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Colonial texts with a difference provide insight for today
2024-04-19 The ongoing influence of colonialism can be seen across the world, as it has had a lasting impact on societies and cultures. In South Africa, the repercussions of colonialism have been particularly profound, marked by periods of Dutch and British rule. A…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/dr-fortunate-wil-malaria-uitroei
Dr Fortunate wil malaria uitroei
2024-04-19 Dr Fortunate Mokoena het ’n visie. Hierdie senior lektor in biochemie by die Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) wil die vasteland wat sy haar tuiste noem ’n beter en veiliger plek vir sy burgers maak. Sy hoop om dit…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-fortunate-wants-eliminate-malaria
Dr Fortunate wants to eliminate malaria
2024-04-19 Dr Fortunate Mokoena has a vision. This senior lecturer in biochemistry at the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) wants to make the continent she calls home a better, safer place for its citizens. She hopes to do…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorser-gebruik-kunsmossels-om-waterbesoedeling-te-moniteer
Navorser gebruik kunsmossels om waterbesoedeling te moniteer
2024-04-19 Waterbesoedeling is ’n beduidende omgewingskwessie met ’n verreikende impak op die samelewing. Dit is nie beperk tot plaaslike of streeksgrense nie, en word deur klimaatsverandering vererger, wat gesondheidsrisiko’s vir die mens tot gevolg het. In die…https://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 our…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing-kyk-na-natuurlike-oplossings-vir-blootstelling-aan-gifstowwe-wat-gesondheid-benadeel
Navorsing kyk na natuurlike oplossings vir blootstelling aan gifstowwe wat gesondheid benadeel
2024-04-19 Prof Sithandiwe Mazibuko-Mbeje van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het onlangs teruggekeer van sabbatsverlof in Ancona, Italië, waar sy baanbrekernavorsing in toksikologie gedoen het. Prof Mazibuko-Mbeje het oor die verloop van sewe maande gedelf in ’n…https://news.nwu.ac.za/research-looks-natural-solutions-exposure-health-harming-toxins
Research looks at natural solutions for exposure to health-harming toxins
2024-04-19 Prof Sithandiwe Mazibuko-Mbeje from the North-West University (NWU) recently returned from a sabbatical in Ancona, Italy, where she conducted groundbreaking research in toxicology. Over seven months, Prof Mazibuko-Mbeje delved into a crucial yet often…https://news.nwu.ac.za/voter-education-key-issues-explored-prior-general-elections
Voter education: key issues explored prior to the general elections
2024-04-19 Political commentator Mike Sham recently hosted a voter education event in collaboration with the Potchefstroom Student Campus Council (SCC) of the North-West University (NWU). Mike Sham, as well as the students of the NWU who were present at the event,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ontmoet-ons-navorsers-2
Ontmoet ons navorsers
2024-04-19 Navorsers van regoor die fakulteite by die NWU gaan voort om opwindende werk op hulle kundigheidsgebiede te doen. Prof Andries Moneyke is die direkteur van die navorsingsfokusarea Fisieke Aktiwiteit, Sport en Rekreasie (FASReK). Dr Nicholin Scheepers is…https://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-2
Meet our researchers
2024-04-19 Researchers across the faculties at the North-West University (NWU) continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. Prof Andries Monyeki is the director of the research focus area Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec). Dr…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/neheng-en-jo-ane-laat-ussa-rekords-tuimel
Neheng en Jo-Ané laat USSA-rekords tuimel
2024-04-20 Hulle het die verskriklike weer getrotseer, die mededingers afgeweer en ’n noemenswaardige medalje-oes huis toe geneem. Die atletiekspanne van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het ’n uitstekende vertoning tydens USSA Atletiek se onlangse baan- en…https://news.nwu.ac.za/record-breaker-neheng-khatala
Record breaker! Neheng Khatala.
2024-04-20 They braved the horrid weather, staved off competition and took home a medal haul of note. The athletics teams of the North-West University (NWU) produced an excellent display during the recently held USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-rakes-eight-nominations-science-oscars
NWU rakes in eight nominations for ‘Science Oscars’
2024-04-22 The North-West University (NWU) has received eight nominations for this year’s prestigious NSTF-South32 Awards. It is another feather in the University’s cap in its pursuit of excellence without boundaries. The NSTF-South 32 Awards, also known as the ‘…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-ontvang-agt-benoemings-vir-wetenskap-oscars
NWU ontvang agt benoemings vir ‘Wetenskap-Oscars’
2024-04-22 Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het agt benoemings ontvang vir vanjaar se gesogte NSTF-South32-toekennings. Dit is nóg ʼn pluimpie vir die Universiteit se strewe na uitnemendheid sonder grense. Die NSTF-Suid 32-toekennings, ook bekend as die 'Wetenskap-Oscars…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-will-contribute-world-class-medical-doctors
NWU will contribute to world-class medical doctors
2024-04-23 After extensive planning, the North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the North West Department of Health, will establish a medical school and contribute to training world-class medical graduates. This is perfect timing, considering that South…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-funding-helps-launch-khomani-hugh-brody-archive
SADiLaR funding helps launch the ǂKhomani | Hugh Brody Archive
2024-04-25 A research project, funded by the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU), has helped realise the long-held dream of South Africa’s ǂKhomani community to share their proud history with the rest of the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/perfect-season-glory-nwu-young-guns-takes-title-undefeated
Perfect season glory: NWU Young Guns takes the title, undefeated!
2024-04-25 The North-West University (NWU) Young Guns (YGs) defended their 2023 title after defeating FNB UFS Shimlas 39-36 in Bloemfontein on Monday, 22 April. The camaraderie between the coaching staff and players was exemplified on the field of play, as the NWU…https://news.nwu.ac.za/student-rewarded-innovative-digital-project-absa-competition
Student rewarded for innovative digital project in ABSA competition
2024-04-25 Through its digital innovation competition – which is designed to identify and support digital payment innovators – Absa recently honoured students from selected universities who took part in the competition. As part of Absa’s inaugural commercial payments…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/ctext