forms the backbone or engine of the library. It is not only the department that supports all the other library departments but also directs the library's e-strategy as the driving force towards becoming a virtual, digital and multimedia library. Library IT support involves managing the information technology used in the library…, WorldShare Management Services (WMS) - Library Management System, WMS is a cloud-based library system that provides workflows, integrated resource management, and open access to data. It allows patrons to use library resources, place holds, and check out digital items. WMS ILS platform can integrate with multiple workflows such as e-Resource Management, Circulation, Cataloguing and Acquisitions. Library catalogue, Boloka - Institutional Repository, It is the open-access Institutional Repository of the North West University (NWU-IR). This digital archive collects, preserves and distributes research material created by members of the NWU. The NWU-IR aims to increase the visibility, availability, and impact of the research output of the North-West University through Open Access, search engine…, Robots, NWU LIS is embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) by introducing the library's Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. The physical library robot will take over mundane tasks and respond instantly to our library clients. The primary mission of library employees can be performed with greater accuracy and reliability. It will also help…, OJS - Open Journal Systems, OJS is an open-source software application used to manage and publish scholarly journals. It is a comprehensive tool for managing submissions, editorial workflow, and publishing articles and issues online. OJS - Open Journal Systems OJS training videos Training videos, EZproxy - Password Management, EZproxy allows the library to deliver e-resources to NWU students and staff simply and securely, no matter where or when they're searching. This includes access to our subscription databases, e-journals and ebooks. It protects our patrons' privacy and influences learning outcomes, making it a trusted tool in e-resource access and authentication.…, Web Services, The department is responsible for expanding and maintaining the following web services: Library Website LibGuides LibGuides: A-Z list of databases LibGuides: eReserves LibAnswers LibCal - Room booking system LibWizard LibInsight DB/Text Databases Social Media Accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WordPress Blog, RSS Feeds) Library…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-historian-maps-way-south-african-heritage