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New approach to practical education isn’t just child’s play
LEGO® bricks in the classroom are proving irresistible to learners and pre-service teachers alike, who discover that play and learning are not so different. Researchers in the Faculty of Education at the North-West University (NWU) are using the brightly coloured plastic bricks for the practical component of pre-service teacher training…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-documents-indigenous-names-frogs-and-reptiles
Academic documents the indigenous names of frogs and reptiles
Naming 136 frog species and 407 reptile species in nine South African cultures has been the focus of Fortunate Mafeta Phaka, senior postdoctoral researcher of herptile-human interactions at the North-West University (NWU). His project has produced the first comprehensive analysis of indigenous naming and classification of these species. “There…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/is
Industrial & Organisational Psychology
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Industrial psychologists focus on the behaviour of employees in the workplace to improve the quality of work-life and to optimise productivity. It involves enhancing the relationship between employer and employee. Furthermore, it involves the study of organisational behaviour to benefit both the employee and the organisation. Labour relations is a…, Core subjects, Introduction to Industrial Psychology Occupational Health and Ergonomics Personnel Psychology Career Psychology Organisational Psychology Psychometrics Research Methodology Introduction to Workplace Relations Diversity Management Workgroup Dynamics Theory and Practice of Labour Relations Management of Labour Relations, Degree options, Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) with Industrial and Organisational Psychology Degree duration: 3 years, full-time Offered on the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculum code: 5FDH02 Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) in Industrial and Organisational Psychology - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full-time Offered on the Mahikeng [M]…, Admission requirements, Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) with Industrial and Organisational Psychology APS: 23 Mathematics: L evel 4 (0% and more) or Mathematical Literacy Level 4 (50% ad more) English Level 4 (50% or more) Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) in Industrial and Organisational Psychology - Extended Programme APS: 21 Mathematics: Level 3 (40-49%) or…, Professional Accreditation Bodies, Society for Industrial & Organisational Psychology of SA For more information visit their website: https://www.siopsa.org.za/ , Career opportunities, Training and development Recruitment and assessment Safety and risk assessment Management and leadership Human resource management Arbitration and mediation Labour dispute resolution, Post-graduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Chartered Accountancy include: Bachelor of Administration Honours in Industrial Psychology Bachelor of Administration Honours in Labour Relations Bachelor of Arts Honours in Human Resource Management Bachelor of Arts Honours in Labour Relations Management Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial and Organisational Master…http://www.nwu.ac.za/announcements
Announcements
[accordion] Perpetrator of vandalised pride flag apprehended 2 March 2026 The North-West University (NWU) strongly condemns the recent vandalism of the pride flag on the Potchefstroom Campus. This is an unacceptable act that stands in direct opposition to our values and ethos. As an institution, we remain committed to fostering an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-first-year-students-attend-colourful-language-awareness-workshops
NWU first-year students attend colourful Language Awareness workshops
Language, just like art, can be colourful, inspiring and dynamic. First-year students of the North-West University (NWU) became “language artists” when they used colour to illustrate how they experience the many facets of all the languages in their lives. They were asked to think about all the languages they know, and then to select a colour…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/accounting-sciences/CharteredAccounting
Chartered Accountancy
Charterred Accountancy Chartered Accountancy, [accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Are you ready to embark on a journey that transforms your passion for finance into a prestigious career? The Chartered Accountant South Africa (aka CASA) designation has been voted the number one Chartered Accountancy designation in the world. This is according to a recent study done by Edelman DxI, in collaboration with Chartered Accountants…, Core subjects , Business Sciences Financial Accounting Financial Management Governance, Ethics, Auditing and Risk Management Accounting Taxation, Degree options, BCom in Chartered Accountancy Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered on the Potchefstroom [P], Mahikeng [M] & Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculum code: 5FDH01 BCom in Chartered Accountancy - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full-time Offered on the Mahikeng [M] & Vanderbijlpark [V] campuses Curriculum code: 5XAH01 , Admission requirements, BCom in Chartered Accountancy APS: 32 Mathematics: Level 5 (60% or more) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more) BCom in Chartered Accountancy - Extended programme APS: 28 Mathematics: Level 3 (40% or more) Afrikaans/ English Level 4 (50% or more), Professional bodies , South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) For more information, visit their website: https://www.saica.co.za/ Also recognised by: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) The BCom Chartered Accountancy degree entitles students to claim exemptions for nine foundation-level exams from ACCA. For more information, visit…, Career opportunities , A Chartered Accountancy (CA) qualification is exceptionally varied and dynamic, offering a wide range of career opportunities. You can pursue a career in public practice (auditing firms), the corporate sector (working for a company), the public sector (government roles), your own business, or academia. While there are many pathways, most of our…, Post-graduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Chartered Accountancy include Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (PGDA) Honours in Chartered Accountancy MCom in Accountancy, Management Accountancy or Taxation. PhD in Accountancy, Management Accountancy or Taxation. Download our Honours and PGDA brochure here . [/accordion] Yearbookhttp://www.nwu.ac.za/event/icil-conference
ICIL Conference
Do take advantage of the early bird registration and book your seat for the International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) to be hosted by the North-West University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, as a sister Conference to the European Conference on Information Literacy - the first of its kind in South Africa. The Early Bird…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/fun-colour-run
Run With Colour Fun
Step into the vibrancy of the Run with Colour Fun event, a highlight of NWU's Gender Awareness Week. We extend a warm invitation to all staff and students to prioritise this meaningful occasion amidst your hectic routines. Gender Awareness Week serves as a reminder of our collective journey towards equality and inclusivity. Let's acknowledge the…http://law.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/programmes
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Overview The School for Undergraduate Programmes is responsible for the management of the undergraduate qualifications offered by the Faculty of Law. At this teaching-learning centre we are committed to academic excellence, have an innovative approach to the teaching of law and aim to offer high-quality instruction in law subjects at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/azerbaijan-university-honours-nwu-professor
Azerbaijan University honours NWU professor
Prof Chaudry Masood Khalique an applied mathematician from the North-West University (NWU), was recently awarded an honorary professorship by the Academic Council of Azerbaijan University (AU) for his outstanding contribution in establishing and developing the scientific and educational relations between the AU and the NWU. This honour was…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/famelab-competition-2024
FameLab Competition 2024
We extend a warm invitation to the 2024 FameLab Competition, hosted by the Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences Centre. FameLab serves as a global platform challenging young scientists to convey their research in an engaging, easily comprehensible way within a brief 3-minute window. This entails lively, pre-recorded talks designed to…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-circulation-lending-services
ILS - Circulation & Lending Services
Menu ILS Hub Circulation & Lending Services Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us, Circulation and Lending Services, Circulation and Lending Services Circulation and Lending Services constitute a fundamental pillar of library operations, serving as the primary interface between the library and its users for managing all aspects of lending and returning library materials. This includes overseeing the checkout and return process, handling course reserves to…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business-management/postgraduate-studies-management-sciences
Postgraduate Studies - Management Sciences
[accordion], BCom Honours: Business Management, Bachelor Of Commerce Honours in Management Sciences with Business Management (5EXL01: E602M/P/V) This is a 1-year full time qualification offered at all three of the NWU campuses. Why should I register for my Honours in Business Management? The honours degree is a full-time qualification aimed at empowering you with high-level knowledge of…, BCom Honours: Marketing Management, Bachelor Of Commerce Honours in Management Sciences with Marketing Management (5EZL01: E602M/P/V) This is a 1-year full time qualification offered at all three of the NWU campuses. Why should I register for my Honours in Marketing Management? The honours degree is a full-time qualification aimed at empowering you with high-level knowledge of…, MCom in Business Management, Bachelor Of Commerce Honours in Management Sciences with Business Management (5EXL01: E602M/P/V) This is a full time or part time qualification offered at all three of the NWU campuses. This degree is research based and comprise a dissertation. Why should I register for my MCom in Business Management? This degree will strengthen your…, MCom in Marketing Management, Master of Commerce in Marketing Management (5CQN01: E801M/P/V) This is a full time or part time qualification offered at all three of the NWU campuses. This degree is research based and comprise a dissertation. Why should I register for my MCom in Marketing Management? This degree will strengthen your competitiveness in a specialised job market,…, PhD in Business Mangement, Doctor of Philosophy in Economic and Management Sciences with Business Management (5CAR02:E901M/P/V) This is a full time or part time qualification offered at all three of the NWU campuses. This degree is research based and comprise a thesis. Why should I register for my PhD in Business Management? This degree will strengthen your competitiveness…, PhD in Marketing Management, Doctor of Philosophy in Economic and Management Sciences with Marketing Management (5CAR07:E901M/P/V) This is a full time or part time qualification offered at all three of the NWU campuses. This degree is research based and comprise a thesis. Why should I register for my PhD in Marketing Management? This degree will strengthen your…http://news.nwu.ac.za/swip-project-brings-isindebele-wikipedias-main-platform
SWiP project brings isiNdebele to Wikipedia’s main platform
The SADiLaR-Wikipedia-PanSALB (SWiP) project is an important collaborative project that has seen key partners coming together to drive the digital ascent of isiNdebele, one of the low-resource languages in the country. This collaborative initiative by the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/wasm-2026/call-abstracts
Call for abstracts
Call for abstracts, Call for abstracts extended to 19 September 2025 for the World Association for Sport Management 5th WASM Conference Cape Town, South Africa, 3-6 March 2026, Conference Theme : Global Visions, Local Actions: Innovation and Sustainability in Sport Management, Tafelberg Sport, Conference streams, Sport Finance and Economics Sport Finance & Economics Financial challenges, opportunities, and innovations for the local and global sport industry. Sustaining the growth of the local and global sporting goods industry. The financial impact of digital transformation in sport. The economics of mega sporting events: Costs,benefits, and legacy.…, , Presentation Type, We welcome abstracts or proposals for several types of presentation possibilities, namely: Research Oral Presentation Professional Practice Oral Presentation Poster Presentation Scholarly or Professional Panel Discussion, Debate, Workshop, Or Symposium Call for Abstracts information document Sport, Abstract submission extended to 19 September 2025, Submit an abstract for review, Authors can submit abstracts electronically by following these steps: Click on the Abstract submission button. Create an account : Create a login account by following the abstract registration link for the event. Log in : Log into the system by entering your email address and password. Add abstract : Go to ‘My abstracts’ in the menu and click on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/natasha-ravyse
Natasha Ravyse
Natasha Ravyse is a Senior Lecturer at the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus, at the Faculty of Law, with a background including a B.ed (Senior Phase and FET); an Honours in Literature; and an MA in English (receiving the Vice Chancellor’s Award in 2014 for the best MA dissertation). She completed her PhD in Linguistics and Literary…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/postgraduate-supervision-workshop
Postgraduate Supervision Workshop
You have been extended an invitation to participate in the Postgraduate Supervision Workshop. The course aims to equip participants with the necessary expertise to conceive, plan, research, organize, compose, and finalize a research-based project, such as a Master's or PhD dissertation, effectively. Additionally, it will offer hands-on…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/school-management-sciences-celebrates-graduates-mahikeng-campus
School of Management Sciences celebrates graduates at the Mahikeng Campus
The School of Management Sciences recently celebrated the achievements of its 2024 graduates during the 2025 graduation ceremony. This milestone marks a proud moment for the school, the faculty, and the broader university community, as we acknowledge the hard work, perseverance, and academic excellence of our students. A total of 57 students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/condolences-vanderbijlpark-school-transport-tragedy
Condolences: Vanderbijlpark school transport tragedy
The North-West University (NWU) conveys its deepest condolences to the families, teachers, classmates, and the basic education community affected by the recent scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark. This tragic event has robbed our country of potential and promise - innocent young lives cut short and dreams permanently shattered. …http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/health-professions-education-chpe/key-focus-areas