Newsletter Issue #4C
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #4/2017 Research findings showcased internationally The past few months have seen members of the TRADE team share their expertise and/or present their research findings at several international events, using these opportunities to network with experts in their respective fields and explore future research possibilities.…
Newsletter Issue #4D
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #4/2017 Staff and postgraduate students learn from the experts In recent months TRADE has welcomed several guest speakers and training practitioners who have generously shared their insights and practical experiences on a range of topics with researchers and/or postgraduate students. With all eyes on the shift in trade…
Newsletter Issue #4F
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #4/2017 TRADE staff and students honoured The last few months have seen a number of researchers from TRADE recognised for their contribution to the research profession. Prof Ludo Cuyvers , an acclaimed international trade economist, was awarded an honorary doctorate in international trade from the North-West University…
Newsletter Issue #4G
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #4/2017 Recent outputs from TRADE TRADE is continuously extending the scope of its research activities and outputs, as evidenced in its growing collection of accredited articles, conference papers, project reports, policy briefs and media releases. A full list of outputs can be found here , while some of the most recent…
Newsletter Issue #4H
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #4/2017 Upcoming events TRADE colloquium Date: 14 September 2017 Details: The TRADE colloquium is an opportunity for Master's and PhD students to present their research proposals and draft articles, and obtain feedback Enquiries: trade@nwu.ac.za Guest lecture by Dr Montie Mlachila Date: 18 September 2017 Details: The…
Research summaries
This section contains summaries of our research report outputs. Please check back soon for more., The following titles are available for download and public use:, 1. A marketing and spending analysis of Trophy Hunters (2015/2016 season)
Newsletter Issue #4C ICTSD
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #4/2017 Prof Sonja Grater participates in ICTSD workshops Prof Sonja Grater was invited to take part in two workshops organised by the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) in Divone-les-Bains in France on 13 and 14 June 2017. The aim of the first workshop was to form a Gender Advisory Group…
Newsletter Issue #4C IFAMA
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #4/2017 TRADE PhD student at IFAMA conference Dr Andries Radley, a PhD student at TRADE, presented a paper at the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association Conference which was held in Miami Florida from 18-21 June. His paper was titled: 'Strategies Implemented by South African Agribusinesses to Optimize…
Newsletter Issue #4D CQ
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #4/2017 Cultural intelligence (CQ) workshop The first-of-its-kind workshop on Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in South Africa was organised by TRADE from 25 to 26 April 2017. The aim of the workshop was to deepen participants' understanding of the role of cross-cultural competency in international trade. Prof Henri…
Newsletter Issue #4D RC
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #4/2017 Guest lecture by Dr Richard Cookson On 19 April, Dr Richard Cookson gave a guest lecture to the third year International Trade students on “Geographic Economic Windows”. He gave various examples of countries that are representatives of “economic windows”, with a focus on Hong Kong and South Africa. He discussed…
Newsletter Issue #4F TW
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #4/2017 TRADE-WTO awards function Three separate WTO-sponsored awards as well as one TRADE award were presented at the TRADE-WTO awards function held at the NWU on 1 June 2017. The WTO awards were for the best Master's degree dissertation in International Trade, the best article on a WTO-related topic and the most…
Newsletter Issue #4E
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #4/2017 TRADE-DSM™ going places The TRADE-DSM™ was recently showcased at the North-West University’s SETHI (Science, Engineering, Technology and Health Innovations) exhibition in Potchefstroom. Staged this year from 21-24 August 2017, SETHI Explosions is one of the most prestigious events in the NWU’s calendar, giving…
Newsletter Issue #4B ICTSDGEN
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #4/2017 , Leveraging services and digital potential for inclusive economic growth, The development of well-functioning and efficient services sectors is crucial to achieving structural transformation and sustainable and inclusive growth in LDCs and LICs. On 25 and 26 January 2017, the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) in association with Trade Mark East Africa, hosted a workshop on 'Leveraging…https://law.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-studies/structured-llm-labour-law
Structured LLM in Labour Law
Programme name Structured LLM in Labour Law Programme code 6CP P01/ R801M / R801P Campus Mafikeng Campus (English only) Potchefstroom Campus (English only) Delivery mode Contact with an online component (blended) Programme leader Dr Estie Gresse Introduction Thank you for taking the time to browse through…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/call-applications-water-energy-food-nexus-training-person-advanced-school-sadc-region
Call for Applications: Water energy food NEXUS Training- In- person advanced School for SADC Region
You are cordially invited to WEF In person advanced school for SADC Region The WEF Nexus in-person Advanced School builds on the understanding of the WEF nexus (gained in the Masterclass) to improve evidence-based decision- making capacities of current masters students, early career researchers (< 5 years post PhD), postgraduates (Master and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/why-we-engage-friends-abroad
This is why we engage with friends abroad
This week a delegation from the NWU will leave for the shores of the United States to visit North Carolina State University (NCSU). We do so during a time of great tension between our two countries. We cannot look past that. The relationship between the US and South Africa is strained, but we cannot let that derail us from our goal, which is to…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-research-ethics-committee-fnasrec/scientific-committees
Scientific Committees
Scientific committees are panels of discipline experts responsible for conducting an in-depth scientific review of proposed studies before they undergo ethical evaluation. Their primary role is to assess the scientific validity and associated risk factors of the research and provide recommendations to the Ethics Committee. Scientific Committees…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/call-applications-water-energy-food-nexus-training-online-masterclass