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Lifestyle diseases capacity development Workshops/ seminars for postgraduate Students and emerging researchers
2021-05-06 Workshop 1 - Systematic Literature review and Meta-analysis (Series 1) Register here Dr. B Bello Post-doctoral Fellow, Lifestyle Diseases, Faculty of Health Sciences, North West University Join Zoom Meeting…http://news.nwu.ac.za/early-childhood-development-rises-trash
Early childhood development rises from the (tr)ash
2020-07-31 It is a fact that many children find themselves in barren school classes and playgrounds because their parents, educators and caregivers are often unaware of the importance of providing opportunities for purposeful play in the early years. Fortunately,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-shines-2017-pendoring-awards
NWU shines at 2017 Pendoring Awards
2017-11-22 The North-West University (NWU’s) name was held high at the recent Pendoring Awards in Johannesburg, with four wins in this annual competition that recognises the best efforts in promoting and stimulating advertising in all of South Africa’s indigenous…http://news.nwu.ac.za/four-nwu-researchers-running-science-oscars
Four NWU researchers in running for Science Oscars
2017-06-26 Four scientists of the North-West University (NWU) are finalists in the National Science and Technology’s (NSTF) prestigious science awards, also known as the “Science Oscars” of South Africa. Prof Louis du Preez (zoology), Prof Alta Schutte (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researchers-running-science-oscars
NWU researchers in running for Science Oscars
2017-07-19 Four scientists of the North-West University (NWU) are finalists in the National Science and Technology’s (NSTF) prestigious science awards, also known as the “Science Oscars” of South Africa. Prof Louis du Preez (zoology), Prof Alta Schutte (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/informal-reclaimers-make-huge-contribution-recycling-south-africa
Informal reclaimers make a huge contribution to recycling in South Africa
2021-10-28 Informal waste reclaimers in South Africa play a key but often unrecognised role in the recycling value chain. Ways should be found to enable them to participate in decisions around waste management practices and community recycling programmes, says Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-uses-artificial-mussels-monitor-water-pollution
Researcher uses artificial mussels to monitor water pollution
2024-04-19 Water pollution is a significant environmental issue with far-reaching impacts on society. It is not confined to local or regional boundaries and is exacerbated by climate change, leading to human health risks. In dealing with such unprecedented risks to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lasting-memorial-event-honour-our-staff-and-students
A lasting memorial event to honour our staff and students
2024-03-06 On Friday, 3 November, the three campuses of the North-West University (NWU) each hosted their annual memorial service in honour of all the staff and students who had sadly passed away during the past year. Thirty-two students and eight personnel had…http://news.nwu.ac.za/engineering-postgraduate-open-day-opens-minds-endless-possibilities
Engineering Postgraduate Open Day opens minds to endless possibilities
2024-08-01 The Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) held its Postgraduate Open Day on 25 July, granting prospective students the opportunity to engage with the faculty and peers. The Open Day served as a platform for students to explore…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine-cements-future-north-west-department-health-partnership
NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine cements future with North West Department of Health partnership
2025-10-10 The future of the North-West University’s (NWU) Desmond Tutu School of Medicine was further consolidated on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, with the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) between the NWU and the North West Department of Health (NWDoH) on the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/night-full-punchlines-help-students-need
A night full of punchlines to help students in need
2025-08-12 The Totius Hall recently came alive with joyous uproars, infectious laughter, clever punchlines, and a sense of excitement. The NWU Comedy Night, a vibrant evening of comedic fire, was not just about telling jokes. It was an evening where humour ignited…http://www.nwu.ac.za/content/medical-aid-international-students
Medical Aid, International Students
2021-08-04 .col-sm-12.int-student { background-color: #78848E; } Medical aid insurance NWU medical aid schemes International students wishing to study at the NWU may join one of the medical aid schemes below. Membership fees are payable in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-protection-services-fosters-culture-care-through-its-awareness-campaign
NWU Protection Services fosters a culture of care through its Awareness Campaign
2025-10-28 A university should be a transformative environment in which students can explore their passions and grow as individuals. While this experience shapes future professionals and responsible citizens, ensuring student safety is equally important. Academic…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hypertension-africa-research-team-hart/epidemiology-and-preventive-science
Epidemiology and preventive science
2023-12-05 Overview The aim of this sub-theme in HART is to ultimately drive policy change based on rigorous evidence and cutting-edge research to promote cardiovascular health in South Africa. This sub-theme, Epidemiology and preventive science hosts some of HART's…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/sanopsys
SANOPSYS
2024-08-02 SANOPSys National Report SOUTHERN AFRICA NURSE, ORGANISATION, PATIENT AND SYSTEM OUTCOMES (SANOPSYS) SANOPSys aspires to be an African focal point of leadership and governance in nursing science, by providing a synopsis of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/consumer-driven-innovation-keeps-nwu-student-his-toes
Consumer-driven innovation keeps NWU student on his toes
2020-07-23 To understand Africa’s digital opportunity, one only has to look at the numbers: six out of the 10 fastest-growing economies are in sub-Saharan Africa, with Africa being the second-biggest mobile market in the world. This is according to the poll blog ICT…http://news.nwu.ac.za/welcome-back-old-friend
Welcome back, old friend
2022-08-12 There was colour and sound and merriment until late and all of it for a good cause: welcome back RAG. From 28 to 30 July, Potchefstroom was buzzing with floats, and no cold weather could dampen the enthusiasm of the students from the North-West University…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-multi-purpose-hall-nears-completion
Vanderbijlpark Campus multi-purpose hall nears completion
2023-02-02 Management of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was recently led by Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy vice-chancellor for planning and Vanderbijlpark Campus operations, on a walkabout to see how the construction of the campus’ highly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/generous-gesture-clothing-donation-drive-benefits-potchefstroom-communities
A generous gesture - clothing donation drive benefits Potchefstroom communities
2023-09-28 The Community and Stakeholder Engagement Office of the Student Campus Council (SCC) on the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted its annual Barefoot Day. The purpose of this event is to donate clothing and shoes to various…http://theology.nwu.ac.za/hsasg-international-conference/prta