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Ensuring access to education is our imperative
How do we go about breaking the prevailing cycle of economic disparities and a lack of social cohesion, while promoting active citizenship, innovation and development as well as human capital development? By ensuring access to quality education for as many of our citizens as possible – which is part of the mission of the North-West University (NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/home-grown-vaccine-demonstrates-100-protection-against-tuberculosis
Home-grown vaccine demonstrates 100% protection against tuberculosis
In an intriguing joint announcement, the Walter Sisulu and North-West universities unveiled the astounding results of their preclinical trials for a groundbreaking combination vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) and Covid-19. The universities reported an unprecedented 100% protection in vaccinated animals – a significant step forwards in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-colloquium-promote-community-well-being
Community Engagement Colloquium to promote community well-being
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Health Sciences is proud to host its Community Engagement Colloquium from 2 to 4 October 2023 at its Vanderbijlpark Campus. Various renowned academics and professionals will share their expertise at the event, themed “Health sciences and partnerships for sustainable communities”. Topics for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nuwe-nwu-innovasiegenootskap-aan-innoveerder-chemie-toegeken
Nuwe NWU Innovasiegenootskap aan innoveerder in Chemie toegeken
Deur Vukosi Mathale Die Tegnologie-oordrag en Innovasie-ondersteuningskantoor (TTIS-kantoor) het aan ’n senior lektor in Chemie, dr Frans Smit, die 2023 NWU Innovasiegenootskap toegeken. Die NWU Innovasiegenootskap-program is ’n nuwe inisiatief van die TTIS wat ’n geleentheid wil bied aan NWU-navorsers en akademici wat aan die begin van hulle…http://news.nwu.ac.za/chemistry-innovator-awarded-inaugural-nwu-innovation-fellowship
Chemistry innovator awarded inaugural NWU Innovation Fellowship
By Vukosi Mathale The Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office has awarded a senior lecturer in Chemistry, Dr Frans Smit, the 2023 NWU Innovation Fellowship. The NWU Innovation Fellowship programme is a new initiative of the TTIS that aims to provide an opportunity to early-career NWU researchers and academics to expand their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-delves-export-diversification-sub-saharan-africa
Inaugural lecture delves into export diversification in Sub-Saharan Africa
By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu Prof Ireen Choga from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences delivered her inaugural lecture on 24 August 2023. Her lecture was titled “Exports and export Diversification: key drivers and trends in Sub-Saharan Africa”. She says this was not only an academic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nurses-frontline-unveiling-challenges-covid-19-patient-care
Nurses on the frontline: Unveiling the challenges of Covid-19 patient care
A recent study conducted by Dr Joan Dikobe from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Nursing Science sheds light on the lived experiences of nurses as they cared for patients diagnosed with Covid-19. As frontline healthcare workers, they are fundamental to the healthcare system, and play a crucial role in ensuring the continuity and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/postgraduate-students-brush-statistical-software-analyse-population-data
Postgraduate students brush up on statistical software to analyse population data
By Menziwa Msibi The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Population Studies and Demography subject group recently hosted a workshop for postgraduate students on its Mahikeng Campus. The workshop was aimed at creating a space for students to get to know each other and talk about their research projects, and to teach them more about population…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-explores-trust-workplace
Inaugural lecture explores trust in the workplace
Prof Marita Heyns, a researcher at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research unit on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, recently delivered her inaugural professorial lecture titled "Trust @work". The hybrid event brought together academics, family members, and friends from various parts of the globe. Prof Heyns selected one of her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/naiden-jaarts-vlieg
Naiden Jaarts vlieg!
Dit was so hittete of sy sierlike duik het veroorsaak dat sy vlerke geknip word. Hy lag nou nog half skaam wanneer hy daaraan terugdink. Dit was Maandag 27 Februarie in Potchefstroom tydens die Varsitybeker. Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) Eagles het op die Fanie du Toit-sportterrein met Shimlas kragte gemeet, in wat uiteindelik op ʼn 63–16 drag…http://news.nwu.ac.za/naiden-jaarts-takes-air
Naiden Jaarts takes to the air
Whether his graceful dive would cause his wings to be clipped was touch and go. He still gives a slightly embarrassed laugh when he thinks about it. It was Monday, 27 February in Potchefstroom during the Varsity Cup. The North-West University (NWU) Eagles were battling the Shimlas on the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds in what was to end in a 63-16…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/liezel-voeg-nuwe-pyl-haar-atletiek-koker
Liezel voeg nuwe pyl by haar atletiek-koker
Daar was min twyfel dat sy dit sou kon doen. Skrap dit – minder as min, maar wel meer as geen. Liezel Gouws sê sy sou miskien nie tydens die verspringgeleentheid by die onlangse Wêreld Para-Atletiekkampioenskap in Parys, Frankryk op die podium geëindig het nie, maar ʼn topposisie was haar gewis beskore. “Ek het onlangs met verspring begin, maar…http://news.nwu.ac.za/liezel-adds-new-arrow-her-athletics-quiver
Liezel adds new arrow to her athletics quiver
There was little doubt that she would be able to do it. Scratch that – less than a little, but just more than none. Liezel Gouws says that perhaps she would not have ended on the podium in the long-jump event at the recent Para Athletics World Championships, but a top position was definitely booked for her. “I started with long jump only…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ready-varsity-football-tournament
The NWU is ready for the Varsity Football tournament
Caretaker coach Amos Xabanisa is brimming with confidence that the North-West University (NWU) football team is fully prepared to take on the challenges that lie ahead in the upcoming Varsity Football tournament. In their bid to gauge their readiness, the team has engaged in a series of friendly matches. The NWU faced tough opponents, including…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/facing-race-week-2023-fakulteit-gesondheidswetenskappe-dink-na-oor-hoe-belangrik-dit-om-n-mens-se
Facing Race Week 2023: Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe dink na oor hoe belangrik dit is om ’n mens se visie uit te bre
Die NWU se Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe het onlangs onder leiding van prof Sanette Brits haar visie gedeel en ’n inspirerende Facing Race Week gehou. Dit is ’n spesiale inisiatief om ’n bewustheid van ras te kweek, inklusiwiteit te bevorder en diversiteit te vier. Hierdie week lange gebeurtenis wentel elke jaar rondom ’n sentrale tema, en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/facing-race-week-2023-faculty-health-sciences-reflects-importance-expanding-ones-vision
Facing Race Week 2023: Faculty of Health Sciences reflects on the importance of expanding one’s vision
Under the guidance and with the vision of Prof Sanette Brits, the NWU Faculty of Health Sciences recently concluded an inspiring Facing Race Week – a dedicated initiative aiming to foster racial awareness, promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity. Every year, this week-long event revolves around a central theme, and this year's theme was Expand…http://news.nwu.ac.za/busy-bee-kindness-corner-sharing-caring
Busy Bee Kindness Corner: Sharing is caring
The Faculty of Education at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus will be launching its “Busy Bee Kindness Corner” community engagement project on 14 August. Dr Elize Küng, deputy dean for community engagement and stakeholder relations in the faculty and champion of the project, says the aim is to encourage staff and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/afname-belegging-dui-op-groter-risikos-vir-groeivooruitsig
Afname in belegging dui op groter risiko’s vir groeivooruitsig
Die Nedbank Capital Expenditure Project Listing, wat ’n dramatiese afname in vastebeleggingsaktiwiteite in die eerste helfte van 2023 toon, laat ’n sterk rooi lig oor toekomstige beleggings- en groeitendense in die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie flits. Dit gebeur terwyl aanhoudende kragonderbrekings, stygende rentekoerse en kostedruk ’n uitwerking op…http://news.nwu.ac.za/drop-investment-suggests-greater-risks-growth-outlook
Drop in investment suggests greater risks to growth outlook
The Nedbank Capital Expenditure Project Listing, which shows a dramatic decline in fixed investment activity in the first half of 2023, flashes a strong red light about future investment and growth trends in the South African economy. This is as persistent power outages, rising interest rates and cost pressures weigh on profitability and erode…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-honoured-excellence-elementary-school-teaching