Prof. Mpofana is an associate professor in Physiology, with research focused on early life determinants of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. Since joining the NWU, her interest is exploring the intricate links between neurophysiology and cardiovascular diseases, aiming to advance the understanding of how these systems interact…
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Thabisile Mpofana
Prof. Mpofana is an associate professor in Physiology, with research focused on early life determinants of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. Since joining the NWU, her interest is exploring the intricate links between neurophysiology and cardiovascular diseases, aiming to advance the understanding of how these systems interact…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/transition-support-nurse-graduates
Transition Support of Nurse Graduates
Transition Support of Nurse Graduates: Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Preceptorship Training Programme AIMS Develop and implement a preceptorship training programme for registered nurses in the North West province to enhance transition support of nurse graduates, and clinical teaching competence of experienced…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/cultural-competence-project
Cultural competence project
Aim The overall aim of the cultural competence project is to enhance the cultural competence of nurses, midwives, and nurse educators in South Africa with the intention to improve patient outcomes and quality of care. Why is the programme needed? South Africa is a diverse country owing to the migration nationally and…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/perinatal-support-woman-centered-approach
Perinatal support: a woman-centered approach
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES To determine available childbirth preparation information for pregnant women Review literature on postpartum support for women. To explore the role of a doula during childbirth To explore the meaning of a natural birth according to midwives To…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/researcher-resources
Researcher Resources
Proposal DevelopmentStart here when developing, reviewing or preparing your research proposal.Proposal TemplateUse the latest NuMIQ template to structure and develop your research proposal.Updated: August 2026Download Template →Review Proposal TemplateUse the NuMIQ review template to structure and develop your review proposal.Updated: May…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/compres/mhsc-research-psychology
MHSc in Research Psychology
About the ProgrammeThe purpose of the degree is to equip students, by means of exposing them to different philosophies and science views, which may be expressed in theories and hypotheses on human behaviour, so that they may be able to formulate and study relevant research questions in the different domains of Psychology and related…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/compres/phd-social-work
PhD in Social Work
About the Programme Doctor of Philosophy in in Social Work Qualification code: 8CE R01 Faculty specific rules and requirements of the programme: a) Admission to this programme/curriculum takes place after obtaining the master’s degree in social work on NQF level 9. b) Consideration will be given to the student’s previous academic…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/nwu-school-medicine-newsletter-issue-2
NWU School of Medicine newsletter - Issue 2
Issue 2 April 2025 Exciting progress is underway at the NWU School of Medicine! In this edition, we share key updates on our journey, including a personal message, exciting curriculum plans for 2025, and the latest developments on our new medical school building. Every step forward brings us closer to shaping a world-class institution…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/nwu-school-medicine-newsletter-issue-3
NWU School of Medicine newsletter - Issue 3
Issue 3 June 2025 Welcome to the third issue of the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine’s newsletter. In this edition, we highlight the exciting progress on our Clinical Training Platform, share insights on the complex journey of establishing a new medical school, and explore the vital collaboration between NWU and the North West Department…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa2025
PSSA2025
Physiology Society of Southern Africa Congress 2025 Hosted by the North-West University 24-27 August 2025 This conference serves as the annual flagship event of the PSSA which unites emerging researchers and expert scientists from across the country and beyond to share their research findings and future aspirations. Theme -…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa-2025/registration
Registration
Costs The registration fee covers registration, refreshments during the day, lunch for each day, and a conference bag. Options Price (including VAT) Full registration: PSSA members R3 850.00 Full registration: non-members R4 400.00 Student participation: PSSA members R2 475.00…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa-2025/abstract-submission
Abstract submission
The Scientific Committee invites the submission of abstracts to be considered for Oral or Poster presentation from academics, professionals, traditional practitioners, and independent researchers. Postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows are specifically invited to present. The conference seeks to advance the education, research, and…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa-2025/organising-team-and-pssa-council-members
Organising team and PSSA Council members
Congress organisers: Prof Sanette Brits (Co-chair) Prof Lebo Gafane-Matemane (Co-chair) Prof Wayne Smith Prof Sonette Du Preez Prof Stefan Linde Prof Leandi Lammertyn Dr Esmé Jansen van Vuren Dr Lisa Uys Ms Nonkululeko Navise Prof Carina Mels Current PSSA Council members President Prof Peace…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa-2025/welcome-note
Welcome note
Welcome! It is my great pleasure to invite you, on behalf of the Faculty of Health Sciences at North-West University, to join us for the Physiology Society of Southern Africa Conference 2025, taking place from 24 to 27 August 2025 at the beautiful Feather Hill Hotel in Potchefstroom. This year, our theme is Multidisciplinary…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa-2025/invited-speakers