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NWU launches Centre for Digital Humanities with inspiring Spring School Programme
By Jalize Fourie The Faculty of Humanities at North-West University (NWU) took a bold step into the future of research and innovation with the official launch of its Centre for Digital Humanities (CDH) on Friday, 19 September, at the Riverside Sun Hotel in Vanderbijlpark. The launch was the highlight of the Faculty’s Spring School Programme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/masters-student-breaks-new-ground-study-black-south-african-travel-behaviours
Master’s student breaks new ground with study on black South African travel behaviours
By Gofaone Motsamai While tourism remains one of South Africa’s biggest economic growth areas, little research has been done to investigate the travel habits of black city dwellers who are a fast-growing sector of the market. Step up Kamohelo Lempe, a second-year MA Tourism candidate at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/makhotso-mosikidi-turns-everyday-heroes-celebration
Makhotso Mosikidi turns everyday heroes into a celebration
When most people wake up, go to work and tackle life’s daily challenges, they rarely expect recognition. Yet, for Makhotso Mosikidi, senior administrative officer in Student Life at the North-West University (NWU), these everyday acts of resilience are nothing short of heroic. A mother of two young daughters, working three jobs while pursuing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/men-evolve-meets-goddess-night-event-sets-new-standard-student-engagement
Men Evolve Meets Goddess Night event sets new standard for student engagement
By Jalize Fourie The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently transformed into a centre of inspiration, diversity, and meaningful connections as Men Evolve Meets Goddess Night brought students, staff, and alumni together under one roof. The exciting event combined two long-standing initiatives – Men Evolve and Goddess…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-nwu-soccer-institute-duo-make-psl-breakthrough
Former NWU Soccer Institute duo make PSL breakthrough
Two former North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute players who once lit up the Varsity Football tournament have stepped onto the Premier Soccer League (PSL) stage. Banele Hlophe, a midfield talent who impressed with JDR Stars in the National First Division, has joined Chippa United, while Cameron Chweu has been signed by top-flight newcomers…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-honoured-international-fellow-royal-academy-engineering
Professor honoured as International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
North-West University (NWU) extraordinary professor Linda Godfrey has been elected as an International Fellow of the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) in the United Kingdom. This is the second key role she has had within the ambit of the RAEng. For the past four years, Prof Godfrey has served on the Board of the Academy’s Safer…Shaheda Khota is a lecturer in Psychology at the Vanderbijlpark Campus at North-West University. Her research interests include psychological disorders, assessments and therapy specifically in relation to children. She is registered as a Clinical Psychologist.
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Shaheda Khota
Shaheda Khota is a lecturer in Psychology at the Vanderbijlpark Campus at North-West University. Her research interests include psychological disorders, assessments and therapy specifically in relation to children. She is registered as a Clinical Psychologist.http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-conference-drives-progress-school-social-work
International conference drives progress in school social work
The School of Psychosocial Health at the North-West University (NWU) hosted the second Social Workers in Schools (SWIS) International Conference from 10 to 12 September on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the NWU. The first international conference was held in the United Kingdom during 2024, and the conference in South Africa was the very first of its…http://news.nwu.ac.za/strengthening-patient-safety-and-healthcare-africa
Strengthening patient safety and healthcare in Africa
Dr Sabelilie Tenza, a patient safety expert at North-West University (NWU), led a powerful conversation about strengthening patient safety and healthcare in Africa at the recent Quality Management and Patient Safety – Reimagined Forum, which was held at the WHX Labs in Cape Town. Hosted in partnership with the Council for Health Service…Gebore in Zimbabwe, het my primêre en sekondêre opleiding in Zimbabwe voltooi. Het gewerk as 'n plofstofassistent gebaseer by Thornhill-lugbasis in Gweru. Het gewerk as 'n dosent (Onafhanklike kontrakteur) by ZOU. Het gewerk by MTD Research as 'n navorsingsassistent, Boomslope Suid-Afrika as 'n paralegale beampte en SA Boomslope Solutions as 'n…
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Oscar Tsaura
Gebore in Zimbabwe, het my primêre en sekondêre opleiding in Zimbabwe voltooi. Het gewerk as 'n plofstofassistent gebaseer by Thornhill-lugbasis in Gweru. Het gewerk as 'n dosent (Onafhanklike kontrakteur) by ZOU. Het gewerk by MTD Research as 'n navorsingsassistent, Boomslope Suid-Afrika as 'n paralegale beampte en SA Boomslope Solutions as 'n…Born in Zimbabwe, did my primary and secondary education in Zimbabwe. Worked as an explosive assistant based at Thornhill Airbase in Gweru. Worked as a lecturer (Independent contractor) at ZOU. Worked at MTD Research as a research assistant, Boomslope South Africa as a paralegal officer and SA Boomslope Solutions as a Managing Director.
I am a…
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Oscar Tsaura
Born in Zimbabwe, did my primary and secondary education in Zimbabwe. Worked as an explosive assistant based at Thornhill Airbase in Gweru. Worked as a lecturer (Independent contractor) at ZOU. Worked at MTD Research as a research assistant, Boomslope South Africa as a paralegal officer and SA Boomslope Solutions as a Managing Director. I am a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lecturer-creates-new-poetic-form-inspired-setswana-and-japanese-traditions
Lecturer creates new poetic form inspired by Setswana and Japanese traditions
When Motlhankane Lesego stood before an audience at Sol Plaatje University’s international conference to present a paper on Mosinete, a new genre of Setswana poetry, he left with more than notes. It sparked an idea that would become Haikaro, a new literary form. “It was in the exchanges on intercultural creativity that I started thinking about…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-calls-actionable-science-can-save-lives
Professor calls for actionable science that can save lives
What happens in the lab should not stay there. That was the central message from Prof Anja Franken of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences, who used her inaugural lecture to argue that occupational health research must move beyond academic journals and into workplaces where it can save lives. “Research must not remain…http://news.nwu.ac.za/music-provence-musicians-shine-second-house-concert-memory-elmain-smit
Music in Provence: musicians shine in second house concert in memory of Elmain Smit
Soft notes floated through the afternoon air like a gentle breeze across lavender fields. The scent of sunflowers and the glow of golden light transformed Prof Paul Smit’s home into a small corner of Provence, carrying guests on a journey of music, memory and quiet celebration. On Saturday, 13 September, Prof Smit, associate professor in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/4lvins-new-single-release-letter-pursue-your-love-interests
4LViN’s new single release is a letter to pursue your love interests
North-West University (NWU) student and artist Alvin Baguma, popularly known as “4LViN”, released his latest single, ‘Tie u Down’ on Friday 26 September. The song is as a letter to his fans, encouraging them to pursue their love interests. 4LViN rose to prominence in 2022 with his debut single ‘Looney Toonz’, which has over 40 thousand plays on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/standing-shoulders-giant-celebrating-prof-john-makhenes-legacy