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National Symposium on Biological Invasions
National Symposium on Biological Invasions North-West University, Mahikeng Campus 6 - 9 October 2025 REGISTRATIONS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO 22 SEPTEMBER 2025 We are excited to invite you to attend the 2025 National Symposium on Biological Invasions from 6 to 9 October 2025. This year’s symposium will take place at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-look-stochastic-programming-best-marketing-results
NWU researchers look to stochastic programming for best marketing results
In an economy where every sale counts, North-West University (NWU) researchers have been looking at ways to help retailers improve the decision-making process in their marketing campaigns. Chanel Bisset and her supervisor Prof Fanie Terblanche from the Faculty of Engineering in the research field of engineering analytics, recently…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/intelligent-mining
Intelligent Mining
The story of Intelligent Mining Systems at the North-West University (NWU) begins with a legacy of curiosity and capability. In the 1990s, researchers at the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering began pioneering work in machine intelligence and connected systems — laying the groundwork for the Fourth Industrial…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/7bigtc2023/gap/workshop
GAP Workshop
Home Venue & Accommodation Speakers GAP Workshop Committees Programme Abstract Submission Registration Important Dates Contact Us The GAP (Groups, Algorithms and Programming) Workshop will be held in conjunction with the 7BIGTC in Potchefstroom. The workshop aims to give the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-rewards-exceptional-lecturers
NWU rewards exceptional lecturers
The North-West University (NWU) celebrated the torchbearers of its teaching excellence during a virtual event. The best-of-the-best lecturers of 2020 were acknowledged for their work in taking teaching and learning to higher levels during the annual Teaching Excellence Award (TEA) ceremony, which was streamed online on 25 March. The NWU is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-stargazer-helps-capture-spectacular-images-magical-cosmic-firework
NWU stargazer helps capture spectacular images of a magical cosmic “firework”
Faster than the blink of an eye, bigger than our entire galaxy and pulsating with unimaginable intensity, it is one of the most energetic cosmic events visible from earth observed and captured on record ― a shock wave that extends for 6,5 million light years. Observing and capturing this magical “firework” in detailed images took expertise and…http://www.nwu.ac.za/studies/Internationalpossibilities
Internationalisation
Explore the extraordinary at NWU! Studying abroad is a transformative journey that extends beyond academic enrichment, offering personal growth and cultural immersion. It’s an opportunity to experience a new country, explore different educational styles, and develop integral and transferable skills like resilience and adaptability.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/zoology/frequently-asked-questions-faq
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
[accordion collapsed] What career opportunities are there? Some possible career options related to Zoology are: Conservationist Ecologist Entomologist Environmental consultant Geneticist Laboratory technician Marine biologist Museum curator Nature conservationist Palaeontologist Parasitologist Pathologist…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/international-spring-week/panel-members
Panel Members
Theme The role of digital humanities in ensuring technological align- ment for humane, sustainable futures Dr Bryan Carter received his Ph.D. at the University of Missouri-Columbia and is currently the Director of the Center for Digital Humanities and a Professor in Africana Studies, at the University of Arizona. He specializes…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/humanities/community-engagement
Community Engagement
Welcome to the Community Engagement webpage for the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University. Our commitment to community engagement is rooted in the belief that meaningful partnerships and active collaboration with our local and global communities are essential for fostering social impact, enhancing academic excellence, promoting…http://news.nwu.ac.za/personality-could-be-key-indicator-performance-workplace
Personality could be the key indicator for performance in the workplace
Prof Ankebe Kruger, counselling psychologist from the Institute of Psychology and Wellbeing in the Centre for Health and Human Performance, recently launched a research project among staff members in the Faculty of Health Sciences across all three campuses of the North-West University (NWU) to investigate participants’ personality, their tendency…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sona-2022-switching-gears-towards-economic-reconstruction-and-recovery
SONA 2022: Switching gears towards economic reconstruction and recovery?
On 10 February 2022 President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his sixth State of the Nation Address (SONA) since he took office in 2018. This was a highly anticipated address, and it is aimed at informing the general public and all relevant stakeholders on the government’s progress in the year that has passed, while detailing the plans and directives…http://law.nwu.ac.za/node/29639
South Africa Law Deans' Association (SALDA) Statement on Continuing Gender-Based Violence
We, the Law Deans of the South African Law Deans' Association (SALDA), are deeply distressed by the continued perpetration of gender-based violence, including femicide, in South Africa. The recent and brutal killing of Ms Nosicelo Mtebeni, a law student at the University of Fort Hare, is an urgent reminder that without immediate…http://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-programmes/lld
LLD
tfoot { border-bottom: medium double #7d7d7d; } Rules for the Degree Doctor of laws (LLD) LLD obtained by writing a thesis The degree is awarded on the strength of a thesis that is examined by an internal and two external examiners. The thesis may be on any topic which falls within the faculty’s research…http://www.nwu.ac.za/giving
Giving
NWU Giving Week is not just about donations; it’s about coming together to support our students, enabling them to reach new heights with the backing of a community that believes in their potential. Giving Week Fundraising Progress As the North-West University gears up for this year’s Giving Week, we extend a bold…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/research-outputs-2024-0
Research Outputs 2024
Müller, R. , & Grondys, K. (2024). THE IMPACT OF DISTRIBUTION INTENSITY ON THE BRAND EQUITY PERCEPTIONS OF WEARABLE ACTIVITY TRACKER BRANDS. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 30(1), 208-223. https://doi.org/10.17512/pjms.2024.30.1.12. Chabika, R. C., van Schalkwyk, J. H., van Rensburg, L. J., & Müller, R . (2024). Cultural forces…http://www.nwu.ac.za/ancient-grains/implementation
Implementation
Current Projects in South Africa We are collaborating with three traditional communities in the North West Province of South Africa to demonstrate our blueprint during the 2025/2026 summer growing season. These partnerships serve as proof-of-concept sites that will inspire and inform expansion throughout the region. Our…http://library.nwu.ac.za/help-first-years
Knowledge Hub: First-Years
First year welcome First-year welcome, Join the Library and Information Service as part of the R & O Programme: 2026, Time Group Mahikeng Campus: Library and Information Service Venues: Building 10, Rooms G01, G02, G03 Dates: 2-5 February 2025 10:00-11:30 Various faculties Potchefstroom Campus: Library and Information Service & AI for Academic and Career Success Venue: Building F14 - Amphitheatre Date: 5 February 2025 08:00-09:30 Private Students Group 1,…, 1. Applications, *** Undergraduate applications are closed for 2026. Applications for 2027 open on 1 April.*** Go to the Application Portal App [ Guide ] to apply. On this app, you can also Check your application status Accept your conditional offer and final offer. (Both must be done within a specific time frame. If you miss the offer deadline, the offer is…, 2. Create your NWU email, After you have accepted your final offer from the NWU, you can set up your NWU email address [ Guide ]. Note that the email setup becomes available 48 hours after your final offer is accepted. If you have any trouble setting up your NWU email address, contact IT S ervices. Possible error messages: Your ID number and email don't match Make sure…, 3. Pay your fees, Payment Portal App [ Guide ] Payable fees Know your fees Help: Student finances and financial related systems Financial support services, 4. Registration, Registration information Registration navigator Steps To register, log in to the MySIS student portal [ Guide ]. The MYSIS login credentials will be forwarded to your studentnumber@mynwu.ac.za email address. Your Username will be your studentnumber@mysis-nwu.ac.za email The unique password will be in the email. Summary of registration steps for…, 5. Create your Student Card, Create your student card [ Guide ] Parking Help: Protection Services, 6. Orientation, Orientation programme dates, 7. TALL Test & ALDE, Academic Literacy Levels (TALL) Placement Tests TALL test results (Published on the NWU website after the 12th of February 2026.) ALDE, 8. Class Timetables, Steps [ PDF Guide ] Go to https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/class-timetables Click the timetable link under your campus. Under Type, choose Groups Under Resources, type your curriculum code-programme code-year-semester from the list, e.g. 7CJK01-I426P-Y1-S1. (You will find the curriculum and programme code in your yearbook .) Example: Class…, 9. First Year Navigator and eFundi, First Year Navigator - The First Year Navigator is the tool used by CTL to extend the academic orientation of first-year students beyond the official NWU orientation period. CTL presents sessions during orientation to help students adapt to university life and become aware of educational support services. eFundi - eFundi is the North-West…, IT Support, Laptop Requirements IT Student Orientation IT Services and Software Citrix Gateway - your gateway to exclusive NWU discount deals, Discounts, Purple Pulse - NWU Purple Pulse is a project initiated by North-West University to provide all students, faculty members, and staff with discounted deals on technology, data, laptops and everyday consumables., Emotional Support, Emotional Support Student Counselling and Development Health Centres, Learn more about the NWU, NWU campuses, values and history Yearbooks Library hours and NWU calendars NWU Biodiversity Booklet, Library Services, 📚Library orientation Virtual tour of our libraries Undergraduate Survival Guide 🔍How to find sources eFundi 1st Year Navigator LibGuides (Best place to search for sources.) Finding more accessible information: Textbooks [Video] How to create a search strategy How to evaluate your information sources ✍🏽How to write assignments How to write your…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/international-symposium-electrocatalysis/venue-travel
Venue & Travel
Arrival to South Africa Arrival into South Africa will be via Cape Town International Airport (Cape Town International Airport), located in Cape Town, South Africa. The airport is approximately 40 km (25 miles) from the conference venue. For directions to the venue using Google Maps, please use the following link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/paa/3MC-Conference-BM