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Events
Upcoming events Past events WEBINAR SERIES: THE US-ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S ENERGY SECURITY AND FUTURE THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE US-ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S ENERGY SECURITY AND FUTURE Date: 4 June 2026 Time: 12:00 - 13:00 Venue: MS Teams Link to…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/concerts-2026-2
Concerts: 2nd Semester 2026
Sunday 26 July • 15:30 Organ Hall Cobus du Toit ~ flute Tinus Botha ~ piano Celebrated South African flautist, Cobus du Toit, presents a recital of works by Gaubert, Clarke, Burton, Still, and Franck. Tickets @ Quicket Tuesday 4 August • 18:…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dream-reality-nwu-eagles-secure-promotion-and-place-national-final
From a dream to reality: NWU Eagles secure promotion and a place in the national final
When the NWU Eagles team from the NWU Soccer Institute arrived in Mthatha for the 2026 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs, the mission was clear. Four matches stood between the North West champions and a place in professional football. On Saturday afternoon, that mission became reality. The NWU defeated KwaZulu-Natal champions Mkhambathi…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-digital-humanities/previous-events
Previous Events
Navigating the Threats of Artificial Intelligence: Understanding Risk and Building Resilience Presented by: Mr Othusitse Maunatlala Date: 27 February 2026 Time: 10:00-11:30 Online: MS Teams Level: Digital skills for humanities scholars (entry level) Orwellian Newspeak in the Age of Digital Mass Media: A Case Study of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-xcel-campus-opens-more-doors-future-engineers
New Xcel Campus opens more doors for future engineers
A new chapter in engineering education has begun with the opening of the Xcel Campus on the grounds of the Ferdinand Postma High School, creating more opportunities for students who aspire to become engineers but did not initially meet the university admission requirements. The Xcel programme, a partnership between the Faculty of…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/phd-nursing-science
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences (with) Nursing Sciences
Qualification DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH SCIENCES Programme: (with) Nursing Sciences Qualification code: 8CB R07 Curriculum code: G901P/M The student should be able to execute the profession of Nursing as an expert at a highly specialised level and to distinguish him/her as a leader in research…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/numiq/phd-verpleegkunde
PhD in Verpleegkunde
Qualification DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HEALTH SCIENCES Programme: (with) Nursing Sciences Qualification code: 8CB R07 Curriculum code: G901P/M The student should be able to execute the profession of Nursing as an expert at a highly specialised level and to distinguish him/her as a leader in research in…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/compres/publications
Publications
Publications 2025 Boonzaaier, E., Molakeng, M., Crofford, E. & Ansie Fouché. (2025). International Social Work, Moral distress in South African child protection social workers: A qualitative study. https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728251319492 Botha, Tiaan P., du Preez, Louis H., Tarrant, Jeanne., & Coetzee, Hendri…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/compres/publikasies-konferensies-werkswinkels
Publikasies
[accordion collapsed] Publikasies 2023 Akanni, A. A., Ajila, C. O., & Oduaran, C. A. (2023). Perceived self-efficacy effect and demographic factors in work-family balance among manufacturing sector employees. European Review of Applied Sociology, 16(26), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.2478/eras-2023-0001 …http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-anthem-team-awarded-chancellors-medal
NWU anthem team awarded Chancellor’s medal
In June 2011, the North-West University (NWU) adopted its second university anthem, Bless us oh Lord”. On Friday, 5 June 2026, the university awarded the Chancellor’s medal to the group of people responsible for composing and translating this anthem. The team included members from the well-known South African acapella boy-band, Flip a Coin.…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/academic-staff
Academic, Performance & Composition Staff
Prof Tinus Botha Piano Performance Methodology of Piano Teaching Keyboard Skills Conservatory (K1), office 213 tel. +27 18 299-1693 tinus.botha@nwu.ac.za Dr Yvonne-Marié Brand Brass Performance Methodology of Brass Instrument Teaching Conservatory (K1), office 123 tel. +27 18 299-1816…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/singing
Singing / Vocal Studies
Prof Conroy Cupido Dr Thomas Erlank Ms Titi Luzipo Dr Thembinkosi Magagula Ms Jana Mathee Dr Antoinette Olivier Dr Michelle Pretorius The Singing Department offers a comprehensive and diverse programme designed to cultivate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chhp-highlights-importance-mental-wellbeing-school-sport
CHHP highlights the importance of mental wellbeing in school sport
Sport is an integral part of South African culture and young athletes work hard to reach the pinnacle of their sport disciplines. Unfortunately, their emotional wellbeing can be severely impacted by the pressures of high-level competitive sports, especially at school level. The North-West University’s (NWU) Centre for Health and Human…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/admin-staff
Management & Administrative Staff
Prof Conroy Cupido School Director Conservatory (K1), office G29 tel. +27 18 299-1697 conroy.cupido@nwu.ac.za Prof Chris van Rhyn Research Director: MASARA Conservatory (K1), office G04 tel. +27 18 299-1695 chris.vanrhyn@nwu.ac.za Ms Bathandekile Myeni Administrative…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/thomas-erlank
Dr Thomas Erlank
Lecturer & Programme Manager: BA Music & Society + Honours BA Music Singing Performance: Classical & Opera Methodology of Vocal Teaching Conservatory (K1), office 113 tel. +27 18 299-1709 thomas.erlank@nwu.ac.za Blog posts 2026-05-17 ~ Another…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/thembinkosi-magagula