World Oceans Day
This day aims to increase awareness of the importance of the seas in daily life. Our seas are not just the lungs of our world; they are also a major source of food and medicine, as well as an essential component of the ecosystem. The goal of the environmental awareness day is to educate the public about the effects of human activity on the ocean.…
World Day to Combat Desertification and Droughts
Every year, this day is marked to raise public awareness of global efforts to battle desertification. The goal of the day is to serve as a reminder to everyone that land degradation neutrality may be achieved via creative problem-solving, active community involvement, and cross-level cooperation. The day urges everyone on the planet to prioritize…
World Water Week
The theme of World Water Week is creativity in the face of unprecedented problems. Our current approach to managing water is being called into question by the theme Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World. Which concepts, inventions, and governance frameworks will be necessary in a world where water is more scarce? For more…
National Arbor Week
It is time to encourage everyone in South Africa to plant native trees as a concrete and symbolic act of sustainable environmental management. It calls for participation in "greening" communities from all sectors of society, including the public, the commercial sector, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations. For…
World Water Monitoring Day
On September 18, around 150 nations get together to celebrate World Water Monitoring Day. We have been taught since an early age the importance of water in maintaining the health and well-being of all living things. After all, 60% to 70% of the human body is made up of water. Water is so crucial that finding water sources on other planets takes up…
International Day of Climate Action
Constitues a global platform for climate action from all angles, focusing on the creation of strong regulations, significant changes to the industrial model, successful technology advancements, and, most importantly, raising awareness of climate change. For more upcoming NWU environmental dates, click here.
World Wildlife Conservation Day
This is an opportunity to take stock of the issues threatening global wildlife biodiversity, reflect on how we can act and make a difference. Driven by the demand for illegal animal parts and products on the black market, humans have been hunting, poaching, and slaughtering several wildlife species to the brink of extinction. For more upcoming…
Vanderbijlpark Campus 2023 Book Exhibition
You are cordially invited to the Vanderbijlpark Campus 2023 Book Exhibition hosted by the Library and Information Service. Staff and students are invited to join. 9 May 2023 - 10h00 - 16h00 10 May 2023 - 09h00 - 14h00
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. Those that attended the last…
BAQONDE EU Training
The Language Directorate is proudly hosting the BAQONDE EU workshop of 2023. Watch this space for exciting news and updates.
FNAS Postgraduate Open Day
6 October 2021 14:00 - 16:00 Part 1: Mathematics and IT based programmes Register here 7 October 2021 14:00 - 16:00 Part 2: Physics and Chemistry based programmes Register here 8 October 2021 14:00 - 17:00 Part 3: Environmental, Biological and Agricultural Sciences based programmes Register…
Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW)
Register here [accordion collapsed] Dates & times Monday, 25 Oct: 10:00-12:00 Tuesday, 26 Oct: 10:00 – 11:00 & 15:00 – 16:00 Wednesday, 27 Oct: 10:00 – 11:00 & 15:00 – 16:00 Thursday, 28 Oct: 10:00 – 11:00 & 15:00 – 16:00 Friday, 29 Oct: 10:00 – 12:00 More about the event The SEW entrepreneurship…
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Mental Health in an unequal world: integrated approach in management of lifestyle interventions
Mental health and substance abuse has become a worrisome phenomenon in South Africa as well in North West Province, as young people are dying morally, socially, psychologically and physically. It is important to look back that when individuals and communities engage collectively in helping one another with mental health and social problems…
Think Tank 2021:7 - The Protection of Whistleblowers Webinar
[accordion] More about the webinar The NWU Business School and the Institute for Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) invites you to participate in a Think Tank webinar on how forensic practitioners can enhance the protection of whistleblowers involved in commercial forensic investigations. Forensic…
Distance Learning (R)Evolution: Adapting to digitisation and 4IR
The Unit for Open Distance Learning at the North-West University invites you to register for our upcoming virtual colloquium.An opportunity to explore teaching and learning experiences from the lecturer, student and institutional perspective as well as how the pandemic, digitisation & 4IR has impacted distance learning. Invitation link…
Decolonising the Health Science Curriculum Workshop Series: WORKSHOP 5 Panel Discussion - Decolonising in our faculty: conceptualizing, clarifying and critiquing
Register here For more information The 5th workshop in the ‘Decolonising the Health Science Curriculum’ workshop series. Building on the previous workshops’ presentations and discussions, participants will be encouraged to join the interesting and collaborative panel discussion on the subject of Decolonisation.
“Returning to the office - Yay! No way.” Webinar
Confirm attendance here *Please register no later than 26 October 2021, at 10:00.