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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
Dr Thembinkosi Magagula
Junior Lecturer Singing Performance Methodology of Vocal Teaching Conservatory (K1), office tel. +27 18 299-2148 thembinkosi.magagula@nwu.ac.za Blog posts 2025-08-14 ~ Knowing Me, Knowing You — profile Thembinkosi Magagula is a classical singer, a…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/trio-joie-de-vivre
Trio Joie de Vivre
Trio Joie de Vivre, comprised of André Oosthuizen (flute), Catrien Wentink (piano), and Liesl van der Merwe (bassoon), is a distinguished ensemble with roots at North-West University, South Africa. Established in 2018, the trio made their debut at renowned national arts festivals, featuring compositions by Devienne, Von Weber, and…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/music-notation-music-theory
Music Notation & Music Theory
Prof Chris van Rhyn Dr Rineke Viljoen Prof Catrien Wentink The nature and contents of the Music Theory modules — which include those modules called Music Notation — are different for the three undergraduate study programmes. What unifies these different modules is a focus on enabling…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/rineke-viljoen
Dr Rineke Viljoen
Lecturer Aural Training Music Notation & Music Theory Conservatory (K1), office 116 tel. +27 18 299-1702 rineke.viljoen@nwu.ac.za Blog posts 2026-04-03 ~ Exchanging cold weather for a warm reception 2026-03-25 ~ NWU-KMH teaching exchange visit 2025-08-11 ~ NWU-KMH academic…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/andre-oosthuizen
Dr André Oosthuizen
Lecturer Choral Conducting Flute Performance Methodology of Woodwind Teaching North West Youth Orchestra Trio Joie de Vivre Wind Ensemble Woodwind Ensemble Conservatory (K1), office 128 tel. +27 18 299-1708 andre.oosthuizen@nwu.ac.za Blog posts 2025-11-05 ~ Music…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/aural-training
Aural Training
Dr Rineke Viljoen Aural Training is seen as one of the cornerstones of musical development. It is therefore crucial for your career as a musician as all music is based on sounds that manifest in pitch, rhythm and timbre. In this constructivist teaching approach, the focus is not on what students can repeat, but on what…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/youth-orchestra
North West Youth Orchestra
The North West Youth Orchestra (NWYO) is a reputable orchestra for young musicians in the North-West Province. The impact of the NWYO is far-reaching and the orchestra is well-known for encouraging and developing musicians and uniting people from different cultures. Since its founding in 1978, the orchestra has been creating…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/woodwind-ensemble
Woodwind Ensemble
NWU Woodwind Ensemble offers woodwind students a dynamic and enriching musical experience. Open to dedicated musicians, the ensemble explores a diverse repertoire spanning various styles and time periods, providing a well-rounded approach to ensemble playing. Designed to supplement individual lessons, the ensemble enhances technical skills…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/wind-ensemble
Wind Ensemble
NWU Wind Ensemble is a dynamic and versatile ensemble that brings together talented musicians from North-West University and the broader Potchefstroom community. Established in 2010 by former School Director, Prof Karendra Devroop, the ensemble has flourished under the direction of André Oosthuizen since 2012 Comprised primarily of School…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/methodology
Methodology
Most musicians will at some point be asked or required to teach music. The BMus programme includes dedicated modules on second, third and fourth year level to prepare students for the teaching of their own instrument. Apart from studying effective teaching approaches and strategies, the curriculum may include the teaching of an own…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/woodwinds
Woodwinds
Dr André Oosthuizen (flute) Mr Kagiso Ramela (saxophone) Prof Liesl van der Merwe (bassoon) Mr Morné van Heerden (clarinet) The woodwind department at NWU School of Music is an energetic and exciting department where students can learn in a positive and musically…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-digital-humanities/digicop
DigiCoP
DigiCoP: Digital Community of Practice DigiCoP is a community of practice dedicated to innovative teaching and learning with technology within the Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH). It provides a collaborative space for lecturers to explore, share, and critically reflect on digital and technology-enhanced approaches in the…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/choral-conducting
Choral Conducting
Dr André Oosthuizen Dr Kobus Venter Students who enrol for choral conducting will obtain knowledge and insight into the conducting styles and techniques necessary to successfully facilitate the performance of various choral works. They will be guided in understanding the various core aspects of choral…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-fundisa-business-meeting-shape-future-nursing-education-and-training
NWU hosts FUNDISA Business Meeting to shape the future of nursing education and training
The School of Nursing at the North-West University (NWU) hosted the two-day business meeting of the Forum of University Nursing Deans of South Africa (FUNIDSA) on 28 and 29 May. The meeting brought together the heads of nursing schools from 22 universities across South Africa to discuss issues of critical importance to the nursing profession…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/research-leaders-and-publication-links
Research Leaders and Publication Links
Prof. Pieter G. van Zyl Co-group leader Orcid | Scholar Telephone: +27 18 299 2353 Email: pieter.vanzyl@nwu.ac.za Office: Potchefstroom Campus, Building G8, Room 212 Qualifications: PhD Expertise: Atmospheric chemistry Dr. Tracey L. Laban Co-group leader Orcid | Scholar Telephone: +27 18 299 2337 Email…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/soccer-institute/soccer-insitute-players
Soccer Insitute Players
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