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Qualified nurses are a priority
The lack of qualified nurses is placing a stranglehold on the public health sector in South Africa, but through its commitment to bettering the lives of all South Africans, the North-West University (NWU) is helping to loosen this suffocating grip. A recent study by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) estimates that there is only one nurse…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ensuring-access-education-our-imperative
Ensuring access to education is our imperative
How do we go about breaking the prevailing cycle of economic disparities and a lack of social cohesion, while promoting active citizenship, innovation and development as well as human capital development? By ensuring access to quality education for as many of our citizens as possible – which is part of the mission of the North-West University (NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/home-grown-vaccine-demonstrates-100-protection-against-tuberculosis
Home-grown vaccine demonstrates 100% protection against tuberculosis
In an intriguing joint announcement, the Walter Sisulu and North-West universities unveiled the astounding results of their preclinical trials for a groundbreaking combination vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) and Covid-19. The universities reported an unprecedented 100% protection in vaccinated animals – a significant step forwards in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-colloquium-promote-community-well-being
Community Engagement Colloquium to promote community well-being
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences is proud to host its Community Engagement Colloquium from 2 to 4 October 2023 at its Vanderbijlpark Campus. Various renowned academics and professionals will share their expertise at the event, themed “Health sciences and partnerships for sustainable communities”. Topics for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nuwe-nwu-innovasiegenootskap-aan-innoveerder-chemie-toegeken
Nuwe NWU Innovasiegenootskap aan innoveerder in Chemie toegeken
Deur Vukosi Mathale Die Tegnologie-oordrag en Innovasie-ondersteuningskantoor (TTIS-kantoor) het aan ’n senior lektor in Chemie, dr Frans Smit, die 2023 NWU Innovasiegenootskap toegeken. Die NWU Innovasiegenootskap-program is ’n nuwe inisiatief van die TTIS wat ’n geleentheid wil bied aan NWU-navorsers en akademici wat aan die begin van hulle…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chemistry-innovator-awarded-inaugural-nwu-innovation-fellowship
Chemistry innovator awarded inaugural NWU Innovation Fellowship
By Vukosi Mathale The Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office has awarded a senior lecturer in Chemistry, Dr Frans Smit, the 2023 NWU Innovation Fellowship. The NWU Innovation Fellowship programme is a new initiative of the TTIS that aims to provide an opportunity to early-career NWU researchers and academics to expand their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-examines-investor-behaviour-and-financial-decision-making
Inaugural lecture examines investor behaviour and financial decision-making
Prof Zandri Dickason-Koekemoer, from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) TRADE research focus area was recently inaugurated as full professor. Her inaugural lecture was titled "Cracking the Code: Investor Behaviour and Financial Decision-Making". Prof Dickason-Koekemoer's study delved into the fascinating world of finance, where investor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-technology-and-community-involvement-can-bridge-gap-between-communities-and-legal-aid
How technology and community involvement can bridge the gap between communities and legal aid
When seeking legal assistance, community members often face significant barriers owing to inadequate financial resources. One way to connect members of the public with legal services is to use online channels. This is one of the possible solutions outlined in the research work of Prof Lusanda Beauty Juta, acting deputy director of the School of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-advocates-preservation-and-promotion-minority-languages
International conference advocates the preservation and promotion of minority languages
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Bonolo Monaisa The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area hosted an International Association for Minority Language Media Research conference (IAMLMR) from 9 to 11 July 2024. This second hybrid conference, themed “Minority language media in uncertain times”,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/karate-team-excels-ussa-tournament
Karate team excels in USSA tournament
By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted the national University Sports South Africa (USSA) Karate tournament at the Tsebonokeng Hall. The competition featured Clicker, Kata, and Kumite (fighting) categories, and the NWU team ranked sixth in Overall Team Performance among the 12…http://news.nwu.ac.za/enhancing-leadership-skills-tomorrows-leaders
Enhancing the leadership skills of tomorrow’s leaders
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus recently hosted a capacity building event for the Student Campus Council to enhance their leadership and administrative skills. The event featured various speakers, including Prof Sibusiso Chalufu, executive director for student life, Chris Williams, campus director for student life,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nstf-ken-gesogte-wetenskap-oscars-aan-twee-van-die-nwu-toe
NSTF ken gesogte “Wetenskap Oscars” aan twee van die NWU toe
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het hierdie jaar twee wenners by die NSTF-South32-toekennings gehad. Prof Linda Godfrey en Jonker Sailplanes (Edms.) Bpk. het hierdie gesogte toekennings – ook bekend as die “Wetenskap Oscars” – ontvang. Dit was tydens ’n hibriede geleentheid en lewendige uitsending vanaf Johannesburg en Kaapstad op…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nstf-awards-prestigious-science-oscars-two-nwu
NSTF awards prestigious “Science Oscars” to two from NWU
The North-West University (NWU) is celebrating two wins at this year’s NSTF-South32 Awards. Prof Linda Godfrey and Jonker Sailplanes (Pty) Ltd received these prestigious awards ─ also known as the “Science Oscars” – during a hybrid event and live broadcast from Johannesburg and Cape Town on 11 July. Prof Godfrey, an extraordinary professor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/animal-health-science-care-north-west-university
Animal health is a science of care at the North-West University
The relationship started 10 000 years ago and continues to shape our world to this very day. As human societies transitioned from nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles to settled farming communities, they recognised the benefits of taming and breeding animals for a variety of needs. Not only did this domestication revolutionise agriculture by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-recognised-sunday-world-unsung-hero
Alumnus recognised as Sunday World Unsung Hero
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Dr Thulisile Bhuda has been selected for the Sunday World Unsung Heroes 2024 list under the Youth in Academia and Education category. The Sunday World Unsung Heroes list acknowledges individuals for their entrepreneurial spirit in making significant contributions to the country. Dr Bhuda is an academic and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ingenieursweek-2024-inspireer-die-volgende-geslag-innoveerders
Ingenieursweek 2024 inspireer die volgende geslag innoveerders
Dit begin alles by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), en die Fakulteit Ingenieurswese op die Potchefstroomkampus het sy kant gebring om aan daardie missie te voldoen. Die doelwit van die tweejaarlikse Ingenieursweek is al ’n hele paar jaar lank om hoërskoolleerders van graad 8 tot 12 aan ingenieurswese as ’n opwindende loopbaan bekend te stel…http://news.nwu.ac.za/engineering-week-2024-inspires-next-generation-innovators
Engineering Week 2024 inspires the next generation of innovators
It all starts at the North-West University (NWU), and the Faculty of Engineering on the Potchefstroom Campus has risen to the occasion to fulfil that mission. For many years, the goal of the biennial Engineering Week has been to introduce high school learners from Grade 8 to 12 to engineering as a fascinating career. This year the project ran…http://news.nwu.ac.za/conference-gender-based-violence-diversity-and-inclusivity-fosters-brighter-future
Conference on gender-based violence, diversity and inclusivity fosters a brighter future
In a significant stride towards promoting equity and inclusivity in higher education, the 5th Bi-Annual National Conference on Gender-Based Violence, Diversity and Inclusivity was held from 1 to 3 July on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU). The Gender Practitioners' Community of Practice, in collaboration with the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-needs-nuclear-engineering-expertisenow
South Africa needs nuclear engineering expertise…now
South Africans must have ownership of nuclear technology. Without properly trained people, South Africa will face a major problem with the nuclear waste. South Africa should not rely on others when it comes to nuclear safety and decommissioning. South Africa is faced with a question, and the answer should be simple: Either the country…http://news.nwu.ac.za/enhanced-research-collaboration-agenda-nwu-nrf-meeting