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Bruno Fischer is an Associate Professor and researcher at the School of Applied Sciences (FCA) at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil and Extraordinary Professor at the North-West University, South Africa. His academic work is primarily situated at the intersection of Innovation Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Urban Systems, with a…
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Bruno Fischer
Apr 22, 2026 - Bruno Fischer is an Associate Professor and researcher at the School of Applied Sciences (FCA) at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil and Extraordinary Professor at the North-West University, South Africa. His academic work is primarily situated at the intersection of Innovation Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Urban Systems, with a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/popes-visit-africa-positions-religion-centre-peace-and-diplomacy
Pope’s visit to Africa positions religion at centre of peace and diplomacy
Apr 22, 2026 - Thabang Motswaledi The ongoing African tour by Pope Leo XIV has drawn global attention, positioning the continent as a key player in international relationships and peacebuilding efforts at a time when several regions continue to face conflict, governance pressures and social divisions. The Pope is on a 10-day,…Dr. Farai Chigora is an accomplished academic and researcher specialising in destination marketing, with a strong focus on brand management. He holds both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), credentials that underpin his extensive contribution to tourism and marketing scholarship. His doctoral…
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Farai Chigora
Apr 22, 2026 - Dr. Farai Chigora is an accomplished academic and researcher specialising in destination marketing, with a strong focus on brand management. He holds both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), credentials that underpin his extensive contribution to tourism and marketing scholarship. His doctoral…Prof. (Dr.) Kapil Kumar Aggarwal is an accomplished academic currently serving as a Professor of Finance at the University School of Business, Chandigarh University and Extraordinary Professor at North West University, South Africa. With over 18 years of teaching and research experience, his expertise spans finance, management sciences,…
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Kapil Kumar Aggarwa
Apr 22, 2026 - Prof. (Dr.) Kapil Kumar Aggarwal is an accomplished academic currently serving as a Professor of Finance at the University School of Business, Chandigarh University and Extraordinary Professor at North West University, South Africa. With over 18 years of teaching and research experience, his expertise spans finance, management sciences,…Dr Vikas Sharma holds an MBA in Finance and a PhD in Management, specializing in accounting, finance, and organizational studies. His doctoral research on consumer behavior in the life insurance industry strengthened his expertise in financial decision-making and governance. With more than 17 years of academic and administrative experience, he…
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Vikas Sharma
Apr 22, 2026 - Dr Vikas Sharma holds an MBA in Finance and a PhD in Management, specializing in accounting, finance, and organizational studies. His doctoral research on consumer behavior in the life insurance industry strengthened his expertise in financial decision-making and governance. With more than 17 years of academic and administrative experience, he…Dr. Dalziel began her academic career as a lecturer at North-West University, in 2017 and now serves as a Special Researcher in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. She holds a B.Com in Chartered Marketing, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, an Honours degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, and a Master’s and PhD in Marketing…
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Riané Dalziel
Apr 22, 2026 - Dr. Dalziel began her academic career as a lecturer at North-West University, in 2017 and now serves as a Special Researcher in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. She holds a B.Com in Chartered Marketing, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, an Honours degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, and a Master’s and PhD in Marketing…http://education.nwu.ac.za/af/onderwys-en-menseregte-diversiteit-edu-hright/toets-evashni
Toets Evashni
Apr 22, 2026 - Evashni Jansen Potchefstroom North West University Spending long hours in front of a screen could contribute to eye discomfort, such as itchy, irritated and temporarily elevated eye…http://education.nwu.ac.za/edu-hright/test-evashni
Test Evashni
Apr 22, 2026 - Evashni Jansen Potchefstroom North West University Spending long hours in front of a screen could contribute to eye discomfort, such as itchy, irritated and temporarily elevated eye…http://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/2023-conference-announcements
2023 Conference Announcements
Apr 22, 2026 - The 6th International Self-Directed Learning Conference The Research Unit Self-Directed Learning at the North-West University is pleased to announce that the 6th International Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Conference will be held from 1 to 3 November 2023. This conference will be hosted at Pecan…BEd, BEd Hons, MEd in Mathematics Education, PhD in Mathematics Education
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Gordon Sekano
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Keynote Speakers
Apr 22, 2026 - Prof Karl Wirth Macalester College View Profile × Keynote speaker: Prof Karl Wirth Prof Karl Wirth has been a teacher and researcher at Macalester College for more than 30 years. Trained as a geochemist, he uses chemical data from rocks to understand the origin and evolution of the Earth’s crust and…Teaching Learning
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Fotiene Avrakotos-King
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2024 Conference Announcements
Apr 22, 2026 - 7th International Self-Directed Learning Conference Call The Research Unit Self-Directed Learning of the North-West University is pleased to announce the 7th International Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Conference. Achieving quality education for all by 2030 stands as a fundamental sustainable development goal outlined by…http://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/submission-guidelines
Submission guidelines
Apr 22, 2026 - Download the submission template. Abstracts should be between 500 and 800 words (excluding references). Clearly outline the purpose, methodology and results (if available) and implications of the research. Include a reference list. Topics may include (but are not limited to) strategies for fostering SDL, theoretical frameworks…http://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/conference-cost
Conference cost
Apr 22, 2026 - Full conference 6 - 8 November: R5 250.00 (Includes gala dinner, daily lunch and snacks. Excludes accommodation, breakfast and dinner). Daily attendance: R1 750.00 per day (Includes lunch and snacks. Excludes accommodation, breakfast and dinner). Gala dinner (7 November): R650.00 (optional for daily…http://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/conference-venue-and-accommodation