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NWU se vennootkonsortium stel ’n ventilatorontwerpkompetisie vir studente bekend
Vir talle Covid-19-pasiënte wat asemhalingsprobleme ervaar, is die verskil tussen lewe en dood toegang tot ventilators wat werk. Tydens die Covid-19-pandemie het nuusberigte dikwels die tekort aan hierdie lewensnoodsaaklike toerusting en hulle verwante dienste beklemtoon – nie net in Suid-Afrika nie, maar wêreldwyd. Dit is steeds ’n kwessie wat…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-partner-consortium-launches-ventilator-design-competition-students
NWU’s partner consortium launches ventilator design competition for students
For many Covid-19 patients who experience breathing problems, the difference between life and death is access to working ventilators. During the Covid-19 pandemic, news reports have often highlighted the shortage of this lifesaving equipment and its related services – not only in South Africa, but also globally. This continues to be an issue of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/suid-afrika-se-besteding-moet-nou-baie-verstandig-geskied
Suid-Afrika se besteding moet nou baie verstandig geskied
Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Besigheidskool van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), sê dat die besluit deur die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) om weer eens die rentekoers onveranderd te laat op die vlak wat dit sedert Junie 2020 is, wyd te wagte was. “Dit is in ooreenstemming met markverwagtings. Dit lyk nie of die MBK haastig is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/johan-potgieter
Johan Potgieter
I have specialized in the field of strengths-based psychology for a number of years. My research interest is in the facilitation of resilience, and in successful adaptation to / optimal performance within any context that poses challenges in terms of the maintenance of one’s psychological well-being. I am especially interested in the utilization…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/leoni-van-der-vaart
Leoni van der Vaart
Leoni completed her Master’s degrees in Human Resource Management and Industrial/Organisational Psychology and a joint PhD in the field of Industrial/Organisational Psychology with KU Leuven (Belgium) and the North-West University (South Africa). Her research focuses on understanding employee/job seeker attitudes and behaviour from a motivational…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/mirna-nel
Mirna Nel
Prof Mirna Nel is deputy dean for research in the Faculty of Humanities, North-West University (NWU), South Africa and a researcher in the Optentia Research Focus Area. Her research interest was primarily focused on the role teachers play in teaching and supporting all learners in inclusive classrooms, but recently it broadened to inclusivity…http://news.nwu.ac.za/keeping-lights
Keeping the lights on
As a strategy to deal with the electricity supply crisis in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on 10 June 2021 that the limit for self-generation of electricity is being moved from 1MW to 100MW. This policy change will allow the private sector to sell excess capacity into the grid, which is expected to take pressure off Eskom.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-pukfm-ryg-nominasies-vir-radio-toekennings
NWU PUKfm ryg nominasies vir Radio-toekennings in
Dit is weer daardie tyd van die jaar waar die baanbrekers en en deurdrywers van die radiogolwe herkenning kry vir hul harde werk. Die Radio-toekennings, wat uitsonderlike prestasies in die radio-industrie vereer, het onlangs 2021 se finaliste aangekondig. NWU PUKfm 93.6, die radiostasie op die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-pukfm-rakes-radio-awards-nominations
NWU PUKfm rakes in Radio Awards nominations
It is that time of the year again where the trailblazers and go-getters of the radio waves get recognised for their efforts. The Radio Awards, which honour outstanding achievements in the radio industry, recently announced their 2021 finalists. NWU PUKfm 96.3, the radio station on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Potchefstroom Campus,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sas-hiv-response-praised-amid-covid-19-crisis
SA’s HIV response praised amid Covid-19 crisis
While the world focuses on Covid-19, the United Nations (UN) has not lost sight of the ravages of HIV and Aids, which have claimed more than 33 million lives over the past 40 years. The UN issued a statement on 11 June, urging nations around the world to ensure that people living with HIV are at the heart of efforts to stamp out the epidemic by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/top-scientists-unite-launch-pan-african-disease-foundation
Top scientists unite to launch Pan-African Disease Foundation
A consortium of African universities and research institutions led by the Walter Sisulu University from South Africa, today announced the founding of the Sisulu Foundation for African and Pandemic Disease Response ("The Sisulu Foundation"). The Foundation will establish a collaborative Pan-African platform for training, research and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/project-team-wants-all-university-students-have-access-indigenous-african-languages-0
Project team wants all university students to have access to indigenous African languages
University students who have a mother tongue other than English should not be at a disadvantage compared to those who do speak English at home. This is why it is important to level the language playing field. The North-West University (NWU) is one of four tertiary education institutions in South Africa to work with three European universities…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-gaan-junior-vrouehokkie-wereldbeker-aanbied
NWU gaan Junior Vrouehokkie Wêreldbeker aanbied
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is trots om aan te kondig dat hulle die gasheer vir die 2021 FIH Junior Vrouehokkie Wêreldbeker gaan wees. Dié byeenkoms, wat in samewerking met die Suid-Afrikaanse Hokkievereniging en die sportkode se wêreldbeheerliggaam, die Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH), aangebied word, sal vanaf 5 tot 16 Desember…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-junior-womens-hockey-world-cup
NWU to host Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce that it will play host to the 2021 FIH Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup. The event, which will be presented in collaboration with the South African Hockey Association and the sport’s global governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH), will take place from 5 to 16 December at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/inentings-nwu-se-uitreiksentrums-nader-die-10-000-mylpaal
Inentings by NWU se uitreiksentrums nader die 10 000-mylpaal
Inentings by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se uitreiksentrums in Mahikeng en Potchefstroom nader die 10 000-merk. Die getal NWU-personeel, hulle gesinne en huishulpe, asook lede van die gemeenskap, het 9 845 inentings bereik sedert die eerste inentingsveldtog wat op die naweek van 16 Julie begin het. Die uitvoerende dekaan van die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vaccinations-nwu-outreach-sites-near-10-000-milestone
Vaccinations at NWU outreach sites near 10 000 milestone
Vaccinations at the North-West University (NWU) outreach sites in Mahikeng and Potchefstroom are nearing the 10 000 mark. NWU staff, their families and domestic workers, as well as members of the community, have received 9 845 vaccinations since the first vaccination drive started on the weekend of 16 July. The executive dean of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dont-miss-nwu-gallerys-latest-online-exhibitions
Don’t miss the NWU Gallery’s latest online exhibitions
With two new online exhibitions, the North-West University (NWU) Gallery is still committed to entertaining art lovers from the safety of their own homes. It is currently showcasing The Smile Artists Africa’s “Mantariana Mbokodo Musings” and Ms Simone’s “NOT ANOTHER HAIR SHOW” online exhibitions from 9 August to 17 September. You…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-lesotho-national-goalkeeper-scores-nwu-phd
Former Lesotho national goalkeeper scores an NWU PhD
Former Lesotho national football goalkeeper Phoka Matete has recently scored himself a PhD in law at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) June graduations. Phoka obtained his master’s degree in labour law at the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus in 2014 and registered for his PhD in 2015. The title of his doctoral thesis is "Optimising the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-and-fulbright-scholarship-holder-shares-his-tricks-trade
NWU researcher and Fulbright Scholarship holder shares his tricks of the trade
To get a Fulbright research scholarship is easier than he anticipated, says North-West University (NWU) academic Dr George van Zijl, who recently returned from a research visit to the University of Florida in the United States of America (USA). This scholarship provides South African university faculty or research professionals to conduct…http://news.nwu.ac.za/impact-covid-19-food-security-south-africa