Enterprising Women Programme Gala Event
Dear Enterprising Women Programme Mahikeng and Potchefstroom 2019 Gala Guest, Given the situation with Covid-19, the prohibition of gatherings by the South African Government and the North-West University's cautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus, the Enterprising Women Programme Mahikeng and Potchefstroom 2019 Gala, which was…
Enterprising Women Programme Gala Event - Participants: Mahikeng
Dear Enterprising Women Programme Mahikeng and Potchefstroom 2019 Gala Guest, Given the situation with Covid-19, the prohibition of gatherings by the South African Government and the North-West University's cautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus, the Enterprising Women Programme Mahikeng and Potchefstroom 2019 Gala, which was…
Enterprising Women Programme Gala Event - Participants: Potchefstroom
Dear Enterprising Women Programme Mahikeng and Potchefstroom 2019 Gala Guest, Given the situation with Covid-19, the prohibition of gatherings by the South African Government and the North-West University's cautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus, the Enterprising Women Programme Mahikeng and Potchefstroom 2019 Gala, which was…
Enterprsing Woman Programme: Short courses
The Enterprising Women Programme, initiated in 2013, is a six-month programme, geared to provide business support services to women who wish to establish a business. Entries for our programme in Mahikeng and Sasolburg are now open. To enter, please see the instructions below: Mahikeng Sasolburg
Events 2019
2019 Events [accordion], 19 to 22 November 2019: Polish delegation visits NWU, A delegation of four Polish experts visited the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University. This visit not only speaks to the university’s internationalisation drive but also its vision to be a research home for both national and international experts. The delegation is made up of Prof Beata Ślusarczyk and Prof…, 19 to 22 November 2019: Polish delegation visits NWU, A delegation of four Polish experts visited the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University. This visit not only speaks to the university’s internationalisation drive but also its vision to be a research home for both national and international experts. The delegation is made up of Prof Beata Ślusarczyk and Prof…, 29 to 30 October 2019: International Trade and TRADE-DSM ® User Group Conference, TRADE, in cooperation with TRADE Advisory, hosted a two-day TRADE-DSM® User Group Conference (its sixth one to date) from 29 and 30 October 2019 for TRADE-DSM® subscribers, as well as selected academics and members of the business community. Keynote speakers included Dr Maarten Smeets (from the Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation at…, 7 August 2019: TRADE on Mahikeng Campus, On 17 August 2019, TRADE visited Mahikeng campus as part of a FEMS entities promotion day. The TRADE zone was well attended by staff, post-docs and PhD students. The leader of TRADE on the Mahikeng campus, Prof Ireen Choga also attended the session. A total of 10 people on the campus are currently members of trade., 11 July 2019: TRADE Strategic Planning Workshop - A huge success, On 11 July 2019, TRADE research entity facilitated its first cross-campus strategic planning workshop. The meeting took place on the Potchefstroom Campus. It was attended by 46 ‘old and new’ TRADE members from across all three North-West University campuses. The TRADE strategic planning workshop was used as a platform to discuss the next five…, 2 July 2019: TRADE members present at the WTO Chairs Programme Annual Conference in Geneva, Prof Wilma Viviers (WTO Chair and research professor) and Ali Parry (extraordinary research scientist) tackled some difficult but relevant questions in the paper they presented at the WTO Chairs Programme Annual Conference in Geneva, Switzerland on 2 July 2019 . In their paper, titled ‘Are digital advances and inclusive growth compatible goals?…, 1 - 5 July 2019: Prof Kleynhans attends the 60th Annual Conference of the New Zealand Association of Economicsts, Prof Ewert Kleynhans attended the 60 th Annual Conference of the New Zealand Association of Economists, which was held at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand, during the first week of July 2019. The aim was to conduct research with his research associate, Dr David Dyason, from Christchurch, who is also an extraordinary research scientist…, 21 - 24 May 2019: Prof Dunga attends the ISSES Conference, Prof Steve Dunga attended the IISES Conference from 21 to 24 May 2019, at the University of London, where he presented two papers. The first paper, which was co-authored by Mrs Lerato Mothibi, was titled: “Education and earnings in South Africa: An application of the Mincerian function”. The second paper that Prof Steve authored was titled: “…, 12 - 13 March 2019: TRADE-DSM ® User Group Conference, TRADE, in cooperation with TRADE Advisory, hosted a two-day TRADE-DSM® User Group Conference (its fifth one to date) from 12-13 March 2019 for TRADE-DSM® subscribers, as well as selected academics and members of the business community. The first day of the conference was devoted to sharing insights into some of the latest developments in…, 1 March 2019: TRADE participates in an Expert Group Meeting of the AfCFTA in Gabon, Prof Wilma Viviers (director of TRADE) and Martin Cameron (director of TRADE Advisory) were invited to participate in an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) held in Libreville, Gabon on 1 March 2019, the theme of which was implementation strategies for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The meeting, which was hosted by the United Nations…, 19 February 2019: Launch of the 'Going Digital' Think Tank, February saw the launch of TRADE’s ‘Going Digital’ think tank, a forum designed to facilitate regular discussions on digitalisation and the opportunities and challenges it presents for regional and international trade. The inaugural meeting was attended by selected trade experts as well as postgraduate students who are focusing on different…, 14 February 2019: TRADE colloquium #1, The first TRADE colloquium of 2019 took place on Thursday 14 February at 10:00 in E3-138. New Master's and PhD students were required to attend this colloquium to present their research problems for feedback. [/accordion] Past events at TRADE 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 and 2012 What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE in a nutshell…
Extraordinary appointment test page
Dr Marié-Luce Kühn Dr Marié-Luce Kühn, Dr Marié-Luce Kühn, Focus Area: Competitive intelligence Designation: Extraordinary research scientist Extraordinary research scientist in the TRADE research focus area Marié-Luce Kühn is a founder and director of research company, IBIS Business and Information Services. She obtained her BA and BA (Hons) degrees from Stellenbosch University and completed her Master…, Ms Ali Parry, Focus Area: International Trade Designation: Director: Trade Matters Ali Parry is the director of Trade Matters (Pty) Ltd, a company providing research, consulting and writing/editing services, with a special focus on economic development and international trade. Previously, she was an executive director of the International Trade Institute of…, Prof Riaan Rossouw, Focus Area: Micro-economics Designation: Extraordinary associate professor: School of Economics Riaan Rossouw is a micro-economist with more than ten years' consulting, research and teaching experience. As an extraordinary associate professor in the School of Economics at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), he has wide-ranging…, Prof Peet Strydom, Focus Area: Strategic research Designation: Extraordinary professor: School of Economics Peet Strydom is an extraordinary professor at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). He studied at the North-West University in Potchefstroom, the Free University in Amsterdam and the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, with his main focus areas…, Prof Raymond Parsons, Focus Area: Special policy advice Designation: Professor: NWU School of Business and Governance Raymond Parsons is a professor at the North-West University School of Business and Governance and an extraordinary professor in the TRADE research focus area. He studied economics at the Universities of Cape Town, Oxford and Copenhagen, and holds an…, Prof Ludo Cuyvers, Focus Area: International trade, export promotion, Asian economic development, globalisation. Designation: Extraordinary professor Ludo Cuyvers is an extraordinary professor at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) and emeritus professor at the University of Antwerp, Belgium. He has published widely in international peer-reviewed…, Prof Zerihun Gudeta Alemu, Focus Area: Agricultural economics, econometrics, applied time series, economic policy analysis Designation: Extraordinary Associate , Dr Clive Coetzee, Focus Area: Economic Policy Analysis, Applied time-series econometrics, Spatial Economics, Free Market Economics Dr Clive Coetzee is an extraordinary research scientist in the TRADE research focus area at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) and the Chief Director Infrastructure Management and Economic Services at Provincial Treasury…
Leopards Lair Business Competition
Banner Got a game-changing business or product idea? Ready to launch your side hustle? Let’s get started! Enter the Leopards Lair and embark on an entrepreneurial quest that may very well define your future. Watch our online training material for some guidance Entries: 24 March Win cash rewards and additional resources to develop your idea…, LEOPARDS’ LAIR 2025, Rules, Only registered students of NWU may participate. Teams may consist of 1-3 members, but only one team member may present/pitch. All team members must be under the age of 35 on the day of the event. No late submissions will be accepted. English will be the language of communication and any submissions in other languages will automatically be…
Transport
Transport Services, TRANSPORT SERVICES, There will be a provision of a bus from (10 January 2022) and to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg (14 January 2022) organised by the LOC. Should you wish to arrange your own transport, you can contact Midway Bus Services here .
YEBO (Young Entrepreneurs Business Organisation)
Do you wish to:, Create your own employment and become your own boss? To be informed, educated and inspired as an entrepreneur? Grow as an individual by gaining heaps of experience and knowledge? Broaden your horizons by learning about the essence of entrepreneurship ? Well…what are you waiting for? Join the YEBO family NOW and avoid disappointment because your…
The Project (poverty reduce)
The Projects, The research entails two small projects which are essential in securing benefits from tourism for local communities and to address poverty., Project 1: The distributional impacts of tourism brought by hosting mega-events, This entails using an innovative and advanced quantitative approach to modelling the legacy effects of mega-events on an African economy. It investigates to what extent the approach of hosting events in order to attract tourists is benefiting communities., Project 2: A pilot study on the impact of money illusion on foreign tourists’ spending on local products. , Using surveys at a local market, this part of the project estimates the size of money illusion for foreign tourists visiting South Africa. It is a key concern for local communities who sell handcrafted items to tourists to earn a living. , Project 3: The effects of emotions on tourists’ perceptions and behavior towards pro-poor products, Employing surveys and lab experiments, it examines the relationship between the ethical intention and tourists’ perceptions and behavior towards pro-poor products, in consideration of the moderating influence of emotions. Follow the links below for more information., 1. Go back to the Title Page, 2. The Team, 3. Research-led teaching material, 4. Project News,
Enactus NWU
The main purpose of this group is to develop a social entrepreneurial culture amongst students. To empower students to make a positive difference in the community by applying their knowledge, skills and networks to upscale entrepreneurial projects that could potentially create jobs and improve the livelihood of communities. Enactus NWU is…