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World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated annually during the first week of August since 1992, emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding for maternal and child health. The World Health Assembly officially endorsed this week as a key strategy to promote breastfeeding worldwide. In 2025, the theme is building long-term support systems…Dr Cornelia Schreck is a senior lecturer in Recreation Science with a PhD focused on teaching and learning in higher education. She has over 20 years of experience in academia, specialising in recreation, leisure, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Her research blends qualitative and quantitative approaches, and she has published…
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Cornelia Schreck
Dr Cornelia Schreck is a senior lecturer in Recreation Science with a PhD focused on teaching and learning in higher education. She has over 20 years of experience in academia, specialising in recreation, leisure, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Her research blends qualitative and quantitative approaches, and she has published…Prof Weilbach is an associate professor in Recreation Science within the School of Human Movement Sciences. His research within the Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec) Research Focus Area is aimed at understanding leisure and recreation behaviour within different contexts.
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Theron Weilbach
Prof Weilbach is an associate professor in Recreation Science within the School of Human Movement Sciences. His research within the Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec) Research Focus Area is aimed at understanding leisure and recreation behaviour within different contexts.http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nursing/pgdips
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Care where it matters most. Manage with impact! North-West University’s Postgraduate Diplomas in Nursing Education and Health Services Management are designed to elevate the expertise of professional nurses and prepare them for specialist roles. Whether you are called to educate the next generation of nurses or to lead healthcare…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-health-human-performance/family-child-forensic-unit
FAMILY & CHILD FORENSIC UNIT
FAMILY & CHILD FORENSIC UNIT At the Care2Kids Family & Child Forensic Unit, we understand the challenges families face during difficult times. Our new Forensic Unit, led by Prof Cornelia Wessels, offers expert, evidence-based assessments and therapy for children and parents in both civil and…Curwyn Mapaling is an associate professor in psychology, clinical psychologist, and researcher in Optentia’s Strengths-based Studies and Interventions sub-programme. With a PhD in Education, his work bridges mental health, wellbeing, and teaching—particularly within engineering education and higher education more broadly. As co-editor of…
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Curwyn Mapaling
Curwyn Mapaling is an associate professor in psychology, clinical psychologist, and researcher in Optentia’s Strengths-based Studies and Interventions sub-programme. With a PhD in Education, his work bridges mental health, wellbeing, and teaching—particularly within engineering education and higher education more broadly. As co-editor of…Curwyn Mapaling is an associate professor in psychology, clinical psychologist, and researcher in Optentia’s Strengths-based Studies and Interventions sub-programme. With a PhD in Education, his work bridges mental health, wellbeing, and teaching—particularly within engineering education and higher education more broadly. As co-editor of…
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Curwyn Mapaling
Curwyn Mapaling is an associate professor in psychology, clinical psychologist, and researcher in Optentia’s Strengths-based Studies and Interventions sub-programme. With a PhD in Education, his work bridges mental health, wellbeing, and teaching—particularly within engineering education and higher education more broadly. As co-editor of…Sherylene is a psychodynamically trained counselling psychologist and lecturer with a passion for promoting mental and emotional wellbeing. She specializes in working with children, families, and young adults. Sherylene is also deeply committed to community engagement and to empowering communities.
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