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Skills Development Programmes
Skills development, , Short Learning Programme (SLP) for Business Start-ups | Micro-credentials | Enterprising Women Programme The North-West University (NWU) has been pioneering entrepreneurship education and support through its Short Learning Programme (SLP) for Business Start-ups since 2013. The programme, which is an accredited short course at the NWU, is the…, ,http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/leopards-lair-business-competition
Leopards Lair® Business Competition
Leopards lair , Turn your idea into a real business., NWU Leopards’ Lair is NWU’s flagship student business pitching competition. It gives students the chance to develop fundamental startup ideas, test business concepts, and build entrepreneurial skills that can lead to a business career — alongside or beyond traditional employment. Whether you already run a small business or have a great idea,…, Enter before 18 May 2026, [accordion], Why enter?, Leopards’ Lair is more than just a competition. Participants gain: Cash prizes that can serve as seed funding Venture development support Mentorship and pitch coaching Exposure to NWU’s entrepreneurship ecosystem Support to refine business models and improve investor readiness Practical skills to launch sustainable ventures This is your chance to…, Category information, Knowledge-Based Startups Transform your research, innovation, or technical skills into a real business that can make an impact. Student Side-Hustles Start and grow your own venture while studying — from creative brands to digital services and scalable business ideas., 2026 Competition Timeline, 9 March – 18 May Submit your business idea via the online entry platform. Submissions should explain: The problem or opportunity Your proposed solution Target customer or beneficiaries How you will reach the market Revenue or impact model Students can access support through the NWU online entrepreneurship training portal. 22 June Shortlisted…, Ready to leap? Enter here, If you have an idea worth exploring or a problem worth solving, Leopards’ Lair is your starting point. Whether it’s a research-driven startup, digital product or practical side-hustle, this competition gives you the structure, support and platform to grow. , Competition rules, Competition Rules, Contact details, Side-Hustle category: Vanderbijlpark Campus: Annelie.Steenkamp@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom Campus: Lerato.Sentsho@nwu.ac.za Mahikeng Campus: Kezell.Klinck@nwu.ac.za Research-Based category: Hannes.Malan@nwu.ac.za [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-edc/enactus
Enactus
ABOUT ENACTUS, Enactus is an international non-profit organization that brings together student, academic and business leaders who are committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need. Enactus NWU is affiliated to the national and international Enactus organisation and will adhere to…Prof Elmarie Slabbert is a professor in Tourism Management at the School of Tourism Management, North-West University (South Africa). She completed her PhD in 2005 and is currently one of the senior researchers at TREES, focusing on travel behaviour, the socio-cultural impact of tourism and marketing issues. Elmarie is the chairperson of the…
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Elmarie Slabbert
Prof Elmarie Slabbert is a professor in Tourism Management at the School of Tourism Management, North-West University (South Africa). She completed her PhD in 2005 and is currently one of the senior researchers at TREES, focusing on travel behaviour, the socio-cultural impact of tourism and marketing issues. Elmarie is the chairperson of the…Peet van der Merwe is currently a senior lecturer and researcher in Tourism Management at the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, School of Tourism Management. He obtained his degree in Recreation and Tourism Management in 1994, honours degree in 1995 and master’s degree in 2000 from the North-West University. He completed his PhD in…
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Peet van der Merwe
Peet van der Merwe is currently a senior lecturer and researcher in Tourism Management at the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, School of Tourism Management. He obtained his degree in Recreation and Tourism Management in 1994, honours degree in 1995 and master’s degree in 2000 from the North-West University. He completed his PhD in…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/tourism-research-economics-environs-and-society-trees/articles
Articles
PUBLISHED ARTICLES for 2018 (update July), Borstlap, H. & Saayman, M. 2018. Is there a gender difference when it comes to motorcycling behaviour? Journal: Acta Commercii., 18(1):1-10 FB Jason Li Chen, Gang Li, Doris Chenguang Wu, Shujie Shen. Forecasting Seasonal Tourism Demand Using a Multiseries Structural Time Series Method. Journal of Travel Research. 1-12 NWU-RO-2017-1868 Chikuta…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/tourism-research-economic-environs-and-society-trees/research-reports
Research Reports
Research reports 2017, TREES. 2017. Die markprofiel en ekonomiese impak van Aardklop 2016. Tourism Research in Econonmic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom. TREES. 2017. The social impact of the Scuba Diving industry in Liguria, Italy. The voices of the residents and dive operators. Tourism Research in Econonmic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom. TREES. …http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/tourism-research-economic-environs-and-society-trees/projects
Projects
Current Projects, TREES is currently working on a number of projects. To find out more, follow the hyperlinks below. 1. Green Bubbles Project 2. Tourism as a tool for poverty reduction in southern Africa The Green Bubbles project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/tourism-research-economic-environs-and-society-trees/previous-projects
Previous Projects
Previous Projects, We will soon list our previous projects. Watch this space. The Green Bubbles project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement No 643712. This document reflects only the authors’ view. The Research Executive Agency is not responsible for any use…Professor Scholtz is currently a lecturer for the module "Tourism Research Methodology" at TREES, Potchefstroom Campus. His primary fields of research in tourism include social impact analyses; cultural heritage tourism; and social media as a marketing medium.
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