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Qualified nurses are a priority
2023-08-24 The lack of qualified nurses is placing a stranglehold on the public health sector in South Africa, but through its commitment to bettering the lives of all South Africans, the North-West University (NWU) is helping to loosen this suffocating grip. A…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ensuring-access-education-our-imperative
Ensuring access to education is our imperative
2023-08-24 How do we go about breaking the prevailing cycle of economic disparities and a lack of social cohesion, while promoting active citizenship, innovation and development as well as human capital development? By ensuring access to quality education for as many of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/home-grown-vaccine-demonstrates-100-protection-against-tuberculosis
Home-grown vaccine demonstrates 100% protection against tuberculosis
2023-09-18 In an intriguing joint announcement, the Walter Sisulu and North-West universities unveiled the astounding results of their preclinical trials for a groundbreaking combination vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) and Covid-19. The universities reported an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-colloquium-promote-community-well-being
Community Engagement Colloquium to promote community well-being
2023-08-28 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences is proud to host its Community Engagement Colloquium from 2 to 4 October 2023 at its Vanderbijlpark Campus. Various renowned academics and professionals will share their expertise at the event…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nuwe-nwu-innovasiegenootskap-aan-innoveerder-chemie-toegeken
Nuwe NWU Innovasiegenootskap aan innoveerder in Chemie toegeken
2023-08-28 Deur Vukosi Mathale Die Tegnologie-oordrag en Innovasie-ondersteuningskantoor (TTIS-kantoor) het aan ’n senior lektor in Chemie, dr Frans Smit, die 2023 NWU Innovasiegenootskap toegeken. Die NWU Innovasiegenootskap-program is ’n nuwe inisiatief van die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chemistry-innovator-awarded-inaugural-nwu-innovation-fellowship
Chemistry innovator awarded inaugural NWU Innovation Fellowship
2023-08-28 By Vukosi Mathale The Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office has awarded a senior lecturer in Chemistry, Dr Frans Smit, the 2023 NWU Innovation Fellowship. The NWU Innovation Fellowship programme is a new initiative of the TTIS that aims…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-examines-investor-behaviour-and-financial-decision-making
Inaugural lecture examines investor behaviour and financial decision-making
2023-09-06 Prof Zandri Dickason-Koekemoer, from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) TRADE research focus area was recently inaugurated as full professor. Her inaugural lecture was titled "Cracking the Code: Investor Behaviour and Financial Decision-Making". Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-technology-and-community-involvement-can-bridge-gap-between-communities-and-legal-aid
How technology and community involvement can bridge the gap between communities and legal aid
2024-07-11 When seeking legal assistance, community members often face significant barriers owing to inadequate financial resources. One way to connect members of the public with legal services is to use online channels. This is one of the possible solutions outlined…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-advocates-preservation-and-promotion-minority-languages
International conference advocates the preservation and promotion of minority languages
2024-07-12 By Phenyo Mokgothu and Bonolo Monaisa The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area hosted an International Association for Minority Language Media Research conference (IAMLMR) from 9 to 11 July 2024…http://news.nwu.ac.za/karate-team-excels-ussa-tournament
Karate team excels in USSA tournament
2024-07-12 By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted the national University Sports South Africa (USSA) Karate tournament at the Tsebonokeng Hall. The competition featured Clicker, Kata, and Kumite (fighting)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/enhancing-leadership-skills-tomorrows-leaders
Enhancing the leadership skills of tomorrow’s leaders
2024-07-12 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus recently hosted a capacity building event for the Student Campus Council to enhance their leadership and administrative skills. The event featured various speakers, including Prof Sibusiso Chalufu…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nstf-ken-gesogte-wetenskap-oscars-aan-twee-van-die-nwu-toe
NSTF ken gesogte “Wetenskap Oscars” aan twee van die NWU toe
2024-07-31 Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het hierdie jaar twee wenners by die NSTF-South32-toekennings gehad. Prof Linda Godfrey en Jonker Sailplanes (Edms.) Bpk. het hierdie gesogte toekennings – ook bekend as die “Wetenskap Oscars” – ontvang. Dit was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nstf-awards-prestigious-science-oscars-two-nwu
NSTF awards prestigious “Science Oscars” to two from NWU
2024-07-31 The North-West University (NWU) is celebrating two wins at this year’s NSTF-South32 Awards. Prof Linda Godfrey and Jonker Sailplanes (Pty) Ltd received these prestigious awards ─ also known as the “Science Oscars” – during a hybrid event and live broadcast…http://news.nwu.ac.za/animal-health-science-care-north-west-university
Animal health is a science of care at the North-West University
2024-07-12 The relationship started 10 000 years ago and continues to shape our world to this very day. As human societies transitioned from nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles to settled farming communities, they recognised the benefits of taming and breeding animals…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-recognised-sunday-world-unsung-hero
Alumnus recognised as Sunday World Unsung Hero
2024-07-12 North-West University (NWU) alumnus Dr Thulisile Bhuda has been selected for the Sunday World Unsung Heroes 2024 list under the Youth in Academia and Education category. The Sunday World Unsung Heroes list acknowledges individuals for their entrepreneurial…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ingenieursweek-2024-inspireer-die-volgende-geslag-innoveerders
Ingenieursweek 2024 inspireer die volgende geslag innoveerders
2024-07-12 Dit begin alles by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), en die Fakulteit Ingenieurswese op die Potchefstroomkampus het sy kant gebring om aan daardie missie te voldoen. Die doelwit van die tweejaarlikse Ingenieursweek is al ’n hele paar jaar lank om…http://news.nwu.ac.za/engineering-week-2024-inspires-next-generation-innovators
Engineering Week 2024 inspires the next generation of innovators
2024-08-14 It all starts at the North-West University (NWU), and the Faculty of Engineering on the Potchefstroom Campus has risen to the occasion to fulfil that mission. For many years, the goal of the biennial Engineering Week has been to introduce high school learners…http://news.nwu.ac.za/conference-gender-based-violence-diversity-and-inclusivity-fosters-brighter-future
Conference on gender-based violence, diversity and inclusivity fosters a brighter future
2024-07-12 In a significant stride towards promoting equity and inclusivity in higher education, the 5th Bi-Annual National Conference on Gender-Based Violence, Diversity and Inclusivity was held from 1 to 3 July on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-needs-nuclear-engineering-expertisenow
South Africa needs nuclear engineering expertise…now
2024-07-31 South Africans must have ownership of nuclear technology. Without properly trained people, South Africa will face a major problem with the nuclear waste. South Africa should not rely on others when it comes to nuclear safety and decommissioning.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/enhanced-research-collaboration-agenda-nwu-nrf-meeting