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Sixth National Autism Symposium
Sep 07, 2021 - In a little over two weeks, the Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) at the North-West University (NWU), together with Autism South Africa (A; SA), will host their sixth National Autism Symposium. The South African Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions will again join as a supporting partner. The annual…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-represents-south-africa-international-youth-summits
NWU alumnus represents South Africa at international Youth summits
Aug 31, 2021 - North-West University (NWU) alumnus Bongani Mahlangu represented South Africa at the India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) virtual Youth Summit that took place from 26 to 28 August 2021. This unique forum brings together India, Brazil and South Africa – three large democracies and major economies from three different continents, facing similar…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bianca-blomerus-track-success
Bianca Blomerus: on track for success
Aug 31, 2021 - North-West University (NWU) alumna and IT boffin Bianca Blomerus’ balanced approach to work, relaxation, and the ability to seize opportunities, has put her on the fast track to success as an engineer at South Africa’s state-owned freight rail operator, Transnet. Through her hard work and tenacity at school, Bianca was awarded a Transnet…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/colloquium-lewer-n-bydrae-tot-die-toekoms-van-onderrig-en-leer-oorgangstye
Colloquium lewer ’n bydrae tot die toekoms van onderrig en leer in oorgangstye
Sep 03, 2021 - Krisisse wat as ontwrigtende noodsituasies begin, kan spoedig die nuwe normaal word. Dit is duidelik uit die meeste uitdagings in hoër onderwys in Suid-Afrika. Veral onderrig en leer moes gebeurlikheidsplanne ontwikkel om die effek van belangrike situasies soos beurtkrag, #FeesMustFall en, tans, die Covid-19-pandemie te neutraliseer. Dit is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/colloquium-weighs-future-teaching-and-learning-times-transition
Colloquium weighs in on future of teaching and learning in times of transition
Sep 03, 2021 - Crises that start out as disruptive emergencies can soon become the new normal. This is evident from most challenges in higher education in South Africa. Teaching and learning, in particular, have had to develop contingency plans to offset the effects of major events such as load-shedding, #FeesMustFall and, currently, the Covid-19 pandemic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/archive-kindness-proves-all-not-lost
Archive of Kindness proves all is not lost
Sep 01, 2021 - Even though the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the ugly side of the country, including some unpalatable acts of thievery, it has also revealed another side of South Africans – generosity and kindness. In her book, Archive of Kindness, North-West University's (NWU’s) Dr Jess Auerbach chronicles some of these kind acts she observed from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/janneman-malan-se-betowering-duur-voort
Janneman Malan se betowering duur voort
Sep 13, 2021 - Niemand – nie eers Janneman Malan self nie – sal onder enige illusie wees dat sy Bradmanese gemiddelde in die eendagwedstryde vir die Proteas sal voortduur nie. Gewone sterflinge kan nie sulke prestasies volhou nie (tensy jy natuurlik sir Don Bradman is – hoewel die Aussie-legende nooit witbalkrieket gespeel het nie). Hierdie 25-jarige…http://news.nwu.ac.za/reading-literacy-nwu-closes-gap-between-theory-and-practice
Reading literacy: NWU closes gap between theory and practice
Sep 13, 2021 - “Teaching reading is rocket science.” This quote by Louisa Moats underlines the importance of reading literacy, and that is why researchers and teacher educators from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education are taking the lead to promote reading literacy in the foundation phase. They are of the opinion that the reality of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/flexibility-and-staying-positive-are-key-boosting-tourism
Flexibility and staying positive are key to boosting tourism
Sep 14, 2021 - A North-West University (NWU) academic at the School of Tourism Management is calling for fresh and innovative thinking to boost the local tourism sector, which has declined by almost 80% since 2019. Prof Peet van der Merwe says there has recently been a slight increase in international visitors to South Africa, but nowhere near the volumes…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-stryd-teen-gbv
Die stryd teen GBV
Sep 14, 2021 - Suid-Afrika word elke paar maande geskud deur ’n storie van geslagsgebaseerde geweld (GBV) wat die meeste van ons verstom laat. Die liggaam van ’n finalejaarstudent in die Regte is onlangs in ’n verminkte toestand in ’n plastieksak buite Oos-Londen gevind. Haar seksmaat is vir die beweerde misdaad in hegtenis geneem. Hierdie insident het skokgolwe…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fight-against-gbv
The fight against GBV
Sep 14, 2021 - Every few months South Africa is rocked by a gender-based violence (GBV) story that leaves most citizens in disbelief. Recently a final year law student’s mutilated body was found in a plastic bag in East London. Her intimate partner was arrested for the alleged crime. This incident sent shockwaves across the country and intensified the need for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-baanbreker-lei-internasionale-vereniging-vir-stelselwetenskap
NWU baanbreker lei internasionale vereniging vir stelselwetenskap
Sep 14, 2021 - Die wêreld is ’n betowerende plek vol interessante gebeure en voorvalle. Dit vind nie in isolasie plaas nie, en om die ingewikkeldhede van enige gebeurtenis of interaksie ten volle te verstaan, is dit belangrik om die “groter prentjie” daaragter te ondersoek. Dit is kortliks waaroor stelselwetenskap gaan. Dit gee aan die navorser die gereedskap…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-trailblazer-heads-international-society-systems-sciences
NWU trailblazer heads International Society for the Systems Sciences
Sep 14, 2021 - The world is a mesmerising place filled with interesting events and occurrences. These do not happen in isolation, and to fully understand the intricacies of any given event or interaction, it is necessary to investigate the “bigger picture” surrounding it. This, in a nutshell, is what systems science is all about. It provides the researcher…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-female-innovators-shine-during-modiragatsi-youth-innovation-competition
Young female innovators shine during Modiragatsi Youth Innovation Competition
Sep 07, 2021 - The Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us and the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) and its partners understand that it is necessary to equip the youth with skills that will benefit them in the long run. In 2019 the Faculty of Engineering and the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/covid-19-pandemic-and-its-strain-women
The Covid-19 pandemic and its strain on women
Sep 06, 2021 - Not only has the Covid-19 pandemic put significant strain on the global economy and public health systems, but it also contributed to greater inequality and discrimination against women. The North-West University’s (NWU‘s) School of Social Sciences recently hosted a webinar titled “The unsung heroes: Women bearing the burden of Covid-19”…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-ready-defend-varsity-football-title
NWU Eagles ready to defend Varsity Football title
Sep 07, 2021 - With the Varsity Football tournament starting soon, the North-West University (NWU) team and reigning champions are ready to defend the title. Coach Karabo Masehela says he is confident that his team is 100% ready. “We know as the current champions that every team will be going all out for us, so we are saying to them, bring it on! I have…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-female-coach-breaking-stereotypes-football
NWU female coach is breaking stereotypes in football
Sep 07, 2021 - Football administration and coaching have long been dominated by men all around the world, but the winds of change are blowing. Recently more women have entered this male-dominated sport, either as administrators or coaches. One such shining star is Azania Amogelang Moshushu, head coach of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) women’s team. She…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-colloquium-decolonising-christianity
NWU to host colloquium on decolonising Christianity
Sep 07, 2021 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Faculty of Theology will be hosting a virtual colloquium on 8 September 2021 on decolonising Christianity and its implications for preparing future ministers. According to Prof Emmanuel Mgqwashu, CTL’s director for faculty teaching and learning support, one cannot…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/cara-stacey-wen-jong-kunstenaar-toekenning-vir-musiek
Cara Stacey wen Jong Kunstenaar-toekenning vir Musiek
Sep 07, 2021 - Dr Cara Stacey, senior lektor in Afrikamusiek by die Skool vir Musiek aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), is so pas as hierdie jaar se wenner van die Standard Bank Jong Kunstenaar-toekenning vir Musiek aangewys. Hierdie toekenning gee erkenning aan haar buitengewone talent as komponis en uitvoerende kunstenaar. Haar musiek word deur die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cara-stacey-wins-young-artist-award-music