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NWU expert calls for better professionalisation of the SAPS
Jul 31, 2024 - South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) has seen the majority of its ministries experiencing a change in leadership, with the Ministry of Police now being led by Minister Senzo Mchunu, with deputy ministers Cassel Mathale and Polly Boshielo. It is a new dawn and, according to Cobus Steenkamp, a lecturer in Police Practice at the North-…https://news.nwu.ac.za/veteran-setswana-broadcaster-easy-matjila-awarded-honorary-doctorate
Veteran Setswana broadcaster Easy Matjila awarded honorary doctorate
Jul 31, 2024 - Veteran Setswana broadcaster and SABC newsreader, Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila, received an honorary doctorate in humanities from the North-West University (NWU) on 18 July at the Mahikeng Campus. This was in recognition for his outstanding achievements in promoting Setswana and other languages through his work at the SABC. "Allow me to express…https://news.nwu.ac.za/new-insight-enzyme-hivaids-drug-development
New insight into enzyme for HIV/Aids drug development
Jul 31, 2024 - Without the help of a particular enzyme, HIV/Aids cannot replicate itself and take over the body’s cells. Dr Andrew Motsilanyane, a recent PhD graduate from the North-West University (NWU), has been targeting this enzyme, HIV-1 protease, in research that could open up new possibilities for drug development. His work focuses on the critical role…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/uitnemendheidstoekennings-vier-die-nwu-se-buitengewone-personeel
Uitnemendheidstoekennings vier die NWU se buitengewone personeel
Jul 31, 2024 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het erkenning aan sy uitmuntende personeel verleen tydens die jaarlikse NWU Uitnemendheidstoekenningseremonie, wat op 23 November in Potchefstroom plaasgevind het. Personeel het erkenning ontvang vir hulle buitengewone bydraes tot onderrig en leer, gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid, en navorsing en innovasie. “Met ons…https://news.nwu.ac.za/excellence-awards-celebrate-nwus-exceptional-staff
Excellence Awards celebrate the NWU’s exceptional staff
Mar 01, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) gave recognition to its outstanding staff during the annual NWU Excellence Awards ceremony, which took place in Potchefstroom on 23 November. Staff were acknowledged for their exceptional contributions to teaching and learning, community engagement, and research and innovation. “Considering our location, and the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-kyk-verby-beurtkrag-na-volhoubare-groener-energie-oplossings
NWU kyk verby beurtkrag na volhoubare groener energie-oplossings
Jul 31, 2024 - Terwyl die huidige uitdagings aangepak word wat deur beurtkrag veroorsaak word, kyk die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) ook na langtermyn- volhoubare en groener oplossings vir die opwekking van hernubare energie. Dit sal nie net energiesekerheid verseker nie, maar ook die universiteit se verbintenis tot billike energie-oordrag onderstreep. Die NWU…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-looking-beyond-load-shedding-sustainable-greener-energy-solutions
NWU is looking beyond load-shedding to sustainable greener energy solutions
Mar 01, 2024 - While addressing the current challenges posed by load-shedding, the North-West University (NWU) is also looking at long-term sustainable and greener renewable energy-generation solutions. This will not only ensure energy security, but also underscore the university’s commitment to just energy transition. The NWU is already struggling to balance…https://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
Jul 31, 2024 - 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…https://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
Jul 31, 2024 - 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. Aldrin…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/hoe-bruin-seewier-en-gebruikte-oestersampioensubstraat-vir-hoendervoer-gebruik-kan-word
Hoe bruin seewier en gebruikte oestersampioensubstraat vir hoendervoer gebruik kan word
Jul 31, 2024 - Een van die grootste uitdagings wat Afrika in die gesig staar, is voedselsekerheid. Dr Godfrey Mhlongo, ’n onlangse PhD-gegradueerde in dierewetenskap aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), glo dat inheemse hoenders, bruin seewier en oestersampioensaad kan help om die vasteland te voed en die omgewing te bewaar. Hy het navorsing…https://news.nwu.ac.za/how-brown-seaweed-and-spent-oyster-mushroom-substrates-could-be-used-chicken-feed
How brown seaweed and spent oyster mushroom substrates could be used as chicken feed
Jul 31, 2024 - One of the greatest challenges facing Africa is food security. Dr Godfrey Mhlongo, a recent PhD graduate in animal science from the North-West University (NWU), believes indigenous chickens, brown seaweed and oyster mushroom spawn could help feed the continent and preserve the environment. He has conducted research on the use of oyster mushrooms…https://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-3
Meet our researchers
Apr 19, 2024 - 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)…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-showcases-research-during-winter-conference-season
SADiLaR showcases research during the winter conference season
Jul 31, 2024 - 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 across…https://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-investigates-energy-security-southern-africa
Researcher investigates energy security for Southern Africa
Jul 31, 2024 - While state-owned electricity utilities have long dominated energy production in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), greater private sector involvement could boost energy security across the subregion. The good news is that SADC member states are actively investing in the energy sector to ensure stability and create opportunities…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorser-ondersoek-energiesekerheid-vir-suider-afrika
Navorser ondersoek energiesekerheid vir Suider-Afrika
Jul 31, 2024 - Hoewel elektrisiteitsnutsmaatskappye in staatsbesit reeds lank die energieproduksie in die Suider-Afrikaanse Ontwikkelingsgemeenskap (SAOG) beheer, kan groter betrokkenheid van die privaat sektor energiesekerheid regoor die substreek ’n hupstoot gee. Die goeie nuus is dat die lidlande van die SAOG aktief beleggings in die energiesektor doen om…https://news.nwu.ac.za/wish-list-dr-pieter-groenewald-new-minister-correctional-services
A wish list for Dr Pieter Groenewald, the new Minister of Correctional Services
Jul 31, 2024 - Dr Casper Lötter, a conflict criminologist affiliated with the North-West University’s (NWU) School of Philosophy, gives his wish list for what the new Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, can do to improve the country’s correctional services system. “It is indeed a wonderful time to be in criminology when the possibility…https://news.nwu.ac.za/newborn-screening-saves-lives-north-west-university
Newborn screening saves lives at the North-West University
Jul 31, 2024 - They are vital hours and every one of them matters. They are the window that can change the course of a child’s life for the better, and the North-West University (NWU) is ensuring that those first 24 to 72 hours after birth is optimised to safeguard newborn health. For Dr Ilse du Preez, acting director of the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM)…https://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-needs-nuclear-engineering-expertisenow
South Africa needs nuclear engineering expertise…now
Jul 31, 2024 - South Africans must have ownership of nuclear technology. Without properly trained people, South Africa will face a major problem with the nuclear waste. South Africa should not rely on others when it comes to nuclear safety and decommissioning. South Africa is faced with a question, and the answer should be simple: Either the country must…https://news.nwu.ac.za/tourism-wish-list-minister-patrica-de-lille
A tourism “wish list” for Minister Patrica de Lille
Jul 31, 2024 - Experts advocate strategies that will make travel more affordable for South Africans facing increased living costs. Security measures need to be enhanced by increasing visible policing and security personnel at key tourist spots. Tax incentives for businesses that invest in tourism infrastructure and services should also be introduced,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/easy-matjila-receive-honorary-doctorate