https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/beter-ondersteuning-vir-psigiatriese-verpleegkundiges-beteken-beter-geestesgesondheidsorg
Beter ondersteuning vir psigiatriese verpleegkundiges beteken beter geestesgesondheidsorg
Verbeterings in die ondersteuningstelsels vir psigiatriese verpleegkundiges in die Noordwesprovinsie sal ’n direkte impak op die gehalte van die sorg vir kinders met geestesgesondheidsprobleme hê. Dit is een van die bevindings van ’n onlangse studie wat deur dr Rorisang Machailo, ’n akademikus by die Skool vir Verpleegkunde aan die Noordwes-…https://news.nwu.ac.za/better-support-psychiatric-nurses-means-better-mental-health-care-children
Better support for psychiatric nurses means better mental health care for children
Improvements in the North West province’s support systems for psychiatric nurses would directly impact the quality of care for children with mental health issues. This is one of the findings of a recent study led by Dr Rorisang Machailo, an academic at the School of Nursing at the North-West University (NWU). She focused on developing strategies…https://news.nwu.ac.za/transport-month-how-accessible-south-africa-tourists
Transport Month: How accessible is South Africa to tourists?
• Increasing the air access capacity to South Africa remains a critical aspect of the tourism agenda. • The tourism industry faces transport challenges such as public transport coverage in rural and remote areas, public transport security concerns and limited railway services. • The Kruger National Park Airport is an excellent example of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-explores-governments-national-unity-and-african-democracy
Public lecture explores governments of national unity and African democracy
By Gofaone Motsamai and Keaoleboga Motshabi The North-West University’s Faculty of Humanities, in collaboration with the School of Philosophy, hosted a public lecture on 6 September 2024, presented by Prof Bernard Matolino from the University of Pretoria. The lecture, titled “Governments of National Unity (GNUs) and the African Polity: Insights…https://news.nwu.ac.za/congratulations-newly-inaugurated-vanderbijlparks-student-campus-council
Congratulations to the newly inaugurated Vanderbijlpark’s Student Campus Council
By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently inaugurated its Student Campus Council (SCC) members for the 2024/25 term. During this significant event, the new SCC members were officially welcomed into office in the presence of their constituencies. During the ceremony, members took an oath, pledging…https://news.nwu.ac.za/puseletso-lesofe-honoured-prestigious-mail-guardian-award
Puseletso Lesofe honoured with prestigious Mail & Guardian award
The North-West University (NWU’s) Puseletso Lesofe, a medical biological scientist on the Potchefstroom Campus, was announced the winner in the STEMI category of the 2024 Mail & Guardian Power of Women Awards on 29 August. This specific award celebrates the accomplishments of women making significant contributions in the fields of science,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/ujeet-participate-leadership-event-further-welfare-sebokeng-community
Ujeet to participate in leadership event to further the welfare of the Sebokeng community
Ujeet Maharaj, prosecutor and head of Student Discipline at the North-West University’s (NWU’s), has been invited to attend a leadership event for local leaders in Sebokeng to enhance collaboration between the Ubuntu Clinic at Westside Park and other stakeholders in the community. The Ubuntu Clinic, managed by the non-profit organisation Ubuntu…https://news.nwu.ac.za/joining-forces-combat-gender-based-violence-and-femicide
Joining forces to combat gender-based violence and femicide
The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with other stakeholders, recently signed up for the End GBVF 100-Day Challenges an initiative of the GBVF Collective, which aims to address gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) by involving various organisations and stakeholders in a structured and actionable approach. These stakeholders…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-set-epic-varsity-football-final-showdown-against-uwc
NWU set for epic Varsity Football final showdown against UWC
The North-West University (NWU) is set to face the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in the Varsity Football final on 26 September at NWU Mahikeng Stadium. After an exciting season, the NWU will host its sixth and final game, marking the climax of their home campaign and setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion. Coach Nkululeko Khwezilomso…https://news.nwu.ac.za/uarm-celebrates-10-years-excellence
UARM celebrates 10 years of excellence
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Applied Risk Management (UARM) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its master’s degree programme in behavioural risk work. The programme, initiated by associate professor Hermien Zaaiman and her team, has significantly influenced the professional landscape in Southern Africa over the past decade.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-tourism-month-why-tourism-matters-economic-growth
Celebrating tourism month: Why tourism matters for economic growth
The North-West University (NWU) is celebrating Tourism Month, and when it comes to tourism experts in the country, the NWU’s research unit Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) has distinguished itself as a leader in its field. In our ongoing series of articles, we take a closer look at what TREES are doing to promote…https://news.nwu.ac.za/mini-cricket-festival-showcases-young-talent
Mini-Cricket festival showcases young talent
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Sports Business Management Department recently hosted a Mini-Cricket festival as part of a community engagement initiative, aiming to promote youth participation in sports, particularly cricket, among primary school students in the Vaal Triangle region. The event took place at the NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-innovation-hub-cultivate-future-entrepreneurs
NWU and The Innovation Hub cultivate future entrepreneurs
The Indigenous Knowledge Systems Centre (IKSC) at the North-West University (NWU) and The Innovation Hub Management Company, a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency, recently organised a five-day CoachLab® workshop to empower third-year, fourth-year and postgraduate students in the IKSC. CoachLab® is a skills development…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-prepares-semi-final-clash-against-uj-varsity-netball
NWU prepares for semi-final clash against UJ in Varsity Netball
The North-West University (NWU) netball team is gearing up for a highly anticipated semi-final showdown against the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in the Varsity Netball tournament. The two teams previously faced off in round 5, where UJ secured a victory. Now, the NWU is determined to turn the tables and secure a spot in the final. Reflecting…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-honour-peter-monametsi-chiepe-during-upcoming-spring-graduations
NWU to honour Peter Monametsi Chiepe during the upcoming Spring graduations
The North-West University (NWU) is pleased to announce that an honorary doctorate will be conferred upon Peter Monametsi Chiepe, an esteemed earth scientist, social entrepreneur, distinguished businessman, and farmer from Botswana during its Spring graduation ceremony on Thursday, 3 October 2024. As a cattle breeding specialist and owner of…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/music/masara-navorsingsentiteit
MASARA Navorsingsentiteit
MASARA (Musiekkuns in Suid-Afrika: Hulpbronne en Toepassings) is in November 2008 as ’n navorsingsnisarea gestig. Die fokus vir 2008–2012 was op geselekteerde musiekkuns van Suid-Afrika, met spesifieke verwysing na die Tswana-kultuur en ander plaaslikemusiek-kulture van Noordwes. Ná die Internasionale Music…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/numiq/doen-aansoek-n-numiq-nagraadse-kwalifikasie
Doen aansoek vir 'n NuMIQ nagraadse kwalifikasie
Keuringinstruksies Opstel oor 'n huidige gesondheidskwessie Aansoeke sluit 30 September 2021 vir 2022. Ondersteunende dokumente vir opstel Report Writing NWU Referencing guide Hoe om vir meestersgraad- en doktorale studie aansoek te doen Die toekenning…https://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-women-leadership
Empowering women in leadership
The North-West University recently hosted an empowering Women Conference across all three of its campuses. Women leaders holding positions from peromnes levels 2 to 6, as well as upcoming women leaders from peromnes levels 7 to 8, participated in the hybrid in person and virtual event. The overarching theme of the conference was "Empowering women…https://news.nwu.ac.za/2024-geekulcha-internal-hackathon-empowers-through-digital-innovation