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Digital footprint crucial for indigenous language preservation
“The work that is being done by SWiP is highly commendable. The key message of today’s meeting for me is the importance of preserving our languages. As a Zulu speaker, it is crucial that isiZulu does not die.” These are the words of Tholakele Nkwanyana, a lecturer in education and language development at North-West University (NWU) and one of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/collaboration-servian-researchers-focus-nuclear-science-advancements
Collaboration with Servian researchers to focus on nuclear science advancements
A delegation of academics and researchers from the University of Novi Sad in Serbia, led by Prof Jovana Nikolov and Dr Andrej Vraničar, visited the North-West University's Centre for Applied Radiation Science and Technology (CARST) from 20 to 24 February. The visit, funded by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/eagles-gaan-voort-om-hulle-staal-die-varsitybeker-te-wys
Eagles gaan voort om hulle staal in die Varsitybeker te wys
Twee rondtes en twee oortuigende oorwinnings. Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) Eagles het vir hulle tuisskare genoeg gegee om oor te juig toe hulle die Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland (UWK) in hulle Varsitybeker-wedstryd met 49–15 gewen het. ’n Pers golf van ses drieë het oor die besoekers gespoel en die gety was heeltemal in die Eagles se guns.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-continue-flex-their-varsity-cup-muscles
Eagles continue to flex their Varsity Cup muscles
Two rounds and two resounding wins. The North-West University (NWU) Eagles gave their home crowd at the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds enough to cheer about as they beat the University of the Western Cape (UWC) 49–15 in their Varsity Cup clash. A purple wave of six tries washed over the visitors and the tide was firmly in the Eagles’ favour.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/oscar-amplifying-voice-south-african-youth-russia
Oscar is amplifying the voice of South African youth in Russia
North-West University (NWU) student Oreneile Oscar Mosenogi has been chosen to represent the South Africa at the prestigious World Youth Festival in Sochi, Russia from 29 February to 8 March 2024. Oscar is currently serving as the stakeholder relations officer of SABYA. The World Youth Festival is the largest l youth event in the world and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/leiers-voeding-mik-na-geen-honger-goeie-gesondheid-en-gehalte-onderwys-vir-afrika
Leiers in voeding mik na geen honger, goeie gesondheid en gehalte-onderwys vir Afrika
Die dubbele las van wanvoeding – ondervoeding en vetsug wat tegelykertyd voorkom – raak die meeste lae- en middelinkomste-lande. In Afrika, wat ’n gekompliseerde voedselstelsel het, veroorsaak dit komplekse gesondheidsuitdagings wat deur voedingkundiges op die vasteland hanteer moet word. Die African Nutrition Leadership Programme (ANLP) speel…http://news.nwu.ac.za/leaders-nutrition-aim-zero-hunger-good-health-and-quality-education-africa
Leaders in nutrition aim for zero hunger, good health and quality education for Africa
The double burden of malnutrition – undernutrition and obesity happening at the same time – affects most low- and middle-income countries. In Africa, which has a complicated food system, it poses complex health challenges that need to be addressed by nutrition professionals on the continent. The African Nutrition Leadership Programme (ANLP) has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-deliver-stellar-performance-brics-skills-competition
Students deliver stellar performance in BRICS Skills competition
A team of students from the North-West University (NWU), under the guidance of computer scientist and lecturer Dr Japie Greeff, recently participated in the BRICS Skills competition in China in the Data Analysis and Visualisation and Machine Learning and Big Data categories. More than 138 participants from over 60 universities in 13 countries…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/spoedige-ekonomiese-hervormings-moet-geimplementeer-word-vir-beter-groeivooruitsigte
Spoedige ekonomiese hervormings moet geïmplementeer word vir beter groeivooruitsigte
“Die goeie nuus is dat Suid-Afrika op die ou end ’n ‘tegniese resessie’ (twee agtereenvolgende kwartale van negatiewe groei) naelskraap vermy het deur in die vierde kwartaal van 2023 ’n geringe styging van 0,1% in die bruto binnelandse produk (BBP) geregistreer het.” In sy kommentaar op die groeisyfers vir die vierde kwartaal van 2023 wat op 5…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rapid-economic-reforms-must-be-implemented-better-growth-prospects
Rapid economic reforms must be implemented for better growth prospects
“The good news is that South Africa has, after all, narrowly avoided a ‘technical recession’ (two successive quarters of negative growth) by registering a scant gross domestic product (GDP) growth rise of 0,1% in the fourth quarter of 2023.” In commenting on the growth figures for the fourth quarter of 2023 that were released on 5 March, Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-better-futures-importance-2024-school-governing-body-elections
Building better futures: the importance of the 2024 school governing body elections
Prof Leenta Grobler, deputy director of the Business School at the North-West University, explains why it is imperative that the 2024 school governing body elections must be characterised by informed decisions. “As we approach the 2024 school governing body (SGB) elections in South Africa, it is essential to understand the profound impact these…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-anna-mokgokong-nwu-inspiring-inclusivity
Dr Anna Mokgokong: The NWU is inspiring inclusivity
On Friday, 8 March we celebrate International Women’s Day. It is a time for reflection and remembrance, and a time when we recognise the sacrifices of the past and accomplishments to come. It has been 113 years since the first International Women’s Day was celebrated in 1911, and we live in a world that has been irrevocably changed since then.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/n-nuwe-geslag-kampvegters-vir-maatskaplike-geregtigheid-tree-na-vore
’n Nuwe geslag kampvegters vir maatskaplike geregtigheid tree na vore
Om maatskaplike geregtigheid in ’n ongelyke wêreld te verkry, is dit noodsaaklik om ’n beter wêreld te skep. Ons het ’n nuwe geslag regsleiers nodig wat gereed is om die reg op al sy gebiede en dienste vir mense meer toeganklik te maak. Dit het by die konferensie vir Suider-Afrikaanse regsdosente (Southern African Law Teachers’ Conference)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-breed-social-justice-champions-enters-fold
New breed of social justice champions enters the fold
In an inequitable world, achieving social justice is central to bringing about a better world. We need a new breed of legal leaders ready to make the law in all its fields and services more accessible to people. At the Southern African Law Teachers’ Conference it became clear that a strong sense of responsibility regarding social justice will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sunflower-seeds-show-promise-water-treatment-study
Sunflower seeds show promise in water treatment study
In the face of global water scarcity and pollution challenges, a recent study by North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Lobina Palamuleni has uncovered a potential solution using an unexpected material: sunflower seeds. Traditionally recognised for their versatility in food, medicine and industry, sunflower seeds may now play a pivotal role…http://news.nwu.ac.za/another-impressive-accolade-prof-babalola
Another impressive accolade for Prof Babalola
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola has been appointed as the foreign affairs secretary of the Nigerian Academy of Science for a two-year term beginning in May 2024. Prof Babalola, director of the Food Security and Safety research niche area, brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Having collaborated on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-835-years-dedication
Celebrating 835 years of dedication
In a heart-warming celebration of commitment and dedication, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently honoured its staff members for their long-standing service to the institution. The university recognised employees who have reached milestones of 10, 15, 20, 25 and an astonishing 30 years of service. Together, these…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-workshop-highlights-benefits-online-dictionaries
SADiLaR workshop highlights benefits of online dictionaries
The South African Centre, for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) recently facilitated a successful online dictionary training workshop at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. During the one-day workshop staff, students, and language practitioners had the opportunity to delve into the world of online dictionaries…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsingsondersteuningskantoor-neem-aan-n-projek-deel-wat-deur-die-gates-stigting-befonds-word
Navorsingsondersteuningskantoor neem aan ’n projek deel wat deur die Gates-stigting befonds word
Die Navorsingsondersteuningskantoor by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is een van slegs tien navorsingsondersteuningskantore in die Suider-Afrikaanse Ontwikkelingsgemeenskap (SAOG) wat ’n toekenning gekry het en gekies is om deel te neem aan die projek wat deur Bill en Melinda Gates-stigting befonds word. Dit vorm deel van die inisiatief van…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-support-office-participates-gates-foundation-funded-project