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Using the law to advance justice and sustainability
It is easy to see how a lack of the proper application of the law, particularly in the South African context, may ultimately lead to anarchy because of those determined to sidestep it. Fortunately, efforts such as those by the Research Unit for Law, Justice and Sustainability at the North-West University (NWU) are at the forefront of seeking…https://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-examines-vital-role-indigenous-knowledge
Inaugural lecture examines the vital role of indigenous knowledge
In his inaugural lecture on 14 September, North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu shed light on the significance of indigenous knowledge and its role in medicine. He delivered his lecture titled "Indigenous knowledge: Connecting plants, people, and everything in between" on the Mahikeng Campus. Prof Aremu emphasised the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/gee-vorm-aan-toekomstige-middelontwikkeling-met-etiese-benadering
Gee vorm aan toekomstige middelontwikkeling met etiese benadering
Prof Chrisna Gouws, ’n professor by die Sentrum van Uitnemendheid vir Farmaseutiese Wetenskappe (Pharmacen™) van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), is aan die hoof van ’n beduidende taak op die gebied van farmaseutiese navorsing met betrekking tot die transformasie van middelontwikkeling. Haar werk in toetsmetodes wat geen diere betrek nie,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/shaping-future-drug-development-ethical-approaches
Shaping future drug development with ethical approaches
In the realm of pharmaceutical research Prof Chrisna Gouws, a professor at the Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™) of the North-West University (NWU), is leading a significant charge towards transforming drug development. Her work in animal-free testing methods revolutionises how pharmaceuticals are researched, tested…https://news.nwu.ac.za/4ir-and-its-impact-academia-and-curricula-development
4IR and its impact on academia and curricula development
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in rapid progress that is fundamentally reshaping various facets of human life, including career opportunities and educational methodologies. Kurt Naicker, senior lecturer and chartered accountant from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Accounting Sciences, delves into the ongoing…https://news.nwu.ac.za/piet-koornhofs-album-receives-glowing-reviews
Piet Koornhof’s album receives glowing reviews
By Menziwa Msibi North-West University (NWU) violinist Prof Piet Koornhof’s album with Albie van Schalkwyk on piano – Violin Plus One – recently received a glowing review on MusicWeb International. Recorded by Delos Productions, the album features various arrangements by Prof Koornhof and Albie for violin and piano. Mark S Zimmer from MusicWeb…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/verstaan-die-impak-van-n-gesinstruktuur-op-straatkinders
Verstaan die impak van ’n gesinstruktuur op straatkinders
’n Onlangse studie wat deur dr Karabo Mohapanele, ’n PhD-gegradueerde in sosiologie van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), uitgevoer is, werp die lig op die noodsaaklike rol van gesinne om kinders se gedrag te beïnvloed en hulle lewens te vorm, en hoe gesinsdinamiek en -struktuur ’n betekenisvolle rol in die voorkoms van straatkinders in Noordwes…https://news.nwu.ac.za/understanding-impact-family-structure-street-children
Understanding the impact of family structure on street children
A recent study conducted by Dr Karabo Mohapanele, a PhD graduate in sociology from the North-West University (NWU), sheds light on the crucial role of families in influencing children's behaviour and shaping their lives, and on how family dynamics and structure play a significant role in the emergence of street children in North West. Sadly,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/masters-student-shines-famelab-competition
Master’s student shines in FameLab competition
Carla Horn, a master's degree student in nursing sciences at the North-West University (NWU), stood out in the FameLab competition held on 21 September at the National Research Foundation Auditorium in Pretoria. Securing her a spot among the top 10 participants, Carla’s presentation focused on how our government healthcare system can prepare…https://news.nwu.ac.za/trio-joie-de-vivre-will-perform-joyful-dances-tonight
Trio Joie de Vivre will perform “Joyful Dances” tonight
by Menziwa Msibi Trio Joie de Vivre, consisting of three School of Music and Conservatory lecturers from the North-West University (NWU) will be performing their concert “Joyful Dances” during Aardklop. The Concert will take place tonight 3 October at 19:30 in the School Music and Conservatory Hall. Liesl van der Merwe plays the bassoon, André…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nigeria-facing-impending-implosion
Nigeria is facing an impending implosion
Contrary to the general belief that Nigeria is the giant of Africa, incessant violence and armed conflicts have drastically reduced the influence of Nigeria on the continent. Despite its huge resources, the country still suffers from poverty, inequality, unemployment, insecurity, corruption, high fuel and commodity prices, and other political…https://news.nwu.ac.za/struggling-economy-market-millennials-or-miss-out
In a struggling economy, market to Millennials or miss out
Their pockets help fuel our economy and their spending habits determine the success of many business endeavours. They were born between 1981 and 1996, they are called Millennials and, according to Prof Roland Goldberg from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), retailers would be remiss to ignore their…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-lead-preclinical-glp-toxicity-hub-pharmaceuticals-development
Academic to lead preclinical GLP toxicity hub for pharmaceuticals development
South Africa and the North-West University (NWU) are stepping up to develop the African continent’s capabilities to develop its own human vaccines. The glaring disparities in vaccine access during the Covid-19 pandemic has led to South Africa taking significant strides to bridge the gap between the global north and the African continent's vaccine…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ontmoet-ons-navorsers
Ontmoet ons navorsers
Die fakulteite by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) doen opwindende werk op die navorsingsfront. Prof Moses Retselisitsoe Phooko is die direkteur van Professionele Ontwikkeling en Gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid in die Fakulteit Regte. Sy navorsing handel oor die Suider-Afrikaanse Ontwikkelingsgemeenskap (SAOG). Hy verduidelik meer oor wat sy navorsing…https://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers
Meet our researchers
The faculties at the North-West University (NWU) are doing exciting work on the research front. Prof Moses Retselisitsoe Phooko is the director of Professional Development and Community Engagement in the Faculty of Law. His research is on the Southern African Development Community (SADC). He explains more about what his research entails. Prof…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ingenieurs-op-koers-om-plaaslike-innovasies-na-die-cybathlon-switserland-te-neem
Ingenieurs op koers om plaaslike innovasies na die Cybathlon in Switserland te neem
Zürich 2024, hier kom ons – met ons tegnologies gevorderde kunsbeen en rolstoel. Met die formidabele Noordwes-Universiteit- (NWU-)span van prof André Grobler en Ian Thomson van die Fakulteit Ingenieurswese en dr Mark Kramer van Gesondheidswetenskappe aan die stuur, berei hierdie innoveerders voor om die vrugte van hulle navorsing en ontwerpe in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/engineers-track-take-local-innovations-cybathlon-switzerland
Engineers on track to take local innovations to Cybathlon in Switzerland
Zürich 2024, here we come, complete with a state-of-the-art prosthetic leg and wheelchair. Headed by the formidable North-West University (NWU) team of Prof André Grobler and Ian Thomson from the Faculty of Engineering and Dr Mark Kramer from Health Sciences, the innovators are preparing to take the fruits of their research and designs in digital…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid-sy-passie
Gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid is sy passie
Prof Aaron Tshidzumba, adjunkdekaan vir gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid, besigheidsontwikkeling en belanghebberverhoudinge in die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Fakulteit Geesteswetenskappe, het noemenswaardige bydraes op sy kundigheidsgebied en die groei van die universiteit gelewer. As ’n medeprofessor onderrig hy uitsaaiwese, joernalistiek, en…https://news.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-his-passion
Community engagement is his passion
Prof Aaron Tshidzumba, deputy dean for community engagement, business development and stakeholder relations in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities, has made substantial contributions to his field of expertise and the growth of the university. As an associate professor, he teaches broadcasting, journalism, and corporate and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nuwe-forum-om-gemeenskappe-betrokke-te-kry-volstoom-aan-die-gang