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Virtuelewerklikheidlaboratorium oorbrug die gaping tussen sielkunde en tegnologie
Die soeke na uitnemendheid sonder grense deur die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het so pas op 23 Augustus ’n innoverende tegnologiese hupstoot gekry met die bekendstelling van sy virtuelewerklikheid-simulasielaboratorium by die Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe. Navorsing en onderrig en leer was nog nooit groter pret nie: die laboratorium bied ’n…http://news.nwu.ac.za/virtual-reality-laboratory-bridges-gap-between-psychology-and-technology
Virtual-reality laboratory bridges the gap between psychology and technology
The pursuit of greatness without boundaries by the North-West University (NWU) has just had an innovative technological boost with the launch of its virtual reality (VR) simulation laboratory at the Faculty of Health Sciences on 23 August. Research and teaching and learning have never been more fun: the laboratory offers immersive experiences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-selected-2024-techwomen-programme
PhD student selected for 2024 TechWomen programme
North-West University (NWU) PhD student Happy Nsiza has been named a TechWomen 2024 Emerging Leader, a recognition that places her among 103 women selected from more than 6 000 applicants worldwide. The TechWomen programme, which will take place in the United States in September and October 2024, is designed to empower women from around the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/diverse-qualitative-research-perspectives-festival-set-inspire-and-inform
Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival set to inspire and inform
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Optentia research unit is gearing up to host the upcoming Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival from 3 to 6 September at The Roots in Potchefstroom. According to Optentia's project manager Anjonet Jordaan, this festival aims to provide a dynamic and inclusive platform that encourages…http://news.nwu.ac.za/female-bodybuilders-are-breaking-barriers
Female bodybuilders are breaking barriers
Two North-West University (NWU) students from the Mahikeng Campus are challenging stereotypes and making a name for themselves in the male-dominated sport of bodybuilding. Kudzi Mudzingwa and Nomthandazo Portia Galate are not only stepping onto the stage in the Ladies Bikini Fitness category, but also reshaping perceptions and inspiring others…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-ntsikie-kote-has-strategy-success
NWU’s Ntsikie Kote has a strategy for success
Her laugh is always at the ready. It is a quick-draw one, holstered but unlocked, an infectious six-shooter that disarms in an instant. “I laugh at everything!” Ntsikie Kote, Chief Strategy Officer at the North-West University (NWU), readily admits. Outside her office in Building F1 on the University’s Potchefstroom Campus, spring is slowly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-kanselier-vir-haar-uitmuntende-leierskap-vereer
NWU-kanselier vir haar uitmuntende leierskap vereer
African Women in Business (AWiB) en Regenesys Business School het die kanselier van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) op 24 Augustus in Sandton tydens die toekenningseremonie by die AWiB se heel eerste konferensie met hulle gesogte Outstanding Leadership Award vereer. Dr Anna Mokgokong, wat in 2019 as die NWU se kanselier ingehuldig is, het…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-chancellor-honoured-her-outstanding-leadership
NWU chancellor honoured for her outstanding leadership
African Women in Business (AWiB) and Regenesys Business School honoured the chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) with their prestigious Outstanding Leadership Award during the AWiB Inaugural Conference awards ceremony in Sandton on 24 August. Dr Anna Mokgokong, who was inaugurated as the NWU’s chancellor in 2019, received this special…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-turns-challenges-beats
Alumnus turns challenges into beats
Thato Rantekane, better known as DJ Ooh Shucks, started his journey at the North-West University (NWU) in 2017. Like many students, he faced some bumps along the way, and in 2019, things got so tough that he had to step away from his studies. However, what seemed like the end became an essential new chapter for Thato. After leaving university,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sandile-chaka-breaking-stereotypes-and-pursuing-excellence
Sandile Chaka is breaking stereotypes and pursuing excellence
Netball, widely recognised as a female-dominated sport, has been steadily gaining traction among male athletes, particularly in South Africa. This shift was marked by a historic moment in 2021 when Netball South Africa hosted the first International Male Netball Tournament - a tri-nations event featuring teams from South Africa, Uganda and Kenya.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-crush-cut-3-0-their-backyard
NWU Eagles crush CUT 3-0 in their backyard
The North-West University (NWU) Eagles secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Central University of Technology (CUT) in their fifth Varsity Football match held in Bloemfontein on 22 August 2024. The match started with an early breakthrough for the NWU, as Molemo Kukame found the back of the net in just the second minute. The NWU maintained their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-investigates-impact-energy-crisis-africas-development
Academic investigates the impact of the energy crisis on Africa's development
Energy supply is a critical driver of socio-economic development in African nations as they strive to bridge the gap with developed countries. However, the continent faces significant challenges due to energy poverty and inadequate responses to the ongoing energy crisis. In a recent study, Thabang Motswaledi, a North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-premier-appoints-two-esteemed-professors-his-new-advisory-council
North West Premier appoints two esteemed professors in his new advisory council
North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has appointed Prof Raymond Parsons and Prof Mokgadi Molope from the North-West University (NWU) as members of the provincial Economic and Investment Advisory Council (EIAC). The announcement comes at a critical period in the developmental trajectory of the province, with the expanded unemployment rate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nico-kroucamp-and-team-shine-j22-keelboat-nationals
Nico Kroucamp and team shine at the J22 Keelboat nationals
Nico Kroucamp, a senior IT technician at the North-West University (NWU), is not just a whiz with computers - he is also a talented sailor! Nico and his team recently made waves when they secured second place in the J22 Keelboat Nationals, hosted by the Lake Deneys Yacht Club in Deneysville. Competing against the top 30 teams from across the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/netball-team-focused-varsity-netball-finals
Netball team is focused on Varsity Netball finals
With the Varsity Netball season on the horizon, the North-West University (NWU) netball team is setting its sights on reaching the finals, a goal that reflects their determination to build on their previous performance. Last year, the NWU team made it to the semifinals, only to be eliminated by the University of Johannesburg. This year, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/naomi-matthys-and-her-dedication-sign-language-education
Naomi Matthys and her dedication to Sign Language education
Sign Language is more than just a means of communication; it's a powerful tool that bridges the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities, fostering inclusion and understanding. In South Africa, the recognition of South African Sign Language (SASL) as an official language has underscored its importance, leading to a growing demand for Sign…http://news.nwu.ac.za/another-successful-bmi-day-vanderbijlpark-campus
Another successful BMI Day for the Vanderbijlpark Campus
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus hosted BMI Day, an annual event organised by the Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (CBMI) on 14 August 2024. Since its inception in 2022, BMI Day has grown into a tradition, bringing together current students and accomplished alumni, and – for the first time this year –…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/berei-die-pad-voor-vir-suid-afrika-se-sirkulere-ekonomie
Berei die pad voor vir Suid-Afrika se sirkulêre ekonomie
Die dae van die weggooi-ekonomie is iets van die verlede. Omgewingswetenskaplikes en baanbrekers soos prof Linda Godfrey van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is die dryfkrag agter die veldtog vir ’n florerende sirkulêre ekonomie. Met meer as 20 jaar wat aan die bestudering van die afvalsektor gewy is, het prof Godfrey gesien hoe onvolhoubaar die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pioneering-south-africas-circular-economy
Pioneering South Africa's circular economy
Gone are the days of the throwaway economy. Environmental scientists and pioneers like Prof Linda Godfrey of the North-West University (NWU) are leading the charge towards a thriving circular economy. With over 20 years dedicated to studying the waste sector, Prof Godfrey has observed the unsustainability of the traditional linear economy model…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/plaaslike-koerant-se-verskuiwing-na-sosiale-media-blyk-effektief-te-wees