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North-West University introduces a first-of-its-kind short learning programme
Covid-19 introduced a number of challenges to tertiary education, not the least of which is preparing postgraduate students to become confident researchers in their chosen field of study. This year the North-West University (NWU) introduces a new online short learning programme (SLP) in Research Design that will change the way researchers learn…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-and-celebrity-journalist-making-his-mark
NWU alumnus and celebrity journalist is making his mark
Lesley Mofokeng, trailblazing celebrity journalist and alumnus of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, continues to make his mark in the journalism industry. He has done it all – from overseeing entertainment sections of top national newspapers and being a gatekeeper of stories that shape the entertainment world, to being…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dont-miss-nwu-career-centres-virtual-fairs-march
Don’t miss the NWU Career Centre’s virtual fairs in March
With social distancing as the new normal, and digital engagement the norm, the North-West University (NWU) Career Centre will continue on its innovative path by hosting four virtual career fairs in March. On 9 March the Accounting Virtual Fair will kick off, followed by the General Virtual Fair on 11 March, the Law Virtual Fair on 19 March, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-faculty-engineering-helps-schools-utilise-electricity-and-water-more-effectively
NWU Faculty of Engineering helps schools to utilise electricity and water more effectively
The School of Mechanical Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) is using their energy management expertise to assist schools through its Energy and Water project. This project forms part of the faculty’s drive and passion to give back to the community. Volkskool in Potchefstroom, is already benefitting through this project.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sonwabo-digs-deep-follow-his-dream
Sonwabo digs deep to follow his dream
‘’Ulala kanjani ungenayo iDegree’’ – how do you sleep while you don’t have a degree in your possession? This is the IsiXhosa mantra 37-year-old Sonwabo Mvangwana used to motivate himself throughout the four years he was trying to obtain his BSc degree in geology at the North-West University (NWU). Hailing from Matatiele, a small town in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/agter-die-skerms-van-n-pandemie
Agter die skerms van ’n pandemie
“Dis ’n leerervaring sonder weerga.” Dit is hoe prof Petra Bester, direkteur van die Afrika-eenheid vir Transdissiplinêre Gesondheidsnavorsing (AUTHeR) by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), die eenheid se blootstelling aan die binnewerking van Noordwes-provinsie se pogings om die Covid-19-pandemie hok te slaan, beskryf. In die vroeë dae van die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/behind-scenes-pandemic
Behind the scenes of a pandemic
“A learning experience like no other.” This is how Prof Petra Bester, director of the Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research (AUTHeR) at the North-West University (NWU), describes the unit’s exposure to the inner workings of the North West province’s efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. In the early days of the pandemic, AUTHeR…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumna-makes-her-mark-music-industry
NWU alumna makes her mark in the music industry
North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus alumna Bonolo Phiri is a woman with two loves: information technology and music. Throughout her career, this IT graduate and rising Afro-Soul star has seamlessly bounced between her IT career and music. A white-collar worker by day and musician by night, she started singing at church at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/deal-lifestyle-diseases-avoid-severe-covid-19-symptoms
Deal with lifestyle diseases to avoid severe Covid-19 symptoms
“Individuals with comorbidities such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and sendentarism, are at high risk of being severely ill when contracting Covid-19,” says Prof Ushotanefe Useh, acting director of the research entity Lifestyle Diseases at the North-West University (NWU). Prof Useh and his team recommend that …http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/studie-ondersoek-die-kern-van-geweld-skole
Studie ondersoek die kern van geweld in skole
Onderwys word dikwels as ’n roeping eerder as ’n beroep beskou. Maar daardie roeping ontaard vinnig in ’n nagmerrie wanneer onderwysers aangeval word deur juis dié mense wat hulle probeer opvoed. Oor die afgelope paar jaar was daar talle berigte in die media van leerders wat hulle onderwysers fisies aangerand, met messe gesteek en selfs geskiet…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-investigates-root-violence-schools
Study investigates the root of violence in schools
Teaching is often seen as a calling rather than a career. But that calling quickly turns into a nightmare when teachers are attacked by the very people they are trying to educate. Over the past few years, there have been numerous reports in the media of learners physically assaulting, stabbing and even shooting their teachers. Dr Michael…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-play-afcon-cup
NWU student to play in Afcon Cup
Tjipenandjambi ‘Tjipee’ Karuuombe, a second-year North-West University (NWU) mechanical engineering student, will participate in the upcoming U20 African Cup Of Nations (Afcon Cup). The brilliant defensive midfielder received a call-up from the Namibia Football Association after they witnessed his star performance while playing for the NWU’s De…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/studie-wys-hoe-kinders-fisieke-aktiwiteit-die-klaskamer-baat
Studie wys hoe kinders by fisieke aktiwiteit in die klaskamer baat
ʼn Kind se brein en liggaam baat by fisieke aktiwiteite. Dit is weer eens getoon deur ʼn Brain Breaks®-studie wat in agt lande gedoen is en waaraan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) deelgeneem het. Prof Dané Coetzee by die Skool vir Menslike Bewegingskunde het die projek van die NWU se kant af gelei. Die gesamentlike navorsing is in ’n artikel…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-soccer-institute-goalkeeper-coach-joins-psl-team
NWU Soccer Institute goalkeeper coach joins PSL team
North-West University (NWU) goalkeeper coach Thato Haraba has recently joined South Africa Premier Soccer League team Bloemfontein Celtic FC as a goalkeeper coach for the Free State-based outfit. Thato has been with the NWU Soccer Institute as a goal keeper coach since January 2020. He says the exposure gained from the Institute was enormous…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-phd-student-preserves-african-heritage-through-childrens-book-ndebele-mural-art
NWU PhD student preserves African heritage through children’s book on Ndebele mural art
North-West University (NWU) PhD student in Indigenous Knowledge Systems Thulisile Bhuda recently wrote a children’s book that focuses on Ndebele mural art. According to Thulisile the aim of the book is to promote, preserve and disseminate African heritage. The book, Kwekwezi’s cultural mural art, is about a Ndebele female’s journey from a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-monetary-policy-committee-leaves-interest-rates-unchanged
Why Monetary Policy Committee leaves interest rates unchanged
Prof Raymond Parsons from the North-West University (NWU) Business School explains the rationale behind the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged. “As widely expected the MPC again decided by a 3/2 vote to leave interest rates unchanged. The narrowly divided vote confirms there are arguments both ways,” says…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mail-guardian-recognises-glenvilles-service
Mail & Guardian recognises Glenville’s service
Glenville Fransman, a senior administrative assistant at North-West University’s (NWU's) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences was recently announced as one of the winners of the Mail & Guardian’s top 40 list of “Why we Serve”. He was nominated for his excellent service to the community, especially his involvement in youth…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-navorser-ondersoek-rol-van-tradisionele-medisyne-vir-velsiektes
NWU-navorser ondersoek rol van tradisionele medisyne vir velsiektes
Talle mense maak op tradisionele plantgeneesmiddels staat om velsiektes te behandel. Nou het ’n navorser van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) ondersoek waarom hierdie plante doeltreffend is, en baan hy die weg vir verdere navorsing deur die farmaseutiese bedryf. “Die gebruik van inheemse kennis in die verskaffing van primêre gesondheidsorg,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-investigates-role-traditional-medicine-skin-disorders
NWU researcher investigates role of traditional medicine in skin disorders
Many people rely on traditional plant remedies to treat skin disorders, and now a North-West University (NWU) researcher has investigated why these plants are effective, paving the way for further research by the pharmaceutical industry. “The use of indigenous knowledge in providing primary healthcare, especially in most indigenous African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-verdagmaking-van-entstowwe-en-die-rehabilitasie-van-gesaghebbendes