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Conference 2026
Conference Call: SDL Conference Call 9th International Conference Call Abstract submission template: Template Abstract submission: Submit an abstract Submission deadline: 30 May 2026 Notification of acceptance: 15 June 2026 Registration: 15 June until 30 September 2026 Full…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/human-resourcehr-summit-2026
Human Resource(HR) Summit 2026
Elevate: Reimagining Workplaces for a Changing World Join leading voices in the Human Capital space for two days of bold ideas, practical strategies, and meaningful connections. The Summit will feature insightful keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops, and a Gala Dinner Target Audience Practitioners…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/jacques-petzer
Jacques Petzer
My research focuses on the rational design, synthesis, and evaluation of novel small molecules targeting complex neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. A primary pillar of my work is optimising treatments for central nervous system disorders. For instance, our laboratory has discovered novel agents for the treatment of therapy-resistant…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-we-need-re-evaluate-stem-education
Why we need to re-evaluate STEM education
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Together they are called STEM fields, and they drive the systems that power modern civilisation, from healthcare and infrastructure to energy, food security and communication. Even our growing dependence on artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. These fields equip societies to…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/afrocentric-governance-public-affairs/north-west-university-policy-lab
North West University Policy Lab
The North‑West University (NWU) Policy Lab is an initiative of the Faculty of Humanities, with support thehe Presidency of the Republic of South Africa. It works closely with other Faculties in the university, and promotes multi-disciplinary research and development solutions seeking. It strengthens policy design, implementation, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-warns-online-grocery-boom-could-leave-smaller-retailers-behind
Study warns that online grocery boom could leave smaller retailers behind
The online grocery surge in South Africa is helping major retailers move stock faster and keep customers spending, but new research warns that the same shift could deepen pressure on smaller stores and rural communities struggling to keep up the pace with digital retail systems. A study conducted by Ayanda Lesenyego, a PhD candidate at the…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/international-spring-week/international-spring-school-2026
International Spring School 2026
The Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University, South Africa,is pleased to announce its third international Spring School. The third international Spring School is organised by the Faculty of Humanities of North-West University. The Spring School will be hosted from 28 September to 2 October 2026 at Khaya iBhubesi…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/international-spring-week/undergraduate
Undergraduate
Under the leadership and vision of the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Prof Dumi Moyo, the 2026 International Spring Week also reflects a strong commitment to developing emerging scholars and strengthening a vibrant research culture within the faculty. As part of this commitment, the faculty will host its inaugural…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-olubukola-babalola-ranked-among-worlds-leading-plant-scientists
Prof. Olubukola Babalola ranked among world’s leading plant scientists
Prof. Olubukola Oluranti Babalola from the North-West University (NWU) has been recognised among the world’s leading researchers in plant science and agronomy after being ranked 448th globally and fifth in South Africa in the 2026 edition of the Research.com rankings. Prof. Babalola, who is based on the Mahikeng Campus, also received the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/dr-thrineshen-moodley
Dr Thrineshen Moodley
Dr Thrineshen Moodley is a researcher and science communicator specialising in bioanalysis within the field of pharmaceutical sciences. His work focuses on chromatographic and mass spectrometric method development, with particular interest in analytical method optimisation, bioanalytical workflows, and pharmaceutical applications. In addition to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/an%25C3%25A9l-petzer
Anél Petzer
Prof Petzer specialises in the rational design and development of novel small-molecule therapeutics targeting critical enzymes that are involved in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases. Prof Petzer has successfully diversified her research by establishing an innovative program dedicated to small-molecule therapeutics of snakebite…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/international-spring-week/registration