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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…https://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…https://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…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/sosiale-wetenskappe/direkteure
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Prof Elize van Eeden Acting Director +27 16 910 3469 elize.vanEeden@nwu.ac.za Vanderbijlpark Prof Doret Botha Deputy Director +27 18 299 2588 doret.botha@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom Dr Mokgadi Molope Deputy Director +27 18 389 2524 Mokgadi.Molope@nwu.ac.za Mahikenghttps://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…https://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-crowned-miss-cosmo-south-africa-2024
Alumnus crowned Miss Cosmo South Africa 2024
North-West University (NWU) alumnus and PhD student in human resource management, Lebohang Raputsoe, was recently crowned Miss Cosmo South Africa 2024. She represented South Africa internationally at the prestigious Miss Cosmo International pageant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, that took place from 15 September to 6 October 2024. This pageant,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-finds-its-permanent-home-nwu
SADiLaR finds its permanent home at the NWU
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) will be celebrating the official opening of its building at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus on Friday, 22 November 2024. The event will also see the launch of SADiLaR’s Five-Year (2024-2029) Strategic Plan and a special book publication of the centre’s eight-year…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-corporate-publications-shine-national-competitions
NWU’s corporate publications shine in national competitions
The corporate publications of the North-West University (NWU) have excelled in this year’s South African Publication Forum competition. It is a proud achievement for the university in its pursuit of excellence. In addition to receiving two certificates of excellence, two wins, a runner-up position, and two special mentions, the corporate…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-tourism-graduates-make-waves-us-hospitality-industry
NWU tourism graduates make waves in the US hospitality industry
An honours degree in Tourism Management from North-West University (NWU) is a gateway to success, both locally and internationally. Mirra Mathabela and Shelton Mahosi, two recent graduates, are prime examples of how NWU's tourism qualification opens global doors. After graduating from NWU in 2023, Mirra and Shelton were selected for a prestigious…https://news.nwu.ac.za/athletes-nominated-north-west-sports-awards
Athletes nominated for North West Sports Awards
Several athletes and coaches from the North-West University (NWU) have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in sports, earning nominations for the North West Sports Awards. The event is set to take place on 23 November at the Rio Casino Hotel in Klerksdorp. The nominees include Paralympian and 800 m world record holder Liezel Gouws…https://news.nwu.ac.za/tv-talk-show-amplifies-youth-voices-social-issues
TV talk show amplifies youth voices on social issues
By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Daily Thetha, a South African youth TV talk show serves as a vital platform for young people to openly discuss social, economic and political issues. This is according to Ofentse Ngake, a lecturer and researcher in the School of Communication at the North-West University (NWU). Daily Thetha is an educational TV…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/goeie-nuus-vir-rentekoerse-namate-2024-tot-n-einde-loop
Goeie nuus vir rentekoerse namate 2024 tot ’n einde loop
Dit is goeie nuus vir besighede en verbruikers dat die repokoers op 21 November eenparig met 25 basispunte (bps) verlaag is. In sy kommentaar op die jongste verslag van die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) om weer eens die repokoers met 25 basispunte (bps) te verlaag, sê prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU)…https://news.nwu.ac.za/good-news-interest-rates-2024-draws-close
Good news for interest rates as 2024 draws to a close
It is good news for business and consumers that the repo rate was unanimously reduced by 25 basis points (bps) on 21 November. In commenting on the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) statement to again reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps), Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says it…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academy-science-south-africa-honours-professor-radio-chemistry-top-scholar
Academy of Science of South Africa honours professor of Radio Chemistry as a top scholar
Nuclear technology is a powerful instrument, and research has shown that it can have a significant impact on disease prevention and treatment. An extraordinary professor at the North-West University (NWU) and specialist in nuclear technology – in radiochemistry in particular – is one of 44 leading scholars and scientists to be inaugurated as new…https://news.nwu.ac.za/symposium-water-management-and-climate-change-aims-find-practical-solutions
Symposium on water management and climate change aims to find practical solutions
Finding practical solutions to the critical challenges of water management and climate change in the Ngaka Moridi Molema District of the North West Province is the main purpose of a three-day symposium being hosted at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus from 3 to 5 December. “This symposium is about bringing people together to…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/fip
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The NWU Faculty of Health Sciences offers diverse fields of study and its capabilities have led to the establishment of South Africa’s 11th medical school...read more × Faculty of Health Sciences, where we Teach Excellence, Apply Innovation and Dare to Care The North-West University (NWU) is not only one of the largest…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-sabelile-tenza-leads-patient-safety-research-colloquium
Dr Sabelile Tenza leads Patient Safety Research Colloquium
Dr Sabelile Tenza, a renowned patient safety expert and a researcher in quality and safety in healthcare in the NuMIQ research entity at the North-West University (NWU), led the inaugural Patient Safety Research Colloquium in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. The colloquium took place at the Klerksdorp-Tshepong Hospital complex on Wednesday, 30…https://news.nwu.ac.za/exploring-new-strategies-sustainable-animal-nutrition