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Etiekopleiding
Navorsingsetiekopleiding vir navorsers (hoofnavorsers, studieleiers/promotors, medestudieleiers/medepromotors, meestersgraad- en PhD-studente en ander navorsingspanlede) het ’n vereiste van die Departement van Gesondheid en die National Health Research Ethics Council (NHREC) geword. Bewys van formele navorsingsetiekopleiding wat gedurende die…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-emelten-ssrec/konsultasie
Konsultasie
Die NWU-EMELTEN-SSREC-kantoor bied konsultasiedienste aan navorsers (akademiese personeellede en meestersgraad- en doktorale studente) om hulle met die voorbereiding en voorlegging van navorsingsetiekaansoeke te help. Rig navrae aan Me Pabello Molefe by +27 18 285 3037 of Ethics-EMELTEN@nwu.ac.za.http://theology.nwu.ac.za/af/m-d-programmes/missiologie-apologetiek-ekumenies
Missiologie, Apologetiek & Ekumenies
Missiologiese Perspektief Die bestudering van en uitreiking na mense van verskillende agtergronde en lewensbeskouings wat nie God of sy Woord ken nie, en om hulle op 'n simpatieke apologetiese en holistiese manier te benader, en hul vrae en menings vanuit die oogpunt van die Evangelie te beantwoord. Fokus Die…http://theology.nwu.ac.za/m-d-programmes/missiology-apologetics-eccumenics
Missiology, Apologetics & Eccumenics
Missiological Perspective The study of and outreach towards people of different backgrounds and life views who do not know God or his Word, and to approach them in a sympathetic apologetic and holistic manner, and to answer their questions and views from the viewpoint of the Gospel. Focus The current focus of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/credit-access-challenges-south-african-smallholder-farmers
Credit access challenges for South African smallholder farmers
Agriculture, a sector highly vulnerable to climate change, relies heavily on credit to invest in modern technology for efficiency and production. Despite this, many smallholder farmers in South Africa remain excluded from commercial bank loans, even though they make up a significant portion of the farming population. A study titled “Access to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/balancing-growth-and-green-exploring-carbon-tax-equation-sa
Balancing growth and green: Exploring the carbon tax equation in SA
As South Africa intensifies efforts to address climate change while striving for inclusive economic growth, a fundamental question remains: Can we tax carbon without taxing our future prosperity? In a comprehensive study titled “Analysis of Carbon Tax, Carbon Emissions, and Economic Growth in South Africa”, North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-health-sciences-teaching-team-honoured-national-award
Faculty of Health Sciences teaching team honoured with national award
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is celebrating a major achievement after its Understanding the World of Health teaching team was named one of the winners of the 2025 National University Teaching Award (NUTA). They received the NUTA award in category 3: A Collaboration of Academics who have shown innovation in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/voices-river-plant-seeds-greatness
Voices of the River plant Seeds of Greatness
By Gofaone Motsamai On a winter’s day in June 2025, the harmonies of the North-West University (NWU) Voices of the River choir filled a recording studio. Less than two months later, on 22 August, the choir released their debut extended play (EP) collection, Seeds of Greatness. Beyond its artistic significance, Seeds of Greatness also carries…http://news.nwu.ac.za/partnership-aims-boost-financial-literacy-among-students
Partnership aims to boost financial literacy among students
The North-West University (NWU) is actively reinforcing its dedication to student success by recently partnering with Blackbullion, a digital platform designed to build financial literacy. This partnership desires to give students the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money wisely during their time at the NWU and beyond. “This…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/healthcare-systems-engineering
Healthcare Systems Engineering
Overview Healthcare Systems Engineering at the NWU bridges engineering and healthcare. It originated with Dr. Maria van Zyl, whose doctoral research in the Netherlands focused on waiting in healthcare services. From this foundation, a transdisciplinary team has grown, combining engineering, nursing science, and industry…http://news.nwu.ac.za/minority-mpc-view-was-better-judgement-call
Minority MPC view was the better judgement call
As was widely expected, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decided (by a 4 to 2 vote) on 18 September to again pause its interest rate easing cycle for now. In commenting on this decision, Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the MPC saw the risks…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/minderheidsiening-van-die-mbk-was-n-beter-oordeelsbesluit
Minderheidsiening van die MBK was ’n beter oordeelsbesluit
Soos algemeen te wagte was, het die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) van die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank (SARB) op 18 September besluit (met ’n 4- teen 2-stemming) om vir eers sy rentekoersverlagingingsiklus te staak. In sy kommentaar op die besluit sê prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, dat die MBK…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-contributes-un-human-rights-council-discussions-childrens-rights
Academic contributes to UN Human Rights Council discussions on children’s rights
Prof Klaus Beiter from the Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) participated in the intergovernmental working group of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva from 1 to 3 September 2025. During this time the working group evaluated proposals for a fourth Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-bridges-beyond-graduation-research-highlights-power-relationship-marketing-fostering-loyal
Building bridges beyond graduation: research highlights power of relationship marketing in fostering loyal alumni
At a time when the role of higher-education institutions (HEIs) is increasingly tied to their relevance and impact in society, alumni have emerged as one of the most vital stakeholders in driving institutional success and community development. Groundbreaking research by Dr Anna Maria Matthysen, titled “Relationship marketing as foundation for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/campus-serenade-competition-wows-audiences-again
Campus Serenade competition wows audiences again
By Gosego Phutieagae The long-standing tradition of sold-out performances and excited audiences once again greeted the annual Campus Serenade (Sêr) competition at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus. The three-day cultural showcase featured high-energy music and vocal performances by students from the campus residences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ready-take-court-semi-final-clash-against-uj
NWU ready to take the court in semi-final clash against UJ
The North-West University (NWU) knows that pool-stage victories count for nothing when it comes to knockout netball. Having already defeated the University of Johannesburg (UJ) earlier in the Varsity Netball tournament, the Eagles are preparing for a rematch that will decide who advances to the final on 22 September. Head coach Elsunet du…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/nutrition/studeer-voeding
Studeer in Dieetkunde
[accordion collapsed] 1. Wat is ‘n dieetkundige? Dieetkunde is die wetenskap wat ondersoek hoe voedsel en voeding die mens se gesondheid en welstand beïnvloed. Dit behels bewysgebaseerde kennis oor voeding om gesondheid te bevorder, siekte te voorkom en te bestuur en lewensgehalte te verbeter. Dieetkunde kombineer…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nutrition/study-nutrition