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Dr Petronella Lunda has been elected to lead SOMSA North West
Dr Petronella Lunda, a maternal and neonatal expert from the North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Health Sciences, was elected as president of the Society of Midwives of South Africa (SOMSA) North West. Dr Lunda was honoured with this prestigious position at the 19th SOMSA Congress held at the OR Tambo Premier Hotel in Kempton Park from 13 to 14…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-step-each-others-shoes-creative-learning-experience
NWU students step into each other’s shoes for creative learning experience
On 6 August 2025, during a Human Resource Management (HRMA121) class at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University, male and female first-year students exchanged professional roles in a creative learning exercise aimed at building empathy, understanding and workplace diversity awareness. The event, themed “Walking in different shoes as HR…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-us-consul-general-potchefstroom
NWU hosts US Consul General in Potchefstroom
The North-West University (NWU) continues to strengthen its international networks in line with its strategy, Taking the NWU forward: 2024 and beyond. Central to this vision is the commitment of the institution to global partnerships, academic excellence and societal impact. Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the NWU,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert-guest-editor-first-special-issue-sustainable-food-systems-southern-africa
Expert guest editor for first special issue on sustainable food systems in southern Africa
A North-West University (NWU) expert in consumer sciences recently served as guest editor for the first special issue of the South African Journal of Science focusing on sustainable food systems in southern Africa. Prof Annchen Mielmann says this landmark issue brings together contributions from a wide range of disciplines that deepen…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-netball-gears-varsity-showdown-eyes-glory
NWU netball gears up for Varsity showdown with eyes on glory
The countdown is almost over, and the opening game of the 2025 Varsity Netball tournament is set for this Sunday, 24 August at the Maties Coetzenburg Indoor Centrein University of Stellenbosch against Varsity College at 15:00. The North-West University (NWU) team will be stepping onto the court with more than just ambition; they are bringing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/being-fully-present-and-patient-restores-wholeness
Being fully present with and for a patient restores wholeness
Ideal Healthcare is not only about treating patients but also about being fully present for and with them. This notion was at the heart of an inaugural lecture delivered at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus on 8 August 2025. Prof Tinda Rabie from the Faculty of Health Sciences presented her lecture titled “Can the light…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/fisiologie
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Wat is Menslike Fisiologie? Menslike Fisiologie is die wetenskap van lewe - die deel van biologie wat fokus op hoe die menslike liggaam funksioneer. 'n Sel is die kleinste eenheid wat lewensaktiwiteite kan uitvoer. 'n Groep selle vorm weefsel, 'n groep weefsel vorm organe, en verskillende organe vorm orgaansisteme. Die menslike…http://news.nwu.ac.za/grace-growth-and-thriving-embody-spirit-womens-day
Grace, growth and thriving embody the spirit of Women’s Day
In celebration of Women’s Month, the North-West University (NWU) hosted a vibrant and thought-provoking Women’s Day celebration on Friday, 8 August 2025 under the theme “Personal branding – Leadership branding master class”. Held at the Mahikeng Campus and livestreamed to the Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses, the hybrid event focused…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/management/uitvoerende-dekaanskantoor
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Eagles dominate Varsity College in Varsity Netball opener
In their 2025 Varsity Netball campaign opener, the North-West University (NWU) Eagles displayed confidence and teamwork in their convincing 63-29 victory against Varsity College at the Maties Coetzenburg Indoor Centre in Stellenbosch on Sunday, 24 August. The Eagles dominated from the outset, taking the lead in the first quarter and maintaining…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/node/21092
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Oorsig Die programme en aktiwiteite van die Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe aan die Noordwes-Universiteit is gerig op die strewe na kennis en innovasie in die gesondheidswetenskappe ter bevordering en verbetering van die gesondheid van die bevolkings van Suid-Afrika, Afrika en die wêreld deur middel van onderrig, navorsing, dienste en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/head-injury-assessments-shouldnt-leave-supporters-scratching-their-heads