Prof Ruan Kruger is 'n C1-gegradeerde navorser en die huidige president van die Childhood Hypertension Consortium of Africa (CHCAfrica). Hy het die DSI-NRF SARChI Navorsingsleerstoel in die Vroeë Opsporing en Voorkoming van Kardiovaskulêre Siektes in Afrika beklee, met 'n navorsingsfokus op die…
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Ruan Kruger
Prof Ruan Kruger is 'n C1-gegradeerde navorser en die huidige president van die Childhood Hypertension Consortium of Africa (CHCAfrica). Hy het die DSI-NRF SARChI Navorsingsleerstoel in die Vroeë Opsporing en Voorkoming van Kardiovaskulêre Siektes in Afrika beklee, met 'n navorsingsfokus op die…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/about-us
About us
, StudyWell: Student Well-Being Initiative, Scientific insight. Practical impact. Student well-being at the centre. , What is the StudyWell Initiative?, StudyWell is a specialised research initiative within Management Cybernetics—a collaborative research entity formed between the Faculty of Economic and Management Science and the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University. Our mission is to use rigorous, data-driven research to better understand and support university students’ subjective…, Our Focus, At StudyWell, we are committed to developing real-time, evidence-based tools and strategies that enable universities to proactively support student well-being. Our work is grounded in the Study Demands-Resources (SD-R) theory, a framework that helps us understand how academic environments influence students' well-being and performance. This theory…, Our Approach, Multidisciplinary, practice-integrated research and stakeholder collaboration. StudyWell is built on a multidisciplinary, practice-integrated approach, grounded in organisational psychology and enriched through collaboration with experts from diverse fields, including industrial engineering, statistics, machine and deep learning, and accounting.…, Internal Stakeholders, StudyWell Team, Management Cybernetics* research entity, Faculties, Student Sponsors, Students, NWU Ethical Committee, NWU Research Data Gatekeeper Committee, StudyWell Steering Committee , Strategic Partners, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), Career Centre, Student Counselling and Development (SCD), Machine and Deep Learning Group (MUST-AI), Student Success Collaborative Forum (SSCF), Centre for Health & Human Performance (CHHP), Student Information Systems (SIS) , Co-Investigators and Collaborators, Prof Arnold Bakker, Prof Leon de Beer, Prof Johann Holm, Prof Pieter Buys, Prof Maria Peeters, Prof Eva Demerouti, Dr Guus Timmerman At StudyWell, we believe research should do more than inform, it should empower. We are committed to building healthier, more supportive university experiences through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based…https://news.nwu.ac.za/campaign-calls-understanding-mental-health-awareness-not-stigma
Campaign calls for understanding in mental health awareness, not stigma
A 5km-walk through the streets of Mmabatho marked more than just a physical challenge – it was a call to recognise and understand the realities of bipolar disorder and autism spectrum disorder. On 30 April 2025, members of the Lifestyle Diseases research focus area at the North-West University (NWU) joined forces with the Mahikeng Provincial…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/strategic-objectives
Strategic objectives
Key objectives, Vision, To be a leading research initiative that advances the scientific understanding and support of university students' well-being. StudyWell aims to develop a comprehensive, data-informed student well-being monitoring and support system through multidisciplinary collaboration, innovative methodologies, and a commitment to culturally sensitive…, Project objectives , The StudyWell initiative is strategically designed to address key research and practice gaps, providing significant value to multiple stakeholders involved in student well-being at NWU. Our activities align with and inform the six primary goals outlined in the NWU strategic plan: Student-Centric Learning Research and Innovation Community…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/publications
Publications
, Welcome to the StudyWell: Student Well-Being Initiative publication page., This collection presents a series of research articles that contribute to the StudyWell initiative, which focuses on enhancing students' well-being and academic success in higher education. The publications explore key topics such as student engagement, academic resources, burnout, study demands, and the impact of mental health on students'…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/student-well-being
Student Well-Being
Introduction to Well-Being , Well-being is more than just feeling good; it’s about maintaining a healthy balance between the challenges you face (demands) and the sources of support available to you (resources). This balance is essential for thriving in your academic journey and beyond. Whether you are a student juggling coursework or an employee navigating workplace demands…, Study Demands-Resources (SD-R) Theory, At StudyWell, we apply the Study Demands–Resources (SD-R) theory to better understand how the university environment influences student well-being. Adapted from the well-established Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, the SD-R theory identifies two key dimensions within the student experience: study demands and study resources. By examining the…, Key Components of the SD-R Theory:, Study demands vs. study resources Study demands refer to aspects of student life that require sustained mental or physical effort, such as deadlines, exams, or academic overload. Study resources are elements that support academic success, well-being, and motivation, like peer support, access to counselling services, or effective time management…, Linking Study and Work: The Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model, The SD-R theory is grounded in the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, a leading framework used in occupational health psychology to assess employee well-being and performance in work environments. The JD-R theory is built on the premise that work characteristics can be classified into two categories: Job demands Physical, psychological, social…https://news.nwu.ac.za/jiu-jitsu-champion-bags-phd
Jiu-Jitsu champion bags PhD
Dr Elvis Moyo has fought his way to victory on the mats – and now he's done the same in the classroom. The South African Jiu-Jitsu champion has earned a PhD in applied radiation sciences from North-West University (NWU). Dr Moyo received his doctorate during a graduation ceremony at the NWU's Mahikeng Campus on 9 May 2025. His immersion in…https://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/role-local-government-environmental-justice
The role local government in environmental justice
While the politics of race largely shaped the origin of environmental justice in the USA, the concept of environmental justice has since evolved to encompass a broader range of issues. Contemporary understanding of environmental justice extended beyond racial inequalities to include issues such as equitable access to essential services. Of…
Research Reports
Research reports 2017, TREES. 2017. Die markprofiel en ekonomiese impak van Aardklop 2016. Tourism Research in Econonmic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom. TREES. 2017. The social impact of the Scuba Diving industry in Liguria, Italy. The voices of the residents and dive operators. Tourism Research in Econonmic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom. TREES. …
Projects
Current Projects, TREES is currently working on a number of projects. To find out more, follow the hyperlinks below. 1. Green Bubbles Project 2. Tourism as a tool for poverty reduction in southern Africa The Green Bubbles project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant…