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School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management hosts a successful work readiness workshop
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management (IPHRM) recently hosted a pivotal work readiness workshop for its honours and master’s students. This initiative brought together industry experts to share valuable insights on graduate employability, industry expectations, and effective…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-masterclass-side-business-success-willem-gous
Empowering masterclass on side business success with Willem Gous
Aspiring entrepreneurs from the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), alongside members of the local community, recently gathered for an enlightening masterclass led by successful entrepreneur and author Willem Gous. The event focused on equipping participants with the knowledge, tools and mindset required to successfully…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-set-host-purple-con
Vanderbijlpark Campus is set to host Purple Con
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/unveiling-evolution-intelligence-science-south-africa
Unveiling the evolution of intelligence science in South Africa
By Gofaone Motsamai and Nikelo Mehlomakulu The evolution of South Africa’s intelligence services and the academic study of intelligence science took centre stage at a public lecture hosted by the North-West University (NWU) on 3 April 2025. Delivered by retired lecturer and intelligence expert Henning van Aswegen, the lecture explored the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/khayalethu-residence-hosts-academic-and-entrepreneurial-symposium-students
Khayalethu residence hosts academic and entrepreneurial symposium for students
By Gofaone Motsamai The Khayalethu Residence at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted an academic symposium aimed at empowering students with knowledge on research, artificial intelligence (AI) and entrepreneurship. The event provided a platform for students to engage with experts in various fields, gaining…http://news.nwu.ac.za/agsas-chief-risk-officer-shares-insights-risk-entrepreneurship-perspective
AGSA’s chief risk officer shares insights on risk from an entrepreneurship perspective
Bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world experience, the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted Mr Solly Segooa, chief risk officer at the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), for a thought-provoking guest lecture titled “Understanding and managing risk in entrepreneurship”. The session offered students a unique…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-joins-launch-innovateher-support-young-women-stem
Academic joins the launch of InnovateHER to support young women in STEM
Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-Ramulumo, senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education and member of the Research Unit for Self-Directed Learning, has been invited as a panellist for the upcoming InnovateHER project launch, under the African Female Voices platform, which will be held at the University of Johannesburg on 10 May 2025. Adding to the line-up…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-extramural-unit-hypertension-and-cardiovascular-disease-granted-five-year-extension
NWU Extramural Unit for Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease granted a five-year extension
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has granted a five-year extension to the SAMRC/NWU Extramural Unit (EMU) for Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease, effective from the beginning of April 2025. This decision follows a successful review process and highlights the crucial role of the unit in addressing the burden of cardiovascular…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/christa-rautenbach
Christa Rautenbach
Prof. Christa Rautenbach brings over 45 years of legal experience to her role as a Full Professor at North-West University's Faculty of Law. She began her career as a prosecutor with the Department of Justice before transitioning to academia in 1994. In 2019, she received the Humboldt Alumni Award for innovative networking initiatives,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ai-hub-now-it-official
NWU AI Hub: Now it is official!
The groundwork was laid over a year ago, and the foundation has been continuously reinforced through engagement with staff and students, the formulation of policies and guidelines, extensive planning and investigations and – most importantly – a shared commitment to embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in an ethical and responsible way at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/jessica-pool
Jessica Pool
Professor Jessica Pool is the Director of the Centre for Health Professions Education (CHPE) in the Faculty of Health Sciences and an Associate Professor. She leads initiatives in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), fostering teaching-focused communities of practice, research-led teaching development, and knowledge sharing in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/petronella-lunda
Petronella Lunda
I am, a dedicated midwife specialist, lecturer, and researcher with a strong passion for perinatal support for women and midwives. My expertise lies in compassionate midwifery, respectful maternity care, and evidence-based practice, and I am committed to advancing woman-centered care in maternal health services. As an academic, I play a pivotal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/concerncomplaint-alleged-unwelcome-religious-practice-residence
Concern/complaint: alleged unwelcome religious practice in the residence
The North-West University (NWU) notes the correspondence from one of the student societies and media enquiries regarding an incident that occurred on 13 April 2025 at the Potchefstroom Campus. The incident is allegedly related to religious or spiritual practices in one of the ladies’ residences. The university is investigating the matter and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-revolutionise-agriculture-through-its-ask-prof-initiative
NWU to revolutionise agriculture through its Ask-a-Prof initiative
When smallholder farmers face agricultural challenges, who can they turn to for advice? The new Ask-a-Prof initiative of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, in collaboration with the Zen Raseto Joint Venture, is at their service. This pioneering programme is set to revolutionise agricultural support…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-dolly-dlavane-inaugurated-second-term-pansalb-board
Dr Dolly Dlavane inaugurated for second term on PanSALB Board
Dr Dolly Dlavane, director of the Centre for African Language Teaching (CALT) at North-West University (NWU), has been inaugurated for a second term as a board member of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB). The official engagement recently took place at the Constitutional Court. Dr Dlavane served on the PanSALB Board for five years,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/shaping-future-sustainable-agriculture
Shaping the future of sustainable agriculture
The School of Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is preparing a new generation of agricultural professionals through a combination of academic training, practical experience and sector-focused initiatives. Comprising four core disciplines, namely agricultural economics and extension, animal health,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/book-launch-marks-milestone-ethical-caring-discourse
Book launch marks a milestone in ethical caring discourse
In a powerful affirmation of compassion as a catalyst for social change, the Optentia research unit at the North-West University (NWU) and the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ) research focus area co-hosted the hybrid launch of the groundbreaking book, Relational Caring: A Soft Voice in Transforming Society. The event brought together…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-africa-should-adapt-climate-change
How Africa should adapt to climate change
Africa is getting the short end of the stick as climate change is tightening its grip on the continent, although it has only contributed about 3% (at most) of global carbon emissions since the Industrial Revolution.Africa is the most vulnerable continent to the effects of climate change, with droughts, floods, extreme heatwaves, and shrinking…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-strengthens-academic-partnerships-boost-student-employability
NWU strengthens academic partnerships to boost student employability
The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), through its Career Services and Alumni Relations Department, has taken a significant step toward enhancing student employability by hosting a lecturers’ breakfast engagement. This was part of a series of multi-campus events held at the Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rethinking-education-age-artificial-intelligence