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Prof. Grobler honoured as longest-serving Economics academic
Few academics can claim a lifelong bond with a single institution; even fewer can say they helped build that institution from the ground up. Prof. Wynand Grobler stands among that rare company. As the longest-serving Economics academic at the North-West University (NWU), he has devoted an extraordinary 35 years to the lecture hall, to visionary…http://news.nwu.ac.za/biochemistry-phd-student-secures-maeci-fellowship-university-urbino
Biochemistry PhD student secures MAECI fellowship at the University of Urbino
Ndivhuwo Muvhulawa, a PhD student in Biochemistry at the North-West University (NWU), Mahikeng Campus, received a fellowship from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to conduct research at the Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo from January to September. Ndivhuwo is under the supervision of Professor SE Mazibuko…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-natuur-en-landbouwetenskappe/fnas-vakgroepvoorsitters
FNAS Vakgroepvoorsitters
VAKGROEP MAHIKENGKAMPUS POTCHEFSTROOMKAMPUS VANDERBIJLPARKKAMPUS Chemie Prof Zimbili Zondi (Mkhize) Dr Justus Röscher Hierdie vakgroep word nie op die kampus aangebied nie. Biochemie Dr Mashudu Matumba Prof Zander Lindeque Hierdie vakgroep word nie op die kampus aangebied nie…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences/fnas-subject-group-chairs
FNAS Subject Group Chairs
SUBJECT GROUP MAHIKENG CAMPUS POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS Chemistry Prof Zimbili Zondi (Mkhize) Dr Justus Röscher This subject group is not presented on this campus. Biochemistry Dr Mashudu Matumba Prof Zander Lindeque This subject group is not presented on this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/profiling-nwus-new-deputy-vice-chancellor-dr-joe-molete
Profiling the NWU’s new deputy vice-chancellor: Dr Joe Molete
The North-West University (NWU) is pleased to introduce Dr Joe Molete as the new deputy vice-chancellor (DVC) designate for Student Life, Transformation, People and Culture (SLTPC), with responsibility for the NWU Mahikeng Campus. As a seasoned academic leader with more than two decades of executive experience spanning academia, research,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/presidents-annual-national-address-was-another-box-ticking-exercise
The President’s annual national address: Was this another box-ticking exercise?
Section 84(d) of the Constitution vests in the President the authority to convene both Houses of Parliament for a special sitting, a power that is generally interpreted as encompassing, by implication, the delivery of the State of the Nation Address. On Thursday evening, President Cyril Ramaphosa carried out the annual presidential ritual of…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/government-studies/events
Events
2024 Winner: A personal and academic journey into housing 05 February 2026 NWU Master’s student represents South Africa at BRICS Research Institute Debate 12 December 2025 Dr Mainane inspires students on policy and governance 25 October 2025 Seminar: Building the gap between academia and practice…http://news.nwu.ac.za/will-budget-reflect-sonas-child-stunting-promises
Will the budget reflect SONA’s child stunting promises?
Promises were made, but will the chequebook come to the party? During his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that more than a quarter of South African children under the age of five are stunted, increasing their risk of disease and affecting their ability to learn and grow. He further stated that in 2026,…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/compres/compres-nagraadse-studies
Tuis
[accordion collapsed] Kalender en Gebeure Nuus [/accordion] Visie en Missie Die visie van die navorsingsfokusarea, Community Psychosocial Research (COMPRES) is om wetenskaplike en bewysgebaseerde navorsing van hoë kwaliteit binne gemeenskaps psigososiale welstand in…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. Topic: Orwellian Newspeak in the Age of Digital Mass Media: A Case Study of Trumpism Doublethink and its Consequence for Modern Democracy. This presentation connects George Orwell’s concept of Newspeak, a language…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences-international-research-conference/submissions
Submissions
Submissions, Two types of submissions will be accommodated:, Full paper (competitive paper) for publication in the proceedings of the conference. We have two outlets for publication: Publication of the proceedings hosted at the NWU website, with a 2026 publication year; use this template Publication of the proceedings with Springer Nature, with a 2027 publication year; use this template NB: Please make your…, Important dates, Abstract submission for both full paper and work-in-progress: 30 March 2026 Abstract feedback: Two weeks after submission or by 15 April 2026 . NB : Delegates may register and pay for the conference once their abstracts have been accepted, which permits attendance and presentation at the conference. However, acceptance of an abstract does not…, Submission Guidelines, Check your manuscript for plagiarism and AI writing. We will use Turnitin software to check plagiarism and AI writing. Turnitin (similarity index) with more than 20% will be rejected. A maximum of two papers per participant allowed (2 as author, 2 as co-author, or 1 as author and 1 as co-author) A maximum of one paper per doctoral student.…, Statement on the review process, From the Chair of the Scientific Committee The Scientific Committee, comprising the Scientific Committee Chair, the Chair of the Reviewers Committee, the Track Chairs, and the Reviewers, collectively oversees the peerreview process, ensuring the quality, rigour, and relevance of all submissions, and guiding the academic content of the conference.…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SSIRC/Contactus
Contact us
Contact us, Please get in touch!, For general enquiries, such as submissions, acceptance letters and registrations Suné Horn, Conference Administrator Email: ssirccon@gmail.com For Payments/Invoicing: Ms Lourencia Augustinho, Financial Administrator Email: lourencia.augustinho@nwu.ac.za For Review Process/Editorial Process/Proceedings: Prof Ephrem (EH) Redda Email: Ephrem.…, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – SSIRC, [accordion collapsed], Question: Is the SSIRC conference DHET-accredited?, Answer : The SSIRC conference (and its predecessor, ICSS) has been in existence since 2016. All previous conference proceedings have been accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The conference consistently adheres to DHET subsidy requirements, including the double-blind peer review process and all other stipulated…, Question: Is the SSIRC conference linked to accredited journals?, Answer : Currently, there are no journals linked to the SSIRC conference. The conference publishes conference proceedings only., Question: What are the publication outlets/formats for the SSIRC proceedings?, Answer : The SSIRC proceedings are currently published through two possible outlets: SSIRC Website – SSIRC Proceedings published on the SSIRC website hosted by the North-West University (NWU) Springer Nature – SSIRC Proceedings published by Springer Nature, NB: A paper may be published only in one outlet/format – no double dipping., Question: What types of submissions can I make?, Answer : The SSIRC accepts two types of submissions: Full Paper (Competitive Paper): Eligible for publication in the conference proceedings. Abstract (Work-in-Progress): 350–500 words, accepted for presentation purposes only, not eligible for publication in the conference proceedings., Question: What are the templates and publication agreements for these two outlets?, Template for the full paper Publishing Agreement Template for the full paper – Springer Nature Licence To Publish (LTP) Publication agreements or Licence to Publish will be issued only upon acceptance of a paper for publication. The signed agreement must be returned along with the final language-edited version of the paper and proof or a…, Question: What should the length of the paper/word count be?, Answer: The manuscript should not exceed 15 pages (prepared using the right template), including the reference list. [/accordion]http://news.nwu.ac.za/threat-new-tariffs-remains-real
The threat of new tariffs remains real
The decision by the United States (US) Supreme Court that President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are illegal is a welcome respite for many countries, including South Africa, who have had to grapple with an aggressive US tariff policy in recent times. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School,…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences-international-research-conference/conference-committee
SSIRC Committees
Conference co-chairs, Prof Crizelle Els, Director: WorkWell Research Unit, North-West University Prof Herman van der Merwe, Deputy Dean, North-West University Prof Babs Surujlal, Extraordinary Professor, North-West University , SSIRC Committee Members, Prof Ephrem Redda – North-West University Prof Crizelle Els – North-West University Prof Herman van der Merwe – North-West University Prof Babs Surujlal – North-West University Prof Ankit Katrodia, North-West University Mrs Sune Horn – Conference Administrator Ms Lourencia Augustinho – Financial Administrator , Local Organising Committee, Prof B Seetanah, University of Mauritius, Mauritius Dr R Sannegadu, University of Mauritius, Mauritius , Chair of the Scientific Committee and Head of the Reviewers Committee, Prof Ephrem (EH) Redda – North-West University , Track Chairs, Dr Aletta Neethling, CPUT, Finance & Accounting Dr Kelebogile Paadi, North-West University, Human Resource Management & Leadership Prof Ankit Katrodia, North-West University, Marketing (Digital Marketing) / Sport & Leisure Dr Wilbert Manyanga, North-West University, Business Resilience & Sustainability and Public Sector Management…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SSIRC/Registration
Registration
Banner This is a HYBRID conference due to popular demand. Disclaimer: In the event that the face-to-face conference is cancelled due to a pandemic or other unforeseen reasons, the conference will be hosted on a virtual platform and all presentations will be conducted online according to the programme. The Organising Committee takes no…, IMPORTANT DATES:, Abstract submission for both full paper and work-in-progress: 30 March 2026 Abstract feedback: Two weeks after submission or by 15 April 2026. NB : Delegates may register and pay for the conference once their abstracts have been accepted, which permits attendance and presentation at the conference. However, acceptance of an abstract does not…http://education.nwu.ac.za/teaching-practice-support-services/t-prac-students