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NWU celebrates its exponents of excellence
The North-West University (NWU) celebrated its torchbearers of excellence ― one of the university’s core values ― during the university’s Excellence Awards for 2021/2022. The prestigious awards ceremony took place on 24 November at Snowflake in Potchefstroom. During the event, the NWU honoured the best-of-the-best academics across the three…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/police-practice/nwu/cobus-steenkamp
Police Practice at the NWU
Projects Police Leadership Police Dignity When we join our native Emotional Intelligence (EI) to Emotional Leteracy (EL), multiplied by Emotional Agility (EA) plus Emotional Resilience (Eres), we can better Regulate our Emotions (ER). The formula for Emotional Regulation is (EI + EL) x (EA + Eres) = ER…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/test-cloned
Test - Cloned
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Research and consulting
Our approach to business research and consulting is to utilise methodologies embedded in the design sciences, making business engineering a reality. We offer: Scientific diagnosis of challenging business problems In depth analysis, design and implementation of engineerd solutions Validation and verification of the solution in actuality Reflection…http://www.nwu.ac.za/excellence
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North-West University is home to academic excellence that makes a meaningful difference – locally and globally. Through #DidYouKnow?, we highlight the outstanding work being carried out across our faculties. From groundbreaking research to evidence-based achievements, we showcase the real impact of NWU on communities, industries, and…http://www.nwu.ac.za/fundraising-test-page
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Mathematics Induction Course
MATHEMATICS INDUCTION COURSE All information regarding the Mathematics Induction Course including what it is, who must take it, why certain students have to take it, its programme and the contact persons for the course are provided below. [accordion] Aim of the Mathematics Induction Course The main purpose…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-electron-microscopy
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Welcome to the Laboratory for Electron Microscopy The Laboratory for Electron Microscopy (LEM), is a multidisciplinary research support facility that offers microscopy services to all departments of the North West University, other universities, research centers and the industry. Key functions of the LEM Provision of state of the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-electron-microscopy/2019-publications
2019 Publications
Elemike, E.E., Onwudiwe, D.C., Nundkumar, N., Singh, M. & Iyekowa, O. 2019. Green synthesis of Ag, Au and Ag-Au bimetallic nanoparticles using Stigmaphyllon ovatum leaf extract and their in vitro anticancer potential. J Materials Letters, 243:148-152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2019.02.049 :…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-right-place-be-academic-excellence
The NWU is the right place to be for academic excellence
If you want to excel as an expert in the fields of electromechanical and minerals engineering in the mining, chemical, oil and gas industries, or in a career in the fields of geography or mathematics, hospitality, education and tourism, the North-West University (NWU) is the right place to be. The recent findings of the Shanghai Ranking…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-humanities-recognised-world-rankings
NWU’s humanities recognised in world rankings
The North-West University (NWU) has always prided itself on its performance in international and national rankings. These rankings are good benchmarks for comparing the quality of education at the university with that of other universities, locally and abroad. The newest ranking results by Times Higher Education World University Rankings are…http://news.nwu.ac.za/youngsters-win-international-innovation-award-robotics-project
Youngsters win international Innovation Award for robotics project
Three 11-year old youngsters from Vanderbijlpark – Izabelle Bothma, Ewald Harmse and Wilmar Pretorius – designed a robot that will be able to assist rescuers in finding individuals trapped under snow. Their ingenuity earned them the Innovation Award at the recent Robotics World Championships. But how does this remarkable invention relate to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/masters-student-shines-famelab-competition
Master’s student shines in FameLab competition
Carla Horn, a master's degree student in nursing sciences at the North-West University (NWU), stood out in the FameLab competition held on 21 September at the National Research Foundation Auditorium in Pretoria. Securing her a spot among the top 10 participants, Carla’s presentation focused on how our government healthcare system can prepare…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-healthy-attitudes-towards-stem-education
Building healthy attitudes towards STEM education
Students’ low performance and interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, particularly among women, who are underrepresented in the scientific community, have been a major concern in many countries. This is exacerbated when one views the 2020 UNESCO report, which shows that women account for only 28% of engineering…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bpsa-helps-100-students-overcome-final-hurdle
bpSA helps 100 students to overcome the final hurdle
bp Southern Africa has responded to the plight of North-West University (NWU) students as part of its centenary commemorative initiatives. The company has donated R2,5m to help 100 of the university’s students clear their outstanding fees, enabling them to enter the working world with confidence. Answering a parliamentary question earlier this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/delving-socio-economic-issues-strengthen-global-engagement
Delving into socio-economic issues to strengthen global engagement
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) long-standing commitment to building a diverse plethora of global relationships resulted in a noteworthy event encouraging the exchange of ideas on Friday, 21 June. A delegation of about 30 individuals from the University of Pennsylvania’s Africa Center in Philadelphia in the United States (US) and the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-tyobeka-lauds-proposed-national-nuclear-initiative
Prof Tyobeka lauds proposed national nuclear initiative
The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) – and internationally renowned nuclear energy expert – Prof Bismark Tyobeka, has lauded the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s (DMRE) proposed recommendation to Cabinet that three possible ownership models to acquire and fund more nuclear projects in SA under the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/delegation-visit-australia-and-new-zealand-strengthen-international-partnerships
Delegation to visit Australia and New Zealand to strengthen international partnerships
Nontsikelelo Kote-Nkomo, executive director for strategy and strategic projects in the office of the NWU vice-chancellor. International relevance remains the North-West University’s (NWU’s) goal. To this end, Nontsikelelo Kote-Nkomo, executive director for strategy and strategic projects in the office of the vice-chancellor, will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/delegation-explores-new-academic-ties-university-western-australia
Delegation explores new academic ties with The University of Western Australia
During a visit to Australia, a delegation from the North-West University (NWU) held a series of engagements with The University of Western Australia (UWA) on 18 November 2025, opening discussions on collaboration in research, teaching and learning, and student and staff mobility. The visit to UWA – the first by a South African university –…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/industry-services