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Alumnus: old chilli seeds and new hot sauce make for ‘unique hotness’
2022-12-02 North-West University (NWU) alumnus Tlotlo Kokeletso Palai recently launched her own hot sauce brand The name of Tlotlo’s hot sauce is Deddi’s hot sauce, a name dedicated to her father, who is a farmer. She says her hot sauce is made using her father’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-book-uncovers-age-inclusive-ict-use-service-delivery
New book uncovers age inclusive ICT use for service delivery
2022-12-15 by the Optentia research unit A book was recently published under the editorial leadership of researchers from Optentia Research Unit on the Vanderbijlpark Campus. The team lead by Profs. Vera Roos and Jaco Hoffman from the sub-programme Ageing and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-week-aims-acknowledge-and-showcase-ground-breaking-work-researchers
Research week aims to acknowledge and showcase ground-breaking work of researchers
2023-09-27 Research Week at the North-West University (NWU) was jam-packed with events showcasing the excellent and impactful work NWU researchers do. This week is a biennial series of events that has been established to put the spotlight on postgraduate research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-mock-trial-competition-opens-door-practical-exposure
Inaugural mock trial competition opens the door to practical exposure
2024-05-02 By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus held its inaugural BA and BCom Law Mock Trial competition on 19 April at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court, where second and third-year students showcased their legal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-iks-centre-teams-dsi-developing-indigenous-knowledge-led-smart-village
NWU IKS Centre teams up with DSI in developing indigenous knowledge-led smart village
2023-03-22 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Centre has once again teamed up with the Department of Science and Innovation and Prof Mziwoxolo Mzo Sirayi, an adjunct professor from Nelson Mandela University, to develop a one-of-its-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-paves-way-healthy-immune-systems
Alumnus paves the way for healthy immune systems
2024-07-19 North-West University (NWU) alumnus Kgalalelo Pakwe, an entrepreneur and forensic analyst for the South African Police Service, has created an innovative health product, Flu-Away Shots. With a BSc in biological and environmental science and an honours…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mental-health-awareness-workshop-encourages-postgraduate-students-prioritise-well-being
Mental health awareness workshop encourages postgraduate students to prioritise well-being
2025-08-28 Postgraduate students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus were given a timely reminder to prioritise their mental health during a mental health awareness workshop. The in-person session, which Student Counselling and Development hosted…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/public-lecture-prof-beth-engelbrecht-nhi-vs-capable-state-vs-my-health
Public Lecture by Prof Beth Engelbrecht: NHI vs a Capable State vs My Health
2023-05-31 The Faculty of Health Sciences cordially invites you to the Public Lecture by Prof Beth Engelbrecht about NHI vs a Capable State vs My Health. Summary of presentation Health is a human rights matter, and according to the World Bank one of the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/lifestyle-diseases-research-entity-workshop-basic-atlasti-data-analysis-training
Lifestyle Diseases Research Entity Workshop - Basic ATLAS.ti Data Analysis Training
2023-06-26 You are cordially invited to the Basic ATLAS.ti Data Analysis Training, facilitated by Dr. Ufuoma Patience Ejoke. During this training, participants learn how to manage and analyze qualitative data using ATLAS.ti. You will learn during the lecture the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/r-o
Welcome FNAS First Year Students of 2026!
2025-11-26 Dear First Year Student, Welcome to the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Executive Dean's word of welcome: Dear students, It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/bathandekile-myeni
Ms Bathandekile Myeni
2025-03-23 Administrative Assistant Conservatory (K1), office G28 tel. +27 18 299-1692 bathandekile.myeni@nwu.ac.za Blog posts 2024-10-22 Knowing Me, Knowing You — profile …http://news.nwu.ac.za/further-cut-interest-rates-another-valuable-mitigating-step
Further cut in interest rates is another valuable mitigating step
2020-05-22 The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut the repo rate by another 50 basis points on 21 May. Prof Raymond Parsons, well-known economist and academic from the NWU Business School, says this underscores the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) resolve to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/reduction-interest-rates-can-have-significant-positive-impact
Reduction in interest rates can have a significant positive impact
2025-05-30 The widely anticipated decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to resume its interest rate-easing cycle by reducing rates by another 25 basis points (bps) is the right one. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist of the North-West University (NWU) Business…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/student-well-being
Student Well-Being
2025-10-27 Introduction to Student Well-Being , Student well-being refers to a student’s ability to stay motivated, engaged, and mentally and physically healthy while navigating the demands of academic life. It is not just about being healthy and feeling well; it is about sustaining performance,…, Study Demands and Study Resources, The Study Demands–Resources theory identifies two core dimensions within the student experience: study demands and study resources . However, student well-being is shaped by more than just the academic experience. Study, personal, and home-related demands and…, Study Demands, Study demands are the physical, psychological, social, or organisational aspects of studying that require sustained mental, emotional, or physical effort and are therefore associated with certain physiological or psychological costs. They drive the energetic…, Study Resources, Study resources are the physical, social, and organisational aspects of the study environment that help students achieve their goals, reduce study demands, and promote learning and development. They drive the motivational process, fostering engagement, well-…, Student Behaviours, Student well-being and the overall university experience are shaped by both the university and students’ behaviours - it is a shared responsibility. While the university provides support and resources, students also have accountability for how they navigate…, Self-defeating Behaviours, In practical terms, self-defeating behaviours refer to maladaptive patterns that hinder students’ ability to cope with demands or access available resources. They are typically reactive, short-term oriented, and may result from feelings of helplessness,…, Proactive Behaviours, Proactive behaviours are actions that students intentionally take to improve their learning conditions, well-being, or performance. Students who engage in such behaviours often feel more motivated and in control of challenges. Proactive behaviour enables…, Student Burnout and Engagement, The Study Demands–Resources theory explains student well-being through a health impairment and motivational process . The health-impairment process is triggered when a student’s demands exceed their available resources, leading to feelings of exhaustion,…, Student Burnout, Student burnout is a state of prolonged stress that develops over time when a student’s study demands continuously exceed their available resources. It typically involves three interrelated components: Exhaustion occurs when students experience extreme mental…, Student Engagement, Student engagement is defined as a fulfilling state of mind related to study, where a student is motivated and actively involved in their study-related tasks and environment. Student engagement consists of three dimensions, namely: Vigour is characterised by…, Student Health, Beyond burnout and engagement, other health-related aspects of a student’s life are essential, including physical, mental, and emotional health. When students cultivate habits that protect and enhance these aspects of their lives, they are better equipped to…, Student Outcomes, Performance Intention to drop out. , Performance, Academic performance is one of the most observable outcomes of the dynamic interplay between study demands, study resources, and student behaviours. Importantly, performance is not only about grades or completion rates, but also about the development of core…, Intention to drop out, Students’ intention to discontinue their studies could be a significant indicator of compromised well-being. In line with the Study Demands–Resources theory, this intention often arises from prolonged experiences in which study demands exceed available…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine-breaks-new-ground
NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine breaks new ground
2025-10-10 The countdown has begun. On Tuesday afternoon at precisely 12:46, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), turned the first sod at the Potchefstroom Campus construction site of the NWU Desmond Tutu School of…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pharmacy/2teststudy-pharmacy
2.Test.Study Pharmacy
2026-04-30 About Pharmacy What is a pharmacist? The pharmacy profession is dynamic, information-driven, and patient-centred. Pharmacists take responsibility for medicines in all their facets and play a vital role in the healthcare system ...read more…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pharmacy/study-pharmacy
Study Pharmacy
2026-05-04 About Pharmacy What is a pharmacist? The pharmacy profession is dynamic, information-driven, and patient-centred. Pharmacists take responsibility for medicines in all their facets and play a vital role in the healthcare system ...read more…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/7bigtc2023
7BIGTC 2023
2023-08-08 Home Venue & Accommodation Speakers GAP Workshop Committees Programme Abstract Submission Registration Important Dates Contact Us The 7th Biennial International Group Theory Conference (7BIGTC2023) will…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-computers-software