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Integrated Pest Management
Sub-programme leader: Prof Oriel Thekisoe (oriel.thekisoe@nwu.ac.za) [accordion] Strategic Aim and Mission The vision of the group is to be a leader in integrated pest management (IPM) research in South Africa as well as to become a recognized regional centre of expertise in pest management in agricultural crops and “One…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/environmental-management
Environmental Management
Sub-programme leader: Dr Phathu Mukwevho (Phathu.Mukwevho@nwu.ac.za) [accordion] Introduction The Environmental Management sub-program investigates various aspects of sustainable development and the use of environmental management approaches and instruments in the public and the private sector. Our vision…http://www.nwu.ac.za/vice-chancellor
Vice-chancellor
Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor Speeches of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor NWU Press releases 2026 [accordion] Special Student Support Fund - frequently asked questions 4 March 2026 The purpose of the Special Student Support Fund is to enable students to register and to continue with their studies.…My research focus is on tackling the complex challenges faced by child protection social workers in South Africa. Through research, we explore the different levels, factors, and stakeholders within the child protection system to identify what hinders effective child protection. Through both PhD and master’s research, our goal is to uncover these…
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Elmien Crofford
My research focus is on tackling the complex challenges faced by child protection social workers in South Africa. Through research, we explore the different levels, factors, and stakeholders within the child protection system to identify what hinders effective child protection. Through both PhD and master’s research, our goal is to uncover these…My research focus is on tackling the complex challenges faced by child protection social workers in South Africa. Through research, we explore the different levels, factors, and stakeholders within the child protection system to identify what hinders effective child protection. Through both PhD and master’s research, our goal is to uncover these…
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Elmien Crofford
My research focus is on tackling the complex challenges faced by child protection social workers in South Africa. Through research, we explore the different levels, factors, and stakeholders within the child protection system to identify what hinders effective child protection. Through both PhD and master’s research, our goal is to uncover these…http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-library-week-2026
Event: Library Week 2026
South African Library Week (SALW) 2026, Join us in celebrating South African Library Week under the theme "Reclaiming Knowledge, Empowering Futures" from 16–22 March 2026., Programme Highlights, 🔄📚 Library Amnesty Week, Have an overdue library book quietly hiding on your shelf or desk? This is the perfect time to bring it back home. During this period, all overdue library materials can be returned with fines waived - no penalties, no awkward explanations. This initiative helps return valuable resources to circulation while giving everyone a fresh start with the…, 📖👥 Book Club - You're invited, Registration: LIS Book Club Launch - 19 March 2026 In celebration of South African Library Week, the NWU LIS, in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, warmly invites you to the official launch of the Book Club. A new chapter begins - be part of the story. Join us as we open a new chapter by creating a space where stories…, 🏛️📚 Faculty Pop-Up Libraries, We will be bringing the library closer to you through Faculty Pop-Up Libraries across campuses . Visit our pop-up stations to discover key resources, explore services, and connect with your librarians right where you are. Knowledge. Access. Support - right at your faculty., 🤖🏆 Robot Challenge, Got a question? The triplets have answers… Take the challenge: Engage with the robots, record a creative video (max 60 seconds), and tag the NWU Library on social media to stand a chance to win. Learn more about the robots Access our social media pages Why queue when the triplets know? Your library’s smart trio For more information, contact Dina…, Campus Specific Events, Events taking place across the NWU Library campuses Mahikeng Events 16–22 March – To be confirmed. Contact: Maphefo.Maake@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom Events 16–22 March – To be confirmed. Contact: Kgasane.Seemela@nwu.ac.za Vanderbijlpark Events 16–22 March – To be confirmed. Contact: Maropene.Ramabina@nwu.ac.zahttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/aquatic-ecosystem-health
Aquatic Ecosystem Health
Sub-programme leader: Prof Jonathan Taylor (Jonathan.Taylor@nwu.ac.za) Latest news: [accordion] Vacancy: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Vacancy: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Persistent Organic Pollutant and Toxicant Research Group…http://law.nwu.ac.za/front-page-rotating-block/news
News
Faculty of Law scholar appointed President of the Commission on Legal Pluralism Click on the image to read more SAHRC invites Prof Mmusinyane to address traditional leadership in Taung Prof Boitumelo Mmusinyane, Deputy Director of Undergraduate Programmes at the Faculty of Law's Mahikeng Campus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eskom-and-nwu-celebrate-future-engineers
Eskom and NWU celebrate future engineers
By Gosego Phutieagae Twenty-five engineering students from North-West University (NWU) were among the 200 national bursary recipients celebrated at the 2026 Eskom Bursary Awards Ceremony in February. Eskom has consistently invested in skills development through its bursary programme, awarding over 11 000 bursaries in the past decade. The…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/government-studies/publieke-administrasie-personeel
Publieke Administrasie - personeel
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Public Administration - staff
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The NWU Young Mahikeng Chapter loves to give back time and effort
Matric learners at Tshidi Barolong Secondary School received guidance on academic and career pathways when alumni from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus visited them on 21 February 2026. The Mahikeng Young Alumni Chapter aimed to prepare learners for their final exams and post-matric life. The session focused on education,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/wannie-carstens
Wannie Carstens
Prof Wannie Carstens has been Director of the School of Languages at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus since 2001. He is currently also the chairperson of the Afrikaanse Taalraad, chairperson of the Suid Afrikaanse Akademie van Kuns en Kultuur, chairperson of the Nasionale Taalligaam vir Afrikaans and also serves on a variety of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/vicki-koen
Vicki Koen
Dr Vicki Koen is a registered Research Psychologist and Registered Counsellor who has been involved with the NWU since 2011. She is currently a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychosocial Health at the Mahikeng Campus of the NWU. With an interest in familial relationships, Vicki did her first Master’s degree in Psychology on the parent-…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/ccaqi