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New Carpentries-certified instructor trainers to bolster digital skills in research
Two digital humanities researchers from the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) have been included in The Carpentries' newest cohort of certified instructor trainers. Following the completion of a 10-week long Train-the-Trainer course, Mmasibidi Setaka and Rooweither Mabuya are now…https://news.nwu.ac.za/research-week-aims-acknowledge-and-showcase-ground-breaking-work-researchers
Research week aims to acknowledge and showcase ground-breaking work of researchers
Research Week at the North-West University (NWU) was jam-packed with events showcasing the excellent and impactful work NWU researchers do. This week is a biennial series of events that has been established to put the spotlight on postgraduate research programmes and researchers’ work, thereby enhancing excellence, visibility, collaboration, and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/statistics-lecturer-dedicates-his-new-book-underdogs
Statistics lecturer dedicates his new book to the underdogs
Dr Piet Ntema, a statistics lecturer on the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, has authored a new book to inspire individuals who have encountered obstacles and setbacks in their lives. Titled The Sunrise Of The Underdogs, Dr Ntema says the book is dedicated to all those who have been counted out, underestimated and told that…https://news.nwu.ac.za/student-leadership-summit-navigating-your-journey
Student Leadership Summit: navigating your journey
Student Life at the North-West University (NWU) is gearing up to provide a power-packed experience for student leaders with the upcoming Student Leadership Summit on 6 October 2023. Themed "Navigating your journey", this summit aims to equip student leaders with essential information and skills to thrive in their leadership roles. The summit…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ondersoek-maatskaplike-geregtigheid-arbeidsreg-en-hoe-dit-gemeet-kan-word
Ondersoek maatskaplike geregtigheid in arbeidsreg, en hoe dit gemeet kan word
Maatskaplike geregtigheid in arbeidsreg is nie abstrak en ontasbaar nie – dit is wel meetbaar. Om dit te bewys, is prof Paul Smit, ’n navorser in arbeidsverhoudinge, besig om te ondersoek of dit moontlik is om ’n telkaart vir maatskaplike geregtigheid te ontwikkel, soortgelyk aan ’n telkaart vir indiensnemingsgelykheid of vir breë swart ekonomiese…https://news.nwu.ac.za/exploring-social-justice-labour-law-and-how-can-it-be-measured
Exploring social justice in labour law, and how can it be measured
Social justice in labour law is not abstract and intangible, but measurable. Setting out to prove this, labour relations researcher Prof Paul Smit is investigating whether it is possible to develop a social justice scorecard, similar to an employment equity or broad-based black economic empowerment scorecard. “What is social justice and how can…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/gebruik-die-reg-om-geregtigheid-en-volhoubaarheid-te-bevorder-0
Gebruik die reg om geregtigheid en volhoubaarheid te bevorder
Dit is maklik om te sien hoe ’n gebrek aan die behoorlike toepassing van die wet, veral in die Suid-Afrikaanse konteks, uiteindelik tot anargie kan lei, aangesien daar mense is wat die wet doelbewus wil systap. Gelukkig is daar mense by die Navorsingseenheid vir Reg, Geregtigheid en Volhoubaarheid by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) wat hard besig…https://news.nwu.ac.za/using-law-advance-justice-and-sustainability-0
Using the law to advance justice and sustainability
It is easy to see how a lack of the proper application of the law, particularly in the South African context, may ultimately lead to anarchy because of those determined to sidestep it. Fortunately, efforts such as those by the Research Unit for Law, Justice and Sustainability at the North-West University (NWU) are at the forefront of seeking…https://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-examines-vital-role-indigenous-knowledge
Inaugural lecture examines the vital role of indigenous knowledge
In his inaugural lecture on 14 September, North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu shed light on the significance of indigenous knowledge and its role in medicine. He delivered his lecture titled "Indigenous knowledge: Connecting plants, people, and everything in between" on the Mahikeng Campus. Prof Aremu emphasised the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/gee-vorm-aan-toekomstige-middelontwikkeling-met-etiese-benadering
Gee vorm aan toekomstige middelontwikkeling met etiese benadering
Prof Chrisna Gouws, ’n professor by die Sentrum van Uitnemendheid vir Farmaseutiese Wetenskappe (Pharmacen™) van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), is aan die hoof van ’n beduidende taak op die gebied van farmaseutiese navorsing met betrekking tot die transformasie van middelontwikkeling. Haar werk in toetsmetodes wat geen diere betrek nie,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/shaping-future-drug-development-ethical-approaches
Shaping future drug development with ethical approaches
In the realm of pharmaceutical research Prof Chrisna Gouws, a professor at the Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™) of the North-West University (NWU), is leading a significant charge towards transforming drug development. Her work in animal-free testing methods revolutionises how pharmaceuticals are researched, tested…https://news.nwu.ac.za/4ir-and-its-impact-academia-and-curricula-development
4IR and its impact on academia and curricula development
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in rapid progress that is fundamentally reshaping various facets of human life, including career opportunities and educational methodologies. Kurt Naicker, senior lecturer and chartered accountant from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Accounting Sciences, delves into the ongoing…https://news.nwu.ac.za/piet-koornhofs-album-receives-glowing-reviews
Piet Koornhof’s album receives glowing reviews
By Menziwa Msibi North-West University (NWU) violinist Prof Piet Koornhof’s album with Albie van Schalkwyk on piano – Violin Plus One – recently received a glowing review on MusicWeb International. Recorded by Delos Productions, the album features various arrangements by Prof Koornhof and Albie for violin and piano. Mark S Zimmer from MusicWeb…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/verstaan-die-impak-van-n-gesinstruktuur-op-straatkinders
Verstaan die impak van ’n gesinstruktuur op straatkinders
’n Onlangse studie wat deur dr Karabo Mohapanele, ’n PhD-gegradueerde in sosiologie van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), uitgevoer is, werp die lig op die noodsaaklike rol van gesinne om kinders se gedrag te beïnvloed en hulle lewens te vorm, en hoe gesinsdinamiek en -struktuur ’n betekenisvolle rol in die voorkoms van straatkinders in Noordwes…https://news.nwu.ac.za/understanding-impact-family-structure-street-children
Understanding the impact of family structure on street children
A recent study conducted by Dr Karabo Mohapanele, a PhD graduate in sociology from the North-West University (NWU), sheds light on the crucial role of families in influencing children's behaviour and shaping their lives, and on how family dynamics and structure play a significant role in the emergence of street children in North West. Sadly,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/masters-student-shines-famelab-competition
Master’s student shines in FameLab competition
Carla Horn, a master's degree student in nursing sciences at the North-West University (NWU), stood out in the FameLab competition held on 21 September at the National Research Foundation Auditorium in Pretoria. Securing her a spot among the top 10 participants, Carla’s presentation focused on how our government healthcare system can prepare…https://news.nwu.ac.za/trio-joie-de-vivre-will-perform-joyful-dances-tonight
Trio Joie de Vivre will perform “Joyful Dances” tonight
by Menziwa Msibi Trio Joie de Vivre, consisting of three School of Music and Conservatory lecturers from the North-West University (NWU) will be performing their concert “Joyful Dances” during Aardklop. The Concert will take place tonight 3 October at 19:30 in the School Music and Conservatory Hall. Liesl van der Merwe plays the bassoon, André…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nigeria-facing-impending-implosion
Nigeria is facing an impending implosion
Contrary to the general belief that Nigeria is the giant of Africa, incessant violence and armed conflicts have drastically reduced the influence of Nigeria on the continent. Despite its huge resources, the country still suffers from poverty, inequality, unemployment, insecurity, corruption, high fuel and commodity prices, and other political…https://news.nwu.ac.za/struggling-economy-market-millennials-or-miss-out
In a struggling economy, market to Millennials or miss out
Their pockets help fuel our economy and their spending habits determine the success of many business endeavours. They were born between 1981 and 1996, they are called Millennials and, according to Prof Roland Goldberg from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), retailers would be remiss to ignore their…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-lead-preclinical-glp-toxicity-hub-pharmaceuticals-development