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Subject Groups
NWU School of Music offers a variety of music subjects on undergraduate and postgraduate level, either as major study areas or supplementary/elective modules. African Music Arts Management Aural Training Community Music Composition Introduction to Music Research Keyboard Skills…https://law.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-law-justice-and-sustainability/research-capacity-development-series-rcd-series
Research Capacity Development Series (RCD Series)
Back to Research Home [tabs] 2025 Tips on how to successfully publish your first article and conduct your LLD studies from an emerging scholar perspective (Dr Keamogetse Motlogeloa, UCT) Link to the video click here 2024 Insights and Experiences on Research Funding & Grant Applications (Prof HT Chitimira) – 28 May 2024…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/seminar-coloniality-academic-freedom-south-africa
Seminar-Coloniality of Academic freedom in South Africa
The school of Social Science cordially invites you to attend a virtual seminar by Dr Pedro Mzileni. Title: Coloniality of Academic Freedom in South Africa [accordion] Abstract South African higher education promises academic freedom to its scholars, a section 16(d) fundamental human right in the country’s Constitution. However, scholars who…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dark-skies-and-indigenous-knowledge-astronomy-are-vital-astro-tourism-prosper
Dark skies and indigenous knowledge of astronomy are vital for astro-tourism to prosper
A passionate call has been made to integrate indigenous knowledge of astronomy into the development of responsible astro-tourism – also known as dark sky tourism – in South Africa. “Including the diverse cultural perspectives of our understanding of the night sky will provide a holistic interpretation of our universe and pique the curiosity of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-host-lecture-judicial-limits-and-apex-court-authority
Faculty of Law to host lecture on judicial limits and apex court authority
Is the Constitutional Court within its powers when it rules against decisions made in Parliament? Or is it stepping across the line between separate branches of government? Setting out to answer these questions, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law is set to host a public lecture, “The functions of an apex court: Who empowered 11…https://law.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-law-justice-and-sustainability/guest-and-public-lectures
Guest and Public Lectures
Back to Research Home [tabs] 2025 Link to the video click here 2024 Guest Lecture International (Environmental) Law and Climate Change Challenges: Obstacles or Opportunities? – Prof Werner Scholtz, 18 March 2024 -oOo- Public Lectures The legal issues of the NHI Act - Judge Dennis Davis – 18 June 2024. Link to the video, click…https://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-receives-hope-bearer-award-exceptional-contribution-social-work
Alumnus receives Hope Bearer Award for exceptional contribution to social work
In a moment that left both her and her colleagues in awe, Suanne de Bruyn, a North-West University (NWU) alumnus and dedicated social worker at Lerato Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC), was recently honoured with the esteemed Hope Bearer Award. This award celebrates her tireless commitment to improving the lives of children and families,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-jacques-petzer-honoured-best-examiner-sapc
Prof Jacques Petzer honoured as Best Examiner by SAPC
The North-West University (NWU) continues to shine in academic excellence as Prof Jacques Petzer, professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the Faculty of Health Sciences, has been recognised as the Best Examiner in professional exams for 2024 by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). This prestigious honour celebrates Prof Petzer’s dedication…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/academic-staff
Academic, Performance & Composition Staff
Prof Tinus Botha Piano Performance Methodology of Piano Teaching Keyboard Skills Conservatory (K1), office 213 tel. +27 18 299-1693 tinus.botha@nwu.ac.za Dr Yvonne-Marié Brand Brass Performance Methodology of Brass Instrument Teaching Conservatory (K1), office 123 tel. +27 18 299-1816 yvonnemarie.brand@nwu.ac.za…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/singing
Singing / Vocal Studies
Prof Conroy Cupido Mr Thomas Erlank Ms Titi Luzipo Ms Thembinkosi Magagula Ms Jana Mathee Dr Antoinette Olivier Dr Michelle Pretorius The Singing Department offers a comprehensive and diverse programme designed to cultivate exceptional vocal talent across a broad spectrum…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/antoinette-olivier
Dr Antoinette Olivier
Senior Lecturer Singing Performance: Classical & Opera Methodology of Vocal Teaching Conservatory (K1), office 111 tel. +27 18 299-1691 antoinette.olivier@nwu.ac.za Antoinette Olivier studied piano and singing at the University of the Witwatersrand. As an active performer she was engaged in…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/newsletter
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