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Donor luncheon celebrates partnerships that transform lives
Access to higher education can transform lives, but for many aspiring students, the only way to access tertiary education is with the support of donors and industry partners. These partners’ and benefactors’ continued investment in students, academic initiatives and community-focused programmes helps the North-West University (NWU) advance its…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-african-business-interests-face-uncertainty-agoa-deadline-looms
South African business interests face uncertainty as AGOA deadline looms
Although South Africa remains listed as an African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) beneficiary for now, the imminent deadline emphasised by the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) has created uncertainty for business interests between the two countries.In commenting on the latest warning from SACCUSA that South Africa faces a…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-global-ethics-day
NWU-Global Ethics Day: Research Ethics Committees as Catalysts for Responsible and Impactful Research
You are cordially invited to the NWU-Global Ethics Day. Research deans for R&I, Research Directors, RIO, REC chairs, Academics, REC members, REC administrators and supervisors are invited to attend.ObjectivesTo create a platform for critical reflection on the current state of systems in place to promote inclusive and responsible conduct of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-sehularo-wins-second-regional-mental-health-award
Prof. Sehularo wins second regional mental health award
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof. Leepile Sehularo has won the Special Impact Award at the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Keturah Mental Health Awards. He shares the award with Molefi Daniel Monokoane, chief executive officer of Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital.The award ceremony took place on 24 October 2026 at 305…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/uarm/applications
Applications
MCom in Applied Risk Management (MARM), Applications for 2027 open on 1 June 2026 and will close on 30 September 2026 The selection process will be completed by 31 October 2026 You need to have a BHons or the equivalent thereof in the South African Qualification Framework to be allowed on the programme. (The UNISA Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management (98210) will e.g. suffice).…, For more information please contact, Prof Neels Erasmus E-Mail: uarm@nwu.ac.za / NeelsErasmus@outlook.com Mobile: +27 (0)82 571 1197http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/heartbeat-health/explore-stories
Explore stories
Explore storiesSnakebite pills? Varsity explores life-saving alternatives to antivenomSouth Africa records an estimated 250 to 300 snakebite incidences every year, but not all bites are recorded on the official platform, which means the data is incomplete, said Prof Anél Petzer, a pharmacist at the North-West University. Restoring the human…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/heartbeat-of-health
Heartbeat Of Health
Placing people at the heart of health innovationCare and science have always been at the heart of the North-West University’s (NWU) healthcare and innovation. It drives us to ask important questions, challenge what is possible and find better ways to address challenges facing society.Across NWU, researchers, clinicians, students and partners are…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-1-900-km-tractor-journey-transformed-hearts-fighting-dementia
How a 1 900 km TRACTOR journey transformed the hearts fighting dementia
On 18 September 2026, the TRACTOR Campaign team reunited at Crista Galli in Potchefstroom to reflect on a journey that took them nearly 1 900 kilometres across South Africa and left a lasting impact on each of them. As they shared their memories, challenges and encounters, it became clear that the campaign had been about much more than…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2026-conference-programme
ICIL 2026 - Conference Programme
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Conference 2026
Conference programme: 9th International SDL Conference Programme Conference call: SDL Conference Call 9th International Conference Call Abstract submission:Abstract submissions now closed Registration form: Registration for the 9th International Self-Directed Learning Conference – Fill out form …http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/international-symposium-electrocatalysis/programme
Programme
Click here to download the ECAT 2026 programme Click here to download the ECAT 2026 book of abstractsNOTE: Small changes will be made to the programme. Please check back on 29 October 2026 for the final version. No changes will be made to the order of events, and all presentations will retain their slots. [accordion]MONDAY, 2 NOVEMBER…http://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-higher-education-professional-development/research-and-publications
Research and publications
[accordion collapsed]Research Projects2024 - 2026UCDG ProjectStrengthening the Centre for Higher Education Professional Development (CHEPD)2025 - OngoingResearch ProjectEffects of generative artificial intelligence information platforms on teacher education: Promoting socially responsive curricula in times of change2025 - 2027Network Grant funded…http://education.nwu.ac.za/centre-higher-education-professional-development/home