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Credit access challenges for South African smallholder farmers
Agriculture, a sector highly vulnerable to climate change, relies heavily on credit to invest in modern technology for efficiency and production. Despite this, many smallholder farmers in South Africa remain excluded from commercial bank loans, even though they make up a significant portion of the farming population. A study titled “Access to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/balancing-growth-and-green-exploring-carbon-tax-equation-sa
Balancing growth and green: Exploring the carbon tax equation in SA
As South Africa intensifies efforts to address climate change while striving for inclusive economic growth, a fundamental question remains: Can we tax carbon without taxing our future prosperity? In a comprehensive study titled “Analysis of Carbon Tax, Carbon Emissions, and Economic Growth in South Africa”, North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-health-sciences-teaching-team-honoured-national-award
Faculty of Health Sciences teaching team honoured with national award
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is celebrating a major achievement after its Understanding the World of Health teaching team was named one of the winners of the 2025 National University Teaching Award (NUTA). They received the NUTA award in category 3: A Collaboration of Academics who have shown innovation in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/voices-river-plant-seeds-greatness
Voices of the River plant Seeds of Greatness
By Gofaone Motsamai On a winter’s day in June 2025, the harmonies of the North-West University (NWU) Voices of the River choir filled a recording studio. Less than two months later, on 22 August, the choir released their debut extended play (EP) collection, Seeds of Greatness. Beyond its artistic significance, Seeds of Greatness also carries…http://news.nwu.ac.za/partnership-aims-boost-financial-literacy-among-students
Partnership aims to boost financial literacy among students
The North-West University (NWU) is actively reinforcing its dedication to student success by recently partnering with Blackbullion, a digital platform designed to build financial literacy. This partnership desires to give students the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money wisely during their time at the NWU and beyond. “This…http://www.nwu.ac.za/policies_a_z
All NWU Policies
Policy Name Beleidnaam Enquiries/Navrae Academic Integrity Policy - Senate Rules on Academic Integrity which include: Section 1: Procedure for the investigation of instances of academic misconduct Section 2: Conceptual Framework for the…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/presence
Presence for Good Care
We shape thoughts on the practice of presence in nursing and healthcare. We are a team of researchers, educators and practitioners interested in relational caring and the practice of presence. Become part of the team through post-graduate studies at the NuMIQ research focus area at the North-West University. Or join us for…http://www.nwu.ac.za/Governance_Management_Policies
Governance and Management Policies
Policy Name Enquiries Academic Integrity - Senate Rules on Academic Integrity which include: Section 1: Procedure for the investigation of instances of academic misconduct Section 2: Conceptual Framework for the categorization of…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/healthcare-systems-engineering
Healthcare Systems Engineering
Overview Healthcare Systems Engineering at the NWU bridges engineering and healthcare. It originated with Dr. Maria van Zyl, whose doctoral research in the Netherlands focused on waiting in healthcare services. From this foundation, a transdisciplinary team has grown, combining engineering, nursing science, and industry…http://www.nwu.ac.za/environment_sustainability_policies
Sustainability and Environmental Policies
Policy Name Enquiries Environmental Sustainability Policy E-mail Community Engagement Policy - Rules, guidelines, and procedures to the Community Engagement Policy E-mail 2024.07.24http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/konvokasie
Konvokasie
Neem aktief deel aan die NWU se toekoms. Sluit aan by ons Konvokasie en wees deel van die besluitnemingsproses by die NWU! Doen aansoek om lidmaatskap! Klik asseblief hier om meer te lees oor die NWU se Statuut en die rol van die Konvokasie. Die NWU-Konvokasie bestaan uit oudstudente (alumni) wat ʼn graad of diploma…http://www.nwu.ac.za/convocation
Convocation
Be active in NWU’s future. Join our Convocation and be part of the decision-making process at NWU! Apply for membership! Please click here to read more about the NWU Statute and the role of the Convocation. The NWU Convocation includes former students (alumni) who have obtained a degree or diploma from the NWU or its…http://www.nwu.ac.za/content/dates-home-page
Important Dates
.js-quickedit-page-title.page-header { display: none; } 2026 2026 Framework for Academic Calendar - Council approved (18 September 2025) 2025 NWU Events (live calendar) 2025 Framework for Academic Calendar (updated 14 October 2024) 2025 University Calendar (web) (pdf version) (updated 5 September 2025)…http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/content/datums-tuisblad
Belangrike datums
Universiteitskalender.js-quickedit-page-title.page-header { display: none; } 2026 2026 Raamwerk vir Akademiese Kalender (Goedgekeur die die Raad op 18 September 2025) 2025 NWU-gebeure (aanlyn-kalender) 2025 Raamwerk vir Akademiese Kalender (bygewerk op 14 Oktober 2024) 2025 Universiteitskalender (web) (pdf…http://news.nwu.ac.za/minority-mpc-view-was-better-judgement-call
Minority MPC view was the better judgement call
As was widely expected, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decided (by a 4 to 2 vote) on 18 September to again pause its interest rate easing cycle for now. In commenting on this decision, Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the MPC saw the risks…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/minderheidsiening-van-die-mbk-was-n-beter-oordeelsbesluit
Minderheidsiening van die MBK was ’n beter oordeelsbesluit
Soos algemeen te wagte was, het die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) van die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank (SARB) op 18 September besluit (met ’n 4- teen 2-stemming) om vir eers sy rentekoersverlagingingsiklus te staak. In sy kommentaar op die besluit sê prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, dat die MBK…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-contributes-un-human-rights-council-discussions-childrens-rights
Academic contributes to UN Human Rights Council discussions on children’s rights
Prof Klaus Beiter from the Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) participated in the intergovernmental working group of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva from 1 to 3 September 2025. During this time the working group evaluated proposals for a fourth Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-bridges-beyond-graduation-research-highlights-power-relationship-marketing-fostering-loyal
Building bridges beyond graduation: research highlights power of relationship marketing in fostering loyal alumni
At a time when the role of higher-education institutions (HEIs) is increasingly tied to their relevance and impact in society, alumni have emerged as one of the most vital stakeholders in driving institutional success and community development. Groundbreaking research by Dr Anna Maria Matthysen, titled “Relationship marketing as foundation for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/campus-serenade-competition-wows-audiences-again
Campus Serenade competition wows audiences again
By Gosego Phutieagae The long-standing tradition of sold-out performances and excited audiences once again greeted the annual Campus Serenade (Sêr) competition at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus. The three-day cultural showcase featured high-energy music and vocal performances by students from the campus residences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ready-take-court-semi-final-clash-against-uj