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Feminism is far from finished, says international GBVF expert
The fight for gender equality is far from over, with rising misogyny, sexism and gender-based violence (GBV) showing that women’s rights cannot be taken for granted, an international child protection expert has warned.Dr Claire McLoone-Richards, an international expert in child protection and gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), recently…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-optentia-research-relevance-and-impact
NWU Optentia: research with relevance and impact
The mission of North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area is to develop and organise knowledge for the optimal expression of individual, social and institutional potential, with specific interest in the African context. But what does this mean and why is their research important to South Africa?The United Nations’…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/uarm/research
The Optentia Behavioural Risk Work Research Programme
Our research forms part of the NWU Optentia Behavioural Risk Work research programme. More information on this programme can be found at https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/optentia or via Prof. Hermien Zaaiman at hermien.zaaiman@nwu.ac.za. hermien.zaaiman@nwu.ac.za ,http://news.nwu.ac.za/five-goats-put-nwu-student-path-entrepreneurship
Five goats put NWU student on path to entrepreneurship
A childhood spent caring for goats has become the foundation of a business venture for the North-West University (NWU) student Agobakwe Tau “Deman” Diphoko. Starting with just five goats, he is building Ane-Man Pty Ltd, a goat-milk enterprise that combines agriculture, logistics and entrepreneurship. Agobakwe has already taken his idea beyond…http://news.nwu.ac.za/appreciate-your-kidneys-protect-your-future
Appreciate your kidneys, protect your future
Your kidneys work quietly, filtering waste, balancing fluids and regulating blood pressure every single day. Most people never think about these essential organs until something goes wrong and, unfortunately, statistics show that kidney disease is a growing problem. Millions of South Africans are affected by kidney disease and many do not even…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert-helps-strengthen-south-africas-response-radiological-crime-scenes
Expert helps strengthen South Africa’s response to radiological crime scenes
North-West University (NWU) nuclear forensics expert Dr Tebogo Kupi has added his expertise to national efforts to strengthen the response by South Africa to incidents involving radioactive and nuclear materials.Dr Kupi recently took part as an expert in the National Workshop on Radiological Crime Scene Management. The workshop ran from 31 August…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/piano
Piano
Prof Tinus Botha Dr Jana Mathee The piano division is an integral part of performance studies at the NWU School of Music. Top-class instruction is provided by the distinguished and devoted piano lecturers who are co-presidents of the South African chapter of the World Piano Teachers Association.Piano students are taught fundamental…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/minja-gerber
Minja Gerber
Prof Minja Gerber is an NRF-rated (C2 since 2019) Research Professor at Pharmacen™, North-West University (NWU), and a specialist in transdermal, dermal and topical drug delivery, skin diffusion and nano-drug delivery systems. Her expertise lies in understanding and engineering how active pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical ingredients interact…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/methodology
Methodology
Most musicians will at some point be asked or required to teach music. The BMus programme includes dedicated modules on second, third and fourth year level to prepare students for the teaching of their own instrument. Apart from studying effective teaching approaches and strategies, the curriculum may include the teaching of an own student.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/womens-month-celebration-honours-nwu-heroines-and-inspires-future-leaders
Women’s Month celebration honours NWU heroines and inspires future leaders
The courage of women who opened doors for others must be turned into opportunities for the next generation.This message was shared by Judge Mpho Catherine Mamosebo during the Women’s Month celebration of the North-West University (NWU) at its Mahikeng Campus on 28 August 2026.The event was hosted by People and Culture in partnership with the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sci-roadshow-connects-nwu-colleagues-across-three-campuses
SCI roadshow connects NWU colleagues across three campuses
Lester Mpolokeng, director for SCI, says if community engagement efforts are not registered, its impact cannot be fully recognised, verified or measured.Maribe Mamabolo, senior manager for scholarship of engagement and impact, says community engagement can start with something as simple as volunteering or philanthropy and can grow into meaningful…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/community-media-south-africa-rethinking-sustainability-relevance-and-democratic-participation
Community Media In South Africa: Rethinking Sustainability , Relevance, and Democratic Participation
The Faculty of Humanities, through the Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning, cordially invites you to a public seminar focusing on:COMMUNITY MEDIA IN SOUTH AFRICA:RETHINKING SUSTAINABILITY, RELEVANCE AND DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATIONThe seminar will feature a keynote address by Mr Ananias Ndlovu, author of The Real Death of Community Media, and a…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/multilingual-awareness-week-2026
Multilingual Awareness Week 2026
The Language Directorate warmly invites you to attend the Multilingual Awareness Week 2026. This week will bring a variety of interesting and fun activities. Below are the links to the webinars:Digital Resources in African LanguagesMonday, 14 September: 14:30-15:30Learn Sesotho/Setswana/AfrikaansTuesday, 15 September: 14:30-15:30Learn South…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/extraordinary-research-seminar-series-transdisciplinary-history
Extraordinary Research Seminar Series: Transdisciplinary history? Hermeneutics and microhistories for understanding Vaal River Barrage water forums 2000-2025
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Dr Jaco Meyer
Senior LecturerCompositionMusicologyConservatory (K1), office G36tel. +27 18 299-1692jaco.meyer@nwu.ac.za Blog posts2026-09-01 ~ Six-month artistic research residency concluded2026-08-31 ~ 4th Annual NATS South Africa Chapter Conference2026-05-12 ~ Accolades for multimedia collaborations2026-04-03 ~ Music Research Quick Take…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/tinus-botha
Prof Tinus Botha
Associate ProfessorPiano PerformanceMethodology of Piano TeachingKeyboard SkillsConservatory (K1), office 213tel. +27 18 299-1693tinus.botha@nwu.ac.za Blog posts2026-09-07 ~ ArtePiano: An International Gathering of Young Pianists in Italy2026-05-17 ~ Another successful concert tour to Costa Rica & Colombia2026-03-…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/janelize-morelli
Prof Janelize Morelli
Associate Professor & Director: FHUM Centre for Digital HumanitiesMASARA (postgraduate supervision)Conservatory (K1), office G11tel. +27 18 285-2663janelize.morelli@nwu.ac.za Blog posts2026-06-08 ~ Beyond the Lab Bench2025-08-15 ~ Prof Janelize Morelli appointed as first director of the Centre for Digital…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/yuhl-headman