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Call for Applications - Local SMME Training Programme: Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Trades
Eligible SMMEs are invited to apply for a fully supported skills development programme focused on Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical trades. This training programme is designed to strengthen the capacity of local SMMEs by providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, aligned with industry standards. Training Areas:…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/workshop-ethical-considerations-informed-consent-processes
Workshop: Ethical Considerations In Informed Consent Processes
You are cordially invited to a workshop on Ethical Considerations In Informed Consent Processes. This workshop aims to enhance researchers and REC members understanding of ethical requirements in the informed consent process to ensure ethical and compliant research practices. NWU-internal staff members, REC Administrators, REC…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/centre-digital-humanities-digicop-investigates
Centre of Digital Humanities: DigiCoP Investigates
The Centre of Digital Humanities warmly invites you to attend the DigiCoP Investigates. DigiCoP is a community of practice around innovative teaching and learning with technology, within the Centre of Digital Humanities. Membership involves receiving invitations to: Online 60 minute sessions about technologies for teaching…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumni/nwu-relevant-alumni
NWU Relevant Alumni
At the North-West University, graduation marks the beginning of a lifelong connection. Our graduates leave not only with qualifications, but with the knowledge, skills and values needed to make meaningful contributions in their professions, communities and the world. NWU celebrates the achievements and journeys of our graduates. By sharing…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/digital-humanities-webinar-series-where-humanities-and-technology-meet-tutorbots-and-future
The Digital Humanities Webinar Series - Where Humanities and Technology Meet: Tutorbots and the Future of Language Learning
The Centre for Digital Humanities cordially invites you to a webinar, presented by Prof Mariska Nel. This webinar examines Adaptive AI and immediate feedback, asking how fast formative responses from a tutorbot could change learning in your module. Through a short live demo, an exploratory role‑play where lecturers use…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/call-papers-political-communication-research-section-international-association-media
Call for Papers: The Political Communication Research Section of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) Regional Conference
.field--name-field-times { display: none; } The Political Communication Research Section of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) invites submissions for its regional conference which will be hosted by the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa on 1 -3 June…http://www.nwu.ac.za/mynwu/purple-friday
Culture! Belonging! Pride!
Research consistently shows that strong internal identity and visible culture significantly enhance engagement, commitment, retention, and the overall student and staff experience. Simply put, when people feel connected to their institution, they thrive - and so does the institution. Over the past few years, the NWU has taken deliberate…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-business-school-pitso-2026
NWU Business School Pitso 2026:1 Webinar - SONA 2026: Policy Direction in an Election Year
The NWU Business School cordially invite you to the Pitso 2026.1 Webinar. President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address on Thursday, 12 February 2026. The North-West University Business School will host a follow-up discussion on Monday, 16 February at 12h00. Our panel of experts and analysts will examine the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/ancient-grains-project
Ancient Grains Project
Combating Hunger and Malnutrition in Africa Using Ancient Grains Scientists from North-West University are collaborating with academic, government, and industry partners across Africa to develop sustainable food solutions for communities in need. What Are Ancient Grains? Ancient grains are crops that have been…http://www.nwu.ac.za/ancient-grains/implementation
Implementation
Current Projects in South Africa We are collaborating with three traditional communities in the North West Province of South Africa to demonstrate our blueprint during the 2025/2026 summer growing season. These partnerships serve as proof-of-concept sites that will inspire and inform expansion throughout the region. Our…http://www.nwu.ac.za/ancient-grains/interesting-articles
Interesting Articles
Learn More About Ancient Grains We’ve compiled resources to help you understand the potential of ancient grains, from cultivation guides to nutritional research and recipe inspiration. Whether you’re a farmer, researcher, policy maker, or simply curious about sustainable food systems, these materials offer valuable insights. Crop-…http://www.nwu.ac.za/ancient-grains-project/join-us-mission
Join Us on This Mission
Be Part of the Solution The Ancient Grains Project represents more than agricultural innovation—it’s a movement toward food security, community empowerment, and environmental sustainability across Africa. We believe that solving hunger and malnutrition requires collaboration across sectors, borders, and disciplines. Whether you’re a…http://www.nwu.ac.za/ancient-grains/community-farming
Community Farming
We have selected a first cohort of 3 traditional communities in North West Province to establish ancient grain farming operations. The first is the Batloung Ba Ga Shole of Ramatlabama Six Hundred Village, on the outskirts of Mahikeng. Pending the obtaining of the necessary Environmental Impact Assessment Reports from the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/webinar-mr-nathisvaran-govender-orwellian-newspeak-age-digital-mass-media
Webinar by Mr Nathisvaran Govender: Orwellian Newspeak in the Age of Digital Mass Media
The NWU Centre for Digital Humanities cordially invite you to a webinar presented by Mr Nathisvaran Govender. The Digital Humanities webinar series is an initiative dedicated to fostering a thoughtful, inclusive, and critically engaged environment for dialogue concerning digital humanities (DH) practices, debates, and future…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu-dates/important-dates
Important Dates
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IAPSS World Congress Abstract Writing Workshop
You are cordially invited to the IAPSS World Congress Abstract Writing Workshop. Join us for an interactive session that will sharpen your academic writing skills and help you craft a compelling abstract that stands out. Please research the theme and bring along a provisional topic to discuss during the session. Click here for more info…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/inaugural-lectures-economic-and-management-sciences-2025
Inaugural Lectures: Economic and Management Sciences 2025
Prof Ermie Steenkamp People, places and publications: An academic journey...read more × Prof Ermie Steenkamp People, places and publications: An academic journey Global trade generates vast amounts of data that, while rich in potential insights, is often underutilised due to its complexity and volume. Prof. Steenkamp…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/16th-chpc-8th-nithecs-coding-summer-school-2026
16th CHPC & 8th NITheCS Coding Summer School 2026
You are cordially invited to the 16th CHPC & 8th NITheCS Coding Summer School that is attended at a designated university or research location in southern Africa. Upskill through training in Data Science and Machine Learning The School aims to train researchers across South Africa in: Scientific Computing Data…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/pitso-20258-webinar