Graduation Ceremony (PC)
Graduation ceremony taking place for the Faculty of Engineering For more informationhttps://news.nwu.ac.za/waiting-times-healthcare-are-under-microscope
Waiting times in healthcare are under the microscope
Waiting for medical treatment can be a life-or-death matter. “Waiting times in healthcare are a significant problem that occurs across the world and often has catastrophic effects – as we have seen during the Covid-19 pandemic,” says Maria van Zyl, a lecturer in the School of Industrial Engineering at the North-West University (NWU). While…https://news.nwu.ac.za/delving-socio-economic-issues-strengthen-global-engagement
Delving into socio-economic issues to strengthen global engagement
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) long-standing commitment to building a diverse plethora of global relationships resulted in a noteworthy event encouraging the exchange of ideas on Friday, 21 June. A delegation of about 30 individuals from the University of Pennsylvania’s Africa Center in Philadelphia in the United States (US) and the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/bpsa-helps-100-students-overcome-final-hurdle
bpSA helps 100 students to overcome the final hurdle
bp Southern Africa has responded to the plight of North-West University (NWU) students as part of its centenary commemorative initiatives. The company has donated R2,5m to help 100 of the university’s students clear their outstanding fees, enabling them to enter the working world with confidence. Answering a parliamentary question earlier this…https://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-tyobeka-lauds-proposed-national-nuclear-initiative
Prof Tyobeka lauds proposed national nuclear initiative
The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) – and internationally renowned nuclear energy expert – Prof Bismark Tyobeka, has lauded the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s (DMRE) proposed recommendation to Cabinet that three possible ownership models to acquire and fund more nuclear projects in SA under the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/athletics-superstars-set-global-stage-alight
Athletics superstars set global stage alight
Young man, you have got some wheels on you! Bradley Nkoana from the North-West University (NWU) once again burnt up the tarmac on the international stage when he won bronze in the 100 m event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru on Thursday, 29 August. It was another splendid display by the national junior record holder, who…
Youngsters win international Innovation Award for robotics project
Three 11-year old youngsters from Vanderbijlpark – Izabelle Bothma, Ewald Harmse and Wilmar Pretorius – designed a robot that will be able to assist rescuers in finding individuals trapped under snow. Their ingenuity earned them the Innovation Award at the recent Robotics World Championships. But how does this remarkable invention relate to…
NWU alumnus Jared Naude gets AWS certification
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Jared Naude is currently one of 14 people in the country to have obtained the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect Professional Certification. The certification validates advanced technical skills and experience in designing distributed applications and systems on the AWS platform. Jared, who…
Industry services
Industry Services There is often a gap between academic management research and industry requirements. This inevitably leads to management research that has limited relevance in a real industry environment. Hence, our aim is to: Enhance the impact of our research on industry, and Enhance the impact of industry on our research. In doing so, we have…, Model based business engineering, [accordion collapsed], Financial systems, Business finance models Business valuation models Cost accounting models Management accounting frameworks Typical examples of financial systems services include: Strategic financial systems Credit management policies at an academic institution Bank finance access in the SME sector Value creation strategies for sustainable organisations Commodity…, Risk management systems, Business intelligence Competitive intelligence Enterprise risk management systems Environmental analysis Financial risk management Typical examples of risk management services include: Strategic risk management Competitive intelligence in the South African metals industry Strategic intelligence in the South African mining industry Carbon tax…, Technological systems, Application development Technological strategy assessment Typical examples of technological systems services include: Strategic technological systems Competitive environment in the ICT industry Operational technological systems Development of mobile electronic accounting systems in the SME sector Information flow in a private hospital’s theatre…, Human systems, Wellness systems Typical examples of human systems services include: Strategic human systems Cultural implications of cross-border corporate acquisitions Operational human systems Development of a Respect for People model for lean implementation Selection methods for candidate systems engineers StudyWell , Operational systems, Process analysis Process maturity analysis Value chain analysis Value stream analysis Typical examples of operational services include: Strategic operational systems Management accounting role/impact on fraud control Operational systems Cost accounting models/value chain analysis in multiple industries and sectors Real-time measurement and…
Director's Message
The research focus area for Chemical Resource Beneficiation (CRB) in the Faculty of Natural Sciences comprises participants of the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, the School of Chemical and Mineral Engineering and the School of Pharmacy. The combination of these related disciplines ensures a competitive advantage to offer the…
Students win with ‘peaceful’ atoms
Veronica Gouws, Koketso Kgorinyane and Naomi Mokhine will soon be jetting off to Russia. These three master’s students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently won a youth video competition. More than 30 students from Sub-Saharan Africa took part in the contest, ran by Rosatom* in cooperation with African Young…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert-warns-long-term-risks-schools-dropping-pure-mathematics
Expert warns of long-term risks of schools dropping pure mathematics
When as many as 464 public schools in South Africa have elected to stop offering pure mathematics, the question is no longer about underperformance in mathematics, it is about absence. While most of these schools still teach mathematics literacy, pure mathematics underpins engineering, science and certain types of problem-solving. When that…https://news.nwu.ac.za/campus-career-career-fair-bridges-gap-between-students-and-industry
From campus to career: Career fair bridges the gap between students and industry
By Gofaone Motsamai and Keaoleboga Motshabi Dreams met decision-makers, and ambitions found direction. What began as an ordinary Monday at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU), quickly turned into a turning point for many students as they stepped into a world of opportunity at the annual Careers Fair on 20 May 2025. Organised…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-stalwart-prof-lynette-drevin-talks-about-experian-data-breach
NWU stalwart Prof Lynette Drevin talks about Experian data breach
“Everybody should be cautious when they get unsolicited emails or telephone calls. Do not give out any sensitive information and be cautious of what is called ‘social engineering’ attacks. People who have certain soft skills and try to pose as a person with authority, persuading the individual being contacted to divulge personal information,…
Research specialisations
The following post-graduate research opportunities are possible within the research unit: Master’s degree in relevant specialisations: Master's of Commerce Master's of Engineering Master's of Business Administration Doctorate specialisations PhD (In the above-mentioned master’s categories)https://news.nwu.ac.za/cyber-security-awareness-nwu
Cyber Security Awareness at the NWU
The IT department at the North-West University (NWU) recently launched a series of online training sessions for staff and students at the university. Themes included mobile cyber security, remote working and cyber security and phishing. The sessions of forty-five minutes each included a quiz at both the start and the end of the sessions. We…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/key-functions-las
Key Functions of the LAS
The Key Functions of the LAS include: Provision of state-of-the-art spectroscopic instruments Separation and thermal analyses equipment Knowledge transfer and training to students and researchers in all disciplines of science and engineering
Research and consulting
Our approach to business research and consulting is to utilise methodologies embedded in the design sciences, making business engineering a reality. We offer: Scientific diagnosis of challenging business problems In depth analysis, design and implementation of engineerd solutions Validation and verification of the solution in actuality Reflection…https://news.nwu.ac.za/building-healthy-attitudes-towards-stem-education