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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…https://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…https://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…https://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…https://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 of…https://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…https://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…https://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…https://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…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-fatherhood-project-rebuilds-family-bonds-prison