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Prof Tyobeka reappointed as member of South African Council for the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) principal and vice-chancellor, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, has been reappointed as a member of the South African Council for the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction for a period of five years from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. This announcement was made by Mr Mpho Parks Tau, Minister of Trade, Industry…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management
Environmental Sciences and Management
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Retha Bloem
Social Justice Research aimed at elucidating perspectives or experiences of individuals who experience marginalization or discrimination. The epistemological and methodological understanding of research management and research integrity Chair: Intercultural diversity reference group: Global North – Global South cohort…https://news.nwu.ac.za/117-reasons-remember-season-passion-and-pride
117 reasons to remember a season of passion and pride
They may have exited the 2025 Varsity Cup, but the North-West University (NWU) Eagles did so in spectacular fashion, making a lasting impression on the competition. In their last match of the tournament, at the well-lit Fanie Du Toit Sports Ground on Monday, 31 March, the Eagles destroyed Central University of Technology (CUT) with a stunning 117-…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-geopolitical-security-and-strategy-cgss/events
Events
Public lecture "The geopolitical quagmire evolving within the Democratic Republic of the Congo" In collaboration with AGOPA and the ISS Date: TBD (April 2025) Venue: Online (link to be provided) In-person (address to be provided) Registration link will be provided in due coursehttps://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-geopolitical-security-and-strategy-cgss/strategic-insights
Strategic insights
Decoding the 2025 Trump administration: "Drill, Baby, Drill" A lesson for Africa Prof Barend Prinsloo 31 March 2025 Exploratia ad infiniumtm magus [example of stacking insights] Prof Joe Black 25 March 2025 ;https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/cgss
What is CGSS?
The Centre for Geopolitical Security and Strategy (CGSS) is established to conduct research and provide policy guidance aimed at enhancing South Africa’s role in global and continental peace and security. Rooted in the Global South, CGSS prioritizes African security challenges while maintaining a global perspective, thereby contributing to…https://www.nwu.ac.za/node/84700
NWU Media and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour Recognition Awards 2025
.page-header { text-align: center; } Purpose and objectives The purpose and objectives of the NWU Media and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour Recognition Awards (hereafter referred to as the NWU Media and OCB Recognition Awards) is to: Enhance, support, and promote the NWU’s culture and reputation. Recognise and reward staff and…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-geopolitical-security-and-strategy-cgss/expert-security-products-and-services
Expert Security Products and Services
Within the domain of global peace and security, Critical Security Studies represents a crucial framework for generating insightful analyses and developing effective solutions to intricate security challenges. At the CGSS, our specialist team delivers accurate analytical reports, substantive policy reviews, and evidence-based academic publications…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-geopolitical-security-and-strategy-cgss/research