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Ethics, justice and the world of work: Students lead powerful labour relations dialogue

Against the backdrop of national conversations on governance, accountability and ethics, students from the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus recently hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion that explored the realities of labour relations in contemporary South Africa.

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Safety Management students gain hands-on industry exposure

Final-year Safety Management students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently participated in an immersive practical learning experience at the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus as part of the BSMN 311: Managing Safety Incidents module.

The educational visit forms part of the NWU’s commitment to experiential learning, equipping students with industry-relevant skills and practical exposure that prepare them for the realities of the workplace.

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Rebuilding South Africa's ailing public transport system

There was a time when passengers could board a train in Johannesburg, travel through Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg and Zeerust, pass through Mahikeng, Madibogo, Mareetsane and Taung, and continue towards Kimberley before making the return journey. Those trains are gone. So too are many of the rail services that once connected communities, supported local economies and provided an affordable alternative to South Africa's roads.

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Empowering academic excellence: Student chapters inspire exam success

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) student chapter and Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences student academic chapter, in partnership with the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management, recently hosted a successful and impactful Exam Preparation event.

This initiative was aimed at empowering students with practical academic tools, strategies and motivation ahead of examinations.

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FEMS students explore the possibilities and pitfalls of AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes classrooms, careers and the future of work itself, students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently found themselves at the centre of a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the promises, dangers and ethical dilemmas of the AI revolution.

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Alumni relations and economic experts drive critical conversations on leadership and SA’s future

Alumni Relations at the North-West University (NWU), together with the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, recently hosted an Alumni and Friends gathering at the NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus.

The event brought together leading academics, analysts, business leaders and media personalities for a robust dialogue on governance, economics, leadership and social development.

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From classroom to boardroom: students bring rewards and remuneration to life during Workers’ Month

As South Africa commemorates Workers’ Month, second-year personnel psychology students at the North-West University (NWU) transformed theory into practice through an engaging and thought-provoking classroom initiative focused on the theme: Rewards and Remuneration in the Workplace.

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