2020-04-23
While some people might think the social media field is purely for popular consumption, it has become a separate field of study for research in its own right.
Prof Wian Erlank of the Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) says much has been…
2020-04-23
The link between gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV/Aids is usually rooted in the power imbalance between men and women.
This was one of the findings of research conducted by Goitseone Leburu, whose master’s and doctoral studies, both from the North-West…
2020-04-23
The Covid-19 lockdown brings with it a number of emotional challenges, not only for adults but also for children.
With schools being closed, and children not being able to spend time with their friends and extended family members, it can increase their…
2020-04-24
“Waarom wil ’n mens die wiel van vooraf uitvind wanneer ander soortgelyke uitdagings ervaar, en almal saam daarin kan slaag om ’n groeirevolusie te laat ontvlam?”
Dit is wat die span navorsers van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Optentia-…
2020-04-24
Why try to reinvent the wheel when others are facing similar challenges and together you could succeed in “connecting to ignite a growth revolution”?
This was the thinking of the team of researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research…
2020-04-25
The North-West University has for years been an informative and entertaining presence on the very popular weekly environmental radio programme, Omgewingspraatjies. This tradition continues with a new expert following in the footsteps of his NWU colleagues…
2020-04-27
During the last five weeks parents had to quickly familiarise themselves with teaching techniques and start homeschooling their children.
Although the South African lockdown may be relaxed in the next coming weeks, parents need to continue playing the role…
2020-04-28
Het jy wat nodig is om die luiperd in sy lêplek aan te durf en jou man (of vrou) as jong entrepreneur te staan? Het jy ’n sake-idee wat baie vernuwend is? Beskou jy jouself as ’n innoveerder? Indien wel, is die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se gewilde…
2020-04-28
Do you have what it takes to enter the proverbial leopard’s lair and stand your ground as a young entrepreneur? Do you have an out-of-the-box business idea? Do you see yourself as an innovator? If you do, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) popular Leopards…
2020-04-28
Remember the name Katlego Moloto, because you will be hearing a lot more of this young North-West University (NWU) scientist in the years to come.
Katlego, who is a member of the NWU’s Centre for Space Research and a lecturer in the School of Physical…
2020-04-28
Staff and students of the North-West University (NWU) are mourning the passing of alumnus and prolific Setswana writer Dr Joseph Matlhasedi Mtsime.
Dr Ntsime, a highly acclaimed and respected Setswana author, received an honorary doctorate from the NWU…
2020-04-28
As South Africa prepares to ease restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19, a North-West University (NWU) virologist, Prof Albie van Dijk, shares her views on the country’s fight against the pandemic.
Prof Van Dijk is a lecturer and…
2020-04-29
Countries the world over are faced with overcoming a united threat in the form of the global Covid-19 pandemic. More often than not, the most vulnerable are the communities in developing countries, especially those relying on government to meet their…
2020-04-30
Epidemiological and technical assistance against COVID-19 is the latest contribution in the collaboration between the North-West University and the North West Department of Health (NWDoH).
This entails the NWU drafting scenarios and assisting with an…
2020-04-30
When it comes to midwifery, neonatal care and nursing research, the name of North-West University’s Prof Welma Lubbe is the first that comes to mind.
As a dedicated researcher and founder of Little Steps – a research-based parenting website – Prof Lubbe…
2020-04-30
On the morning of 24 April, Prof Dewald van Niekerk, laced up his running shoes and started running around his house in Potchefstroom. The time was 10:30. When he finally stopped to unlace his shoes, twenty-four hours and ten minutes later, he’d circled…
2020-05-04
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt and affect our lives in the most unprecedented and unpredictable ways, the North-West University has launched the NWU Covid-19 Response Fund.
“The objectives of the fund are to support the students with…
2020-05-04
Eienaars van klein besighede is op baie dinge voorbereid, maar die Covid-19-pandemie laat ons nie net onseker oor hoe om in hierdie vreemde tye te oorleef nie, maar het ook ’n ongekende verskuiwing gebring in die manier waarop ons sake doen.
Entrepreneurs…
2020-05-04
Small business owners are prepared for many things, but the Covid‑19 pandemic is not only leaving us uncertain about how to cope in these strange times, but has also resulted in an unprecedented shift in the way that we do business.
Entrepreneurs may be…
2020-05-04
The Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce that we will be adding a brand new engineering qualification to our existing range of programmes. The Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering programme has been approved by the…
