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Professor honoured for contribution to mental health advocacy
Efforts to strengthen mental health awareness and policy in South Africa were in focus as Prof Leepile Sehularo from the North-West University (NWU) received the “Special Impact Mental Health Award” during the first Keturah Mental Health Awards in South Africa. “I am honoured to receive this award,” said Prof Sehularo. “It reflects the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-calls-inclusion-yeast-monitoring-south-africas-groundwater-safety-regulations
Study calls for inclusion of yeast monitoring in South Africa’s groundwater safety regulations
By Gofaone Motsamai When water gushes from a rural borehole, many see purity, but beneath that clear stream could lie invisible fungal organisms capable of causing serious infections. To protect public health, South Africa should introduce inclusive microbial monitoring, according to a North-West University (NWU) study. Conducted by Rebaone…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-develops-health-promotion-strategies-caregivers-hivaids-orphans
Study develops health-promotion strategies for caregivers of HIV/AIDS orphans
Caregivers of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS carry responsibilities that shape family stability and community support. A new study has produced health-promotion strategies to strengthen their ability to care and sustain their own well-being. Led by Dr Boitumelo Joy Molato, a PhD graduate from the North-West University (NWU), the study was…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-shows-load-shedding-places-strain-access-sufficient-water
Study shows load-shedding places a strain on access to sufficient water
South Africans continue to navigate load-shedding while the right to sufficient water faces strain in vulnerable communities. Recent North-West University (NWU) graduate Miranda Andhile Mkansi conducted research on “The impact of load-shedding on the right to have access to sufficient water”. Her study explores how disruptions in electricity…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-lincoln-university-strengthen-ties-sport-and-agriculture
NWU and Lincoln University strengthen ties in sport and agriculture
The North-West University (NWU) and Lincoln University in New Zealand have expanded their growing academic ties after concluding a series of engagements on sport, recreation, agriculture and applied research. The visit took place on 26 November, follows an earlier trip by Lincoln academics to the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus, where initial…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-strengthens-media-excellence-headline-sponsor-2025-north-west-media-awards
NWU strengthens media excellence as headline sponsor of the 2025 North West Media Awards
The North-West University (NWU) is the headline sponsor of the 2025 North West Media Awards. This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts of the university to support media development, ethical journalism and professional growth in the province. The partnership reinforces the commitment of the NWU to fostering collaboration between…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/centre-business-mathematics-and-informatics/studente-projekte
Studente Projekte
Gedurende die tweede semester van die MSc BWI graad, moet BWI-studente 'n werklike besigheidsprobleem vir 'n maatskappy in die finasiële sektor oplos. BWI-studente is goed opgelei om risikokwantifiseringsprobleme op te los. Deur te fokus op die integrasie van opleiding, lewer BWI hoogs gekwalifiseerde studente af wat baie…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/actuarial-science/aktuari%25C3%25ABle-wetenskap
Aktuariële Wetenskap
Die toekoms is onseker; sommige gebeurtenisse wat gaan plaasvind, is ongewens. Risiko is die moontlikheid dat iets ongewens gaan gebeur. Aktuarisse is kenners van: evaluering van die waarskynlikheid van toekomstige gebeure; die ontwerp van kreatiewe maniere om die waarskynlikheid van ongewenste gebeure te verminder; en die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/red-meat-and-its-role-south-africa
Red meat and its role in South Africa
An opinion piece by Prof Simon Letsoalo Few sectors in South Africa carry as much historical, cultural and economic importance as the red meat industry. For many communities, livestock is not just a mere commodity but a symbol of wealth, social status, identity and food security. Yet, in recent years, red meat and its production have been…http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/ontmoet-die-span
Ontmoet die span
Departement van Ontwikkeling en Fondsinsameling Mr Silvanus Welcome Direkteur: Ontwikkeling en Fondsinsameling E-pos: Silvanus.welcome@nwu.ac.za Mev Celeste Rossouw Senior Bestuurder: Marknavorsing en Data-analise E-pos: celeste.rossouw@nwu.ac.za Mnr Ben Zaaiman Ontwikkeling en Fondsinsameling E-pos:…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-unveils-green-nanotechnology-protect-broilers-aflatoxin-toxicity
Research unveils green nanotechnology to protect broilers from aflatoxin toxicity
Aflatoxin contamination continues to challenge poultry producers across the globe, posing risks to bird health, farm profitability, and food safety. In an innovative study at the North-West University (NWU) by MSc researcher Nonsindiso Masuku explored the use of green-engineered nanoparticles to protect broiler chickens against aflatoxin…Ek het my Honnours-graad in menslike bewegingswetenskappe (Kinderkinetika) in 2010 voltooi. Ek het tussen 2011 en 2013 in 'n tersiêre instituut begin werk as 'n deeltydse dosent en later 'n voltydse dosent terwyl ek besig was om my meestersgraad te voltooi. Ek het in 2014 gewerk in 'n omgewing waar Kinderkinetics die hooffokus was. My agtergrond…
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Alretha du Plessis
Ek het my Honnours-graad in menslike bewegingswetenskappe (Kinderkinetika) in 2010 voltooi. Ek het tussen 2011 en 2013 in 'n tersiêre instituut begin werk as 'n deeltydse dosent en later 'n voltydse dosent terwyl ek besig was om my meestersgraad te voltooi. Ek het in 2014 gewerk in 'n omgewing waar Kinderkinetics die hooffokus was. My agtergrond…Dr Henriëtte Hammill is 'n gekwalifiseerde Biokinetikus en het nagraadse navorsing gedoen in die fokusarea van Biokinetika, Rehabilitasie, Ortopedie, Sport en Beserings. Dr. Hammill geniet die verskillende velde van Biokinetika en was gelukkig om onderrig te gee in die verskillende velde van hierdie beroep. Blootstelling aan verskillende aspekte…
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Henriëtte Hammill
Dr Henriëtte Hammill is 'n gekwalifiseerde Biokinetikus en het nagraadse navorsing gedoen in die fokusarea van Biokinetika, Rehabilitasie, Ortopedie, Sport en Beserings. Dr. Hammill geniet die verskillende velde van Biokinetika en was gelukkig om onderrig te gee in die verskillende velde van hierdie beroep. Blootstelling aan verskillende aspekte…http://news.nwu.ac.za/one-year-and-donald-trump-has-fundamentally-shifted-global-order
One year on, and Donald Trump has fundamentally shifted the global order
Prof. André Duvenhage US President Donald Trump’s stated interest in the annexation of Greenland has escalated into a geopolitical flashpoint that threatens to strain the cohesion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In early January, US authorities detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia…http://news.nwu.ac.za/centre-excellence-indigenous-knowledge-systems-journey-greatness
The Centre of Excellence in Indigenous Knowledge Systems’ journey to greatness
In 2001, the North-West University (NWU) established and launched a teaching, learning and research programme in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) at its Mahikeng Campus that was accredited by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). In 2009, discussions and planning commenced between the NWU, the National Indigenous Knowledge…Ek is 'n gekwalifiseerde Biokinetikus met 'n spesiale fokus op oefenfisiologie en biomeganika. My navorsingsbelangstellings wissel van sportprestasie tot kliniese praktyk. Ek het kundigheid in 'n wye reeks toerusting wat bewegingsanalise, kragplate, drukplate, versnellingsmeters en kardiorespiratoriese werking insluit, maar is nie beperk nie.…
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