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Professors strengthen ties with Nicolaus Copernicus University
A recent visit by North-West University (NWU) Professors Ephrem Redda and Prof Marko van Deventer to the Nicolaus Copernicus University (NCU) in Toruń, Poland represented a significant step in strengthening international academic collaboration. Hosted by the NCU’s Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management, the visit underlined the importance…http://news.nwu.ac.za/game-global-impact-5th-wasm-conference-heads-cape-town
Game on for global impact as the 5th WASM Conference heads to Cape Town
When the local and global sport management community gathers in Cape Town for the 5th World Association for Sport Management (WASM) conference from 3 to 6 March 2026, it will represent far more than a prestigious academic meeting. It will be a moment of pride, progress and possibility for sport management in South Africa and Africa. With the theme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-liandi-van-den-berg-redefining-student-assessment-ai-driven-world
Prof Liandi van den Berg is redefining student assessment in an AI-driven world
At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping higher education, Prof. Liandi van den Berg is helping lead the way in rethinking how universities assess student learning. Her work, recently featured in the Digital Education Council (DEC) Best Practices Collection, highlights a forward-thinking approach that is gaining global recognition…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-represent-south-africa-global-soil-science-competition
Students to represent South Africa at global soil-science competition
A team of North-West University (NWU) students will represent South Africa at the 5th International Soil Judging Competition, scheduled for June 2026 in Nanjing, China. This will place the institution on a global platform for soil science training and research. The team, led by NWU lecturer and research scientist Angelique Daniell from the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/human-metabolomics
Welcome to the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM)
CHM is dedicated to providing the healthcare sector with innovative, cutting-edge analytical services We are driven by our passion for innovation and our commitment to providing the best possible service to our clients. Our state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge analytical methods allow us to meet the demands of various sectors within…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/masara
MASARA Research Entity
MASARA (Musical Arts in South Africa: Resources and Applications) was established as a research niche area in November 2008. The focus for 2008–2012 was on selected musical arts of South Africa, specifically referring to Setswana and other local music cultures of the North-West Province. After the International Music &…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/book-exhibitions-2024
Book Exhibitions 2024
The Library and Information Service extends an invitation to staff and postgraduate students to attend the book exhibitions. Be sure to take part in this enriching event that honors the quest for knowledge and academic achievement. Mahikeng Campus Date: 6 - 7 May 2024 Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Location: Central Lecture Building (CLB)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-cgso-bring-consumer-protection-services-closer-mahikeng-communities
NWU and CGSO bring consumer protection services closer to Mahikeng communities
Residents in Mahikeng and surrounding rural communities now have closer access to consumer protection services following the launch of the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) satellite office at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 14 May 2026. The office, based at the NWU Law Clinic, becomes the fifth CGSO satellite…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/IPSHRM-Postgrad
IPHRM I Postgrad
OUR RESEARCH AIM, “The purpose of doing research is to solve problems that limit the growth and development of societies, communities, businesses and individuals. At the NWU, we remind ourselves constantly that we are here to make a difference in people’s lives and to nurture nature. By taking care of some of the problems humanity faces today and producing students…, Honours Degrees, Degrees presented in Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark and Mahikeng campuses. HONOURS DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This programme will allow you professionalregistration at the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Human Resources Management HONOURS DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY This programme will allow you professional…, Master's degrees, Our master’s qualifications are designed to provide students with an advanced basis of theory as well as the application of the principles of human resource management, labour relations and industrial psychology in research and the business world. The degree prepares students for research-based postgraduate study at NQF level 10 and has as purpose…, Doctoral degrees, A PhD degree is a full research degree, requiring a thesis (with a minimum of 360 credits), which contributes 100% of the final grade. In general, PhD candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are conversant with the relevant literature, have clear research capabilities, and are able to present their research in the required format. In…http://news.nwu.ac.za/90-minutes-first-division-nwu-chases-historic-promotion
90 minutes from the First Division: NWU chases historic promotion
The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute is just 90 minutes away from securing its place in South African professional football. After topping Group A of the ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs in Mthatha, the North West champions have booked a semi-final showdown against KwaZulu-Natal champions Mkhambathi FC, with promotion to the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sabpp-student-chapter-shines-open-day-winning-slogan
SABPP Student Chapter shines at Open Day with winning slogan
The newly established South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Student Chapter at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management has made an impressive debut, securing first place in the Best Slogan Category at the Mahikeng Campus Open Day on 23 May 2026. The winning slogan of the…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences-international-research-conference/keynote-speakers
Keynote speakers
Dr The Hon Kaviraj Sharma Sukon Dr. The Honourable K. S. Sukon, Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, and Research, is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and the Founding Director-General of the Open University of Mauritius (OU). He established OU in July 2012, transforming it into a dynamic, ISO-certified institution. By…, Dr Priscilla MUTHOORA THAKOOR, Governor, Dr Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor was appointed Governor of the Bank of Mauritius for a three-year term effective as from the 29th of September 2025. Governor Muthoora Thakoor brings substantial expertise in policy diagnostics and the development of macroeconomic frameworks aimed at supporting economic and financial stability. Dr Muthoora Thakoor’s…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/languages/ICAME44
ICAME44
The 44th annual conference of the International Computer Archive of Modern and Medieval English is hosted by the North-West University in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, from 17 to 21 May 2023. The conference format will be hybrid, with on-site and on-line participation possible. The conference theme is “English going places, Corpora…http://news.nwu.ac.za/create-news-4
Three lecturers chosen as TAU fellows
Three North-West University (NWU) academics have been chosen for the South African Teaching Advancement at University (TAU) Fellowship Programme. It is a great honour to be selected by the TAU panel and confirms that the NWU’s academics have a well-deserved reputation for their expertise, hard work and dedication. The three lecturers who have…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vice-chancellor-share-governance-insight-leadership-summit
NWU vice-chancellor to share governance insight at Leadership Summit
An impressive line-up of keynote speakers have been secured for the North-West University’s (NWU’s) fourth annual Leadership Summit. The summit will take place on 18 September 2018 at the Birchwood Hotel in Johannesburg. One of the keynote speakers is Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor of the university. He will be joined by Ms Phuti Mahanyela (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-puts-language-policy-action
NWU puts language policy into action
The North-West University (NWU) is on a mission to be a university where everybody will feel welcome in their languages, and can use their own language to teach, learn and interact freely. It aims to be an institution where students will be able to complete their studies while also using their mother tongue, for example Setswana, together…http://news.nwu.ac.za/busy-year-nwu-vanderbijlpark-alumni
Busy year for NWU Vanderbijlpark alumni
At the heart of the North-West University (NWU) lies a distinctive spirit of a meaningful shared sense of belonging. Add to this the pride and loyalty of the members of the extended university community and you understand why year-on-year graduates go out in the wider world with not only a spirit of deep rooted purpose, but also a vigour to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-life-and-school-nursing-celebrate-nurses
NWU Student Life and School of Nursing celebrate nurses
International Nurses and Midwives Day is celebrated annually on 12 May, and this year the North-West University (NWU) paid tribute to all nurses for the key role they play in society, and especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Student Life shows appreciation The Student Life department on the Mahikeng Campus celebrated the day by reaching…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-announces-new-chairperson-and-deputy-chairperson-its-council
North-West University announces new chairperson and deputy chairperson of its Council
During its meeting on 23 June 2022 the North-West University (NWU) Council elected a new chairperson and deputy chairperson. Mr Bert Sorgdrager, a seasoned legal professional with more than 30 years’ experience in the private sector, was elected as the sixth chairperson of the NWU Council. Mr Obakeng Mongale, an experienced public servant and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-makes-ground-breaking-progress-setswana-writing-and-spelling