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The Sydney Sweeney ad controversy: Is this really good ‘exposure’?
Sydney Sweeney’s provocative Novig campaign attracted millions of views, but did it build the betting platform’s brand – or merely make its celebrity partner more famous?“Attention is the easy part. Attention is not brand building.” Prof. Roland Goldberg examines whether Novig’s controversial Sydney Sweeney campaign delivered meaningful exposure.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/unexpected-academic-journey-entrepreneurship
An unexpected academic journey into entrepreneurship
Dr Moleboheng Mokhele never planned to become a CEO. Her journey into entrepreneurship did not start with a business plan or a dream of running a company. It started at home, with her two young sons, Wavhudi and Rivhavhudi.When her sons experienced speech and language delays during early childhood, Dr Mokhele wanted to understand how they learnt…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/extraordinary-research-seminar-series-migration-security-nexus-paradigm-shift-prof-paulina
Extraordinary Research Seminar Series: The Migration–Security Nexus: Paradigm Shift - Prof Paulina Polko
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The Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD) Delivers Two Presentations at the Research on AI at NWU Symposium: Implications for Teaching and Learning, Research and Administrative Efficiency Read moreThe Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD) Hosts Research Skills Development Session with Prof Dorothy…http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/test
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Evashni JansenIn the past few years, the NWU has embarked upon an intensive infrastructure development programme to ensure an efficient and conducive environment for teaching and learning, research and innovation, as well as a dynamic and vibrant student life across the three campuses. Register here Who are we?Written and spoken…http://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-higher-education-professional-development/centre-higher-education-professional-development-0
The Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD) Delivers Two Presentations at the Research on AI at NWU Symposium: Implications for Teaching and Learning, Research, and Administrative Efficiency
CHEPD contributed to the success of the Research on AI at NWU Symposium: Implications for Teaching and Learning, Research and Administrative Efficiency, held on 3 September 2026 at Roots Venue, Potchefstroom, through two presentations. The two presentations were delivered by Dr Rhea Koch, Prof Shan Simmonds, and Ms Mmathapelo Matsobe. Dr Rhea…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/afrocentric-governance-public-affairs/post-doctoral-fellows
Post-doctoral Fellows
Dr Shereen Sikwela (Public Administration)Hosted by Prof. Melvin Diedericks.Dr Kazeem Lamidi (Public Administration)Hosted by Prof. Costa HofisiDr Obaeko Iwara (Political Studies and International Relations)Hosted by Prof. Victor OjakorotuDr Bisiriyu Taleat (Public Administration)Hosted by Prof. Muhiya Tshombe LukambaDr…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences-international-research-conference/ssirc-2026
SSIRC 2026
11th SSIRC, 11 th Social Sciences International Research Conference, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, North-West University, South Africa and the WorkWell Research Unit, CONFERENCE THEME : Reimagining social sciences research through evidence, experience and engagement, Conference date : 8 - 11 September 2026 Mauritius - Hilton Resort and Spa Conference : 9 - 11 September 2026 Pre-conference workshop : 8 September 2026 taking place at University of Mauritius (University of Mauritius is located in Reduit, Moka, Mauritius). , Conference objectives: , The SSIRC brings together researchers, academics, practitioners, and community stakeholders to exchange scholarly insights, empirical evidence, and professional experience across diverse thematic tracks. The conference serves as an international platform for networking and collaboration among established scholars, while also supporting early-…, Conference Venue:, Mauritius - Hilton Resort and Spa Mauritius , Thematic tracks, Business Management Business Resilience & Sustainability Economics (International Trade) Emerging Technology & Management Public Sector Management Finance & Accounting Human Resource Management & Leadership Law Marketing (Digital Marketing) / Sport & Leisure Service Excellence in Higher Education Institutionshttp://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-higher-education-professional-development/north-west-university-nwu-faculty-education
North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Education Launches the Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD)
The Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) officially launched the Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD) on 20 October 2023 at the Roots, Potchefstroom. The centre has been established to professionalise academics as higher education teachers and advance teaching excellence in a rapidly transforming higher…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SSIRC
SSIRC
11th SSIRC, 11 th Social Sciences International Research Conference, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, North-West University, South Africa and the WorkWell Research Unit, CONFERENCE THEME : Reimagining social sciences research through evidence, experience and engagement, Conference date : 8 - 11 September 2026 Mauritius - Hilton Resort and Spa Conference : 9 - 11 September 2026 Pre-conference workshop : 8 September 2026 taking place at University of Mauritius (University of Mauritius is located in Reduit, Moka, Mauritius). NWU News, Media Coverage, NWU News NewsGov, Mauritius GIS Mauritius Posthttp://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-higher-education-professional-development/centre-higher-education-professional-development-2
The Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (Chepd) Hosts an Interactive Discussion with Prof Ida Sabelis (Vu Amsterdam) and Dr Busisiwe Ntsele (Unisa)
On 3 October 2025, the Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD) hosted an interactive discussion on “Crisis Revisited: What To Do with Compliance, Conformism and Complicity in the He – An Interactive Discussion Around Pressure, Despair and Loopholes Out of the Multiple Crises In and Around Higher Education,” bringing together…http://news.nwu.ac.za/kgosi-mamogales-legacy-offers-lessons-africas-leadership-and-intellectual-future
Kgosi Mamogale’s legacy offers lessons for Africa’s leadership and intellectual future
Africa can draw on the leadership values of its past to build stronger institutions, restore public trust and reclaim its intellectual future.This was the central message from Prof. Gilbert Motsaathebe, deputy dean for teaching and learning in the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU). He delivered the keynote address…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/afrocentric-governance-public-affairs/contact-us
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Research directorProf Costa Hofisi (Full Professor) 016 910 3455 Costa.hofisi@nwu.ac.za PhD (Public Administration) Research Associate ProfessorProf Benjamin Rapanyane (Associate Professor) 018 389 2093 Benjamin.Rapanyane@nwu.ac.za PhD (International Relations)Senior Administrative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/ben-opperman
Ben Opperman
Prof. Ben Opperman is a Professor at North-West University with a PhD in Physics. He conducts his research within the MUST Deep Learning group and is focused on solving complex problems across data science and physics. His work touches on topics including causal inference, graph databases, and the mathematical foundations of deep learning.http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/school-computer-science-and-information-systems/staff
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School of Computer Science and Information SystemsMeet the people behind the SchoolFind academic, administrative and technical staff across Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark, together with their contact details and areas of expertise.Find the right personExpertise across three campusesUse the campus labels and expertise fields to locate a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-classrooms-head-siu
From NWU classrooms to the head of the SIU
From the classrooms of the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) to the leadership of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of South Africa, Leonard Gaoretelelwe Lekgetho’s journey is one of perseverance, academic excellence and a lifelong commitment to public service.Born and raised in Taung, North West, Leonard has built a career…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ubuntu-approach-can-strengthen-support-learners-mental-health
Ubuntu approach can strengthen support for learners’ mental health
Refiloe Legodi, a lecturer in the subject group Social Work at the North-West University (NWU), presented her research at the Ubuntu Nursing Colloquium that took place in August at the Groenkloof Campus of the University of Pretoria. Her presentation, titled “Ubuntu in action: Strengthening learner mental health through interprofessional…http://news.nwu.ac.za/law-student-represent-south-africa-international-un-conference