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Selfbestuurmotors, vinnige kommunikasie en slimstede benodig gevorderde draadlose netwerke om te kan werk
Kunsmatige intelligensie (KI) het kommunikasiestelsels in die hedendaagse moderne wêreld beduidend verander. Die integrasie van KI by verskillende kommunikasiestelsels sal waarskynlik tot meer gevorderde vermoëns en die uitvinding van nuwe toepassings lei – outonome voertuie, buitengewoon vinnige kommunikasiespoed en slimstede gaan deur ’n mens se…http://news.nwu.ac.za/self-driving-cars-super-fast-communication-and-smart-cities-need-advanced-wireless-networks-run
Self-driving cars, super-fast communication and smart cities need advanced wireless networks to run
Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed communication systems in today’s modern world. The integration of AI into various communication systems will likely lead to more advanced capabilities and the invention of new applications. Autonomous vehicles, exceptionally fast communications speeds and smart cities come to mind.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-3
Meet our researchers
Researchers across the faculties at the North-West University (NWU) continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. Prof Andries Monyeki is the director of the research focus area Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec). Dr Nicholin Scheepers is the programme leader at the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ontmoet-ons-navorsers-3
Ontmoet ons navorsers
Navorsers van regoor die fakulteite by die NWU gaan voort om opwindende werk op hulle kundigheidsgebiede te doen. Ons stel die werk van twee navorsers bekend - prof Anja Franken en dr Suranie Horn, beide van die Beroepshigiëne- en Gesondheidnavorsingsinisiatief (OHHRI).http://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-4
Meet our researchers
Researchers across the faculties at the NWU continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. We introduce the work of two researchers - Prof Anja Franken and Dr Suranie Horn, both from the Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI).http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-protector-commits-collaborate-matters-mutual-interest
Public Protector commits to collaborate on matters of mutual interest
The North-West University (NWU) is excited to announce that plans are afoot for a groundbreaking partnership with the Public Protector South Africa (PPSA). The move follows an undertaking by the Public Protector Adv Kholeka Gcaleka during the public lecture she delivered at the Mahikeng Campus on Thursday, 11 July 2024. As a strategic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cannabis-production-debated-socio-economic-driver-indigenous-communities
Cannabis production debated as a socio-economic driver for indigenous communities
Cannabis production is a hot topic in South Africa, with many considering it a potential resource for driving sustainable development in various communities. Kamogelo Noge, a master's student in indigenous knowledge systems at the North-West University (NWU), is focusing on how cannabis can enhance social and economic development, particularly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bodybuilding-team-compete-south-african-ifbb-championships
Bodybuilding team to compete in South African IFBB Championships
Ten athletes from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus bodybuilding team will compete in the South African International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Championships from 1 to 3 August 2024 in KwaZulu-Natal. This event is the flagship bodybuilding competition of the year in South Africa, and athletes were selected at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/engineering-postgraduate-open-day-opens-minds-endless-possibilities
Engineering Postgraduate Open Day opens minds to endless possibilities
The Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) held its Postgraduate Open Day on 25 July, granting prospective students the opportunity to engage with the faculty and peers. The Open Day served as a platform for students to explore Engineering PhD programmes, the diverse research fields and advanced facilities of the NWU.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/khayelitsha-residence-discussions-target-mental-health-and-wellbeing
Khayelitsha residence discussions target mental health and wellbeing
By Bonolo Monaisa In honour of Nelson Mandela’s legacy, students at Khayelitsha residence at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus hosted a mental health awareness panel discussion for Mandela Month on 25 July 2024. The event, organised by student leaders, aimed to help reduce the stigma around mental health issues and to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/law-clinic-satellite-centre-continues-bring-hope-mpumalanga-communities
Law Clinic satellite centre continues to bring hope to Mpumalanga communities
University-based law clinics offer law students a unique opportunity to gain practical legal training through service learning and work-integrated learning. These clinics also provide free legal services to needy and marginalised members of the community who cannot afford the services of a private legal practitioner. These law clinics engage…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chess-champs-shine-international-chess-day
Chess champs shine on International Chess Day
By Bonolo Monaisa On International Chess Day – annually celebrated on 20 July, students from the North-West University (NWU) made a remarkable impression at a chess tournament hosted by the Chess Powerhouse in Sandton. Demonstrating exceptional skill and strategic prowess, Innocent Phahlaa and Neo Warambwa secured both the first and third…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-honoured-emerging-psychologist-year
Alumni honoured as Emerging Psychologist of the Year
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Marelie Botha was recently honoured as the Emerging Psychologist of the Year at the Society for Industrial and Organisational Psychology of South Africa (SIOPSA) Presidential Merit Awards held at the Wanderers Club, Johannesburg. SIOPSA is a member-based, non-profit organisation established to enhance the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-led-project-makes-isixhosa-vocabulary-easily-accessible
Student-led project makes isiXhosa vocabulary easily accessible
Learning a new language can be fun but also challenging as you try to navigate your way through a wondrous world of novel sounds and words. Life has just become a little easier for isiXhosa learners with isiXhosa.click, a new online dictionary for isiXhosa and English. Funded partially by the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts-mentor-future-health-professionals
Experts mentor future health professionals
A group of executives from Afrocentric Group visited the North-West University (NWU) on Wednesday, 24 July, in their quest to meet with students who are recipients of their bursary scheme. Afrocentric Group is currently funding 12 NWU students studying pharmacy and nursing in recognition of their academic excellence. In addition to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/news24-kies-nwu-innoveerder-n-jong-mandela
News24 kies NWU-innoveerder as ’n Jong Mandela
Die nalatenskap en impak van voormalige president Nelson Mandela om mense se lewens ten goede te verander, is steeds iets om na te streef. News24 het onlangs hulle Jong Mandelas vir 2024 gekies – en vier ’n nuwe geslag jong kampioene wat daartoe verbind is om die Suid-Afrika van Madiba se drome te bou. Ian Thomson, ’n PhD-student en dosent…http://news.nwu.ac.za/news24-selects-nwu-innovator-young-mandela
News24 selects NWU innovator as a Young Mandela
The legacy and impact of former President Nelson Mandela in changing people’s lives for the better remain a milestone to aspire to. News24 recently selected their Young Mandelas for 2024 ─ celebrating a new generation of young champions who are committed to building the South Africa of Madiba’s dreams. Ian Thomson, a PhD student and lecturer…http://news.nwu.ac.za/men-evolve-conference-celebrates-manhood
Men Evolve conference celebrates manhood
By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus Arts Unit recently hosted a Men Evolve Conference. Men Evolve is a platform aimed at fostering an environment where men can express vulnerability, develop skills to become exemplary members of society, and commit to gender diversity. Furthermore, it serves as a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/football-team-aims-rebound-next-varsity-football-clash
Football team aims to rebound in next Varsity Football clash
The North-West University (NWU) is gearing up to face the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in Cape Town on 1 August, following a 3-1 loss to the University of the Free State (UFS) in their first Varsity Football game. Coach Nkululeko Malgas acknowledges the challenges ahead but emphasises the need to bounce back to stay in contention for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/netball-team-triumphs-ussa-c-division