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Research gives a voice to vulnerable children
Childhood sexual abuse is a stark reality in South Africa. People say they would speak up if they thought a child was being sexually abused; many are certain they would recognise exploitive activities and almost no one believes they would allow abusive behaviour to continue if they knew it was going on. Yet, statistics show that one in three…http://news.nwu.ac.za/taking-nursing-leadership-next-level
Taking nursing leadership to the next level
Nursing is a career that chooses you, not the other way round. It demands nothing less than passion and selfless, hard work. Fortunately most nurses are an example of this kind of dedication, but research shows that there is an urgent lack of skills development with regard to leadership in this profession. Her unquestionable commitment towards…http://news.nwu.ac.za/breast-best-0
Breast is best
Breastmilk is known as a superfood that provides babies with immune-building power and brain-boosting properties. When new moms with premature infants cannot express milk, human milk banks (HMB) come to the rescue. Researchers at the North-West University (NWU) recently conducted a multi-disciplinary study titled “Stakeholder attitudes towards…http://news.nwu.ac.za/unique-research-afrikaans-words
Unique research into Afrikaans #**! words
Many would argue that there is nothing like an Afrikaans swear word if you really want to get something off your chest; now the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU) is conducting a unique multidisciplinary research project on Afrikaans swear words and related phenomena. The NWU is undertaking the project in collaboration…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-staff-members-benefit-new-induction-programme
Academic staff members benefit from new induction programme
Professional development takes center stage at the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at the North-West University (NWU). This dedication towards excellence and innovation in all teaching and learning activities not only benefit staff and students immensely, but also assists in realising the university’s vision of superior academic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-inaugural-lecture-examines-interaction-between-land-and-water
NWU inaugural lecture examines interaction between land and water
Prof Lobina Palamuleni presented her inaugural lecture, titled “Building the bridge: The land and water bridge”, on 7 November 2019 at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng. Prof Palamuleni, a professor in the School of Geo and Spatial Sciences, spoke about the materials and techniques or methods that could contribute to a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/fempreneurs-skitter-tydens-die-ewp-galageleentheid
Fempreneurs skitter tydens die EWP-galageleentheid
Dit was ’n aand van feesvier en prestasie toe die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) hulde gebring het aan die 2019-klas van die Ondernemende Vroue-program (EWP). Hierdie toonaangewende entrepreneurskapsontwikkelingsprogram is sewe jaar gelede bekendgestel, en bemagtig vroue regoor die NWU se demografiese voetspoor om selfonderhoudende sake-eienaars…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fempreneurs-shine-during-ewp-gala-event
Fempreneurs shine during EWP gala event
It was a night of celebration and accomplishment when the North-West University (NWU) paid homage to the 2019 graduating class of the Enterprising Women Programme (EWP). This flagship entrepreneurial accelerator programme was introduced seven years ago and empowers women across the NWU’s demographical footprint to become self-sufficient…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-dominates-student-category-pendoring-awards
NWU dominates the student category at Pendoring Awards
In the ultra-competitive world of advertising, students of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Graphic Design subject group have once again shown that their creativity and skills are among the best in South Africa. The students, who were also standout winners at the Loerie Awards earlier this year, dominated the student category of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/polish-delegation-visit-nwu
Polish delegation to visit NWU
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is hosting a delegation of Polish experts from 19 to 22 November 2019. This visit not only speaks to the university’s internationalisation drive but also its vision to be a research home for both national and international experts. The delegation is made up…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-put-radiobiology-theory-practice
NWU students put radiobiology theory into practice
South Africa has only one national facility with a radiobiology laboratory, and it’s not every day that the opportunity arises to visit it. For the BSc honours students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Applied Radiation Science and Technology (CARST), a recent research trip to this facility in Cape Town was a major…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-maggie-crowned-mrs-africa-international
NWU’s Maggie crowned Mrs Africa International
Competing against 27 women in the Africa Pageant, Maggie Jasson from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education was recently crowned as Mrs Africa International 2020. The 45-year-old took part in the Mrs Africa pageant which aims to create a platform where the unique qualities of African women can be showcased to the world.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/msmes-and-services-trade-pathway-more-inclusive-growth
MSMEs and services trade: A pathway to more inclusive growth?
MSMEs (micro, small and medium-sized enterprises) are known to play a critical role in countries’ economies, both as sources of employment and as suppliers of diverse goods and services. Yet they receive little attention at policy level, with many failing to achieve their economic potential. This is particularly evident in developing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-african-economy-facing-recession-inflation
Is the South African economy facing recession-inflation?
At the start of 2020 the South African economic outlook seems dire. According to economist Prof Danie Meyer, director of the TRADE research focus area at the North-West University (NWU), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that economic growth will be set at below 1% for the year. Prof Meyer, together with Roan Neethling, an NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-staatmakers-beloon-vir-lojale-diens-0
NWU-staatmakers beloon vir lojale diens
Verskeie personeellede van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark is onlangs tydens die amptelike opening van die akademiese jaar met langdienstoekennings vereer. Tydens dié geleentheid – wat die begin van die akademiese aktiwiteite vir die jaar inlui – is 41 personeellede, wat saam meer as 615 jaar se vaardighede en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/stalwarts-receive-recognition-long-service-loyalty-4
Stalwarts receive recognition for long-service loyalty
Forty-one staff members of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently received long-service awards during the official opening of the academic year. These awards were given in recognition for uninterrupted and loyal service to the university. When calculating the accumulated years of service, it amounts to 615 years…http://news.nwu.ac.za/another-win-nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-penelope-motshwene
Another win for NWU’s Penelope Motshwene
Penelope Motshwene, who heads the Disability Rights Unit at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom, has proven time and again that dreams do come true. She was recently announced as one of the Playtex ambassadors for 2020. The female underwear brand was looking for fearless women who wear their product on a daily basis…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-boasts-state-art-sample-analysis-and-evaluation-system
NWU boasts state-of-the-art sample analysis and evaluation system
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Chemistry on the campus in Mahikeng now boasts a state-of-the-art Camac® HPTLC Pro system. This fully automated system will be used for accurate quantitative and qualitative sample analysis and evaluation of complex plant extracts for routine quality control. The campus is the second…http://news.nwu.ac.za/school-indemnity-forms-%25E2%2580%2593-who-truly-accountable
School indemnity forms – who is truly accountable?
The tragedy that befell Parktown Boys High School pupil, Enoch Mpianzi, has left the nation in disbelief. Parents all over the country are not only concerned about sending their children on school excursions, but also who will be held accountable if they sign indemnity forms. Dr Cecile Eloff, an educational law lecturer at the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/brics-sponsors-nwu-visit-study-russian-coal-technology