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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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lecturer-blazes-trail-new-genre-setswana-poetry
Lecturer blazes trail with a new genre of Setswana poetry
A new and unique form of Setswana poetry called Mosinete is being pioneered at the North-West University (NWU). Coming from the pen of Setswana lecturer Lesego Motlhankane, it marries traditional and contemporary elements and resonates with both heritage and modernity. With an academic foundation in linguistics and literature, Lesego's passion…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-partners-north-west-government-address-hartbeespoort-dam-crisis
NWU partners with North West government to address Hartbeespoort Dam crisis
By Gofaone Motsamai By joining forces to tackle the social and economic challenges surrounding the Hartbeespoort Dam, the North-West University (NWU) and the provincial government aim to defuse current tensions and generate long-term solutions. An NWU research team, led by Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe of the Indigenous Languages Media in Africa…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/suid-afrika-sal-die-lig-van-die-trump-oorwinning-sy-ekonomiese-diplomasie-moet-herdefinieer
Suid-Afrika sal in die lig van die Trump-oorwinning sy ekonomiese diplomasie moet herdefinieer
Die deurslaggewende en besliste uitkoms van die geskiedkundige verkiesing in die Verenigde State (VSA) om beheer van die Withuis en die Kongres het omvattende implikasies vir die VSA se ekonomie asook vir die res van die wêreld. In sy kommentaar oor die uitkoms van die kritieke 2024 VSA-verkiesing sê prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-needs-redefine-its-economic-diplomacy-light-trump-victory
South Africa needs to redefine its economic diplomacy in the light of Trump victory
The pivotal and definitive outcome of the historic United States (US) elections for control of the White House and the Congress has wide-ranging implications for the US economy and for the rest of the world. In commenting on the outcome of the crucial 2024 US elections, Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-shines-global-online-education-benchmarking
North-West University Shines in Global Online Education Benchmarking
In an exciting accomplishment, the North-West University (NWU) has received global recognition for its excellence in online and technology-enhanced education through the prestigious 2023-2024 International Benchmarking Report. This remarkable achievement not only highlights the NWU's high standards but also sets a new bar for digital education…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/spelifikasie-bevorder-lojaliteit-vir-suid-afrika-se-modekleinhandel
Spelifikasie bevorder lojaliteit vir Suid-Afrika se modekleinhandel
Suid-Afrika se modekleinhandelbedryf ervaar ’n verskuiwing namate spelifikasie as ’n kragtige instrument na vore kom om kliëntelojaliteit, hulle behoud en herhaalde gebruik van hulle handelsmerk te verbeter. Kleinhandelaars gebruik tans spelifikasie-ervarings in ’n toenemend mededingende digitale omgewing om kliënte betrokke te kry. ’n Onlangse…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gamification-boosts-loyalty-south-african-fashion-retail
Gamification boosts loyalty in South African fashion retail
South Africa’s fashion retail industry is witnessing a shift as gamification emerges as a potent tool for improving customer loyalty, retention and brand recall. In an increasingly competitive digital environment, retailers are turning to gamified experiences to engage customers. A recent study led by Prof Roland Goldberg from the Faculty of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/doel-nuwe-visie-vir-jong-vroulike-netbalspelers
Doel! Nuwe visie vir jong vroulike netbalspelers
’n Sportsigprogram kan visuele en motoriese vaardighede by jong netbalspelers beduidend verbeter. Dit is volgens die navorsingsbevindings van prof Dané Coetzee van die Skool vir Biokinetika, Rekreasie en Sportwetenskap aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) en haar navorsingsvennoot, dr Elna van der Merwe. Hulle navorsingsartikel getiteld “An…http://news.nwu.ac.za/special-celebration-during-milestone-year-nwu-prof-mzubanzi-bismark-tyobekas-50th-birthday
A special celebration during a milestone year at the NWU: Prof. Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka’s 50th birthday
On 4 November 2024, the North-West University (NWU) celebrated a momentous occasion – the 50th birthday of its principal and vice-chancellor, Prof. Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka. This milestone coincided with the university’s 20th anniversary, creating a unique and symbolic double celebration. For Prof. Tyobeka, it was a day that not only marked his…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nadia-van-jaarsveldt-wins-big-international-symposium
Nadia van Jaarsveldt wins big at international symposium
Nadia van Jaarsveldt, an Industrial Engineering student pursuing her master’s degree with a topic in agriculture, was recognised for her outstanding presentation at the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers (SAIAE) and Pan African Society for Agricultural Engineering (PASAE) International Symposium 2024. Held at the Houw Hoek Hotel…http://news.nwu.ac.za/graphic-design-lecturer-showcase-talent-group-art-exhibition
Graphic design lecturer to showcase talent at group art exhibition
North-West University (NWU) Graphic Design lecturer and artist Danelle Heenop will take part in a sensational group art exhibition at the Alliance Française de Pretoria, located at the hub of diplomatic embassies and the Loftus stadium. The groundbreaking exhibition, Infinite Perspectives, will be on display from 7 November to 6 December, and…http://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…http://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)…http://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…http://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…http://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…http://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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/exploring-new-strategies-sustainable-animal-nutrition
Exploring new strategies in sustainable animal nutrition
By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Progress is being made towards improving the immunity of poultry and pigs while reducing the agriculture industry’s reliance on antibiotics. This was the essence of a guest lecture that the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences recently hosted. Prof Elijah G Kiarie from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/african-needs-and-engineering-expertise-converge