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Research and Innovation
Priority areas Rural health, primary care, health systems strengthening, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and medical education. Student research Undergraduate students will conduct research projects and contribute to quality improvement plans. Innovation in education Activated a longitudinal, prospective…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/second-semester-exam-period
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Guest and Public Lectures
Back to Research Home [tabs] 2025 Video: https://youtu.be/9tJbeyb6N9M Special Lecture: with Prof Armstead, a Fulbright scholar from the USA Link to video: click here Workshop - With Mr Roland Govender, Standard Bank, Financial literacy and wellness: investing,…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/news
News
Welcome to the fourth issue of the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine’s newsletter. This edition focuses on key milestones in the launch of the MBChB programme. We share updates on admission criteria, the value of experienced doctors shaping the curriculum, and the lessons learned in developing our spiral, integrated approach. You’ll…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-study-sheds-light-biodiversity-loss-across-sub-saharan-africa
New study sheds light on biodiversity loss across sub-Saharan Africa
Understanding the true state of biodiversity in sub-Saharan Africa has long been a challenge, especially for those responsible for shaping environmental policies. A major new study published in the prestigious Nature journal now offers much-needed clarity. The research paper, “A place-based assessment of biodiversity intactness in sub-Saharan…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/nwu-medical-doctor
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Graduate profile Clinically competent based on HPCSA core competencies. Generalist and adaptable. Fluent in technology. Socially conscious and community-oriented. Ethical leader and team player. Critical thinker and resilient practitioner. Admissions Minimum Applicant Score (APS) of 42 based on the following…http://www.nwu.ac.za/announcements
Announcements
[accordion] Termination of membership of the SCC Arts and Culture Officer of the Vanderbijlpark Campus 4 December 2025 This notice serves to inform the student community that the membership of the Vanderbijlpark Campus SCC: Arts and Culture Officer has terminated in accordance with paragraph 17.1 of the Institutional Rules on Student…http://www.nwu.ac.za/node/11281
Welcome to North-West University (NWU)
Start your journey Undergraduate studies Join one of South Africa's Top Universities! Honours, diplomas and certificates Achieve academic and professional goals with internationally accredited programmes. Masters and Doctoral Studies Deepen your expertise, pivot to a new…http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu/index_a.html
Welkom by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU)
Begin jou reis Voorgraadse studies Sluit aan by een van Suid-Afrika se vooraanstaande universiteite! Honneurs, diplomas en sertifikate Bereik akademiese en professionele doelwitte met internasionaal geakkrediteerde programme. Meesters en Doktorale Studies Verdiep jou…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-excellence-awards-acknowledge-staff-excellence-across-disciplines
NWU Excellence Awards acknowledge staff excellence across disciplines
The North-West University (NWU) honoured its exceptional staff at the annual NWU Excellence Awards ceremony, held in Potchefstroom on 20 November. More than 150 staff members received recognition for their outstanding contributions to the university’s key focus areas of teaching and learning, community engagement, and research and innovation…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-excellence-awards-gee-erkenning-aan-personeel-oor-dissiplines-heen
NWU Excellence Awards gee erkenning aan personeel oor dissiplines heen
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het sy uitmuntende personeel vereer tydens die jaarlikse seremonie vir die NWU Excellence Awards, wat op 20 November in Potchefstroom gehou is. Meer as 150 personeellede het erkenning vir hulle uitmuntende bydraes tot die universiteit se sleutelfokusareas van onderrig en leer, gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-examines-south-africas-aviation-carbon-emissions-and-tourism-policy-challenges
Study examines South Africa’s aviation carbon emissions and tourism policy challenges
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu When aircraft take off from South Africa’s major airports, they do more than connect people with destinations, they also leave behind a growing environmental footprint. The complex relationship between aviation, tourism and climate change is the focus of a recent book chapter by Kgomotso Mereotlhe, a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dancers-represent-south-africa-world-stage
Dancers to represent South Africa on world stage
Tebogo Baas and Matlhogonolo Bodibe are preparing to compete against the best in the world Two North-West University (NWU) dancers, Tebogo Baas and Matlhogonolo Bodibe, are preparing to compete against the best in the world when they represent South Africa at the 2025 World Dance Championships (WDC) in Assen, Netherlands, in…http://law.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/programmes
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Oorsig Die Skool vir Voorgraadse Programme is verantwoordelik vir die bestuur van die voorgraadse kwalifikasies wat deur die Fakulteit Regte aangebied word. By hierdie sentrum vir onderrig-leer is ons verbind tot akademiese uitnemendheid, het ons ’n innoverende benadering tot regsonderrig en het ons ten doel om hoë gehalte regsonderrig op…http://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-studies
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"Since my appointment as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), I have attended engagements with various internal and external stakeholders. During these engagements, it became evident that the university needs the financial support of our valued stakeholders – particularly our donors – to sufficiently support our…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/contact-and-governance