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NWU neonatal expert paves the way forward
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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-professor-takes-psychological-peep-2020-class-learners
NWU Professor takes a psychological peep into the 2020 class of learners
2020-07-27 Due to the devastating effects of the global Covid-19 outbreak, uncertainty, worry, fear and anxiety have become the order of the day for many families – particularly for those with learners in schools, says North-West University (NWU) Humanities professor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-donates-much-needed-hand-sanitisers-schools
NWU donates much-needed hand sanitisers to schools
2020-07-31 With no vaccine in sight for Covid-19, a number of countries are under a lot of economic pressure, trying to lessen the impact of the pandemic. Over the last few months South African businesses and citizens have come together to assist the less fortunate,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ilze-goes-all-out-follow-her-sports-dream
Ilze goes all out to follow her sports dream
2020-07-08 Ilze du Plessis believes that your attitude determines whether your path through life is going to be thorny or strewn with rose petals. And if you look at the long list of accomplishments this 18-year-old first-year student at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/club-player-kazlo-boasts-50-games-first-team
Club player Kazlo boasts with 50 games for the first team
2020-07-20 Taking the field in 50 games for your rugby club’s first team is definitely an exceptional achievement. Kazlo Holtzhauzen of the rugby club of the North-West University (NWU) in Vanderbijlpark – the NWU Vaal Rugby Club – achieved this honour earlier this…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nyaope-drug-users-studying-pathways-wellbeing
Nyaope drug users: studying pathways to wellbeing
2020-08-28 Nyaope is believed to be South Africa's worst drug and is now officially an illegal drug in the country. According to Health24, nyaope is a highly addictive, dangerous and destructive street drug, unique to South Africa. North-West University (NWU) PhD…http://news.nwu.ac.za/project-swearing-produces-scientific-knowledge
Project on swearing produces scientific knowledge
2020-10-21 “To my mind, the project has progressed exceptionally well. Not only have technology and infrastructure been established for sound research in the years ahead, but we have also gained a large number of registered users.” These are the words of Prof Gerhard…http://news.nwu.ac.za/understanding-consensual-non-monogamy-swinging-south-african-perspective
Understanding consensual non-monogamy (swinging) from a South African perspective
2020-10-21 While some people consider it a taboo, swinging - the act of allowing one’s partner to engage in sexual intercourse with other people - has been practised around the globe for decades. A simple Google search gives thousands of results on the lifestyle, yet…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-featured-next-generation-brave-nominee
NWU student featured as a Next Generation of the Brave nominee
2020-11-16 North-West University (NWU) student Tebogo Matshehle Monogo has recently been featured as a Next Generation of the Brave nominee. The Next Generation of the Brave is a programme that encourages and supports current and aspiring health care professionals…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-presents-best-paper-international-conference
NWU researcher presents best paper at international conference
2017-08-24 “We are born without choosing to be. Should we have to die in the same manner? Isn’t it a human glory to refuse to accept a certain fate?” These are the questions that Don DeLillo’s latest novel, Zero K (2016), explores. Prof Adéle Nel from the School of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-cleans-house-recent-dance-festival
NWU cleans house at recent Dance Festival
2017-08-25 The dance team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng danced circles around other competitors during the Rumba in the Jungle International Festival that took place at the Sun City Hotel and Resort from 3 to 6 August 2017. This festival…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-launching-new-solar-car
NWU launching new solar car
2017-08-17 On Tuesday 22 August at 13:00, the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) will be launching Naledi, the 2017 iteration of the solar car at The Roots in Potchefstroom. With a brand new design inspired by retro influences, Naledi is a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-learn-tricks-courtroom-trade
NWU students learn tricks of the courtroom trade
2017-08-18 The Black Lawyers Association recently treated law students of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijpark to an evening filled with golden rules and tricks of the trade about life in the courtroom. Adv Barry Roux, made famous for his role…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-graduates-ready-future
NWU graduates ready for the future
2018-05-09 “The world of work is changing. In fact, studies have shown that 65% of children entering primary school today will be employed in jobs that do not yet exist. Having said this, the North-West University (NWU) prides itself on being a university that…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tehilla-takes-healing-music-world
Tehilla takes healing music to the world
2018-05-16 North-West University (NWU) alumnus, Lebogang Jackson Ntsoti, is taking the world by storm with his music. The singer-song writer and master of ceremonies was born in Khuma in Klerksdorp in the North West Province, but spent most of his childhood in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-explores-resilient-children-divorced-homes
Study explores resilient children from divorced homes
2018-05-23 They say that children are the ones who suffer most when a couple goes through a divorce. This however, does not need to be the norm. During the recent Autumn Graduation Ceremony of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, the focus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-shines-bright-varsity-athletics-championship
NWU shines bright at Varsity Athletics Championship
2018-04-09 The North-West University (NWU) athletics team flexed their muscles, literally and figuratively, at the recent Varsity Athletics Championships held at the Bestmed Tuks Stadium. The team – comprising members from its campuses in Mahikeng, Vanderbijlpark and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/disaster-risk-reduction-young-voices-matter
Disaster risk reduction: young voices matter
2018-11-08 On average, 240 million people world-wide were affected by natural disasters between 2000 and 2005. South Africa’s risk for disasters is also increasing. The country is exposed to a wide range of weather hazards, including droughts, cyclones and severe…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-convocation-breakfast-served
NWU Convocation: breakfast is served!
2018-10-15 The terms ‘alumna’ or ‘alumnus’ represent much more than mere titles. Not only is it part of your academic past, but also your professional future. In short: it signifies a lifetime relationship with your alma mater – and in your case, the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/radio-expert-comes-home-head-nwu-fm