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School of Management Sciences celebrates graduates at the Mahikeng Campus
The School of Management Sciences recently celebrated the achievements of its 2024 graduates during the 2025 graduation ceremony. This milestone marks a proud moment for the school, the faculty, and the broader university community, as we acknowledge the hard work, perseverance, and academic excellence of our students. A total of 57 students…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/prof-mia-bothma-strengthens-nwus-international-ties
Prof Mia Bothma strengthens the NWU's international ties
Prof Mia Bothma recently had the privilege of participating in an Erasmus+ staff (teaching) exchange at Hochschule Burgenland in Austria, which was a truly enriching experience that underscored the value of international academic collaboration. During her time at Hochschule Burgenland, she engaged with two programmes: The MA in International…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/about-us
About Us
, StudyWell: Student Well-Being Initiative, Scientific insight. Practical impact. Student well-being at the centre. At StudyWell, we believe research should do more than inform, it should empower. We are committed to building healthier, more supportive university experiences through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based practices. , What is the StudyWell Initiative?, StudyWell, founded by Prof Karina Mostert (Registered Industrial and Organisational Psychologist), is a specialised research initiative within Management Cybernetics, a collaborative research entity formed between the Faculty of Economic and Management Science and the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University. We aim to design a research…, Our Focus, At StudyWell, we are committed to developing real-time, evidence-based tools and strategies that will enable the North-West University to proactively support student well-being. Our work is grounded in the Study Demands-Resources (SD-R) theory (Bakker & Mostert, 2024), a framework that helps us understand how the interaction between various…, Our Approach, Multidisciplinary, practice-integrated research and stakeholder collaboration. StudyWell is built on a multidisciplinary, research- and practice-integrated approach, grounded in organisational psychology. Our core team consists of Industrial and Organisational Psychologists, working in close collaboration with research psychologists, technical…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/strategic-objectives
Strategic Objectives
Key objectives, Vision, To be a leading research initiative that advances the scientific understanding and support of students' well-being through the lense of organisational psychology. StudyWell aims to develop a comprehensive, data-informed student well-being monitoring and support system through multidisciplinary collaboration, innovative methodologies, and a…, Project objectives , The StudyWell initiative is strategically designed to address key research and practice gaps, providing significant value to multiple stakeholders involved in student well-being at NWU. Our activities align with and inform the six primary goals outlined in the NWU strategic plan: Student-Centric Learning Research and Innovation Community…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/student-well-being
Student Well-Being
Introduction to Student Well-Being , Student well-being refers to a student’s ability to stay motivated, engaged, and mentally and physically healthy while navigating the demands of academic life. It is not just about being healthy and feeling well; it is about sustaining performance, protecting mental health, and continuing to develop in the face of academic and personal…, Study Demands and Study Resources, The Study Demands–Resources theory identifies two core dimensions within the student experience: study demands and study resources . However, student well-being is shaped by more than just the academic experience. Study, personal, and home-related demands and resources can interact in complex ways. Study demands Study Resources, Study Demands, Study demands are the physical, psychological, social, or organisational aspects of studying that require sustained mental, emotional, or physical effort and are therefore associated with certain physiological or psychological costs. They drive the energetic process, depleting energy and potentially leading to strain or exhaustion when excessive.…, Study Resources, Study resources are the physical, social, and organisational aspects of the study environment that help students achieve their goals, reduce study demands, and promote learning and development. They drive the motivational process, fostering engagement, well-being, and academic success. While some resources are naturally part of university life,…, Student Behaviours, Student well-being and the overall university experience are shaped by both the university and students’ behaviours - it is a shared responsibility. While the university provides support and resources, students also have accountability for how they navigate their studies. Some students respond proactively, adapting to challenges and leveraging…, Self-defeating Behaviours, In practical terms, self-defeating behaviours refer to maladaptive patterns that hinder students’ ability to cope with demands or access available resources. They are typically reactive, short-term oriented, and may result from feelings of helplessness, overload, or exhaustion. Self-defeating behaviours can also create additional demands and…, Proactive Behaviours, Proactive behaviours are actions that students intentionally take to improve their learning conditions, well-being, or performance. Students who engage in such behaviours often feel more motivated and in control of challenges. Proactive behaviour enables students to generate or access resources, manage stress, and initiate positive spirals of well…, Student Burnout and Engagement, The Study Demands–Resources theory explains student well-being through a health impairment and motivational process . The health-impairment process is triggered when a student’s demands exceed their available resources, leading to feelings of exhaustion, cynicism, and a lack of efficacy. However, when resources are available and well-aligned with…, Student Burnout, Student burnout is a state of prolonged stress that develops over time when a student’s study demands continuously exceed their available resources. It typically involves three interrelated components: Exhaustion occurs when students experience extreme mental, emotional, or physical fatigue due to continuous or excessively high study demands over…, Student Engagement, Student engagement is defined as a fulfilling state of mind related to study, where a student is motivated and actively involved in their study-related tasks and environment. Student engagement consists of three dimensions, namely: Vigour is characterised by high levels of energy and mental resilience while studying, demonstrating a willingness to…, Student Health, Beyond burnout and engagement, other health-related aspects of a student’s life are essential, including physical, mental, and emotional health. When students cultivate habits that protect and enhance these aspects of their lives, they are better equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities of university life and flourish as students…, Student Outcomes, Performance Intention to drop out. , Performance, Academic performance is one of the most observable outcomes of the dynamic interplay between study demands, study resources, and student behaviours. Importantly, performance is not only about grades or completion rates, but also about the development of core academic competencies, critical thinking, and the ability to transfer learning across…, Intention to drop out, Students’ intention to discontinue their studies could be a significant indicator of compromised well-being. In line with the Study Demands–Resources theory, this intention often arises from prolonged experiences in which study demands exceed available resources. Over time, this can lead to the health-impairment process, in which the student…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/entrepreneurshipnwu/entrepreneurshipnwu-events
Entrepreneurship@NWU Events
Events banner [accordion collapsed], January, STEP Train the Trainer (contact bhive EDC ) , February, STEP for the community - Information session (contact bhive EDC ) Incubation session: research-based startups (contact TTIS ) Startup boot camps (contact bhive EDC ) , March , Master Class on Side Hustles, April, EDHE Intervarsity Business Competition (contact bhive EDC ) SWEEP workshop (contact bhive EDC ) , May, Leopards Lair Final -(contact bhive EDC ) , June, EDHE Intervarsity Business Competition - Internal round (contact bhive EDC ) , July, National Student Entrepreneurship Week, August, EDHE Intervarsity Business Competition - Regional round (contact bhive EDC ) , September, 29 September - 3 October 2025 - NWU Student Entrepreneurship Week (contact bhive EDC ) , October, 7-9 October 2025: EDHE Studentpreneurs Indaba & Lekgotla (contact bhive EDC ) , November, 20 & 21 November 2025: EDHE Intervarsity Business Competition - National finals (contact bhive EDC ) [/accordion] ''Professor Kelly Martin is a distinguished expert in data privacy, having published 43 articles in high-impact journals, most in A-rated publications. With an h-index of 27, she has received 30 world-class research awards. She is the joint Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing and serves on the editorial boards of Journal…
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Kelly Martin
Professor Kelly Martin is a distinguished expert in data privacy, having published 43 articles in high-impact journals, most in A-rated publications. With an h-index of 27, she has received 30 world-class research awards. She is the joint Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing and serves on the editorial boards of Journal…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/research-school-management-sciences
Research in the School of Management Sciences
Research Outputs 2024, The academic staff in the School of Management Sciences published 49 journal articles in 2024. Click here for list or publications , SAIMS Conference 2025, The School of Management Sciences is organising the SAIMS (South African Institute of Management Scientists) Conference 2025. Conference call Organising team SAIMS Official Websitehttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/research-outputs-2024-0