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Stagflation continues amid the economic recession: SA economy caught in the “perfect storm”
Two economists of the North-West University (NWU) say that inflation is expected to continue on an upward trend this month, while the cost of production is also expected to continue to rise as a result of the global uncertainty and supply chain problems. According to Prof Danie Meyer and Roan Neethling, a doctoral student at the NWU, the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/human-rights-day-day-celebrate-or-commemorate
Human Rights Day: a day to celebrate or commemorate?
On 21 March is South Africa observes Human Rights Observance Day. This day is historically linked with 21 March 1960, and the events of Sharpeville. On that day 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd that had gathered in protest against the Pass laws. Siphe Mashece, an academic from the North-West University…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/it-studente-%25E2%2580%259Cskrum%25E2%2580%259D-met-bedryfskundiges
IT-studente “skrum” met bedryfskundiges
Die belangrikheid van die bedryfsblootstelling vir universiteitstudente kan nie genoeg beklemtoon word nie. Dit gee nie alleen vir studente die geleentheid om hulle kennis in werklike situasies en op werklike probleme toe te pas nie, maar dit oorbrug ook die klaarblyklike gaping tussen akademiese teorie en tegniese toepassing. ’n Groep…https://news.nwu.ac.za/it-students-%25E2%2580%2598scrum%25E2%2580%2599-industry-experts
IT students ‘scrum’ with industry experts
The importance of industry exposure for university students cannot be over emphasised. Not only does it allow students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations and problems, but it also bridges the perceived gap between academic theory and technical application. A group of Information Technology (IT) students from the North-West…https://news.nwu.ac.za/cutting-repo-rate-will-help-mitigate-risks-covid-19
Cutting repo rate will help mitigate risks of Covid-19
“The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut the repo rate by 100 basis points is the right one, and will help mitigate the risks of Covid-19 to the South African economy.” This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons, a well-known economist and academic from the North-West University (NWU) Business School. “The MPC has now…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-iks-centre-hosts-panel-discussion-indigenous-knowledge-holders
NWU IKS Centre hosts panel discussion with indigenous knowledge holders
The North-West University’s (NWU’) Indigenous Knowledge Centre (IKS) Centre hosted a panel discussion with indigenous knowledge holders on 6 March 2020. The aim of this discussion was to share knowledge with students and to ensure they understand the IKS Centre’s goals and its role in academia.Various stakeholders and knowledge holders who…https://news.nwu.ac.za/modern-equipment-takes-nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-sport-science-new-level
Modern equipment takes the NWU’s sport science to a new level
Have you ever wondered where the iconic Superman goes to maintain his excellent physique? It is quite probably to the sport science division of the new Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) of the North-West University (NWU). Especially now that they have acquired another ultramodern piece of exercise equipment that is the first of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/psychological-impact-covid-19-and-what-do-about-it
Psychological impact of COVID-19 and what to do about it
Two psychologists from the NWU say that, against the background of the current situation regarding COVID-19, it is evident that different individuals respond to this crisis in different ways. Mr Rümando Kok and Prof Pieter Kruger, both senior clinical psychologists at the Institute of Psychology and Wellbeing (IPW) in the Centre for Health…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-economist-says-lockdown-comes-right-time
NWU economist says lockdown comes at the right time
“President Cyril Ramaphosa’s lockdown of South Africa to combat the Covid-19 virus comes at the right time,” says an economist of the NWU Business School. Prof Raymond Parsons says the decision follows the precedent set by some other countries in successfully dealing with the virus. He believes the announcement of a drastic lockdown for 21…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sol-plaatje-biography-tops
Sol Plaatje biography is tops
The North-West University (NWU) is benefiting from its association with award-winning author Prof Brian Willan. Prof Brian was recently crowned the joint winner for Best Non-Fiction Biography at the 5th Human and Social Sciences (HSS) Awards held in Johannesburg. This was in recognition of Brian's book, Sol Plaatje: A life of Solomon…https://news.nwu.ac.za/focus-your-mind-keep-sane-during-lockdown-period
Focus your mind to keep sane during a lockdown period
With the recent announcement of a 21-day lockdown as a measure to tackle the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), individuals will most certainly experience a pshycological impact due to limited social interaction. According to Prof Ankebé Kruger, an associate professor and counselling psychologist at the North-West University (NWU), the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/missing-middle-benefits-hillensberg-bursaries
The missing middle benefits from Hillensberg bursaries
Twenty bursaries of approximately R1,8 million for the “missing middle” were received from the Hillensberg Trust this year. These bursaries were made available to selected students of the North-West University (NWU) who study health sciences and music. During the past four years the NWU has received approximately R5,5 million from this…https://news.nwu.ac.za/intervention-creates-hope-challenged-families-and-children
Intervention creates hope for challenged families and children
The daily routines, activities, and socialisation of every family in South Africa are changing fast due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Parents suddenly have to balance working from home, minding children and ensuring hygiene practices to help fight the spreading of the virus. Social media is showcasing the distress and coping strategies of adults…https://news.nwu.ac.za/teaching-and-learning-go-online-nwu-takes-education-people
Teaching and learning go online as NWU takes education to people
The Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally disrupted teaching-learning activities in South Africa and across the globe. It also challenges how we think about education and assessment, in general. “Disruptions are opportunities to reflect on assumptions made about teaching, learning and learners,” says Prof Robert Balfour, the North-West…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-shine-saica-exams-0
NWU students shine at SAICA exams
Students from the North-West University again showed why superlatives follow its chartered accounting programme like a shadow when the latest South African Institute for Chartered Accountants (SAICA) ITC results were released on Friday 27 March. Along with the release of the Namibian ICAN results, students from the NWU scored exceptionally…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumna-recognised-outstanding-work-hiv-prevention
NWU alumna recognised for outstanding work on HIV prevention
North-West University (NWU) alumna Yvonne Kgwarae was recently recognised for her outstanding work in HIV prevention in Botswana by the organisation Young 1ove. Yvonne was recognised for her efforts in making a difference in the Republic of Botswana by running national HIV prevention and treatment programmes through a trust called Kula BW…https://news.nwu.ac.za/not-all-superheroes-wear-capes
Not all superheroes wear capes
In the turbulent times in which we currently find ourselves, huge emphasis is being placed on the major role that healthcare workers play in our societies. Nurses and midwives, among others, are the people who devote their lives to caring for mothers and children; giving life-saving immunisations and health advice; looking after older people…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-se-optentia-navorsingsfokusarea-%25E2%2580%2599n-kern-van-buitengewone-talent
NWU se Optentia-navorsingsfokusarea: ’n kern van buitengewone talent
Wanneer dit kom by die skep van ’n kerngroep kundiges met nasionale en internasionale kennis, gee die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Optentia-navorsingsfokusarea die toon aan. Daar is die laaste ruk nie minder nie as vier buitengewone professors by die navorsingsfokusarea aangestel: Prof Kristen Betts Prof Marieta du Plessis Prof…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-optentia-boasts-impressive-list-extraordinary-professors
NWU’s Optentia boasts impressive list of extraordinary professors
When it comes to creating a hub of national and international knowledge, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area is leading the charge. No fewer than four extraordinary professors have been appointed at the research focus area of late: Prof Kristen Betts Prof Marieta du Plessis Prof Ståle Pallesen Prof Jac…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-kundiges-gereed-om-afrika-te-dien