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Public lecture calls for Africanisation instead of decolonisation
“Universities have become ‘sons of decolonisation struggles’.” This is how Prof Sabelo Ndlovu-Gatsheni argued during a recent public lecture hosted on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. This lecture formed part of a series of conversations about the decolonisation of the curriculum. Prof Ndlovu-Gatsheni questioned…http://news.nwu.ac.za/trade-hosts-special-lecture-relations-between-usa-and-sa
TRADE hosts special lecture on relations between USA and SA
The TRADE research entity hosted a special lecture by the Trade and Investment officer of the United States Embassy on 29 August at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom. Mr Juan Cammarano, trade and investment officer at the US Embassy, spoke about the trade relations between the United States of America and South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-technology-transfer-and-innovation-support-office-sets-stage-pioneering-2024
NWU's Technology Transfer and Innovation Support Office sets the stage for a pioneering 2024
By Vukosi Mathale As we step into the year 2024, the North-West University (NWU) Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) Office is gearing up for an exciting year of collaboration with researchers eager to extend the reach of their research beyond academia. The TTIS plays an important role in assisting researchers in translating…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/afrocentric-governance-public-affairs/news-media
News & Media
The NWU Policy Lab is a platform where the government, academia, industry and other strategic partners come together to diagnose societal challenges and co-design interventions to address them. The value of partnership lies in what it enables us to achieve together.Partnerships become powerful when they turn knowledge into opportunity and…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/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://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/volunteers-needed-groundbreaking-tractor-awareness-rally
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/generous-gesture-clothing-donation-drive-benefits-potchefstroom-communities
A generous gesture - clothing donation drive benefits Potchefstroom communities
The Community and Stakeholder Engagement Office of the Student Campus Council (SCC) on the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its annual Barefoot Day. The purpose of this event is to donate clothing and shoes to various projects, schools, children’s homes and non-profit and non-governmental organisations…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-campus-council-pays-tributes-hhp
NWU Student Campus Council pays tributes to HHP
Hip hop artist Jabulani Tsambo’s voice is quiet now, but not forgotten. The memory of his loving support for NWU students will live on in many grateful hearts. The Student Campus Council (SCC) on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng joined thousands of fans, friends and family to pay tribute to hip hop artist, Jabulani…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lockdown-yabelana-connects-communities-essential-services
Lockdown: Yabelana connects communities with essential services
Relying on other people within the community for information is a reality faced by many South Africans.With the country currently being on lockdown for the next few weeks, getting accurate information regarding social services could be a nightmare. Fortunately, the North-West University (NWU) has come to the rescue with Yabelana, a ground…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://www.nwu.ac.za/date/2026-yaei-x-absa-north-west-zenzele-youth-entrepreneurship-programme
2026 YAEI x Absa North West Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Programme
YAEI and Absa in partnership with North West Department of Economic Development, Environment,Conservation and Tourism and the North West University cordially invites you to attend the YAEI x Absa North West Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Programme.The programme aims to extend entrepreneurship development support across Mpumalanga particularly in…http://library.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-information-literacy-icil-2026
International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL) 2026
The International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL-Africa) is held biannually to bring together researchers, library and information services professionals, and other related parties from around the world to exchange knowledge and experience, and to discuss recent developments and current challenges in both theory and practice. The year…, Conference Theme, Empowering Societies through Information Literacy: AI, Data, and Open Media for Sustainable Futures, Conference Aim, The ICIL-SA 2026 conference brings together researchers, LIS professionals, educators and policymakers to exchange knowledge and explore current challenges., Submission Types, Individual papers and posters Abstracts (max 300 words). Papers: 20 min + 10 min discussion. PechaKucha 20 slides × 20 seconds (6:40 total). Doctoral forum PhD research presentations with expert feedback. Panel discussions 90-minute themed sessions (3–5 papers)., General Conference Topics, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Future Literacies Ethics, Integrity and Post-Truth Information Ecosystems Social Justice, Citizenship and Sustainable Development Education, Employability, and Lifelong Learning Media, Digital and Transversal Literacies Information Literacy Talents and Innovation in Higher Education Artificial…, Conference Series, ICIL 2019 ICIL 2022 ICIL 2024, Sister Conference, ECIL, Important Dates, First call for papers: 19 March 2026 Second call for papers: 16 April 2026 (extended to 31 May 2026) Notification of acceptance for abstracts: 31 May 2026 Full-paper submission deadline: 31 August 2026 Early bird registration: Closes on 31 August 2026 Notification of acceptance for full papers: 30 September 2026 Standard registration: Closes on 16…, Publication Opportunity, Accepted ICIL 2026 papers will be published in the Global Perspectives in Information Literacy (GPIL) journal. Link to GPIL Journalhttp://news.nwu.ac.za/ai-teaching-us-wrong-lessons-about-happiness
AI is teaching us the wrong lessons about happiness
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming more than a tool. Increasingly, people are turning to AI for advice, companionship and emotional reassurance. Chatbots are helping users navigate personal challenges, offering encouragement and, in many cases, validating their feelings and beliefs. Yet growing evidence suggests that this constant…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://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-science-and-information-systems
Computer Science and Information Systems
School of Computer Science and Information SystemsTech with a heartbeat. Solutions with a purpose. Learn how software, data, networks and information systems are designed, built and improved. The School teaches and conducts research across Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark, with selected distance-learning options.Find a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-football-coach-malgas-earns-caf-licence
NWU football coach Malgas earns CAF A Licence
Nkululeko Khwezilomso Malgas, manager of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute, has obtained a CAF A coaching licence, a development he says will strengthen player training and coaching standards at the institution. Nkululeko linked the achievement to the institute’s mandate of producing players ready for the professional game. “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mandela-day-walkrun-initiative-brings-smiles-steps-and-support