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NWU academics on a collaboration mission to improve early childhood education in Africa
Dr Marinda Neethling and Dr Susan Greyling, both academics from the North-West University’s (NWU's) research focus area Community-based Educational Research (COMBER), recently travelled to Namibia and Zimbabwe to collaborate and build relationships in the field of early childhood development. Dr Neethling's research focuses on providing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-awards-honorary-doctorate-peter-chiepe-contributions-agriculture
NWU awards honorary doctorate to Peter Chiepe for contributions to agriculture
The North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate in agriculture on Peter Monametsi Chiepe during its Spring graduation ceremony on 3 October 2024. An earth scientist, businessman, social entrepreneur and farmer from Botswana, Chiepe was recognised for his contributions to agriculture, particularly in sustainable farming practices…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gift-research-niche-area-welcomes-barolong-boo-ratlou-ba-ga-seitshiro-delegation
GIFT research niche area welcomes a Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba GA Seitshiro delegation
By Oscar Mosiane and Precious Miyambu A partnership between the Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba Ga Seitshiro tribe and the North-West University (NWU) is taking shape. On 11 February the NWU’s Global Innovative Forefront Talent (GIFT) research niche area hosted a delegation led by His Majesty Chief Charles Moshoette of the Barolong Boo Ratlou Ba Ga…http://news.nwu.ac.za/reflection-state-social-work-south-africa
A reflection on the state of social work in South Africa
As we consider the urgent issues confronting social work in South Africa, it is evident that the profession is at a crucial turning point. On 18 March we commemorate World Social Work Day, and this year’s theme – “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Well-being” – serves as a timely reminder of the vital role that social workers…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-appointed-chairperson-ministerial-expert-panel-nuclear
Prof Bismark Tyobeka appointed chairperson of the Ministerial Expert Panel on Nuclear
In a landmark development for South Africa’s energy transition, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) and former CEO of the National Nuclear Regulator, has been appointed both a member and chairperson of the Ministerial Expert Panel on Nuclear. The appointment, announced by the Minister of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/golden-key-southern-africa-honours-new-members
Golden Key Southern Africa honours new members
Golden Key Southern Africa recently held a ceremony at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus to recognise and welcome new Golden Key International Honour Society members. The event celebrated the achievements of more than 200 members who were inaugurated. Golden Key is the world's largest honour society, founded in 1977 at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-social-workers-through-practical-training
Empowering social workers through practical training
Dr Marelize Vergottini, a senior lecturer in social work and researcher in the Community Psychosocial Research (COMPRES) niche area at the North-West University (NWU), is a key figure in the Social Work Association for Wellness and Training’s (SWAWT’s) organising and management team. The SWAWT is dedicated to the development and wellness of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/journey-nwu-medical-school-continues
Journey to NWU Medical School continues
Each step is more exciting than the previous one as the destination comes more clearly into view. On Wednesday, 8 May, a delegation from North-West University (NWU) met with general practitioners and specialists in the private sector in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District to provide an overview of the university’s journey to implement the NWU Medical…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sandile-chaka-breaking-stereotypes-and-pursuing-excellence
Sandile Chaka is breaking stereotypes and pursuing excellence
Netball, widely recognised as a female-dominated sport, has been steadily gaining traction among male athletes, particularly in South Africa. This shift was marked by a historic moment in 2021 when Netball South Africa hosted the first International Male Netball Tournament - a tri-nations event featuring teams from South Africa, Uganda and Kenya.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mahikeng-ladies-clinch-provincial-football-league-title
Mahikeng ladies clinch provincial football league title
By Lerato Tshweu and Phenyo Mokgothu The women’s football team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has been crowned champions of the North West Sasol Football League, marking a significant milestone. This victory positions the team as the top women’s football team in the province, a first-time achievement for the NWU.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/american-vet-completes-nine-years-voluntary-service-nwu
American vet completes nine years of voluntary service at NWU
Dr Rebecca Quam, an American veterinarian, will soon conclude nine years of voluntary service at the NWU, leaving an indelible mark on both the institution and the local community. Affiliated with the Christian Veterinary Mission, Dr Quam brought not only her wealth of experience in companion animal medicine but also a deep passion for teaching…http://education.nwu.ac.za/UNESCO-chair-projects
Projects
[accordion collapsed] SPECIFIC AIMS OF THE CHAIR - Collaboratively develop a map of the landscape of Open Educational Resources (OER) and Multimodal Learning initiatives in South Africa, and indicate how this corresponds to international initiatives; - Promote a national OER Network in collaboration with local organisations and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/exploring-power-community-engagement-teaching-and-research
Exploring the power of community engagement in teaching and research
“Community engagement connects learning with life,” said Vincent Russell, Assistant Professor and Liberal Studies Program Coordinator in the Department of Communication at Western Carolina University. He presented a talk to the North-West University (NWU) employees on the role of engagement in teaching and research and its impact on academic…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/virtual-seminar-dr-crispen-chinguno-customer-king-gig-work-small-south-african-city
Virtual Seminar by Dr Crispen Chinguno: Customer is King’: Gig Work in a Small South African City and the Varieties of Digital Control and Workers’ Responses
You are cordially invited to attend a thought-provoking virtual seminar hosted by Dr. Crispen Chinguno, Senior Lecturer in Industrial and Economic Sociology at Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley. Dr. Chinguno's seminar titled "Customer is King": Gig Work in a Small South African City and the Varieties of Digital Control and Workers’ Responses"…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-education-honours-excellence
Faculty of Education honours excellence
By Gosego Phutieagae and Mafumane Tlhapi The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education hosted a special celebration to honour its most productive researchers and dedicated community engagement practitioners. The event recognised excellence across a range of areas, including research publications, postgraduate supervision, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-work-students-build-global-perspective-through-coil-collaboration
Social work students build global perspective through COIL collaboration
A group of North-West University (NWU) social work students recently participated in an international Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) programme aimed at strengthening ethical, intercultural and professional competence in social work practice. The initiative focused on understanding and responding to sexually transgressive…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-players-power-sedibeng-unbeaten-national-netball-title
NWU players power Sedibeng to unbeaten national netball title
North-West University (NWU) students played a role in the outstanding performance of Sedibeng Netball at the 2025 SPAR National Netball Championships, where the district team finished unbeaten and claimed the B3 section title. The Netball South Africa-sanctioned tournament was hosted by the Ekurhuleni District at Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen in…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/brics-network-university-itg-energy-workshop-invitation
BRICS Network University ITG for Energy Workshop Invitation
.bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: #7F939F; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } The 6th SA-UNESCO Engineering, Science and Technology Conference 23 - 27 September 2019 North-West University, Mahikeng Campus Home Background: The…http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/pathways-and-opportunities-collaboration-and-partnerships-towards-improved
Pathways and opportunities for collaboration and partnerships towards improved service delivery in local government
What is "collaborative governance"? What is "collaborative governance"? Read more × What is 'collaborative governance'? As the name suggests, "collaborative governance" denotes government (municipalities and other organs of state), the community and private sector communicating and…http://www.nwu.ac.za/announcements-2023