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Shaping future drug development with ethical approaches
In the realm of pharmaceutical research Prof Chrisna Gouws, a professor at the Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™) of the North-West University (NWU), is leading a significant charge towards transforming drug development. Her work in animal-free testing methods revolutionises how pharmaceuticals are researched, tested…http://news.nwu.ac.za/two-week-long-coding-school-explores-data-science-and-computational-thinking
Two-week long coding school explores data science and computational thinking
Over the past two weeks, from 27 January to 7 February, registered postgraduate students from the North-West University (NWU), alongside other participants from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), engaged themselves in the fields of data science and computational thinking. In a world of data-driven decision-making, they…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-and-innovation-colloquium-showcases-nwus-commitment-multidisciplinary-collaboration
Research and Innovation Colloquium showcases NWU’s commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration
“To expand beautiful ideas of working together across disciplines.” These were the words of Professor Jeffrey Mpahlele, deputy vice-chancellor for Research and Innovation at the North-West University (NWU), as he captured the essence of the university's Research and Innovation Colloquium that was held at Sun City from 02-04 March 2025. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-librarys-book-drive-humanitarian-effort-bridge-educational-gaps
NWU Library's Book Drive: A Humanitarian Effort to Bridge Educational Gaps
By Belinda Bantham and Ms Dina Mashiyane In a world where access to education can shape a person's future, the NWU's Library and Information Service (LIS) is making a profound humanitarian impact. Their university-wide book donation drive is not just about collecting books; it's about addressing educational disparities in underserved…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-and-young-guns-turn-fanie-fortress
NWU Eagles and Young Guns turn the Fanie into a fortress
The NWU Eagles demonstrated their strength and attacking prowess by dismantling Emeris 63 – 15 at the Fanie du Toit Sportsgrounds on Monday, 23 February. This victory saw the Eagles climb to the top of the table with ten points, level with second place FNB-UP Tuks after match day two of the 2026 varsity Cup season. Emeris took an early 5-0 lead…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/iea-task-30-workshop-2025/additional-activities
Additional Activities
A range of leisure and adventure activities are available at and around the 26° South Hotel for those who wish to extend their stay or explore the area in their free time. These include: Game drives and quad biking within the Cradle Moon Conservancy Hot air balloon safaris Spa treatments (offsite) Fishing adventures, mountain biking,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-help-your-anxious-children-during-lockdown
How to help your anxious children during lockdown
The Covid-19 lockdown brings with it a number of emotional challenges, not only for adults but also for children. With schools being closed, and children not being able to spend time with their friends and extended family members, it can increase their anxiety and make it harder for them to cope during these uncertain times. The Institute of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/campus-dvc-calls-solidarity-and-prayer-after-school
Campus DVC calls for solidarity and prayer after school
The deputy vice-chancellor of the North-West University's (NWUs) campus in Vanderbijlpark, Prof Linda du Plessis, has extended a message of condolences and support after the tragedy at Hoërskool Driehoek on Friday, 1 February 2019: We are deeply shocked by the tragedy that occurred at Hoërskool Driehoek in Vanderbijlpark. Our heartfelt…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/jacques-de-jong
Jacques de Jong
Jacques de Jongh is a development economist and holds a PhD in Economics. He is a senior lecturer in the School of Economic Sciences at the Vanderbijlpark campus where he lectures at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels. His teaching experience has extended across numerous fields including microeconomics, macroeconomics, fiscal and monetary…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/workshop-engaging-public-and-policymakers-ensure-research-impact
Workshop: Engaging with the Public and Policymakers to Ensure Research Impact
You are invited a workshop that aims to explore practical strategies for communicating research findings to drive real-world change and extend your research's influence Presenters: Prof. Christ Brink, Prof. Custodia Macuamule and Mrs. Bibi bouwman. Register herehttp://news.nwu.ac.za/conference-emphasises-importance-involving-indigenous-knowledge-holders-develop-smart-villages
Conference emphasises the importance of involving indigenous knowledge holders to develop smart villages
The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the national Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Nyandeni Local Municipality, recently concluded a two-day conference focused on smart villages, themed “Indigenous Knowledge-led Smart Village Regeneration”. This event attracted participation from a diverse group of…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/research-ethics-workshop-ethical-decision-making
Research Ethics Workshop: Ethical Decision Making
The NWU Research and Innovation for Sustainable Impact warmly extends an invitation to you for the Research Ethics Workshop: Ethical Decision Making. We welcome Deputy Deans (R&I), Research Directors, Research Chairs, and Academics to participate in this event. Presenter: Mr. Sidney Engelbrecht (King Abdullah University of Science and…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/research-ethics-workshop-promoting-research-integrity-age-ai-research
Research Ethics Workshop: Promoting Research Integrity in the age of AI in Research
The NWU Research and Innovation for Sustainable Impact warmly extends an invitation to you for the Research Ethics Workshop: Promoting Research Integrity in the age of AI in Research. We welcome Deputy Deans (R&I), Research Directors, Research Chairs, and Academics to participate in this event. Presenter: Mr. Sidney Engelbrecht (King…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/research-integrity-academia-workshop
Research Integrity in Academia Workshop
We extend a warm invitation to the Research Integrity in Academia Workshop. We welcome researchers, lecturers, and members of research ethics committees to join us for this event. Presenters: Dr. Seeiso Koali Mr. Mzimhle Popo Ms. Adri Labuschagne Prof. Sheunuka Singh Objectives: Training in…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/pitso-2024-2-tipping-point-turmoil-or-reform-south-africas-political-economy-after-2024
PITSO 2024-2: Tipping Point: Turmoil or Reform? - South Africa’s Political Economy After 2024
We are pleased to extend an invitation to you for the second Pitso webinar of 2024. In view of the impending historic 2024 elections, the new book "Tipping Point: Turmoil or Reform?..." explores important issues about the political and economical climate in South Africa. It identifies a number of the crucial commercial and economic issues that…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-professor-collaborate-prestigious-research-foundation
NWU professor to collaborate with prestigious research foundation
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation recently invited to North-West University (NWU) research professor Erhabor Idemudia for a research stay in recognition of his academic achievements and cooperation with German specialists. The foundation typically extends these invitations to establish new contacts and to intensify cooperation between the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-counselling-and-development-hosts-stakeholder%25E2%2580%2599s-appreciation-day
Student Counselling and Development hosts stakeholder’s appreciation day
The Student Counselling and Development Centre (SCDC) and Health Care Centre on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted its first-ever stakeholder appreciation event on 20 November 2019. The main purpose of the day was to acknowledge the role and support that different stakeholders in and around Mahikeng play towards…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/2nd-annual-international-conference-corporate-financial-markets-law
2nd Annual International Conference on Corporate & Financial Markets Law
You are cordially invited to the NWU 2nd Annual International Conference on Corporate & Financial Markets Law. This conference aims to bring together academics, policy makers, legal practitioners, students and other relevant stakeholders to unpack contemporary aspects of corporate and financial markets law. Theme: Rethinking Global…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/research-ethics-workshop-publication-ethics-and-authorship
Research Ethics Workshop: Publication Ethics and Authorship
The NWU Research and Innovation for Sustainable Impact warmly extends an invitation to you for the Research Ethics Workshop: Focus on Publication Ethics and Authorship. We welcome Deputy Deans (R&I), Research Directors, Research Chairs, and Academics to participate in this event. Presenter: Mr. Sidney Engelbrecht (King Abdullah…http://www.nwu.ac.za/art-exhibitions-jonel-scholtz-gordon-froud