Research specialities at NWU
[accordion collapsed] Research Chairs Economic and Management Sciences World Trade Organisation (WTO) Education ETDP SETA ECD CHAIR Multimodal Learning and OER (Open Educational Resources) Engineering Coal Research Biofuels and Other Clean Alternative Fuels Emission Control Health Sciences…
Workshop: Qualitative Research Methodology
Come along as Prof. Petra Bester, an experienced qualitative researcher from AUTHeR (Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research), guides students, supervisors, and promoters through every step of the qualitative research procedure. [accordion collapsed] Day 1: 24 July 2023 09:00 - 16:00 Introduction to Qualitative Research…
Online Media Event - Failure to Launch: What is stopping our children from reaching their full potential?
We cordially invite you to join Hanlie Degenaar, a North-West University expert on childhood development, for an online media event where she will be speaking about how we can support our children in realizing their full potential. This is crucial in the context of South Africa, where young people must overcome numerous particular difficulties…
Lifestyle Diseases Research Entity Workshop - Basic ATLAS.ti Data Analysis Training
You are cordially invited to the Basic ATLAS.ti Data Analysis Training, facilitated by Dr. Ufuoma Patience Ejoke. During this training, participants learn how to manage and analyze qualitative data using ATLAS.ti. You will learn during the lecture the pertinent methods and approaches that are useful for using the software to analyze qualitative…
Lifestyle Diseases Research Entity Workshop - Enhancing the Systematic Review Process with COVIDENCE Software: Streamlining Research and Collaboration
You are cordially invited to the Lifestyle Diseases Capacity Development Workshops about Enhancing the Systematic Review Process with COVIDENCE Software: Streamlining Research and Collaboration, facilitated by Dr Bashir Bello. Objective: Provide an overview of the role of COVIDENCE software in enhancing the systematic review process…
PITSO 2023-4: Webinar: A South African Midyear Economic and Business Outlook
You are cordially invited to the 2023-4 PITSO Webinar about A South African Midyear Economic and Business Outlook. Points of discussion will include: What lies ahead for the South African economy in the second half of 2023? Will our economy again narrowly miss a technical recession? The NWU Business School’s Policy…
Workshop: MPLUS Statistical Software - Day 1
You are cordially invited to the MPLUS Statistical Software Workshop's opening day, presented by Prof Rothmann, Mrs E. Bothma & Dr Neil Barnard. Topic: Introduction to Mplus (format data, import to program); exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, testing measurement and structural models, latent class/profile analyses. Cost: R1000…
Workshop: MPLUS Statistical Software - Day 2
We kindly invite you to the MPLUS Statistical Software workshop's second day, presented by Prof Rothmann, Mrs E. Bothma & Dr Neil Barnard. Topic: Practice with own data in Mplus. Cost: R1000 per person RSVP to Lynn Booysen by 18 July 2023 Poster
Webinar: Science Shops For Knowledge For Change
You are cordially invited to the Science Shops For Knowledge For Change webinar. Speakers: Mr. Michael Ellis: NRF-SAASTA Prof Andrea Vargiu: University of Sassari (Italy) Prof Lesley Wood: North-West University You will learn about: History, policy and practice of Science Shops from a global perspective…
Varsity Football: Men's Tournament
NWU home fixtures: 27 July 2023 - NWU Mafikeng vs Uj: NWU Mafikeng Stadium, 17h00 03 Aug 2023 - NWU Mafikeng vs VUT: NWU Mafikeng Stadium, 19h15 10 Aug 2023 - NWU Mafikeng vs TUT: NWU Mafikeng Stadium, 18h30 17 Aug 2023 - NWU Mafikeng vs CUT: NWU Mafikeng Stadium, 18h30 31 Aug 2023 - NWU Mafikeng vs UWC: NWU Mafikeng…
5th Food Security and Safety Seminar by Prof. Cletos Mapiye (Stellenbosch University)
You are cordially invited to the 5th Food and Safety Seminar by Prof. Cletos Mapiye (Stellenbosch University). Topic: Enhancement of red meat health value for the modern consumer: the role of plant by-products. Prof. Cletos Mapiye Click here to join seminar. Prof. Cletos Mapiye CV Close
Ethics and Integrity Workshop
You are cordially invited to the Ethics and Integrity Workshop as we try to tackle the difficulties faced by REC administrators in promoting and ensuring ethical research practices in the NWU research environment. REC administrators, REC committees' members, researchers and postgraduate students are invited to join. Abstract "Despite their…
Basic Research Ethics Training
You are cordially invited to the Basic Research Ethics Training. The training will be followed by a multiple-choice evaluation that satisfies the standards of the National Health Research Ethics Council (NHREC), and certificates will be given to those who pass the test. The HSRC REC, staff, interns, and all persons interested inresearch ethics are…
Race Awareness Week
You are cordially invited to the Race Awareness Week. Students and staff from Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses are invited to join virtually. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88011038439?pwd=RWY0eUx0dUYvTlliNExxZ1RXWGRXdz09 Meeting ID: 880 1103 8439 Passcode: 200378
NWU Gallery Exhibition: Stairways and Ruins
The thematic group exhibition, Stairways and Ruins, is being presented by ViNCO with great pride.The exhibition showcases the work of 25 artists, including both established and up-and-coming creators. The majority of the professors from the academic areas where ViNCO is located at the NWU—graphic design and art history—also take part in the…
Launch: Short Courses in Academic Mentoring
You are cordially invited to the launch of Short Courses in Academic Mentoring.The Faculty of Humanities created two short courses to educate mentors and mentees for their tasks, ensuring success in the mentoring relationship. The event's goal is to present online short courses that concentrate on the skills of academic mentors and mentees. We…
Workshop: The Importance of Supervisors in Ensuring Ethical Research Practices Among Students
You are cordially invited to The Importance of Supervisors in Ensuring Ethical Research Practices Among Students Workshop. Academics, supervisors and students are invited to join. The workshop is aimed for researchers and their supervisors who work in the NWU's research environment. The focus of the course will be on the crucial part supervisors…
The NWU Integrated Research Integrity Management System (IRIMS): Concepts, Structures, Processes, and Procedures
The NWU cordially invites you to The NWU Integrated Research Integrity Management System (IRIMS): Concepts, Structures, Processes, and Procedures, presented by Prof. Minrie Greeff, Research Integrity Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation. All academics and postgraduates are welcome to join. This session is targeted to all…
Women's Month 2022 - Cloned
Women’s Day: a day of tribute, reflection, and recommitment August is Women’s Month in our country. It is a recognition of and a tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 to protest against the pass laws and the oppressive system that treated women as lesser beings who needed to be…