http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-honoured-contribution-mental-health-advocacy
Professor honoured for contribution to mental health advocacy
Efforts to strengthen mental health awareness and policy in South Africa were in focus as Prof Leepile Sehularo from the North-West University (NWU) received the “Special Impact Mental Health Award” during the first Keturah Mental Health Awards in South Africa. “I am honoured to receive this award,” said Prof Sehularo. “It reflects the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/transforming-mentalities
Transforming MENtalities
By: Lerato Tshweu To foster change and mend bridges, male members of the Student Counselling and Development (SCD) Peer Helper Programme at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently organised an event to promote a more empathetic and supportive environment for women. The event, aptly named "Transforming MENtalities" took…http://news.nwu.ac.za/enhancing-leadership-skills-tomorrows-leaders
Enhancing the leadership skills of tomorrow’s leaders
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus recently hosted a capacity building event for the Student Campus Council to enhance their leadership and administrative skills. The event featured various speakers, including Prof Sibusiso Chalufu, executive director for student life, Chris Williams, campus director for student life,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ncu-joint-research-seminar-strengthens-international-collaboration
NWU-NCU joint research seminar strengthens international collaboration
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) and the Nicolaus Copernicus University (NCU) recently hosted a successful inaugural NWU-NCU Joint Research Seminar. This milestone event represented a significant advancement in the ongoing commitment of the NWU to fostering international research partnerships and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-professional-footballer-returns-soccer-institute
Former professional footballer returns to the Soccer Institute
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu Former professional footballer Ngunezi Mkhize has re-enrolled at the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute to further his football career and complete his studies. The Soccer Institute is renowned for developing soccer players, coaches and administrators – producing well-rounded individuals with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-africa-day-celebrations
NWU hosts Africa Day celebrations
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted the annual symposium and Africa Day celebrations in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on 19 and 20 May 2017. Luwellyn Landers, the deputy minister for international relations and cooperation and keynote speaker on the first day,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/penn-state-expert-join-optentia
Penn State expert to join Optentia
Prof Sinfree Makoni will be delivering his prestige lecture as extraordinary professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area on the campus in Vanderbijlpark on Monday, 20 May 2019. Prof Makoni teaches in die Department of Applied Linguistics and Program in African Studies at Penn State University in Pennsylvania,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-neonatal-expert-paves-way-forward
NWU neonatal expert paves the way forward
When it comes to midwifery, neonatal care and nursing research, the name of North-West University’s Prof Welma Lubbe is the first that comes to mind. As a dedicated researcher and founder of Little Steps – a research-based parenting website – Prof Lubbe was recently appointed for a third term (of five years each) as the South African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/centre-excellence-nutrition-celebrates-commendation-after-external-evaluation
The Centre of Excellence for Nutrition celebrates commendation after external evaluation
The North-West University (NWU) has once again confirmed its status as a leading and innovative university by obtaining international commendation for two master’s programmes within the Centre for Excellence in Nutrition (CEN). The structured master’s degrees in nutrition and dietetics exceeded the expectations of the evaluation panel, and…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/gppc
Home
Hosted by the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management and the WorkWell Research Unit, North-West University, South Africa, Conference theme: Cultivating human potential: Building sustainable people practice in a changing world, In an era of rapid change, increasing complexity and evolving expectations of work, organisations must intentionally create the conditions that enable people, teams and systems to thrive. The conference explores how organisations can unlock human potential, foster resilience and develop people practices that create lasting organisational and…, Keynote Speakers, https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/moore/directory/nyberg_anthony.php Prof Anthony Nyberg https://www.linkedin.com/in/lom%C3%A9-koekemoer-348a45b5/ Prof Lomé Koekemoer, Important dates, Activity Date Abstract submission opens 1 July 2026 Feedback within three weeks after submission Extended abstract submission deadline 30 September 2026 31 October 2026 Notification of abstract review outcomes 15 November 2026 or earlier Registration deadlines Open 1 September 2026 30 November 2026 – Early bird registration 31 January 2027 –…, , GPPC logohttp://sport.nwu.ac.za/karate/karate
Karate
[accordion collapsed] Mahikeng Campus Karate has grown in popularity in Africa, particularly in South Africa and Ghana. Karate is a type of martial art that developed in Japan, particularly in the Ryukyu Islands, which is now known as Okinawa. Karate made its debut as an Olympic sport at the Tokyo Olympics. All martial arts teach principles…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/lecture-prof-llewellyn-van-zyl
Lecture by Prof Llewellyn van Zyl
The Optentia Research Unit extends a formal invitation for you to join a lecture by Professor Llewellyn van Zyl on "Positive Organizational Psychology 2.0: Embracing the Technological Revolution." Abstract Positive organizational psychology is the fastest-growing sub-discipline of psychology and has significantly broadened our…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/lecture-prof-blessed-ngwenya
Lecture by Prof Blessed Ngwenya
The Optentia Research Unit extends a formal invitation for you to join a lecture by Prof Blessed Ngwenya on "Performativity, inclusion and shaping the knowledge society for the 21st Century: A decolonial turn". Abstract Educational curriculum, pedagogy and practice have invited critical questions in the decolonisation discourse since…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/call-papers-political-communication-research-section-international-association-media
Call for Papers: The Political Communication Research Section of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) Regional Conference
.field--name-field-times { display: none; } The Political Communication Research Section of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) invites submissions for its regional conference which will be hosted by the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa on 1 -3 June…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/workshop-teaching-research
Workshop: Teaching with Research
.field--name-field-times { display: none; } The Optentia Research Unit, North-West University, in collaboration with the Research Support Department, North-West University, and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, invite you to a two-day workshop. This workshop brings together university lecturers to examine how research is…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/phd-colloquium-abstract-submissions
PhD Colloquium abstract submissions
PhD Colloquium abstract submissions, We are inviting current doctoral students to attend the GPPC2025 PhD Colloquium that will be held Wednesday 28 May 2025 during this conference., Who should attend?, Collaboration lies at the heart of all successful academic careers. This PhD Colloquium (as part of the Global People Practice Conference) is designed for doctoral students in the field of Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management and Development, and Labour Relations Management, looking to connect with and learn from field experts and…, Your organisers and panel, Your PhD Colloquium organiser is Dr Neil Barnard ( Barnard.Neil@nwu.ac.za ) who will establish a dynamic panel of mentors, including Prof Elaine Farndale (keynote speaker). This panel list will be updated here., Best PhD colloquium presentation, A best presentation award will be presented with such a certification and a financial award (valued at around $150 as a gift card). This award will be adjudicated by the PhD Colloquium panel and presented the final day of the conference, as indicated in the programme., PhD Colloquium preliminary programme, 08:00 Conference registration 08:30 Conference opening 09:00 Keynote speech (Dr Ajay Jivan) 10:00 Refreshment break 10:30 Welcome and introductions 10:45 How to collaborate: An expert panel sharing their experiences of collaboration – a great learning opportunity about how to be a more effective collaborator. Also featuring online collaboration…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/24th-waternetwarfsagwp-sa-symposium
24th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium
.field--name-field-times { display: none; } The University of Dar es Salaam will be collaborating with other partners to host the 24th Symposium. For the past 23 years, the Symposium have taken place every year in the Eastern and Southern African regions. Their purpose has been to facilitate engagement among policymakers, academics, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/unlocking-cultural-language-emojis-study-facebook-emojis-and-isixhosa-meanings
Unlocking the cultural language of emojis: a study on Facebook emojis and isiXhosa meanings
A researcher in the School of Communication at the North-West University (NWU), Dr Quatro Mgogo, has embarked on a study to explore how Facebook emojis are being employed to shape the meanings of izaci namaqhalo esiXhosa (isiXhosa proverbs and idioms). The study also delves into how isiXhosa-speaking Facebook users are harnessing emojis to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nuclear-sector-important-economic-growth-driver-says-nwu-vice-chancellor
Nuclear sector is an important economic growth driver, says NWU Vice-Chancellor
The nuclear sector remains an important economic growth driver that can support job creation, skills development and industrial expansion in South Africa, according to North-West University (NWU) principal and vice-chancellor Prof. Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka. Speaking at the NWU Nuclear Alumni Engagement held on 19 March 2026 in Sandton, Prof .…http://news.nwu.ac.za/jobs-under-pressure-risks-rise