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Die effek van chroniese medikasie verdwyn in die rook
Mediese kundiges stem saam dat rook ’n gesondheidsgevaar is, maar talle rokers regverdig hierdie gewoonte deur te beklemtoon hoe kalmerend en sosiaal dit kan wees. Sommige rokers van plante soos dagga wys ook op die mediese voordele wat sommige studies getoon het. ’n Nuwe studie by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) daag egter die rokers se…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chronic-medications-effects-go-smoke
Chronic medication’s effects go up in smoke
Medical experts agree smoking is a health hazard, but many smokers choose to justify this habit by highlighting the calming and socialising effects they believe it may have. Some smokers of plants such as dagga also point to the medical benefits some studies have shown. A new NWU study is challenging smokers’ perceptions and justifications by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/educational-psychologist-offers-vital-mental-health-support-during-exam-season-schools
Educational psychologist offers vital mental health support during exam season at schools
Exam season at South African schools can give rise to stress, anxiety and self-doubt among learners, especially in Grade 12, as well as educators. Dr Khido Ramadie, educational psychologist and senior lecturer at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education, is collaborating with the North West Department of Education to support…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-urges-students-play-role-decolonising-south-africas-legal-system
Academic urges students to play a role in decolonising South Africa’s legal system
“Will you be a benchwarmer, enforcing the status quo, or will you be part of the legal revolution?” This is North-West University (NWU) law professor Boitumelo Mmusinyane’s challenge to students as he advocates for their greater involvement in efforts to decolonise South Africa's legal system. Prof Mmusinyane highlights the ongoing challenge of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-celebrates-digitally-empowered-staff-across-campuses
NWU celebrates digitally empowered staff across campuses
In a series of ceremonies held across all three North-West University (NWU) campuses, the People and Culture Department recently celebrated colleagues who completed the 12-month End-User Computing learnership. Marking an important milestone in professional growth, these events showcased NWU's commitment to digital empowerment and continuous…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-population-and-health-expertise-guiding-south-africa-more-equitable-future
NWU’s population and health expertise is guiding South Africa to a more equitable future
In South Africa, a country still shadowed by the legacies of the past and grappling with complex social and economic challenges, the Population and Health Research Entity at the North-West University (NWU) offers a striking vision of hope. Nestled within the Faculty of Humanities on the Mahikeng Campus, this research entity has grown into a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-shares-insights-ai-and-chartered-accountancy-profession
Academic shares insights on AI and the chartered accountancy profession
Since the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), accounting students have been worried about their future in the profession. Kurt Naicker CA(SA), a senior lecturer at the School of Accounting Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), recently shared his insights on how to keep students motivated and inspired in the age of AI in the ASA Magazine…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ttis-team-joins-global-innovators-cape-town-tech-transfer-week
NWU TTIS team joins global innovators at Cape Town Tech Transfer Week
The Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) team from the North-West University (NWU) participated in the prestigious Cape Town Tech Transfer Week from 23 to 25 October 2024. The event was held at the Graduate School of Business Conference Centre at the University of Cape Town. The event was organised by the Association of University…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-sensors-are-highly-accurate-monitoring-whats-our-food-and-water
New sensors are highly accurate in monitoring what’s in our food and water
In a much-needed boost for food safety monitoring in South Africa, sophisticated sensors are being developed at the North-West University (NWU) to detect vitamins, harmful chemicals and contaminants at microscopic levels. Prof Omolola Esther Fayemi of the subject group Chemistry is leading a research group working on innovative ways to detect…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-receive-awards-waternet-symposium-lesotho
NWU students receive awards at WaterNet symposium in Lesotho
Three students from the North-West University’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences received awards for their outstanding presentations and posters during this year’s symposium of the WaterNet/Water Research Fund for Southern Africa (WARFSA)/Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWP-SA). Recent graduate Dr Luvhimba Tlhoaele and PhD…http://news.nwu.ac.za/climatology-conference-highlights-severity-climate-change
Climatology conference highlights severity of climate change
It has happened. The world is 1,5 degrees Celsius warmer than it was in preindustrial times. A threshold has been breached, and the times they are a-changin’. When Prof Francois Engelbrecht, president of the South African Society for Atmospheric Sciences (SASAS), opened the 38th Annual Conference of the South African Society for Atmospheric…http://news.nwu.ac.za/universities-south-africa-selects-sadilar-director-cyber-infrastructure-committee
Universities South Africa selects SADiLaR director for cyber infrastructure committee
Through shared access to advanced cyber infrastructure, South African universities and research and innovation agencies would be in a position to contribute exponentially to the country’s scientific, economic and industrial development. This is the aim of the National Integrated Cyber Infrastructure System (NICIS), which is spearheading efforts in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lecturer-blazes-trail-new-genre-setswana-poetry
Lecturer blazes trail with a new genre of Setswana poetry
A new and unique form of Setswana poetry called Mosinete is being pioneered at the North-West University (NWU). Coming from the pen of Setswana lecturer Lesego Motlhankane, it marries traditional and contemporary elements and resonates with both heritage and modernity. With an academic foundation in linguistics and literature, Lesego's passion…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-partners-north-west-government-address-hartbeespoort-dam-crisis
NWU partners with North West government to address Hartbeespoort Dam crisis
By Gofaone Motsamai By joining forces to tackle the social and economic challenges surrounding the Hartbeespoort Dam, the North-West University (NWU) and the provincial government aim to defuse current tensions and generate long-term solutions. An NWU research team, led by Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe of the Indigenous Languages Media in Africa…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/suid-afrika-sal-die-lig-van-die-trump-oorwinning-sy-ekonomiese-diplomasie-moet-herdefinieer
Suid-Afrika sal in die lig van die Trump-oorwinning sy ekonomiese diplomasie moet herdefinieer
Die deurslaggewende en besliste uitkoms van die geskiedkundige verkiesing in die Verenigde State (VSA) om beheer van die Withuis en die Kongres het omvattende implikasies vir die VSA se ekonomie asook vir die res van die wêreld. In sy kommentaar oor die uitkoms van die kritieke 2024 VSA-verkiesing sê prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-needs-redefine-its-economic-diplomacy-light-trump-victory
South Africa needs to redefine its economic diplomacy in the light of Trump victory
The pivotal and definitive outcome of the historic United States (US) elections for control of the White House and the Congress has wide-ranging implications for the US economy and for the rest of the world. In commenting on the outcome of the crucial 2024 US elections, Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-shines-global-online-education-benchmarking
North-West University Shines in Global Online Education Benchmarking
In an exciting accomplishment, the North-West University (NWU) has received global recognition for its excellence in online and technology-enhanced education through the prestigious 2023-2024 International Benchmarking Report. This remarkable achievement not only highlights the NWU's high standards but also sets a new bar for digital education…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/spelifikasie-bevorder-lojaliteit-vir-suid-afrika-se-modekleinhandel
Spelifikasie bevorder lojaliteit vir Suid-Afrika se modekleinhandel
Suid-Afrika se modekleinhandelbedryf ervaar ’n verskuiwing namate spelifikasie as ’n kragtige instrument na vore kom om kliëntelojaliteit, hulle behoud en herhaalde gebruik van hulle handelsmerk te verbeter. Kleinhandelaars gebruik tans spelifikasie-ervarings in ’n toenemend mededingende digitale omgewing om kliënte betrokke te kry. ’n Onlangse…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gamification-boosts-loyalty-south-african-fashion-retail
Gamification boosts loyalty in South African fashion retail
South Africa’s fashion retail industry is witnessing a shift as gamification emerges as a potent tool for improving customer loyalty, retention and brand recall. In an increasingly competitive digital environment, retailers are turning to gamified experiences to engage customers. A recent study led by Prof Roland Goldberg from the Faculty of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/doel-nuwe-visie-vir-jong-vroulike-netbalspelers