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Unlocking the cultural language of emojis: a study on Facebook emojis and isiXhosa meanings
Nov 14, 2023 - A researcher in the School of Communication at the North-West University (NWU), Dr Quatro Mgogo, has embarked on a study to explore how Facebook emojis are being employed to shape the meanings of izaci namaqhalo esiXhosa (isiXhosa proverbs and idioms). The study also delves into how isiXhosa-speaking Facebook users are harnessing emojis to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ontmoet-ons-navorsers-0
Ontmoet ons navorsers
Nov 14, 2023 - Die fakulteite by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) doen opwindende werk op die navorsingsfront. Prof Philimon Modisha is ’n medeprofessor in die Fakulteit Ingenieurswese en sy navorsing fokus op die stoor van vloeibare organiese waterstof. Sy navorsing word hoofsaaklik uitgevoer by die Departement van Wetenskap en Innovasie se Waterstof Suid-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-0
Meet our researchers
Nov 14, 2023 - The faculties at the North-West University (NWU) are doing exciting work on the research front. Prof Philimon Modisha is an associate professor in the Faculty of Engineering and his research is centred on liquid organic hydrogen storage. His research is mostly at the Department of Science and Innovation Hydrogen South Africa Infrastructure…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/geraldine-fraser-moleketi-en-ander-takel-die-onderwerp-van-die-bou-van-staatskapasiteit
Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi en ander takel die onderwerp van die bou van staatskapasiteit
Nov 14, 2023 - Hulle het niks teruggehou nie, hulle was eerlik in hulle evaluering van die probleme wat Suid-Afrika ervaar, en hulle het nie daarvan weggeskram om moontlik oplossings voor te stel nie. Dit was van die kenmerke van die eerste jaarlikse openbare lesing deur dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, Suzanne Paxton en prof Somadoda Fikeni wat deur die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/geraldine-fraser-moleketi-and-others-tackle-topic-building-state-capacity
Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi and others tackle the topic of building state capacity
Nov 14, 2023 - They pulled no punches, they were honest in their assessment of the troubles plaguing South Africa and they did not shy away from providing possible solutions. These were some of the hallmarks of the inaugural annual public lecture by Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, Suzanne Paxton and Prof Somadoda Fikeni that was hosted by the executive committee…http://news.nwu.ac.za/poverty-thrives-where-corruption-high
Poverty thrives where corruption is high
Nov 23, 2023 - “When good governance is sacrificed on the altar of corruption, service delivery falters. Where corruption thrives, as we have seen in many of our municipalities, an increase in poverty becomes inevitable.” This is according to Prof Kedibone Phago, director of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School for Government Studies, who explains that…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ontdek-die-paralimpiese-helde-van-die-toekoms-suid-afrika-se-soeke-na-glorie
Ontdek die paralimpiese helde van die toekoms: Suid-Afrika se soeke na glorie
Nov 15, 2023 - Die Sportwetenskap-span van die Sentrum vir Gesondheid en Menslike Prestasie (CHHP) aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het onlangs na die Tlamelang Spesiale Skool net buite Mahikeng gereis om vir die Suid-Afrikaanse Sportkonfederasie en Olimpiese Komitee (SASKOK) ’n reeks talentidentifikasietoetse op basketbalspelers in rolstoele te doen. SASKOKK…http://news.nwu.ac.za/discovering-tomorrows-paralympic-heroes-south-africas-quest-glory
Discovering tomorrow's paralympic heroes: South Africa's quest for glory
Nov 15, 2023 - The Sports Science team of the Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) at the North-West University (NWU) recently travelled to the Tlamelang Special School just outside Mahikeng to conduct a series of talent identification tests on wheelchair basketball players for the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC).…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid-neem-n-sentrale-plek-die-jaarlikse-geexpo
Gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid neem ’n sentrale plek by die jaarlikse GeeXpo in
Nov 15, 2023 - Gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid lê die Skool vir Rekenaarwetenskap en Inligtingstelsels by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) na aan die hart, en hulle het onlangs weer die jaarlikse GeeXpo-gebeurtenis georganiseer. GeeXpo is ’n tegnologie- en innovasie-uitstalling wat baanbrekernavorsing, produkte en dienste van verskillende bedrywe, insluitende…http://news.nwu.ac.za/think-tank-unpacking-medium-term-budget-speech
Think Tank - Unpacking the medium-term budget speech
Nov 12, 2023 - By Mbali Skosana The North-West University (NWU) Business School hosted a Think Tank session in Vanderbijlpark recently, where a panel of experts delved into the contents of the medium-term budget speech by the Minister of Finance. All in attendance were welcomed by Professor Linda du Plessis, NWU deputy vice-chancellor for Planning and Campus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/n-goeie-slaaproetine-het-n-positiewe-invloed-op-atlete-se-prestasie
’n Goeie slaaproetine het ’n positiewe invloed op atlete se prestasie
Nov 07, 2023 - Hulle floreer op adrenalien, opwinding en energie, maar dit is veral slaap – of die gebrek daaraan – wat die prestasie van atlete kan beïnvloed. ’n Navorser van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) sê haar navorsing toon dat die handhawing van goeie slaapgewoontes, of slaaphigiëne soos dit genoem word, nie net ’n atleet se prestasie en uithouvermoë…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-crush-cut-3-0-their-backyard
NWU Eagles crush CUT 3-0 in their backyard
Aug 29, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU) Eagles secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Central University of Technology (CUT) in their fifth Varsity Football match held in Bloemfontein on 22 August 2024. The match started with an early breakthrough for the NWU, as Molemo Kukame found the back of the net in just the second minute. The NWU maintained their…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-investigates-impact-energy-crisis-africas-development
Academic investigates the impact of the energy crisis on Africa's development
Aug 30, 2024 - Energy supply is a critical driver of socio-economic development in African nations as they strive to bridge the gap with developed countries. However, the continent faces significant challenges due to energy poverty and inadequate responses to the ongoing energy crisis. In a recent study, Thabang Motswaledi, a North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-premier-appoints-two-esteemed-professors-his-new-advisory-council
North West Premier appoints two esteemed professors in his new advisory council
Sep 02, 2024 - North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has appointed Prof Raymond Parsons and Prof Mokgadi Molope from the North-West University (NWU) as members of the provincial Economic and Investment Advisory Council (EIAC). The announcement comes at a critical period in the developmental trajectory of the province, with the expanded unemployment rate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nico-kroucamp-and-team-shine-j22-keelboat-nationals
Nico Kroucamp and team shine at the J22 Keelboat nationals
Aug 30, 2024 - Nico Kroucamp, a senior IT technician at the North-West University (NWU), is not just a whiz with computers - he is also a talented sailor! Nico and his team recently made waves when they secured second place in the J22 Keelboat Nationals, hosted by the Lake Deneys Yacht Club in Deneysville. Competing against the top 30 teams from across the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/netball-team-focused-varsity-netball-finals
Netball team is focused on Varsity Netball finals
Aug 30, 2024 - With the Varsity Netball season on the horizon, the North-West University (NWU) netball team is setting its sights on reaching the finals, a goal that reflects their determination to build on their previous performance. Last year, the NWU team made it to the semifinals, only to be eliminated by the University of Johannesburg. This year, the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/naomi-matthys-and-her-dedication-sign-language-education
Naomi Matthys and her dedication to Sign Language education
Aug 30, 2024 - Sign Language is more than just a means of communication; it's a powerful tool that bridges the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities, fostering inclusion and understanding. In South Africa, the recognition of South African Sign Language (SASL) as an official language has underscored its importance, leading to a growing demand for Sign…http://news.nwu.ac.za/another-successful-bmi-day-vanderbijlpark-campus
Another successful BMI Day for the Vanderbijlpark Campus
Aug 30, 2024 - The North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus hosted BMI Day, an annual event organised by the Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (CBMI) on 14 August 2024. Since its inception in 2022, BMI Day has grown into a tradition, bringing together current students and accomplished alumni, and – for the first time this year –…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/berei-die-pad-voor-vir-suid-afrika-se-sirkulere-ekonomie
Berei die pad voor vir Suid-Afrika se sirkulêre ekonomie
Aug 30, 2024 - Die dae van die weggooi-ekonomie is iets van die verlede. Omgewingswetenskaplikes en baanbrekers soos prof Linda Godfrey van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is die dryfkrag agter die veldtog vir ’n florerende sirkulêre ekonomie. Met meer as 20 jaar wat aan die bestudering van die afvalsektor gewy is, het prof Godfrey gesien hoe onvolhoubaar die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/pioneering-south-africas-circular-economy