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Volunteers needed for groundbreaking TRACTOR Awareness Rally
The North-West University (NWU) is calling on volunteers to help bring a transformative awareness campaign to life. Ahead of the launch of the TRACTOR Awareness Rally – a pioneering community initiative to raise awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease – support is needed in areas such as logistics, event coordination, research and media…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-honoured-international-fellowship
Academic honoured with international fellowship
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola has been awarded an honourary fellowship by the International Science Council in Paris, France. This fellowship is the highest accolade the ISC can bestow on an individual, and acknowledges their exceptional efforts in advancing science as a global public good. The ISC is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/turning-anxiety-energy-public-speaking
Turning anxiety into energy for public speaking
By Mzwandile Ndlovu Many of us have felt a racing heartbeat and shaky breath before speaking in public, but this anxiety can be rechannelled into energy and confidence to take command of the podium. This is the hope offered by Dr Sumartono Mulyodiharjo, head of the Department of Communication Science at Universitas Ekasakti in Pandang,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/being-fully-present-and-patient-restores-wholeness
Being fully present with and for a patient restores wholeness
Ideal Healthcare is not only about treating patients but also about being fully present for and with them. This notion was at the heart of an inaugural lecture delivered at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus on 8 August 2025. Prof Tinda Rabie from the Faculty of Health Sciences presented her lecture titled “Can the light…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/vedic-mathematics-workshop
Vedic Mathematics Workshop
The North West University, in partnership with The Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics and Rotary Vanderbijlpark, is organizing a workshop focused on Vedic Mathematics. We extend an invitation to you to participate in this exceptional workshop, which offers an opportunity to enhance your mathematical skills. Students who…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-sciences/logisticsmanagement
Business Operations with Logistics Management
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Transport Economics is essential for understanding the physical movement of freight and passengers from origin to destination, ensuring they arrive in the right place, in the desired condition, and at the expected time. These activities are vital to the functioning of any economy. With our BCom in Business Operations specialising in Transport…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Introduction to Logistics Logistics Strategies and Customer Service Logistics Business Systems Transportation Planning International Logistics , Degree options, BCom in Business Operations with Logistics Management Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered at Mahikeng [M] campus Curricluim code: 5FJH01 BCom in Business Operations with Logistics Management Degree duration: 4 years, full time Offered at the Mahikeng [M] campus Curricluim code: 5XJH01 , Admission requirements, BCom in Business Operations with Logistics Management APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 4 (40%) English: Level 4 (50%) BCom in Business Operations with Logistics Management - Extended Programme APS: 20 Mathematics: Level 3 (40%) or Mathematical literacy: Level 4 (50%) English: Level 3 (40%) , Career opportunities , Logistics management Supply chain manager Logistics manager Freight forwarder Warehousing Stock control Public transport planner/scheduler/modeller Traffic and travel impact assessor National government, provincial, district and local municipality , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Potchefstroom [P] [/accordion], , Yearbookhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-neonatal-expert-paves-way-forward
NWU neonatal expert paves the way forward
When it comes to midwifery, neonatal care and nursing research, the name of North-West University’s Prof Welma Lubbe is the first that comes to mind. As a dedicated researcher and founder of Little Steps – a research-based parenting website – Prof Lubbe was recently appointed for a third term (of five years each) as the South African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/centre-excellence-nutrition-celebrates-commendation-after-external-evaluation
The Centre of Excellence for Nutrition celebrates commendation after external evaluation
The North-West University (NWU) has once again confirmed its status as a leading and innovative university by obtaining international commendation for two master’s programmes within the Centre for Excellence in Nutrition (CEN). The structured master’s degrees in nutrition and dietetics exceeded the expectations of the evaluation panel, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/penn-state-expert-join-optentia
Penn State expert to join Optentia
Prof Sinfree Makoni will be delivering his prestige lecture as extraordinary professor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area on the campus in Vanderbijlpark on Monday, 20 May 2019. Prof Makoni teaches in die Department of Applied Linguistics and Program in African Studies at Penn State University in Pennsylvania,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-africa-day-celebrations
NWU hosts Africa Day celebrations
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted the annual symposium and Africa Day celebrations in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on 19 and 20 May 2017. Luwellyn Landers, the deputy minister for international relations and cooperation and keynote speaker on the first day,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-professional-footballer-returns-soccer-institute
Former professional footballer returns to the Soccer Institute
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu Former professional footballer Ngunezi Mkhize has re-enrolled at the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute to further his football career and complete his studies. The Soccer Institute is renowned for developing soccer players, coaches and administrators – producing well-rounded individuals with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/transforming-mentalities
Transforming MENtalities
By: Lerato Tshweu To foster change and mend bridges, male members of the Student Counselling and Development (SCD) Peer Helper Programme at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently organised an event to promote a more empathetic and supportive environment for women. The event, aptly named "Transforming MENtalities" took…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ncu-joint-research-seminar-strengthens-international-collaboration
NWU-NCU joint research seminar strengthens international collaboration
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) and the Nicolaus Copernicus University (NCU) recently hosted a successful inaugural NWU-NCU Joint Research Seminar. This milestone event represented a significant advancement in the ongoing commitment of the NWU to fostering international research partnerships and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/enhancing-leadership-skills-tomorrows-leaders
Enhancing the leadership skills of tomorrow’s leaders
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus recently hosted a capacity building event for the Student Campus Council to enhance their leadership and administrative skills. The event featured various speakers, including Prof Sibusiso Chalufu, executive director for student life, Chris Williams, campus director for student life,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mandela-day-walkrun-initiative-brings-smiles-steps-and-support
Mandela Day Walk/Run initiative brings smiles, steps and support
In true Mandela Day spirit, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus turned up the energy and heart rate (?) on 18 July with a vibrant and meaningful walk around the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds. The event, which invited staff and students to complete either a 2,25 km lap or a double loop, was a collaborative effort between the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-honoured-contribution-mental-health-advocacy
Professor honoured for contribution to mental health advocacy
Efforts to strengthen mental health awareness and policy in South Africa were in focus as Prof Leepile Sehularo from the North-West University (NWU) received the “Special Impact Mental Health Award” during the first Keturah Mental Health Awards in South Africa. “I am honoured to receive this award,” said Prof Sehularo. “It reflects the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/solar-telescope-expands-research-horizons-solar-physics
Solar telescope expands research horizons into solar physics
Located on the roof of building G5 at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus, the solar telescope of the Centre for Space Research has garnered attention from organisations such as the BBC and the Royal Astronomical Society. Dr Ruhann Steyn, senior lecturer and principal scientist involved in the project, recently attended the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-part-and-parcel-community
NWU part and parcel of the community
The North-West University (NWU) is and will continue to be, an active role-player in the different communities it serves. This is according to Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy vice-chancellor of the NWU’s campus in Vanderbijlpark, who recently had the honour of officiating the opening of the regional CANSA Relay for Life event. This year saw the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/antibiotic-resistance-phages-rescue
Antibiotic resistance: Phages to the rescue
On 30 August 2019 the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Collins Ateba from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences delivered his inaugural address titled "Phages to the rescue: A story with a ‘possible’ happy conclusion”. Prof Ateba explained his current research, which focusses on the development of bacteriophage concoctions,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sandile-mbatha%25E2%2580%2599s-genius-maintains-undisputed-reign-against-ufh