2020-03-17
With the current coronavirus pandemic creating hysteria as far as it spreads, scientists have recently established that this virus has not yet been found to be transferred in breast milk. This mainly because breast milk has protective agents against…
2020-03-17
This year will see the North-West University (NWU) play host to the 35th annual South African Visual Arts Historians (SAVAH) Conference in September 2020. The event represents a dynamic collaboration between SAVAH and the NWU’s research niche area, Visual…
2020-03-18
Globally, heart disease remains the leading cause of death among middle-aged adults, accounting for 40% of all deaths. An alarming 80% of these deaths occur in low and middle-income countries such as South Africa.
This is one of the findings from the…
2020-03-19
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Enterprising Women Programme has become synonymous with personal development and social impact, and in 2020 the programme will yet again afford fempreneurs the opportunity to realise their business dreams.
This year…
2020-03-19
Maatskaplike werk word oor die algemeen as ’n stresvolle beroep beskou as gevolg van die emosionele eise waaraan praktisyns onderworpe is. Een groep maatskaplike werkers wat veral kwesbaar is vir negatiewe uitkomste is dié wat in die…
2020-03-19
Generally social work is considered a stressful occupation due to the emotional demands on practitioners. One group of social workers that is particularly at risk for negative outcomes are those employed within the child protection practice setting, tasked…
2020-03-19
Two economists of the North-West University (NWU) say that inflation is expected to continue on an upward trend this month, while the cost of production is also expected to continue to rise as a result of the global uncertainty and supply chain problems…
2020-03-19
On 21 March is South Africa observes Human Rights Observance Day. This day is historically linked with 21 March 1960, and the events of Sharpeville. On that day 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd that had gathered in…
2020-03-19
Die belangrikheid van die bedryfsblootstelling vir universiteitstudente kan nie genoeg beklemtoon word nie. Dit gee nie alleen vir studente die geleentheid om hulle kennis in werklike situasies en op werklike probleme toe te pas nie, maar dit oorbrug ook…
2020-03-19
The importance of industry exposure for university students cannot be over emphasised. Not only does it allow students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations and problems, but it also bridges the perceived gap between academic theory and…
2020-03-20
“The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut the repo rate by 100 basis points is the right one, and will help mitigate the risks of Covid-19 to the South African economy.”
This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons, a well-known economist…
2020-03-20
The North-West University’s (NWU’) Indigenous Knowledge Centre (IKS) Centre hosted a panel discussion with indigenous knowledge holders on 6 March 2020.
The aim of this discussion was to share knowledge with students and to ensure they understand the IKS…
2020-03-23
Have you ever wondered where the iconic Superman goes to maintain his excellent physique? It is quite probably to the sport science division of the new Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) of the North-West University (NWU).
Especially now that…
2020-03-24
Two psychologists from the NWU say that, against the background of the current situation regarding COVID-19, it is evident that different individuals respond to this crisis in different ways.
Mr Rümando Kok and Prof Pieter Kruger, both senior clinical…
2020-03-24
“President Cyril Ramaphosa’s lockdown of South Africa to combat the Covid-19 virus comes at the right time,” says an economist of the NWU Business School.
Prof Raymond Parsons says the decision follows the precedent set by some other countries in…
2020-03-26
The North-West University (NWU) is benefiting from its association with award-winning author Prof Brian Willan.
Prof Brian was recently crowned the joint winner for Best Non-Fiction Biography at the 5th Human and Social Sciences (HSS) Awards held in…
2020-03-26
With the recent announcement of a 21-day lockdown as a measure to tackle the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), individuals will most certainly experience a pshycological impact due to limited social interaction.
According to Prof Ankebé Kruger, an…
2020-03-26
Twenty bursaries of approximately R1,8 million for the “missing middle” were received from the Hillensberg Trust this year.
These bursaries were made available to selected students of the North-West University (NWU) who study health sciences and music…
2020-03-27
The daily routines, activities, and socialisation of every family in South Africa are changing fast due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Parents suddenly have to balance working from home, minding children and ensuring hygiene practices to help fight the…
2020-03-30
The Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally disrupted teaching-learning activities in South Africa and across the globe. It also challenges how we think about education and assessment, in general.
“Disruptions are opportunities to reflect on assumptions made…
