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Social and linguistic shifts during the Covid-19 pandemic
The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), hosted the third research webinar of a seven-part series on 20 August 2020. With the theme “Language matters: Social and linguistic shifts during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic”, the webinar unpacked the impact of the pandemic on…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-think-tank-explores-solutions-socio-economic-problems
NWU think tank explores solutions to socio-economic problems
What should South Africa be doing to tackle its long-standing socio-economic problems and build a more resilient future? This was the theme of a virtual think tank via Zoom that was convened by the North-West University (NWU) Business School on 20 August. With the further easing of the lockdown regulations to Level 2 and business activity…https://news.nwu.ac.za/trade-assesses-financial-health-metropolitan-municipalities
TRADE assesses the financial health of metropolitan municipalities
Most of the assessed group of metropolitan municipalities in South Africa are not financially healthy, with only three of eight of these metros being profitable, even though there has been a general improvement in their revenue and expenditure ratios. This is the conclusion of Prof Danie Meyer, a development economist and director of the TRADE…https://news.nwu.ac.za/rose-hayeshi-%25E2%2580%2593-rising-star-bioafrica-convention
Rose Hayeshi – a rising star at the BioAfrica Convention
A researcher from the North-West University (NWU) and one of the rising stars in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), is taking part in this year’s BioAfrica Convention that is taking place from 24 to 26 August. Prof Rose Hayeshi, director of and associate professor at the DSI/NWU Preclinical Drug Development Platform,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/women-are-putting-roots-down-agriculture
Women are putting roots down in agriculture
Women form the backbone of many rural economies and play an important role in poverty reduction and food security according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). Dr Morategi Mojanaga, North-West University (NWU) alumna and chief animal health technician at the Gauteng Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, says women in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/brain-science-creating-happiness-and-well-being
The brain science of creating happiness and well-being
Now, more than ever, it is important to us as human beings to be happy and healthy, but the brain’s primary objective is to keep us safe. The main function of our brain is to help us survive the day and keep us alive and well from today to tomorrow, but scientists have tricks up their sleeves to enable you to be happier and enjoy life to the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/student-wellness-time-pandemic
Student wellness in the time of a pandemic
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Student Counselling and Development (SCD) department is launching a #NWUStudentWellbeing project. For the next 14 weeks, SCD will be covering themes that highlight the university’s values and speak directly to student wellbeing. The heart-felt aim of SCD is to support the psycho-social wellbeing of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-weathers-pandemic-storm-great-successes-1st-semester
NWU weathers pandemic storm with great successes in 1st semester
Hard work, creativity and perseverance have enabled the North-West University (NWU) to deliver significantly higher pass rates despite the Covid-19 pandemic having wreaked havoc in the higher-education sector since March 2020. The university’s commitment to continuously improving the quality of teaching and learning support to ensure high…https://news.nwu.ac.za/malan-receives-prestigious-innovation-management-award
Malan receives prestigious innovation management award
A senior commercialisation specialist at the North-West University’s Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office has won the Department of Science and Innovation/SARIMA Professional Excellence Award for Innovation Management. Hannes Malan received his award during the virtual conference of the South African Research and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nyaope-drug-users-studying-pathways-wellbeing
Nyaope drug users: studying pathways to wellbeing
Nyaope is believed to be South Africa's worst drug and is now officially an illegal drug in the country. According to Health24, nyaope is a highly addictive, dangerous and destructive street drug, unique to South Africa. North-West University (NWU) PhD graduate Dr Malebo Mashaba examined the psychosocial pathways to wellbeing and mental…https://news.nwu.ac.za/times-higher-education-ranks-nwu-among-top-6-universities-sa
Times Higher Education ranks NWU among top 6 universities in SA
The latest rankings of world universities by Times Higher Education (THE) are another feather in the cap for the North-West University (NWU). The NWU has had consistent good showings in rankings by various international ranking agencies this year. This ranking places the university among the top six (6) universities in South Africa. THE…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-takes-gender-and-language-awareness-online
NWU takes gender and language awareness online
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to promote inclusivity by raising awareness and addressing crucial issues in society. Inclusivity and engaged awareness of current affairs are important building blocks towards excellence at the NWU. This year, despite the various challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the university is again…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-heads-sa-core-team-fight-against-neuromuscular-diseases
NWU heads SA core team in fight against neuromuscular diseases
The social and economic impact of neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) is staggering. These diseases, which include motor neuron disease and muscular dystrophies, can cause premature death or lifelong disability and are believed to affect one in every 400 people – meaning about 20 million children and adults across the globe. There is hope on the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-advances-environmental-justice
NWU academic advances environmental justice
Environmental justice, writes North-West University (NWU) senior lecturer and researcher Dr Kesolofetse Lefenya, entails social transformation directed towards meeting basic human needs and enhancing the quality of life, environmental protection and democracy. Dr Lefenya writes that, despite the latter, South Africa is experiencing intensifying…https://news.nwu.ac.za/preventing-better-treating-substance-abuse
Preventing is better than treating substance abuse
Prevention is better than cure, and the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Leepile Sehularo is at the forefront of seeking solutions to adolescent substance abuse through prevention programmes. Illegal substance use among adolescent learners is a global concern for government policy-makers, researchers and mental health care practitioners,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/abduction-and-forced-marriage-still-happen-south-africa
Abduction and forced marriage still happen in South Africa
Even in 21st century South Africa, a constitutional democracy, forced marriage is a reality for some young girls. Ukuthwala, the customary practice where girls under the age of 18 years are abducted and married off to older men, still occurs in the rural Eastern Cape. Such marriages are usually arranged by the groom and the girl’s family…https://news.nwu.ac.za/space-law-specialist-lands-top-fellowship
Space law specialist lands top fellowship
Prof Wian Erlank of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Law Faculty has been awarded a prestigious research fellowship by an internationally renowned foundation. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation focuses on sponsoring scientists and scholars across all disciplines and nationalities. It provides researchers with the opportunity to do…https://news.nwu.ac.za/looking-gender-dynamics-and-support-systems-during-pandemic
Looking into gender dynamics and support systems during a pandemic
The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), hosted the fifth research webinar of a seven-part series on 3 September 2020. With the theme “Gender Dynamic and Support Systems”, the webinar looked into the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on society, with specific insights from…https://news.nwu.ac.za/lee-anne-diab-improving-athletes%25E2%2580%2599-recovery-through-science
Lee-Anne Diab - Improving athletes’ recovery through science
North-West University (NWU) alumna Lee-Anne Diab has turned her passion for sports into a successful career. The sporting fanatic is currently the first female sports scientist in rugby at The Blue Bulls Company, and one of the first women consulting for national and international sporting codes. She is also the chief executive officer and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-dialogue-service-delivery-and-violent-protests-north-west