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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
Easy Matjila to receive honorary doctorate
Jul 31, 2024 - Renowned broadcaster and SABC newsreader Masego Ezekiel Matjila will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the North-West University (NWU) on 18 July at the Mahikeng Campus. Masego has demonstrated significant dedication in promoting the Setswana language at the SABC. He started his career more than 30 years ago as an on-air radio personality for…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsers-ontdek-twee-nuwe-spesies-bosveldaronskelke
Navorsers ontdek twee nuwe spesies bosveldaronskelke
Jul 31, 2024 - As jy gedink het jy het al aronskelke of varkore in al hulle pragtige vorms, groottes en kleure gesien, wag daar ’n verrassing op jou: Twee nuwe spesies is onlangs ontdek in die Sekoekoeniland-bosveld, waar hierdie plante in al hulle glorie in die natuur groei. Navorsers van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het, in samewerking met ’n navorser van…https://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-discover-two-new-species-bushveld-arum-lilies