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Impressive images as NWU’s solar telescope captures source of May auroras
The spectacular aurora also known as the Southern Lights, caused by a solar storm that impacted the Earth on 10 and 11 May, was seen and captured across the southern hemisphere, including in southern Africa in places such as Gansbaai and in Namibia. A team of researchers from the North-West University (NWU) captured this rare and historic event…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/onderneming-lei-tot-kitsklaaroplossings-vir-alledaagse-probleme
Onderneming lei tot kitsklaaroplossings vir alledaagse probleme
Die Fakulteit Ingenieurswese aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is trots op hulle baanbrekerinnovasies en -navorsing. Een van die fakulteit se interne korporatiewe ondernemings genaamd STRIDE is uniek in dié sin dat dit oplossings vir alledaagse uitdagings verskaf en dadelik gereed is om te gebruik. STRIDE, wat in 2022 gestig is, het onlangs ’n…https://news.nwu.ac.za/venture-leads-turnkey-solutions-everyday-problems
Venture leads to turnkey solutions to everyday problems
The Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) prides itself on its cutting-edge innovations and research. One of the faculty’s internal corporate ventures called STRIDE is unique in that it is able to timeously produce business-ready solutions for everyday challenges. STRIDE, which was founded in 2022, recently rebranded itself…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-expert-calls-better-professionalisation-saps
NWU expert calls for better professionalisation of the SAPS
South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) has seen the majority of its ministries experiencing a change in leadership, with the Ministry of Police now being led by Minister Senzo Mchunu, with deputy ministers Cassel Mathale and Polly Boshielo. It is a new dawn and, according to Cobus Steenkamp, a lecturer in Police Practice at the North-…https://news.nwu.ac.za/veteran-setswana-broadcaster-easy-matjila-awarded-honorary-doctorate
Veteran Setswana broadcaster Easy Matjila awarded honorary doctorate
Veteran Setswana broadcaster and SABC newsreader, Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila, received an honorary doctorate in humanities from the North-West University (NWU) on 18 July at the Mahikeng Campus. This was in recognition for his outstanding achievements in promoting Setswana and other languages through his work at the SABC. "Allow me to express…https://news.nwu.ac.za/new-insight-enzyme-hivaids-drug-development
New insight into enzyme for HIV/Aids drug development
Without the help of a particular enzyme, HIV/Aids cannot replicate itself and take over the body’s cells. Dr Andrew Motsilanyane, a recent PhD graduate from the North-West University (NWU), has been targeting this enzyme, HIV-1 protease, in research that could open up new possibilities for drug development. His work focuses on the critical role…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/uitnemendheidstoekennings-vier-die-nwu-se-buitengewone-personeel
Uitnemendheidstoekennings vier die NWU se buitengewone personeel
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het erkenning aan sy uitmuntende personeel verleen tydens die jaarlikse NWU Uitnemendheidstoekenningseremonie, wat op 23 November in Potchefstroom plaasgevind het. Personeel het erkenning ontvang vir hulle buitengewone bydraes tot onderrig en leer, gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid, en navorsing en innovasie. “Met ons…https://news.nwu.ac.za/excellence-awards-celebrate-nwus-exceptional-staff
Excellence Awards celebrate the NWU’s exceptional staff
The North-West University (NWU) gave recognition to its outstanding staff during the annual NWU Excellence Awards ceremony, which took place in Potchefstroom on 23 November. Staff were acknowledged for their exceptional contributions to teaching and learning, community engagement, and research and innovation. “Considering our location, and the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-kyk-verby-beurtkrag-na-volhoubare-groener-energie-oplossings
NWU kyk verby beurtkrag na volhoubare groener energie-oplossings
Terwyl die huidige uitdagings aangepak word wat deur beurtkrag veroorsaak word, kyk die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) ook na langtermyn- volhoubare en groener oplossings vir die opwekking van hernubare energie. Dit sal nie net energiesekerheid verseker nie, maar ook die universiteit se verbintenis tot billike energie-oordrag onderstreep. Die NWU…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-looking-beyond-load-shedding-sustainable-greener-energy-solutions
NWU is looking beyond load-shedding to sustainable greener energy solutions
While addressing the current challenges posed by load-shedding, the North-West University (NWU) is also looking at long-term sustainable and greener renewable energy-generation solutions. This will not only ensure energy security, but also underscore the university’s commitment to just energy transition. The NWU is already struggling to balance…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/selfbestuurmotors-vinnige-kommunikasie-en-slimstede-benodig-gevorderde-draadlose-netwerke-om-te-kan
Selfbestuurmotors, vinnige kommunikasie en slimstede benodig gevorderde draadlose netwerke om te kan werk
Kunsmatige intelligensie (KI) het kommunikasiestelsels in die hedendaagse moderne wêreld beduidend verander. Die integrasie van KI by verskillende kommunikasiestelsels sal waarskynlik tot meer gevorderde vermoëns en die uitvinding van nuwe toepassings lei – outonome voertuie, buitengewoon vinnige kommunikasiespoed en slimstede gaan deur ’n mens se…https://news.nwu.ac.za/self-driving-cars-super-fast-communication-and-smart-cities-need-advanced-wireless-networks-run
Self-driving cars, super-fast communication and smart cities need advanced wireless networks to run
Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed communication systems in today’s modern world. The integration of AI into various communication systems will likely lead to more advanced capabilities and the invention of new applications. Autonomous vehicles, exceptionally fast communications speeds and smart cities come to mind. Aldrin…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/hoe-bruin-seewier-en-gebruikte-oestersampioensubstraat-vir-hoendervoer-gebruik-kan-word
Hoe bruin seewier en gebruikte oestersampioensubstraat vir hoendervoer gebruik kan word
Een van die grootste uitdagings wat Afrika in die gesig staar, is voedselsekerheid. Dr Godfrey Mhlongo, ’n onlangse PhD-gegradueerde in dierewetenskap aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), glo dat inheemse hoenders, bruin seewier en oestersampioensaad kan help om die vasteland te voed en die omgewing te bewaar. Hy het navorsing…https://news.nwu.ac.za/how-brown-seaweed-and-spent-oyster-mushroom-substrates-could-be-used-chicken-feed
How brown seaweed and spent oyster mushroom substrates could be used as chicken feed
One of the greatest challenges facing Africa is food security. Dr Godfrey Mhlongo, a recent PhD graduate in animal science from the North-West University (NWU), believes indigenous chickens, brown seaweed and oyster mushroom spawn could help feed the continent and preserve the environment. He has conducted research on the use of oyster mushrooms…https://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-3
Meet our researchers
Researchers across the faculties at the North-West University (NWU) continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. Prof Andries Monyeki is the director of the research focus area Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec). Dr Nicholin Scheepers is the programme leader at the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ)…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hart/symposium
Symposium
HART Symposium A decade of hypertension research: Reflecting on the past to strengthen the future 19 - 20 September 2022 Prof Neil Poulter London, UK Biosketch × Prof. Neil Poulter Professor of Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine Imperial College London London, United Kingdom Neil Poulter is a Professor of Preventive…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hypertension-africa-research-team-hart/accommodation
Accommodation
HART Symposium A decade of hypertension research: Reflecting on the past to strengthen the future 19 - 20 September 2022 NWU Sports Village 2 Owls Guesthouse Ma Cachette B & B Program RSVP Accommodation Directions and travel Things to do Contacthttps://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hypertension-africa-research-team-hart/directions-and-travel
Directions and travel
HART Symposium A decade of hypertension research: Reflecting on the past to strengthen the future 19 - 20 September 2022 NWU map Directions to the Potchefstroom Campus Directions from OR Tambo to the NWU, Potchefstroom Campus: From OR Tambo, get on R24 in Isando from Exit 46 (2.6 km, 5 min) Follow N12 to MC Roode St in Potchefstroom (…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hypertension-africa-research-team-hart/things-do
Things to do
HART Symposium A decade of hypertension research: Reflecting on the past to strengthen the future 19 - 20 September 2022 Bona Bona Game Lodge Lekwena Wildlife Estate Vredefort Dome Thabela Thabeng Guest Farm The Feather Hill Boutique Hotel Program RSVP Accommodation Directions and travel Things to do…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hypertension-africa-research-team-hart/contact