The mission of the Optentia Research Unit is to develop and organise knowledge for the optimal expression of individual, social and institutional potential, with a specific interest in the African context. The research unit utilises the inputs from multiple disciplines: Economics, Educational Sciences, Employment Relations, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Philosophy, Psychology (Work and Organisational Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling Psychology, and Clinical Psychology), Risk Management, Social Anthropology, Social Work, and Sociology. We study the optimisation of the potential of people and institutions by focusing on pathways from precarity to capability and optimal functioning. Optentia's research is organised into six programmes.
The research festival aims to promote qualitative research expertise by showcasing diverse perspectives, methods, tools, techniques, and best practices that are associated with qualitative-based research. This may be of interest to students, researchers, practitioners, community partners and members from industry who are interested in qualitative research.
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Title: Humanities Horizons: Navigating Modernity and Innovation.
The aim of the international week is to bring together higher degree students, study leaders and researchers from different study fields in the humanities to learn and converse about the future of Humanities while navigating modernity and innovation. This week will provide opportunities to meet with renowned and expert researchers, attend workshops/seminars, but also presenting your own current and completed research. Go to the website: https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/navigating-mod
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Join us for an insightful workshop with Prof. Ype Poortinga, a distinguished expert in cross-cultural psychology. This workshop will delve into the fascinating history of cross-cultural psychology, highlighting the significant contributions to methodology over theoretical advancements.
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Join us for an insightful and impactful event dedicated to exploring the diverse dimensions of ageing and its implications on society. As the world’s population continues to age, it’s imperative that we come together to address the challenges and opportunities associated with this demographic shift. Our conference features thought-provoking keynote addresses, inspiring symposiums, skill-building workshops, interactive oral and poster sessions and most importantly the voices of older people from around the globe. Go to the following link for mor
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Dr Mari Ford recently completed het PhD at the Optentia Research Unit. In one of her studies she focused on compassion, well-being and commitment of South African managers. Click Read article
Prof. Marita Heyns, a research professor in the Optentia Research Unit of the NWU recently received her National Research Foundation (NRF) rating as an established researcher. Optentia is proud of yet another participant who ...Read article
When we welcomed Toffie, an 8-month-old American Pocket Bully into our lives, little did we know this decision would be a crash course in effective leadership! Training, nurturing, and bonding with Toffie revealed that successful ...Read article
On 16 May, Andrew Banda made history by becoming the first graduate to receive a PhD in social sciences from North-West University (NWU), with a focus on ageing and development in Africa.
This PhD is the product of the ...Read article
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