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NWU boasts two academics on Most Influential Young South Africans list
Two academics from the North-West University (NWU) were recently featured in Avance Media's 100 Most Influential Young South Africans list for 2020. Dr Lerato Moekoena and Dr Lebo Gafane-Matemane were recognised for being the best in their respective fields. The list, put together by public relations firm Avance Media, was released on 17…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-research-could-pave-way-more-effective-tb-treatment
NWU research could pave the way for more effective TB treatment
Not only is active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) a highly contagious disease, but it is also the current leading cause of death from a single infectious pathogen. According to a 2018 report, approximately 7 million new and relapsed TB cases were reported globally. While there is extensive research regarding the clinical symptoms of active TB,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-keeps-business-community-date
NWU keeps business community up to date
As South Africans brace for a likely fourth wave of Covid-19 around November, the North-West University (NWU) is keeping the channels of communication open in a sea of confusion. The institution hosted an online webinar on 31 August 2021 during which various issues were discussed with senior employees, partners and members of the business…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-superheld-gee-hipertensiebewustheid-n-kragtige-hupstoot
NWU-superheld gee hipertensiebewustheid ’n kragtige hupstoot
Is dit Superman? Batman? Spiderman? Nee, dit is Kaptein Hart! Hy is Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se superheld op ’n belangrike sending – om ’n bewustheid van die gevare van hipertensie te skep en om jong kinders te inspireer om gesonde eetgewoontes aan te kweek. Hierdie nuwe superheld is die inisiatief van prof Ruan Kruger, wie se navorsing in die…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-superhero-packs-punch-hypertension-awareness
NWU superhero packs a punch for hypertension awareness
Is it Superman? Batman? Spiderman? No, it’s Captain Heart! He is a North-West University (NWU) Superhero on an important mission – to raise awareness about the dangers of hypertension and to inspire young children to pursue healthy eating habits. This new superhero is the initiative of Prof Ruan Kruger whose research in the early detection and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/another-successful-round-entrepreneurship-and-work-readiness-seminars-nwu-career-centre
Another successful round of entrepreneurship and work readiness seminars for NWU Career Centre
The North-West University (NWU) Career Centre hosted its annual Entrepreneurship and Work Readiness seminars in virtual format from 23 to 27 August 2021. Using informal and interactive presentations, these annual seminars aim to equip NWU students with practical and useful information for a smooth transition from student life to work life.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-bied-toonaangewende-fisikakonferensie-aan
NWU bied toonaangewende fisikakonferensie aan
Die konferensie van die Suid-Afrikaanse Instituut vir Fisika (SAIP) speel al jare lank ’n sentrale rol om die Suid-Afrikaanse fisikagemeenskap byeen te bring, en ’n plek te wees waar nuwe bevindings gedeel, navorsingsamewerkings gekweek en studente geïnspireer kan word. Hierdie jaar was die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) die gasheer van…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-prestigious-physics-conference
NWU hosts prestigious physics conference
The South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) conference has, for many years, played a central role in bringing together the South African physics community, providing a venue for the dissemination of new findings, the fostering of research collaborations and the inspiration of students. This year the North-West University (NWU)…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-critical-route-taken-iec-election-postponement
NWU academic critical on the route taken by IEC for election postponement
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa recently applied to the Constitutional Court to postpone the local government elections that are due to be held on 27 October 2021. This is following the Moseneke Commission report which recommended the postponement of the October 2021 local government elections due to the Covid-19…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ranglys-plaas-vir-die-tweede-agtereenvolgende-jaar-die-nwu-onder-die-topses-plaaslike-universiteite
Ranglys plaas vir die tweede agtereenvolgende jaar die NWU onder die topses plaaslike universiteite
Die THE World University Rankings het weer eens, soos verlede jaar, die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) onder die topses universiteite in Suid-Afrika geplaas. Die NWU word wêreldwyd tussen 501 en 600 geplaas uit meer as 1 600 universiteite uit 99 lande en streke wat vir die 2022-graderings geëvalueer is. Die jongste ranglys van…https://news.nwu.ac.za/ranking-places-nwu-among-top-six-local-universities-second-consecutive-year
Ranking places NWU among top six local universities for second consecutive year
The THE World University Rankings have again, like in last year’s ranking, placed the North-West University (NWU) among the top six universities in South Africa. Globally, the NWU is ranked between 501 and 600 out of more than 1 600 universities across 99 countries and regions that were evaluated for the 2022 rankings. The latest rankings of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/elsunet-du-plessis-van-heidelberg-tot-die-hoogste-vlak
Elsunet du Plessis: Van Heidelberg tot die hoogste vlak
Dit was vervlaks naby. Té naby. Die NWU Eagles is Sondagmiddag in hulle Varsity Netbal-veldtog teen die uiteindelike wenners, Kovsies, op hartverskeurende wyse met 66–65 in hulle spore gestuit. In die laaste sekondes van die wedstryd. Die héél laaste sekondes. Huil en treur hieroor sal ons nog lank. Maar wat weereens vanjaar uitgestaan het…https://news.nwu.ac.za/elsunet-du-plessis-heidelberg-highest-level
Elsunet du Plessis: From Heidelberg to the highest level
It was darn close. Too close. On Sunday afternoon, the NWU Eagles were stopped in their tracks in a heart-breaking way in the Varsity Netball campaign against the eventual winners, Kovsies, with a score of 66–65. In the final seconds of the game. The very last seconds. We will be lamenting about this for a long time. But what once again stood…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-athletes-qualify-national-championship
NWU athletes qualify for national championship
Five North-West University (NWU) athletes are going to show their mettle at Athletics South Africa’s National Athletics Championships on 18 September 2021 in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Gregory Moholola, Ntokozo Sibiya, Success Mashego, Pusetso Mokoena and Dibuseng Khampepe have qualified for the championships during the recent annual Cross Country…https://news.nwu.ac.za/job-mokgoros-legacy-under-spotlight
Job Mokgoro’s legacy under the spotlight
A North-West University (NWU) academic believes that former North West Premier Job Mokgoro’s parting shot – that the end of his term closes “a chapter of years of service delivery to the province” – is unfounded. The former premier resigned at the end of August, a week after his party’s provincial interim structure announced his replacement. “…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-femmengineering-event-unleashes-power-young-women
NWU’s Femmengineering event unleashes the power of young women
In South Africa, despite gains achieved for women, engineering roles in numerous organisations are still predominantly occupied by men. To encourage more young girls to study towards science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) qualifications, the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) kicked off its Femmengineering…https://news.nwu.ac.za/young-female-innovators-shine-during-modiragatsi-youth-innovation-competition
Young female innovators shine during Modiragatsi Youth Innovation Competition
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us and the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) and its partners understand that it is necessary to equip the youth with skills that will benefit them in the long run. In 2019 the Faculty of Engineering and the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/covid-19-pandemic-and-its-strain-women
The Covid-19 pandemic and its strain on women
Not only has the Covid-19 pandemic put significant strain on the global economy and public health systems, but it also contributed to greater inequality and discrimination against women. The North-West University’s (NWU‘s) School of Social Sciences recently hosted a webinar titled “The unsung heroes: Women bearing the burden of Covid-19” to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-ready-defend-varsity-football-title
NWU Eagles ready to defend Varsity Football title
With the Varsity Football tournament starting soon, the North-West University (NWU) team and reigning champions are ready to defend the title. Coach Karabo Masehela says he is confident that his team is 100% ready. “We know as the current champions that every team will be going all out for us, so we are saying to them, bring it on! I have been…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-female-coach-breaking-stereotypes-football