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News24 kies NWU-innoveerder as ’n Jong Mandela
Die nalatenskap en impak van voormalige president Nelson Mandela om mense se lewens ten goede te verander, is steeds iets om na te streef. News24 het onlangs hulle Jong Mandelas vir 2024 gekies – en vier ’n nuwe geslag jong kampioene wat daartoe verbind is om die Suid-Afrika van Madiba se drome te bou. Ian Thomson, ’n PhD-student en dosent…http://news.nwu.ac.za/news24-selects-nwu-innovator-young-mandela
News24 selects NWU innovator as a Young Mandela
The legacy and impact of former President Nelson Mandela in changing people’s lives for the better remain a milestone to aspire to. News24 recently selected their Young Mandelas for 2024 ─ celebrating a new generation of young champions who are committed to building the South Africa of Madiba’s dreams. Ian Thomson, a PhD student and lecturer…http://news.nwu.ac.za/men-evolve-conference-celebrates-manhood
Men Evolve conference celebrates manhood
By Loveness Hulwane The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus Arts Unit recently hosted a Men Evolve Conference. Men Evolve is a platform aimed at fostering an environment where men can express vulnerability, develop skills to become exemplary members of society, and commit to gender diversity. Furthermore, it serves as a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/football-team-aims-rebound-next-varsity-football-clash
Football team aims to rebound in next Varsity Football clash
The North-West University (NWU) is gearing up to face the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in Cape Town on 1 August, following a 3-1 loss to the University of the Free State (UFS) in their first Varsity Football game. Coach Nkululeko Malgas acknowledges the challenges ahead but emphasises the need to bounce back to stay in contention for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/netball-team-triumphs-ussa-c-division
Netball team triumphs in USSA C division
The netball team on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus, under the guidance of head coach Monique Meyer, is still brimming with pride after bringing home the gold and a slew of individual accolades from the University Sports South Africa netball tournament. The team's triumph in the C division was complemented by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vice-chancellor-science-day-triumph-again
Vice-Chancellor Science Day a triumph again
“We are united despite our challenges.” This, the third last line of the anthem of the MM Sebitloane Special School, rang more true than ever on Tuesday, 30 July when the Vice-Chancellor Science Day of the North-West University (NWU) was held in the heart of the Taung district. Little did PJ Mahloko and MM Madikwe know when they composed the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-showcases-research-during-winter-conference-season
SADiLaR showcases research during the winter conference season
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) had a significant presence during South Africa’s winter conference season. Its digital humanities researchers and operational teams presented their research and organised digital humanities workshops at various conferences and events held…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-five-finalists-prestigious-hers-sa-higher-education-women-leaders-awards
Celebrating five finalists in prestigious HERS-SA Higher Education Women Leaders Awards
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce that five of its esteemed women trailblazers have been named finalists in the Higher Education Resource Services South Africa (HERS-SA) Higher Education Women Leaders Awards (HEWLA). The NWU finalists are Prof Linda du Plessis, Prof Marinda Neethling, Dr Keaobaka Seshoka, Dr Susan Greyling…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwufm-presenter-nominated-radio-presenter-year
NWUFM presenter nominated for radio presenter of the year
By Bonolo Monaisa Mogomotsi Ntehelang, afternoon drive show presenter at NWUFM, the radio station on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, has been nominated for the North West Media Awards in the Radio Presenter of the Year category. The awards, now in its sixth year, continue to grow, with a total of 682 nominations received…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/selfbestuurmotors-vinnige-kommunikasie-en-slimstede-benodig-gevorderde-draadlose-netwerke-om-te-kan
Selfbestuurmotors, vinnige kommunikasie en slimstede benodig gevorderde draadlose netwerke om te kan werk
Kunsmatige intelligensie (KI) het kommunikasiestelsels in die hedendaagse moderne wêreld beduidend verander. Die integrasie van KI by verskillende kommunikasiestelsels sal waarskynlik tot meer gevorderde vermoëns en die uitvinding van nuwe toepassings lei – outonome voertuie, buitengewoon vinnige kommunikasiespoed en slimstede gaan deur ’n mens se…http://news.nwu.ac.za/self-driving-cars-super-fast-communication-and-smart-cities-need-advanced-wireless-networks-run
Self-driving cars, super-fast communication and smart cities need advanced wireless networks to run
Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed communication systems in today’s modern world. The integration of AI into various communication systems will likely lead to more advanced capabilities and the invention of new applications. Autonomous vehicles, exceptionally fast communications speeds and smart cities come to mind.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-3
Meet our researchers
Researchers across the faculties at the North-West University (NWU) continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. Prof Andries Monyeki is the director of the research focus area Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec). Dr Nicholin Scheepers is the programme leader at the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ontmoet-ons-navorsers-3
Ontmoet ons navorsers
Navorsers van regoor die fakulteite by die NWU gaan voort om opwindende werk op hulle kundigheidsgebiede te doen. Ons stel die werk van twee navorsers bekend - prof Anja Franken en dr Suranie Horn, beide van die Beroepshigiëne- en Gesondheidnavorsingsinisiatief (OHHRI).http://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-4
Meet our researchers
Researchers across the faculties at the NWU continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. We introduce the work of two researchers - Prof Anja Franken and Dr Suranie Horn, both from the Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative (OHHRI).http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-protector-commits-collaborate-matters-mutual-interest
Public Protector commits to collaborate on matters of mutual interest
The North-West University (NWU) is excited to announce that plans are afoot for a groundbreaking partnership with the Public Protector South Africa (PPSA). The move follows an undertaking by the Public Protector Adv Kholeka Gcaleka during the public lecture she delivered at the Mahikeng Campus on Thursday, 11 July 2024. As a strategic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cannabis-production-debated-socio-economic-driver-indigenous-communities
Cannabis production debated as a socio-economic driver for indigenous communities
Cannabis production is a hot topic in South Africa, with many considering it a potential resource for driving sustainable development in various communities. Kamogelo Noge, a master's student in indigenous knowledge systems at the North-West University (NWU), is focusing on how cannabis can enhance social and economic development, particularly…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bodybuilding-team-compete-south-african-ifbb-championships
Bodybuilding team to compete in South African IFBB Championships
Ten athletes from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus bodybuilding team will compete in the South African International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Championships from 1 to 3 August 2024 in KwaZulu-Natal. This event is the flagship bodybuilding competition of the year in South Africa, and athletes were selected at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/engineering-postgraduate-open-day-opens-minds-endless-possibilities
Engineering Postgraduate Open Day opens minds to endless possibilities
The Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) held its Postgraduate Open Day on 25 July, granting prospective students the opportunity to engage with the faculty and peers. The Open Day served as a platform for students to explore Engineering PhD programmes, the diverse research fields and advanced facilities of the NWU.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/khayelitsha-residence-discussions-target-mental-health-and-wellbeing
Khayelitsha residence discussions target mental health and wellbeing
By Bonolo Monaisa In honour of Nelson Mandela’s legacy, students at Khayelitsha residence at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus hosted a mental health awareness panel discussion for Mandela Month on 25 July 2024. The event, organised by student leaders, aimed to help reduce the stigma around mental health issues and to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/law-clinic-satellite-centre-continues-bring-hope-mpumalanga-communities