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Three new extraordinary professors join NWU’s Self-Directed Learning research unit
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education recently announced the appointment of three extraordinary professors who will be collaborating and doing research within the Self-Directed Learning research unit. They are Prof Ann Haley MacKenzie (Miami University, USA), Prof Trudi E Jacobson (University at Albany, State University of New…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/climate-change-air-quality-and-impacts/research-team-staff
Research Team - Staff
Prof Stuart Piketh School for Geo- and Spatial Sciences | Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management View profile Prof Stuart Piketh obtained his PhD at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2000 where he also worked as a Reeder and Director of the Climatology Research Group until he joined North-West University as a Professor…
Chinese Government Scholarship for SA Students | BRICS
The Chinese Government is offering scholarships for South African students to study at Chinese institutions starting in the 2016/17 academic year. The scholarship may be awarded for undergraduate (Bachelors), postgraduate (Masters or PhD) or non-degree Chinese language studies. Preference is given for postgraduate studies…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-text-technology/language-technology-honours
Language Technology Honours
HONOURS IN LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY Discover the potential of an Honours degree in Language Technology in the dynamic field of computational linguistics. Contribute to diverse language integration, specialising in South African languages, and expand your machine learning and linguistics expertise. Join this niche field by…
Women's Month 2020
As we commemorate Women’s Day, we salute women who have played and continue to play an important role in our families, our university, our communities and our country. We do so by taking stock of their achievements and the strides they have made in overcoming systemic barriers while continuing to flourish and inspire. At the…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/innovateher-start-toolbox
innovateHER Start-up Toolbox
Welcome to the innovateHER Youth innovation programme at the NWU Business School! As a hub for fostering innovation and growth in the African start-up ecosystem, our mission is to empower entrepreneurs with the skills, tools, and resources needed to build successful businesses. We understand that starting a business can be challenging, especially…, NWU Resources, At the NWU Business School, we are deeply committed to fostering a vibrant and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa. Recognizing the immense potential of our continent's innovators, we have designed and implemented a variety of initiatives tailored to support and nurture the growth of African start-ups. Our NWU-specific list of initiatives…, Starting & Funding your business, Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey and securing funding for your business can be a daunting experience. To help you navigate this process, we have handpicked a selection of exceptional online courses from world-renowned institutions that you can complete free of charge in auditing mode on Coursera. These courses provide valuable insights and…, The Innovation Canvas, In the competitive world of entrepreneurship, innovative ideas can make all the difference. To help you develop and refine your concepts, we present the "Innovation Canvas" course by Innovate UK KTN. This practical online course offers a structured framework that will guide you through the process of building, evaluating, and refining your…, The Business Model Canvas, Creating a solid business model is crucial to the success of any start-up. To assist you in this critical step, we have curated a list of outstanding online courses and tools focused on the Business Model Canvas and lean start-up business modeling. These resources will help you develop, analyze, and refine your business model, providing a clear…, Budgets & Financial Planning, Managing budgets and financial planning is an essential aspect of running a successful start-up. To help you navigate this crucial area, we have compiled a list of valuable online tools and resources designed to simplify and streamline financial management for your business. With these tools, you can create and manage budgets, plan cash flow, and…, Business & Start-up Planning, Effective business and start-up planning requires innovative thinking and a structured approach to brainstorming. To assist you in this essential process, we have curated a selection of online tools designed to inspire creativity and facilitate innovation. These platforms and tools will help you generate and organize your ideas, enabling you to…, Developing a Pitch Deck, A compelling pitch deck is crucial in capturing the interest of potential investors and partners. To help you create impactful presentations that showcase your start-up's value and potential, we have curated a list of online tools designed to simplify the process of creating pitch decks. These tools will allow you to design visually appealing and…, Craft a Winning Business Plan, While pitch decks are often the initial step in attracting venture capital and angel investors, a comprehensive business plan is crucial to showcase your start-up's strategy, operations, and financial projections in greater detail. To help you craft an impressive and effective business plan, we have compiled a list of online resources, templates,…, Find the Perfect Name for Your Business and Website, Choosing a unique and memorable name for your business and securing the corresponding domain name are essential steps in establishing your online presence. A great name can help you stand out in a crowded market, while a custom domain name and email addresses can project a professional image to potential customers. To assist you in finding the…, Tools to Elevate Your Brand, Effective corporate communication, marketing, and visual design are crucial for creating a strong brand identity and connecting with your target audience. From logos and graphic design to video and animation, we've compiled a list of tools and services that can help you elevate your start-up's branding and marketing efforts. Corporate…, Establish Your Start-up in South Africa, Establishing a company in South Africa involves navigating the registration process and ensuring that your business complies with legal and regulatory requirements. While you can register your new company on your own, it's often helpful to seek assistance from accountants or law firms to ensure a smooth process. To guide you in setting up your…, Resources for Protecting Your Start-Up, Starting a business requires legal documents and agreements to protect your start-up and its assets. While there are many templates and examples available online, it's important to ensure that the legal documents comply with the laws of the country where you are launching. Consider seeking legal advice from a qualified law firm to ensure that you…, Resources to Help You Finance and Manage Your Start-up, Financing your start-up and managing your equity can be a complex process. To help you navigate these challenges, we have compiled a list of resources, tools, and platforms focused on bootstrapping, fundraising, investor relations, and equity management. These resources will assist you in securing funding, connecting with investors, and managing…, Protect Your Intellectual Property with Expert Legal Advice, Protecting your intellectual property (IP) is crucial to the success and growth of your start-up. Whether it's a novel invention, design, software, or trademark, securing your IP rights can provide a competitive advantage and increase your business's value. To ensure proper protection and registration, it's essential to consult with an IP law firm…, Housekeeping and Communicating as a Start-up, Effective communication, organization, and document management are critical for start-ups to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment. To help you streamline your operations, we've compiled a list of essential tools and services to manage email, calendars, scheduling, conference calls, web meetings, and document management. These tools…, Dedicated Resources for Tech-Based Start-Ups, Tech-based start-ups have unique needs and challenges that require specialized resources and support. Fortunately, there are several dedicated resources available to help tech-based start-ups succeed. These resources provide access to tools, services, and support specifically tailored to the needs of tech-based start-ups. Google for Startups AWS…, Expand Your Start-up Knowledge and Stay Informed, To thrive in today's competitive business landscape, it's essential for entrepreneurs to continually learn and stay informed about industry trends, strategies, and best practices. We've curated a list of interesting blogs, knowledge resources, international start-up news sources, and books to help you expand your knowledge and stay up-to-date with…, Other Cool Tools and Resource Lists for Start-Ups, In addition to the resources listed above, there are several other cool tools and resource lists available online that can benefit start-ups. These resources cover a range of topics, from open-source and SaaS tools to comprehensive start-up libraries. Explore these resources to find additional tools and inspiration for your start-up. Other Cool…https://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-speakers
ICIL 2019 - Speakers
International keynote speakers, Prof Serap Kurbanoglu Prof. Serap Kurbanoglu (Turkey) Serap Kurbanoglu received her PhD in Information Studies from Sheffield University, UK. She is a professor at the Department of Information Management of Hacettepe University. One of her main research areas is information literacy. She has numerous publications and is involved in numerous…, National Speakers, Prof Bosire Onyancha Prof. Bosire Onyancha Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha is a Research Professor at the Department of Information Science, University of South Africa. Prof Onyancha was the Head of the Department of Information Science, University of South Africa, from July 2011 to September 2015. He holds a PhD in Library and Information Science. Prof…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hydrometallurgy/active-researchers-and-publication-links
Active Researchers and Publication Links
Shriya Roopa Jnr. Metallurgist Orcid Marcus Keulder Jnr. Metallurgist Hanno Bijzet Process Engineer …https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/testsdl
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LIST OF RESEARCH PROJECTS: 2024 Title of research projects Participants Reflective practice in action: Disrupting the 'apprenticeship of observation' of student teachers in Work Integrated Learning through authentic teaching-learning experiences Prof N Petersen, Dr Adri Du Toit, Dr E Kung,…http://www.nwu.ac.za/covid-19/coronavirus-nwu-communiques
Coronavirus: NWU communiques
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Donor news
[accordion] Generous donation from PPS adds a professional and aesthetic touch The top floor of the G23 Building on the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) hosts the subject group Pharmacology in the School of Pharmacy, and a research team of the Pharmacen centre of excellence. Thanks to a generous donation from…
Inaugural Lectures 2022
The North-West University is proud to showcase its academics as they climb the ladder in their academic career. Any academic who is promoted to professor or who is appointed by the NWU as “newly appointed professor” from elsewhere, is expected to deliver a professional inaugural speech within the first year of their appointment. It is meant to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/top-scientists-unite-launch-pan-african-disease-foundation
Top scientists unite to launch Pan-African Disease Foundation
A consortium of African universities and research institutions led by the Walter Sisulu University from South Africa, today announced the founding of the Sisulu Foundation for African and Pandemic Disease Response ("The Sisulu Foundation"). The Foundation will establish a collaborative Pan-African platform for training, research and development…
Youth Month
We celebrate the young, vibrant and excellent alumni of the NWU. Click on the quotes below to meet the pioneers who are making strides in their various industries and #Discover what it means to be YOUNG, GIFTED and an NWU GRADUATE. [accordion collapsed] "We should be given every opportunity. And that is what we…https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/projects
Projects
LIST OF RESEARCH PROJECTS: 2024 Title of research projects Participants Reflective practice in action: Disrupting the 'apprenticeship of observation' of student teachers in Work Integrated Learning through authentic teaching-learning experiences Prof N Petersen, Dr Adri Du Toit, Dr E Kung,…
Emergency Power Management (EPM)
#Reduce-the-use as loadshedding intensifies Enquiries As load shedding stages increase and the winter cold approaches, the North-West University’s emergency power supply will come under extreme pressure. We as staff and students must be prepared and play our part to ensure the continual operation…
Emergency Power Management (EPM) - Cloned
#Reduce-the-use as loadshedding intensifies Enquiries As load shedding stages increase and the winter cold approaches, the North-West University’s emergency power supply will come under extreme pressure. We as staff and students must be prepared and play our part to ensure the continual operation…
2017 Events
UPCOMING EVENTS 2017 events [accordion], 7-13 December 2017: TRADE at WTO Chairs Conference and WTO Ministerial Conference, Prof Wilma Viviers, Dr Adelia Janse van Rensburg and Ms Ali Parry attended the annual WTO Chairs Conference and the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference in Buenos Aires. Report back on the 2017 WTO Chairs Conference ., 7 November 2017: Visit from the WTO to recruit PhD students and staff, On 7 November, Dr Mustaqeem De Gama (Counsellor: SA Pemanent Mission to the WTO) and a delegation from the World Trade Organisation (WTO), visited TRADE in order to: i) raise awareness of the World Trade Organization as an employer of choice; ii) shed light on the various ways to join the WTO (e.g. intern, young professional, fixed-term staff) and…, 18 & 20 October 2017: Master's and PhD degrees awarded, Many congratulations to Ms Michelle Groenewald (MCom Economics) and Dr Carli Bezuidenhout (PhD Economics) who recently received their respective degrees from the North West University. Michelle received an MCom in Economics with the topic of her dissertation being: 'A cross-country analysis of the relationship between racial and ethnic tolerance…, 11-13 October 2017: Prof Derick Blaauw expands day labour research to Namibia, From 11 to 13 October 2017, Prof Derick Blaauw and Prof Rinie Schenck (from University of the Western Cape) were in Namibia where they had the opportunity to expand their ongoing research regarding day labourers into that country. The research visit was made possible through a Research and Development Grant (RDG) from the North-West University.…, 12 October 2017: TRADE presentation at UJ Department of Economics' seminar series, On 12 October, Prof Wilma Viviers and Mr Martin Cameron visited the University of Johannesburg (UJ) to deliver a presentation as part of the Department of Economics and Econometrics' Thursday Seminar Series. The topic of their presentation was 'TRADE-DSM ® (Decision Support Model) for the identification of export opportunities for South Africa…, 9 October 2017: Guest lecture by Mr Michael Adams (SARB) , On 9 October, Mr Michael Adams, lead economist at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), visited the North-West University to deliver a guest lecture at TRADE. The topic of his presentation was ' Analysis and research of the economy by the SA Reserve Bank '. The presentation was attended by staff and students from TRADE and the School of…, 28 September & 16-20 October 2017: Sharing knowledge and gaining cultural understanding, Prof Henri Bezuidenhout has had a very busy and productive time travelling around the world in the last few weeks. On 28 September, he presented a paper at the Interdisciplinary Business Reseach SIBR conference in Hong Kong titled, 'Emerging markets global players: A comparison between the OFDI multinationals of Brazil, China and South Africa'.…, 26-28 September 2017: TRADE at the WTO Public Forum, Prof Wilma Viviers, Prof Marianne Matthee, Prof Sonja Grater and Ms Carli Bezuidenhout recently attended the 2017 WTO Public Forum in Geneva, Switzerland. On 27 September, Prof Viviers was the moderator for a working session on the topic, ' Driving inclusive growth and enhancing intra-African trade through services sector development '.…, September 2017: Prof Waldo Krugell elected to serve as next ESSA president, Prof Waldo Krugell was elected to serve as the next president Economic Society of South Africa (ESSA) at the Biennial Conference of the ESSA held at Rhodes University in Grahamstown. Prof Waldo Krugell is the first NWU academic to be elected president. Congratulations Waldo! , 20-21 September 2017: Academic article writing workshop, Ms Ali Parry (director of Trade Matters (Pty) Ltd and an extraordinary research scientist in the TRADE research entity) was the facilitator at a two-day workshop in September focusing on how to write academic articles in ways that will improve publication success rates. Attended by researchers from the Potchefstroom and Mahikeng campuses, the…, 18 September 2017: Guest lecture by Dr Montie Mlachila, On 18 September 2017, Dr Montie Mlachila visited the North-West University to give a guest lecture on the topic: ' The role of the IMF's growth accelerations and decelerations in SSA economies '. Dr Mlachila is the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) senior representative to South Africa., 4 September 2017: Guest lecture by Dr Leon Louw, On 4 September 2017, Dr Leon Louw visited the North-West University to give a guest lecture on the topic: 'Options for South Africa's economic future and the merits of the free market'. Dr Louw is the executive director of the Free Market Foundation (FMF), an advocate for free market economic policies and libertarian political philosophy. During…, 30 August-1 September 2017: TRADE staff and students attend ESSA Biennial conference, From 30 August to 1 September 2017, TRADE staff and postgraduate students attended the Biennial Conference of the Economic Society of South Africa (ESSA) at Rhodes University in Grahamstown. They had a great time networking with academics from other institutions and catching up on the latest research in various disciplines, while also sharing…, 22-23 August 2017: SETHI explosions, The North-West University's annual Science, Engineering, Technology, Health and Innovation (SETHI) research showcase and networking event took place on 22 and 23 August 2017. This year, the TRADE-DSM™ was also be showcased as part of SETHI. The inclusion of the TRADE-DSM™ underscores the science-based nature of the quantitative and fact-based…, 24 July 2017: Guest lecture by Prof Sid Suntrayuth, Prof Sid Suntrayuth from the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) in Bangkok, visited the North-West University to give a guest lecture on the topic: 'Thailand and ASEAN Economic Community (AEC): Future opportunities and challenges'. The guest lecture was organised in collaboration with the School of Economics, the NWU School…, 20 July 2017: TRADE colloquium, The third TRADE colloquium took place from 10:00-12:00 on 20 July in E3-138. The colloquium provided an opportunity for Master's and PhD students to present their research proposals and draft articles, and obtain feedback. Two PhD students (Gabriel Mhonyera and Emmanuel Orkoh) and one MCom student (Nicole van der Merwe) presented their work at the…, 12 July 2017: Aid for digital trade: needs and responses, Prof Wilma Viviers was one of the guest speakers at a workshop, jointly organised by the ICTSD and the permanent mission of Kenya, which took place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 13 July. The theme of the workshop was 'Aid for digital trade: needs and responses' and Prof Viviers presented a paper on the topic: ' E-commerce and the digital economy:…, 2-7 July 2017: Farm management in the 21st Century, Drs David Spies, Ernst Idsardi and Johnny van der Merwe attended the 21st Conference of the International Farm Management Association (IFMA) in Edinburgh, Scotland from 2-7 July. They presented a joint paper at the conference, titled: 'Performance and marketing options for informal cattle producers in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa'., 29 June-1 July 2017: Gender inequalities in a multipolar world, Dr Carike Claassen attended the International Association for Feminist Economics's 26th annual conference at Sungshin University in Soeul, Korea from 29 June to 1 July. At the conference, Dr Claassen presented a paper titled: ' Occupational segregation in post-Apartheid South Africa '. In her paper she showed how gender segregation in the South…, June 2017: Teaching marketing and cultural intelligence in Thailand , Prof Henri Bezuidenhout visited the International College of National Institute of Development Administration (ICO NIDA) to teach a short course as part of their International Business Master's degree programme. Prof Bezuidenhout lectured on international marketing and cultural intelligence practices. , 26-27 June 2017: Qualitative research methodology course, Prof Brigitte Smit, a research professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Management at the University of South Africa (UNISA), visited the North-West University on 26 and 27 June to present a qualitative research methodology course to staff and students. The course focused on research design and methodology (26 June) as well as…, 18-21 June: TRADE PhD student at IFAMA Conference, Dr Andries Radley, a PhD student at TRADE, presented a paper at the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association Conference which was held in Miami Florida from 18-21 June. His paper was titled: 'Strategies Implemented by South African Agribusinesses to Optimize Profitability and Growth' and written in collaboration with his…, 13-14 June 2017: TRADE team members attend TIPS forum on Industrialisation and Sustainable Growth, Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) in partnership with the South African Research Chair in Industrial Development, based at the University of Johannesburg, and in association with the Green Economy Coalition (GEC), hosted its its 2017 Annual Forum in Pretoria from 13 to14 June, 2017. The topic of the forum was Industrialisation and…, 13-14 June 2017: Prof Sonja Grater participates in ICTSD workshops, Prof Sonja Grater was invited to take part in two workshops organised by the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) in Divone-les-Bains in France on 13 and 14 June 2017. The aim of the first workshop was to form a Gender Advisory Group which will be responsible for assessing the work currently being one by the ICTSD…, 31 May-3 June 2017: TRADE team members in Poland and Sweden , During the first week of June, Dr Anmar Pretorius and Prof Derick Blaauw attended the International Trade and Finance Association's 27th International Conference at the Poznan University of Economics and Business in Poznan, Poland. The topic of the conference was: 'Leading Issues in International Trade and Finance'. Delegates from afar as…, 1 June 2017: TRADE-WTO awards function , Three separate WTO-sponsored awards as well as one TRADE award were presented at the TRADE-WTO awards function held at the NWU on 1 June 2017. The WTO awards were for the best Master's degree dissertation in International Trade, the best article on a WTO-related topic and the most promising Honours student in International Trade. The TRADE award…, 30 May-1 June 2017: WTO workshop on GVCs and Trade in Value Added , The TRADE research entity was privileged to host a WTO Workshop on Global Value Chains (GVCs) and Trade in Value Added (TiVA) as part for their WTO Chair's programme to researchers, policymakers and PhD students from 30 May to 1 June 2017. The two presenters of the workshop for the first two days, were Mr Christophe Degain, Senior Statistician…, 26 May 2017: North-West University awards honorary doctorate to world renowned economist , Prof Ludo Cuyvers, an acclaimed international trade economist and leading authority on the role of export promotion in building a competitive and sustainable export sector, was awarded an honorary doctorate in international trade from the North-West University (NWU) on 26 May 2017. Prof Cuyvers’ association with the NWU, and the TRADE research…, 18 May 2017: TRADE colloquium, The second TRADE colloquium took place from 14:00-16:00 on 18 May in E3-138. The colloquium provided an opportunity for Master's and PhD students to present their research proposals and draft articles, and obtain feedback., 8 May 2017: National Planning Commission roundtable discussion, On 8 May, Prof Derick Blaauw , along with a number of government, educational and other non-governmental role-players, was invited to attend a roundtable discussion on the Social Protection Floor and Cost of Living. The discussion was hosted and organised by the National Planning Commission, and was part of a series of research engagements…, 8 May 2017: Guest lecture by Dr Gustav Brink , On 8 May, Dr Gustav Brink, an expert on WTO dispute resolution from XA Consultants, delivered a guest lecture as part of the ECON 616 International Trade Theory and Policy course. In his lecture he focused on trade remedies and the dispute settlement process at the WTO. The presentation slides are available here . , 4-5 May 2017: Training in services for the dti, The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) of South Africa has commissioned the TRADE research entity to assist the dti with the design of a strategic framework and action plan for the export development and promotion of South Africa’s service sectors. Part of the project entails capacity building and training to relevant dti personnel. As…, 25-26 April 2017: Cultural Intelligence (CQ) workshop, The first-of-its-kind workshop on Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in South Africa was held by TRADE on 25 to 26 April. The workshop was organised in order to further the understanding of the role of cross-cultural competency in international trade. Prof Henri Bezuidenhout , the only comprehensively certified person in the country, facilitated the…, 20-21 April 2017: Academic writing skills development course, The academic writing skills development course offers assistance in many aspects of academic writing to the new Master's and PhD students at TRADE. The concluding part of the course was held on 20 & 21 April and conducted by members of the NWU Centre for Academic and Professional Language Practice (CAPLP) ., 19-20 April 2017: Guest lecture by Dr Richard Cookson, On 19 April, Dr Richard Cookson gave a guest lecture to the third year International Trade students on “ Geographic Economic Windows ”. He gave various examples of countries that are representatives of “economic windows”, with a focus on Hong Kong and South Africa. He discussed the history of these countries and the success factors that made them…, 1-8 April 2017: TRADE joins SAIIA for a project on plurilaterals, Two researchers from the TRADE research focus area, Ms. Ali Parry (Extraordinary Research Scientist) and Dr. Adelia Jansen Van Rensburg (Postdoctoral Fellow) traveled to Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 1-8 April 2017 to work on a research project on "Developing Country Participation in Plurilateral Trade Agreements". The project is funded by the…, April 2017: Dr Anmar Pretorius receives the top prize! , At a recent award ceremony of the University of Johannesburg, Dr Anmar Pretorius received the prize for the best PhD thesis in the University of Johannesburg's Department of Economics and Econometrics. Dr Pretorius received her PhD degree from the University of Johannesburg on the topic 'An empirical analysis of South Africa's financial market…, 22-24 March 2017: TRADE engages with the ICTSD on trade and economic growth, On 22 and 23 March, four members of TRADE (Profs Wilma Viviers and Sonja Grater, Dr Marie-Luce Kuhn and Ms Ali Parry) attended and presented three papers at the ITCSD (International Trade Centre for Sustainable Trade and Development) conference held in Stellenbosch. The topic of the conference was: 'Leveraging services and digital potential for…, 23 March 2017: Guest lecture by Mr Edward Winant, On 23 March, Mr Edward Winant, Trade and Investment Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, visited the NWU to give a guest lecture to staff and students. Mr Winant's lecture focused on the future of SA-US trade and investment relations, with specific reference to AGOA which is set to expire in 2025. He also considered what trade and investment…, 16 March 2017: PretoriaFM radio interview, On Thursday 16 March, Prof Wilma Viviers was interviewed by PretoriaFM regarding her work in international trade and on the TRADE-DSM Navigator™ (Afrikaans only). More information can be found here . , 28 February 2017: From Trade Rules to Trade Deals: Whither US Trade Policy in the Trump Administration?, Organised in collaboration with BUSA , Agbiz , Tutwa Consulting and the JCCI , TRADE hosted a thought-provoking debate on the likely trajectory of US trade policy in the months ahead and how South Africans should respond. For more information, consider the press release: US trade policy in the Trump era: What's in store for South Africa and…, 23 February 2017: Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech competition, Ms Mosima Ngwenya, a Master’s student in the School of Economics, represented the NWU at the annual Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech competition in Cape Town on Thursday 23 February. She was one of 10 postgraduate finalists in an essay writing competition amongst all the tertiary institutions in South Africa. Postgraduate entrants were asked…, 16-17 February 2017: Academic writing skills development course, The academic writing skills development course offers assistance in many aspects of academic writing to new Master's and PhD students. The course is run by members of the NWU Centre for Academic and Professional Language Practice (CAPLP) team and took place on 16 and 17 February 2017., 2 February 2017: TRADE mini-colloquium, The first opportunity for new Master's and PhD students to present their research ideas for review and feedback by TRADE team members at the TRADE mini-colloquium. , 25-26 January 2017: Leveraging services and digital potential for inclusive economic growth, The development of well-functioning and efficient services sectors is crucial to achieving structural transformation and sustainable and inclusive growth in LDCs and LICs. On 25 and 26 January 2017, the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) in association with Trade Mark East Africa, hosted a workshop on 'Leveraging…, 25 January 2017: TRADE staff attend a Gallup Strengths training workshop, On Wednesday 25 January, staff from TRADE and the School of Economics attended a Gallup Strengths workshop led by Prof Henri Bezuidenhout (a certified Gallup Strengths coach). This workshop provided an opportunity for staff to learn more about each other's different strengths and talents and how they can be developed for better teamwork and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/young-nwu-lecturers-making-mathematics-fashionable
Young NWU lecturers making mathematics fashionable
North-West University (NWU) lecturers Tshepiso Mahura (28) and Thokozani Jele (27) have much in common. Working at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, these best friends are both young academics from disadvantaged backgrounds, both pursuing their PhDs, and both taking the road less travelled – mathematics. Thokozani – who finished his master’s degree…https://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-conference-programme