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COVID-19 Management
The COVID-19 pandemic and the concomitant lockdown restrictions as implemented by the South African government has had a major impact on research at the university. In order to provide guidance in undertaking research during these times, the Faculty of Health Sciences Ethics Office for Research, Training and Support have made the following…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/caring-presence-nursing
Caring presence in nursing
PRESENCE IN NURSING Slowing down to a pace of care, connection, and attunement AIM To explore and Cultivate Presence in Various Nursing Contexts Research Focus Conducting research on presence in nursing education, geriatric care, and psychiatric/mental health nursing. Utilizing qualitative,…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/caring-presence-nursing-0
Caring presence in nursing
The purpose of the Caring presence in nursing project is to gain a deeper understanding of Presence, and its impact in nursing - for nurses and patients, as well as to create awareness on caring presence in nursing. Post-graduate students conduct research around this topic, and we disseminate our findings through social media,…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/health-sciences/closing-dates-honours-applications
Closing dates for honours applications
.title-heading { display: none; } Closing dates for honours applications Human Movement Sciences: 30 August 2025 Kinderkinetics - 30 August 2025 Physiology - 30 September 2025 Psychology - 30 September 2025 Recreation science - 30 August 2025 Nutrition - 30 September 2025 Postgraduate…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/research-chair-nursing-science
Research Chair in Nursing Science
The North-West University’s School of Nursing was awarded the first research chair in Nursing Science from the National Research Foundation (NRF), where a huge focus will be on the development of nurses’ leadership skills over the next five years (2020-2025). Subsequently, the NRF will through this chair, contribute more than…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hart/current-projects-african-predict
Current projects | African-PREDICT
About African-PREDICT African-PREDICT (African PRospective study on the Early Detection and Identification of Cardiovascular disease and HyperTension) Principal Investigator: Prof Carina Mels The African-PREDICT study is a longitudinal study that started in 2013, and is expected to continue for the next 10-20 years. A total of 1200…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/health-sciences/first-year-student-information-guide
First-year student Information Guide
Welcome first-year students of 2022 to the NWU, Faculty of Health Sciences! Faculty of Health Sciences Registration and Orientation Programme 2022 HERE. Download your Faculty information guide and campus map: Faculty of Health Sciences First-year Information Guide Campus MapsDr Jacobs is appointed as a senior lecturer at the Department of Physiology and conducts research within the Hypertension in Africa Research Team. He holds an MSc in Biochemistry (with a specific focus on metabolism) and has several years of experience as a laboratory technician in diagnostic and research laboratories. His PhD in Cardiovascular…
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