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NWU Leadership Alumni Brunch celebrates ethical leadership and lasting impact
The North-West University (NWU) reaffirmed its commitment to cultivating ethical, purpose-driven leaders when it hosted the prestigious NWU Leadership Alumni Brunch at The Capital on the Park in Sandton recently.Hosted by the university's Alumni Relations department, the event brought together distinguished alumni, industry leaders and members of…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/diversity-inclusion-workshop-prof-jasper-van-assche
Diversity & Inclusion Workshop by Prof Jasper van Assche
You are cordially invited to the Diversity & Inclusion Workshop by Prof Jasper van Assche.Topic: The Roots of Diversity Ideologies: Intergroup contact and socialisation as sources of influence.Abstract: Diversity ideologies offer strategies for managing ethnic/cultural diversity in ways that improve intercultural relations. Alongside the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-dominates-north-west-sports-awards-six-major-honours
NWU dominates North West Sports Awards with six major honours
The North-West University (NWU) reaffirmed its status as one of the leading sports universities in South Africa after securing six of the top honours at the 10th North West Sports Awards event, with its football, athletics and road running programmes all recognised during the ceremony held at the Sun City Superbowl on Saturday.The biggest success…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-captain-aphelele-sibisi-crowned-north-west-sport-star-year
NWU captain Aphelele Sibisi crowned North West Sport Star of the Year
The historic rise of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute into professional football has earned another milestone after captain Aphelele Sibisi was named the 2026 North West Sport Star of the Year at the 10th North West Sports Awards held at the Sun City Superbowl on Saturday, 1 August 2026.The award, determined through a public vote,…Prof. Yolandi Breet is 'n medeprofessor in Fisiologie en 'n navorser op die gebied van hipertensie. Haar spesifieke navorsingsbelangstellings sluit die styfheid van groot arteries en vroeë vaskulêre veroudering in. Sy beskik oor 'n Y-gradering van die Nasionale Navorsingstigting (NRF) en is ook 'n lid van die Association for Research into…
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Yolandi Breet
Prof. Yolandi Breet is 'n medeprofessor in Fisiologie en 'n navorser op die gebied van hipertensie. Haar spesifieke navorsingsbelangstellings sluit die styfheid van groot arteries en vroeë vaskulêre veroudering in. Sy beskik oor 'n Y-gradering van die Nasionale Navorsingstigting (NRF) en is ook 'n lid van die Association for Research into…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-research-points-greener-ways-detecting-water-pollution
PhD research points to greener ways of detecting water pollution
Communities, municipalities and industries could soon have access to faster and cheaper tools to detect harmful dye pollution in water. Environmentally friendly nanomaterials can outperform conventionally produced alternatives in monitoring water quality, according to the doctoral research of Dr Mokole Seleke, who recently graduated from the North…http://news.nwu.ac.za/toys-talent-hrma-students-turn-theory-practice
From toys to talent: HRMA students turn theory into practice
Creativity and innovation took centre stage in the classroom as first-year Human Resource Management students at the North-West University (NWU) brought the employee selection process to life through an interactive demonstration using South African National Defence Force (SANDF) toy figures.The practical learning activity, facilitated by Kholiswa…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-mmusinyanes-customary-law-insights-shape-landmark-surrogacy-judgment
Prof. Mmusinyane’s customary law insights shape landmark surrogacy judgment
The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) continues to make a significant contribution to the development of South African jurisprudence, with Prof. Boitumelo “Tumi” Mmusinyane playing a pivotal role in a landmark High Court judgment that considered whether a surrogacy agreement is compatible with customary law.Prof. Mmusinyane, deputy…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nina-schumann-concerto-pianist-journey-parkinsons-disease
Nina Schumann Concerto: A Pianist on a Journey with Parkinson's Disease
Join acclaimed South African concert pianist Nina Schumann for an inspiring and deeply personal presentation as she shares her journey of living and performing with Parkinson's disease. Through stories of resilience, music, and perseverance, she offers a unique perspective on navigating the challenges of a life-changing diagnosis while…http://news.nwu.ac.za/african-languages-need-strong-presence-modern-communication
African languages need a strong presence in modern communication
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes global communication, the question on the lips of African academics is this: how can indigenous African languages remain visible and relevant in the digital age?Exploring answers to this question is the point of a two-day symposium that the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research entity of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/communication-framework-strengthens-democracy-through-collaboration
Communication framework strengthens democracy through collaboration
Effective communication is essential for strengthening democracy, fostering trust and empowering communities. These are among the key findings by newly graduated Dr Jack Malatji, whose doctoral research at the North-West University (NWU) proposes a communication framework to strengthen relationships between Chapter 9 institutions in South Africa…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-appointed-chair-national-council-gender-based-violence-and-femicide
Academic appointed to chair National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide
The North-West University (NWU) congratulates Dr Lebogang Mathibe Ramalepe, a senior psychology lecturer and public health researcher at the Vanderbijlpark Campus, on her appointment as chairperson of the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NCGBVF). President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dylan-pienaar-carries-hopes-south-africa
Dylan Pienaar carries the hopes of South Africa
Before dawn breaks and long before most students open a textbook, Dylan Pienaar is already at work – honing techniques, pushing through punishing training sessions and chasing a dream that stretches far beyond the walls of the North-West University (NWU).At just 19 years old, the financial accountancy student is living a double life that few can…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-bodybuilding-helped-bokang-matsetela-find-her-purpose
How bodybuilding helped Bokang Matsetela find her purpose
What began as a personal search for direction has developed into a series of bodybuilding titles for North-West University (NWU) student Bokang Matsetela. In just two years, the fourth-year economics student has progressed from entering her first competition to standing among the country's top university bodybuilders, proving that discipline can…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-policies
Research and Open Scholarship Services
Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services Special Collections ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Open Science at North-West University, Open Science initiatives at North-West University are overseen by and accountable to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for NWU Research, Innovation, Community Engagement and Postgraduate Studies (RICEP). Aligned with the PDF document South African Open Science Policy (PDF) , the NWU defines Open Science as a collaborative, transparent, and reproducible…, 1. NWU Open Access Publications Policy, This policy regulates public access to NWU research outputs, including master's and doctoral theses and dissertations (ETDs), journal articles, books, and conference proceedings. These outputs are preserved and disseminated through the institutional repository, Boloka , to increase the visibility, discoverability, and global impact of the…, 2. NWU Research Data Management (RDM) Policy, The RDM policy provides a framework for managing research data, including raw, cleaned, and analysed data throughout its entire life cycle. Eligible data that substantiates published research is made available for reuse in the NWU Research Data Repository (DaYta Ya Rona / Figshare) . PDF document Read Policy →, The Strategic Value of Open Science, The NWU's Open Access (OA) and RDM policies are vital to enhancing the dissemination of knowledge and ensuring research integrity . These policies: Aligned with the National Open Science Policy, UNESCO recommendations, and other funder mandates (including the NRF), our policies enable rapid dissemination of research findings. Remove barriers by…, Policies and Training Material, National Open Science Policy PDF document Open Access Policy (PDF) PDF document Research Data Management Policy (PDF) PDF document Research Data Management Rules and Appendices (PDF) Research Data Management LibGuide DaYta Ya Rona Data Management Plan DMPTool: quick start guide for researchers PDF document DMPTool Flyer (PDF)http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/information-session-dr-maryalice-mazzara-optimising-fulbright-applications-health-sciences
Information Session with Dr Maryalice Mazzara: Optimising Fulbright Applications for Health Sciences
The Faculty of Health Sciences warmly invites researchers to an exclusive information session on Optimising Fulbright Applications for Health Sciences, presented by Dr Maryalice Mazzara, Fulbright Specialist in Global Affairs and Leadership.Dr Mazzara has extensive experience in global affairs, leadership, and higher education, and…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trees/proud-moments
Proud Moments
MEMBERSHIPS SAIMS (Southern Africa Institute for Management Scientists) SAIMS ATHENA (Association of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Networks in Academia) SAIMS TESA (Tourism Educators South Africa) tesa , BEST PAPERS, 10th ATMC Conference, Greece Esmarie Prof Myburgh-Marx received the 2nd runner up Best Paper Award , EXCELLENCE AWARDS, EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2024 TREES received numerous awards at the Excellence awards gala EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2024 2 TREES received multiple awards at the FEMS gala evening NRF RATINGS prof saayman nrf Click and drag to resize Prof Saayman receives a B3 NRF rating prof slabbert nrf Prof Slabbert receives a C1 NRF rating Prof lucrezi nrf Prof Lucrezi…, , Click and drag to resize Click and drag to resize , NWU PROMOTIONS, Click and drag to resize Prof t PROF ES PROMOTION Dr Matiza is promoted to Associate Professor Dr Myburgh-Marx is promoted to Associate Proffesor, M Grad, M Grad M Grad M Grad M Grad M Grad M Grad PHD GRAD PHD GRAD PHD GRAD PHD GRADhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-soccer-institute-sweeps-top-honours-north-west-sports-awards
NWU Soccer Institute sweeps top honours at North West Sports Awards
The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute capped a landmark season by claiming three of the province's top honours at the 10th North West Sports Awards. The institute was named Team of the Year, head coach Nkululeko Malgas received the Coach of the Year award, and captain Aphelele Sibisi was crowned Sport Star of the Year.The awards,…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/centre-digital-humanities-2026-webinar-series-creative-responsibility-age-ai