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Research Highlights
Recognition and research highlights (2019 to 2023) While MUSA’s research activities are particularly relevant to South Africa, they are also pertinent to the broader Southern African region, as well as globally. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation invited Prof N.V. Motaze to the DAC (design, analyse, communicate) Convening held on 20-…I am a qualified Biokineticist with a special focus on exercise physiology and biomechanics. My research interests range from sports performance through to clinical practice. I have expertise in a wide range of equipment that includes, but is not limited to, motion analysis, force plates, pressure plates, accelerometers, and cardiorespiratory…
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Mark Kramer
I am a qualified Biokineticist with a special focus on exercise physiology and biomechanics. My research interests range from sports performance through to clinical practice. I have expertise in a wide range of equipment that includes, but is not limited to, motion analysis, force plates, pressure plates, accelerometers, and cardiorespiratory…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pcddp/api-cluster
API Cluster
Using new, improved technology to develop chemical processes to manufacture Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for Africa The local manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) has been a priority of the South African government since the large-scale roll-out of government sponsored anti-retroviral (ARV) treatments for…I have been involved with semi-professional and professional rugby for over a decade. I acted as the Strength & Conditioning expert for numerous teams including teams from u19 to Senior level. My main responsibilities comprised of all performance related components on and off field. Recently I shifted my focus to GPS analysis through my…
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Cobus Oosthuizen
I have been involved with semi-professional and professional rugby for over a decade. I acted as the Strength & Conditioning expert for numerous teams including teams from u19 to Senior level. My main responsibilities comprised of all performance related components on and off field. Recently I shifted my focus to GPS analysis through my…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/implementation-neurodevelopmental-supportive-care-preterm-infants
Implementation of Neurodevelopmental Supportive Care for Preterm Infants
This project focus on the quality of life of infants that survive being born preterm: an aspect of care that is often under-recognized. The effect of neurodevelopmental supportive care is well researched, but it is not always practiced as a comprehensive model of care in all South African…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/cen/impensa
ImpENSA
ImpENSA (Improving Early Nutrition and Health in South Africa) is a capacity building project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The project aims to facilitate continued professional development and strengthen relations between higher education and the wider economic and social environment…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/covid-19-management
COVID-19 Management
The COVID-19 pandemic and the concomitant lockdown restrictions as implemented by the South African government has had a major impact on research at the university. In order to provide guidance in undertaking research during these times, the Faculty of Health Sciences Ethics Office for Research, Training and Support have made the following…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/caring-presence-nursing
Caring presence in nursing
PRESENCE IN NURSING Slowing down to a pace of care, connection, and attunement AIM To explore and Cultivate Presence in Various Nursing Contexts Research Focus Conducting research on presence in nursing education, geriatric care, and psychiatric/mental health nursing. Utilizing qualitative,…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/caring-presence-nursing-0
Caring presence in nursing
The purpose of the Caring presence in nursing project is to gain a deeper understanding of Presence, and its impact in nursing - for nurses and patients, as well as to create awareness on caring presence in nursing. Post-graduate students conduct research around this topic, and we disseminate our findings through social media,…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/health-sciences/closing-dates-honours-applications
Closing dates for honours applications
.title-heading { display: none; } Closing dates for honours applications Human Movement Sciences: 30 August 2025 Kinderkinetics - 30 August 2025 Physiology - 30 September 2025 Psychology - 30 September 2025 Recreation science - 30 August 2025 Nutrition - 30 September 2025 Postgraduate…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/research-chair-nursing-science