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Academic shares advice for 2025 matric exams
Come 26 November, more than 900 000 Grade 12 candidates will be celebrating the conclusion of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. The exams commenced on 21 October with the computer applications technology (CAT) practical paper, one of the 112 examination papers that have been set across the country. This follows months of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/doctoral-candidate-takes-indigenous-knowledge-research-berlin
Doctoral candidate takes indigenous knowledge research to Berlin
In a rapidly warming world, Africa has much to teach about harnessing indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) for global health resilience and trauma risk reduction. Diane Thelma Molokwa, a doctoral candidate at the IKS Centre on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, demonstrated this when she participated at the 7th International…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-honoured-contribution-mental-health-advocacy
Professor honoured for contribution to mental health advocacy
Efforts to strengthen mental health awareness and policy in South Africa were in focus as Prof Leepile Sehularo from the North-West University (NWU) received the “Special Impact Mental Health Award” during the first Keturah Mental Health Awards in South Africa. “I am honoured to receive this award,” said Prof Sehularo. “It reflects the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-calls-inclusion-yeast-monitoring-south-africas-groundwater-safety-regulations
Study calls for inclusion of yeast monitoring in South Africa’s groundwater safety regulations
By Gofaone Motsamai When water gushes from a rural borehole, many see purity, but beneath that clear stream could lie invisible fungal organisms capable of causing serious infections. To protect public health, South Africa should introduce inclusive microbial monitoring, according to a North-West University (NWU) study. Conducted by Rebaone…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-develops-health-promotion-strategies-caregivers-hivaids-orphans
Study develops health-promotion strategies for caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans
Caregivers of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS carry responsibilities that shape family stability and community support. A new study has produced health-promotion strategies to strengthen their ability to care and sustain their own well-being. Led by Dr Boitumelo Joy Molato, a PhD graduate from the North-West University (NWU), the study was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-shows-load-shedding-places-strain-access-sufficient-water
Study shows load-shedding places a strain on access to sufficient water
South Africans continue to navigate load-shedding while the right to sufficient water faces strain in vulnerable communities. Recent North-West University (NWU) graduate Miranda Andhile Mkansi conducted research on “The impact of load-shedding on the right to have access to sufficient water”. Her study explores how disruptions in electricity…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-lincoln-university-strengthen-ties-sport-and-agriculture
NWU and Lincoln University strengthen ties in sport and agriculture
The North-West University (NWU) and Lincoln University in New Zealand have expanded their growing academic ties after concluding a series of engagements on sport, recreation, agriculture and applied research. The visit took place on 26 November, follows an earlier trip by Lincoln academics to the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus, where initial…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-strengthens-media-excellence-headline-sponsor-2025-north-west-media-awards
NWU strengthens media excellence as headline sponsor of the 2025 North West Media Awards
The North-West University (NWU) is the headline sponsor of the 2025 North West Media Awards. This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts of the university to support media development, ethical journalism and professional growth in the province. The partnership reinforces the commitment of the NWU to fostering collaboration between…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/centre-business-mathematics-and-informatics/studente-projekte
Studente Projekte
Gedurende die tweede semester van die MSc BWI graad, moet BWI-studente 'n werklike besigheidsprobleem vir 'n maatskappy in die finasiële sektor oplos. BWI-studente is goed opgelei om risikokwantifiseringsprobleme op te los. Deur te fokus op die integrasie van opleiding, lewer BWI hoogs gekwalifiseerde studente af wat baie…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/actuarial-science/aktuari%25C3%25ABle-wetenskap
Aktuariële Wetenskap
Die toekoms is onseker; sommige gebeurtenisse wat gaan plaasvind, is ongewens. Risiko is die moontlikheid dat iets ongewens gaan gebeur. Aktuarisse is kenners van: evaluering van die waarskynlikheid van toekomstige gebeure; die ontwerp van kreatiewe maniere om die waarskynlikheid van ongewenste gebeure te verminder; en die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/red-meat-and-its-role-south-africa
Red meat and its role in South Africa
An opinion piece by Prof Simon Letsoalo Few sectors in South Africa carry as much historical, cultural and economic importance as the red meat industry. For many communities, livestock is not just a mere commodity but a symbol of wealth, social status, identity and food security. Yet, in recent years, red meat and its production have been…http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/ontmoet-die-span