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Presence Education and Training
Shape your presence skills by attending our short course in relational care and leadership, and watch this space for new developments. Become part of our research team by pursuing post-graduate studies with us. We’d be eagerly expecting you. Short course: Relational care and leadership in nursing This online course runs for 8 to 10 weeks…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/presence-community-engagement
Presence Community Engagement
Being involved in the community is important, especially when it comes to healthcare. That's why we've been practicing presence with healthcare professionals through the DREAM guideline workshop at various public and private hospitals. Additionally, we've been engaging with a public hospital that provides healthcare to people with intellectual…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/lifestyle-diseases/publications
Publications
2024 LIFESTYLE DISEASES PUBLICATIONS Adejare, A. & Useh, U. 2024. Effectiveness of interprofessional care on hypertension in low-and medium-income countries of Africa. African Journal of Biomedical Research. https://doi.org/10.4314/ajbr.v27i1.1 Mabasa, S.M.K., Matsipane, M.J. & Useh, U. 2024. Utilisation of partogram at a…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/nwu-school-medicine-newsletter-issue-2
NWU School of Medicine newsletter - Issue 2
Issue 2 April 2025 Exciting progress is underway at the NWU School of Medicine! In this edition, we share key updates on our journey, including a personal message, exciting curriculum plans for 2025, and the latest developments on our new medical school building. Every step forward brings us closer to shaping a world-class institution dedicated…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/nwu-school-medicine-newsletter-issue-3
NWU School of Medicine newsletter - Issue 3
Issue 3 June 2025 Clinical Training Platform The clinical training platform at the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine is designed to provide medical students with extensive hands-on experience through state-of-the-art facilities, strategic healthcare partnerships, and practical exposure to diverse medical cases. Through collaboration with…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa2025
PSSA2025
Physiology Society of Southern Africa Congress 2025 Hosted by the North-West University 24-27 August 2025 This conference serves as the annual flagship event of the PSSA which unites emerging researchers and expert scientists from across the country and beyond to share their research findings and future aspirations. Theme - …https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa-2025/registration
Registration
Costs The registration fee covers registration, refreshments during the day, lunch for each day, and a conference bag. Accommodation and transportation can be arranged individually. Options Price (including VAT) Full registration: PSSA members R3 850.00 Full registration: non-members R4 400.00 Student…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa-2025/abstract-submission
Abstract submission
The Scientific Committee invites the submission of abstracts to be considered for Oral or Poster presentation from academics, professionals, traditional practitioners, and independent researchers. Postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows are specifically invited to present. The conference seeks to advance the education, research, and…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa-2025/accommodation-and-travel-options-pssa-2025-potchefstroom-south-africa
Accommodation and travel options for PSSA 2025, Potchefstroom South Africa
NWU accommodation NWU Sports Village Rooms R630.00 for a single person per night R1020.00 for two persons sharing per night Chalets R960.00 per night for a one-bedroom chalet R1870.00 per night for a two-bedroom chalet Meals: Breakfast Included. A la carte menu for other meals. Contact: Ms Ntswaki Monyane; Ntswaki.…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa-2025/organising-team-and-pssa-council-members
Organising team and PSSA Council members
Congress organisers: Prof Sanette Brits (Co-chair) Prof Lebo Gafane-Matemane (Co-chair) Prof Wayne Smith Prof Sonette Du Preez Prof Stefan Linde Prof Leandi Lammertyn Dr Esmé Jansen van Vuren Dr Lisa Uys Ms Nonkululeko Navise Prof Carina Mels Current PSSA Council members President Prof Peace Mabeta University…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa-2025/welcome-note
Welcome note
Welcome! It is my great pleasure to invite you, on behalf of the Faculty of Health Sciences at North-West University, to join us for the Physiology Society of Southern Africa Conference 2025, taking place from 24 to 27 August 2025 at the beautiful Feather Hill Hotel in Potchefstroom. This year, our theme is Multidisciplinary Perspectives in…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa-2025/invited-speakers
Invited speakers
Prof Angela Woodiwiss Stellenbosch University × Speaker: Prof Angela Woodiwiss Professor Angela Jill Woodiwiss BSc (Physiotherapy), MSc, PhD (WITS), FAAS, MASSAf, MRSSAf Angela Woodiwiss is an ad hominem full Professor of Physiology (since 2010); Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa (MRSSAf); Fellow of the African Academy…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/consumer-sciences/con-well
CON-WELL
Navorsingsfokus by Verbruikerswetenskappe: CON-WELL CON-WELL fokus op die bevordering van verbruikersbelange en welstand in Suid-Afrika. Die diversiteit van die Suid-Afrikaanse verbruikersbevolking en die funksionering van hierdie verbruikers in ’n opkomende ekonomie motiveer navorsing wat daarop gemik is om hulle welstand ten opsigte van…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/consumer-sciences/con-well
CON-WELL
Research focus at Consumer Sciences: CON-WELL CON-WELL focuses on enhancing consumer interests and well-being in South Africa. The diversity of the South African consumer population and the functioning of these consumers in an emerging economy motivate research that aims to ensure their well-being with respect to products and services. We address…https://www.nwu.ac.za/vice-chancellor