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How healthy lifestyles can address type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is on the rise in South Africa and the North-West University (NWU) is responding by raising awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles. The prevalence of this condition has increased in recent years due to diets rich in processed food, sugary drinks, a lack of exercise and obesity. According to the World Health…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-wins-regional-vodacom-journalist-year-award
Alumnus wins regional Vodacom Journalist of the Year award
"If your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon," according to British playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard. This sentiment is echoed by Thabiso Moss, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU) and a senior journalist at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). Thabiso's outstanding work…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-francois-van-der-westhuizen-receives-prestigious-award-advancing-research-rare-genetic
Prof Francois van der Westhuizen receives prestigious award for advancing research on rare genetic diseases
Prof Francois van der Westhuizen, deputy dean for research and innovation of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), has been awarded the prestigious Hofmeyr-Van Schaik Gold Medal by the South African Genetics Society (SAGS). This is in recognition of his contributions over three decades to advancing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-offers-matrics-valuable-advice-2024-exams
Academic offers matrics valuable advice for 2024 exams
With matric finals just days away, North-West University (NWU) academic in the Faculty of Education Dr Judicial Sebatana says they must focus on the present and not on past shortcomings. Sharing his insights on the readiness of matric learners for their final exams which start on 21 October 2024, Dr Sebatana points out that the final exams…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-life-takes-time-out-team-building
Student Life takes time out for team-building
Indigenous games, songs and riddles brought new meaning to the phrase “team spirit” when the Student Life department on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus held its second team-building session. “Games are the glue that can connect people,” said Khumo Feni from the Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Centre, and one of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-olebogeng-baikgaki-transport-remains-lifeblood-our-economy-and-society
Dr Olebogeng Baikgaki: ‘Transport remains the lifeblood of our economy and society’
As South Africa celebrates Transport Month this October, Dr Olebogeng Baikgaki of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University highlights the crucial role of infrastructure in economic development. Efficient transport systems are essential to stimulate growth, reduce inequality and promote sustainable development…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-alexander-samuels-why-studying-transport-infrastructure-worthwhile-choice-prospective-students
Dr Alexander Samuels: Why studying transport infrastructure is a worthwhile choice for prospective students
October is Transport Month in South Africa. Alexander Samuels, from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) and lecturer in the Department of Transport Economics and Logistics Management, explains why studying transport infrastructure is a worthwhile choice for prospective students, especially at the NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/astronomy-name-game-global-contest-quasi-moon
Astronomy is the name of the game in global contest for 'quasi-moon'
Astronomy enthusiasts from nearly 100 countries have submitted thousands of suggestions for the naming of a rare celestial body. The task of narrowing this down to the top 10 possible names has been entrusted to an international panel of experts, one of whom is Prof Thebe Medupe, an astronomer and academic at the North-West University (NWU). He…http://news.nwu.ac.za/investing-transport-infrastructure-long-term-economic-recovery
Investing in transport infrastructure for long-term economic recovery
Investing in transport infrastructure is critical to South Africa’s post-pandemic economic recovery. This is according to Dr Alexander Samuels from the North-West University’s (NWU) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. By modernising highways, ports, railways and airports, the country can enhance supply chain efficiency, attract foreign…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-ground-breaking-3mt-and-postgraduate-showcase-competition-celebrating-research-excellence
NWU hosts ground-breaking 3MT and postgraduate showcase competition, celebrating research excellence
In an exciting first the Research and Postgraduate Support Department, in collaboration with the Centre for Teaching and Learning, hosted a combined Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition and the Postgraduate Students Showcase (PSS). This dual event, held on 3 October 2024 at the scenic Roots Lifestyle Café, spotlighted the innovative research…http://news.nwu.ac.za/conquering-exam-jitters-your-guide-managing-stress-and-anxiety
Conquering the exam jitters: your guide to managing stress and anxiety
By Karen van den Berg, Senior Psychologist at SCD It’s exam time, and with that comes a lot of stress and anxiety. Although stress can often be good for you and act as a motivator, anxiety is the dark side of stress and can have a negative impact on how we function. According to the World Health Organization, stress can be defined as a state…http://news.nwu.ac.za/future-leaders-embracing-change-and-innovating-tomorrow-rapidly-evolving-world
Future leaders embracing change and innovating tomorrow in a rapidly evolving world
In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, the need for strong, adaptable and visionary leadership has never been more crucial. This very theme, "Future Leaders: Embracing Change and Innovating Tomorrow" – set the stage for the second North-West University (NWU) Student Leadership Summit, held from 26 to 27 September at the picturesque ANEW…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-raises-awareness-diabetes-obesity-and-hypertension-risks
NWU raises awareness of diabetes, obesity and hypertension risks
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Obesity and Metabolic Disease research group, led by Prof Sithandiwe Mazibuko-Mbeje from the subject group Biochemistry, together with the Lifestyle Diseases research focus are, led by Prof Ushotanefe Useh from the Faculty of Health Sciences, recently organised a diabetes awareness drive. With the increasing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/annual-field-trips-enhance-social-work-students-learning
Annual field trips enhance social work students’ learning
As part of the BSWI 122 module at the North-West University (NWU), the subject group Social Work organises annual field trips for first-year social work students from all three campuses. These field trips play a crucial role in providing students with practical exposure and first-hand experience in the field of social work. The module primarily…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-clinches-top-position-national-teaching-awards
Alumnus clinches top position at National Teaching Awards
Itumeleng Komane, a graduate of the North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus and a dedicated teacher at the Sunrise View Secondary School, recently achieved a significant milestone by securing the top position in the prestigious Excellence in Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning category at the National Teaching Awards. His story…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-visit-north-carolina-state-university
NWU’s visit to the North Carolina State University
As the NWU delegation’s visit under the leadership of principal and vice-chancellor, Prof Bismark Tyobeka to the North Carolina State University (NCSU) comes to an end, it is great to reflect on the many successful and insightful engagements. What a rewarding experience. The delegation will leave the United States with a reinvigorated purpose,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-fatherhood-project-rebuilds-family-bonds-prison
NWU’s fatherhood project rebuilds family bonds from prison
An award-winning programme of the North-West University (NWU) is changing the lives of imprisoned men and their children by coaching and supporting them to be better fathers. Launched in 2015 at the Potchefstroom Remand Detention Facility, the fatherhood training and equipping programme, “A life beyond iron bars”, is a transformative initiative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ultimate-send-final-years-picnic-celebration
The ultimate send-off: Final-years’ picnic celebration
The Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses of the North-West University (NWU) held their 2024 final-years’ functions on Wednesday, 10 October, creating a festive feeling among the students. At the events, around 1 300 students from the Potchefstroom Campus and 700 students from the Vanderbijlpark Campus gathered to take pictures and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-cybathlon-team-heads-zurich
NWU Eagles Cybathlon team heads for Zürich
The countdown to this year’s Cybathlon 2024 has begun for local supporters of the NWU Eagles Cybathlon team, who had an enthusiastic send-off on 18 October. The Cybathlon is a prestigious event organised by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and takes place in Kloten, north of Zürich. It is a global platform focusing on innovation and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/african-communities-must-benefit-artificial-intelligence