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2025 Conference Announcements
Oct 01, 2025 - 8th International Self-Directed Learning Conference Call The Research Unit Self-Directed Learning of the North-West University is pleased to announce the 8th International Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Conference. Date: 5 - 7 November 2025 Venue: Pecan Manor Boutique Conference & Function Venue, Hartbeespoort, South…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/research-innovation/research-innovation-humanities
Research & Innovation: Humanities
Oct 01, 2025 - Research Units: OPTENTIA Research Unit Develop and organise knowledge for the optimal expression of individual, social and institutional potential in African context. Unit for Languages and Literature in the SA Context Focusing on the language diversity within South Africa. Research Focus Areas: Population and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-calls-actionable-science-can-save-lives
Professor calls for actionable science that can save lives
Oct 02, 2025 - What happens in the lab should not stay there. That was the central message from Prof Anja Franken of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences, who used her inaugural lecture to argue that occupational health research must move beyond academic journals and into workplaces where it can save lives. “Research must not remain…http://news.nwu.ac.za/music-provence-musicians-shine-second-house-concert-memory-elmain-smit
Music in Provence: musicians shine in second house concert in memory of Elmain Smit
Oct 02, 2025 - Soft notes floated through the afternoon air like a gentle breeze across lavender fields. The scent of sunflowers and the glow of golden light transformed Prof Paul Smit’s home into a small corner of Provence, carrying guests on a journey of music, memory and quiet celebration. On Saturday, 13 September, Prof Smit, associate professor in the…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-digital-humanities/people
People
Oct 02, 2025 - Prof Janelize Morelli Director for Centre for Digital Humanities Jo-Anne Louw Administrative assistant for Centre for Digital Humanities Glanda Kgosana Administrative assistant for Centre for Digital Humanitieshttp://news.nwu.ac.za/4lvins-new-single-release-letter-pursue-your-love-interests
4LViN’s new single release is a letter to pursue your love interests
Oct 08, 2025 - North-West University (NWU) student and artist Alvin Baguma, popularly known as “4LViN”, released his latest single, ‘Tie u Down’ on Friday 26 September. The song is as a letter to his fans, encouraging them to pursue their love interests. 4LViN rose to prominence in 2022 with his debut single ‘Looney Toonz’, which has over 40 thousand plays on…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/lifestyle-diseases
About Lifestyle Diseases
Oct 08, 2025 - Lifestyle Diseases Research Entity is to be recognized nationally and internationally in research aimed at the prevention and reduction of impairments, disability and premature death from chronic non-communicable conditions, mental disorders, and violence through community cantered and Inter-professional care approaches, and psychosocial…http://news.nwu.ac.za/standing-shoulders-giant-celebrating-prof-john-makhenes-legacy
Standing on the shoulders of a giant: Celebrating Prof John Makhene’s legacy
Oct 08, 2025 - One of the most influential figures in South Africa’s higher education history, Prof John William Mokone Makhene, was the guest of honour at a high-profile colloquium hosted recently by the North-West University (NWU). The colloquium, held at the Mmabatho Palms Hotel in Mahikeng on 3 October, had the theme “Academic leadership as a catalyst for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/journey-sustainable-fragrance-entrepreneurship
A journey to sustainable fragrance entrepreneurship
Oct 08, 2025 - Karabo Molebatsi transformed her love for fragrance into a business that blends psychology, wellness and sustainability. From her years at the North-West University (NWU) to founding Scented by Karabo Pty Ltd, her journey shows how passion can evolve into a brand with purpose. “I studied at the NWU from 2013 to 2015, where I was enrolled for a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/players-honoured-top-varsity-football-awards
Players honoured with top Varsity Football awards
Oct 08, 2025 - Two North-West University (NWU) football players were recognised for their performance in the 2025 Varsity Football tournament, taking home major individual honours and contributing significantly to the team’s competitive campaign. Goalkeeper Ethan Mokwena won the Cashbuild Golden Glove award and the official Goalkeeper of the Tournament prize…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-academic-excellence-golden-key-recognition-ceremony
Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates academic excellence at Golden Key recognition ceremony
Oct 08, 2025 - The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a prestigious Golden Key International Honour Society New Member Recognition Ceremony at Tsebonokeng Hall, welcoming a new group of high-achieving students into the global network of scholars. The event honoured the top 15% of students at the NWU who have excelled…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-rugby-institute-celebrates-remarkable-season-and-honours-outstanding-achievements
NWU Rugby Institute celebrates a remarkable season and honours outstanding achievements
Oct 08, 2025 - The Varsity Cup team and Joubert Schoeman were among the many award recipients who received recognition on a night dedicated to excellence and a passion for the game. Coaches and players traded boots for formal wear on Monday night as the North-West University (NWU) Rugby Institute hosted its year-end function and awards ceremony. Known for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-rugbyinstituut-vier-n-merkwaardige-seisoen-en-vereer-uitmuntende-prestasies
NWU Rugbyinstituut vier ’n merkwaardige seisoen en vereer uitmuntende prestasies
Oct 08, 2025 - Die Varsitybekerspan en Joubert Schoeman was onder die talle ontvangers van toekennings wat erkenning ontvang het op ’n aand wat aan uitnemendheid en ’n passie vir die spel toegewy is. Afrigters en spelers het Maandagaand hulle rugbystewels vir aanddrag verruil toe die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) Rugbyinstituut sy jaareindfunksie en…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/concerts-2025-2
Concerts: 2nd Semester 2025
Oct 08, 2025 - PLEASE NOTE: Due to renovations during 2025 at the Conservatory, all concerts will be presented in NG Church Vyfhoek, 40 Tinktinkie Street, Baillie Park, Potchefstroom. Tuesday 22 July • 18:30 NG Church Vyfhoek African Music Concert Tickets @ Quicket …http://news.nwu.ac.za/2025-nwu-leadership-summit-leading-resilience-and-intention
The 2025 NWU Leadership Summit: leading with resilience and intention
Oct 08, 2025 - The 2025 North-West University (NWU) Leadership Summit, hosted by the Student Life division, took place on 3 and 4 October at the Stonehenge River Lodge in Parys, paving the way forward for student leadership development. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Resilience: Go Boldly Through Challenges”, reflected the summit’s mission of sharing knowledge…http://news.nwu.ac.za/it-young-people-create-multilingual-internet