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Pioneering South Africa's circular economy
Aug 30, 2024 - Gone are the days of the throwaway economy. Environmental scientists and pioneers like Prof Linda Godfrey of the North-West University (NWU) are leading the charge towards a thriving circular economy. With over 20 years dedicated to studying the waste sector, Prof Godfrey has observed the unsustainability of the traditional linear economy model,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/afrika-kruie-en-nanotegnologie-n-kombinasie-met-ongelooflike-resultate
Afrika-kruie en nanotegnologie ’n kombinasie met ongelooflike resultate
Aug 30, 2024 - Mieliesaad loop vinnig uit en word florerende saailinge wanneer dit voorvoer-bemesting kry wat gemaak is van nanodeeltjies wat uit ’n inheemse Afrika-krui, impepho, verkry is. Hierdie kragtige krui (helichrysum odoratissimum), ook bekend as kooigoed en Afrika-salie, is die kern van die navorsing van dr Bongiwe Dhlamini-Zungu, ’n onlangse PhD-…https://news.nwu.ac.za/african-herb-and-nanotechnology-combine-amazing-results
African herb and nanotechnology combine for “amazing” results
Aug 30, 2024 - Maize seeds quickly germinate and become thriving seedlings when primed with fertiliser made from nanoparticles extracted from an indigenous African herb, impepho. This potent herb (helichrysum odoratissimum), also known as kooigoed and African sage, is at the centre of the research of Dr Bongiwe Dhlamini-Zungu, a recent PhD graduate in chemistry…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/plaaslike-koerant-se-verskuiwing-na-sosiale-media-blyk-effektief-te-wees
Plaaslike koerant se verskuiwing na sosiale media blyk effektief te wees
Aug 30, 2024 - Fortune Tsutsa se meestersgraadnavorsing oor die gebruik van sosiale media vir die verkryging van nuus en vir verslaggewing deur die Potchefstroom Herald is ’n voorbeeld van die mag van moderne tegnologie in joernalistiek. Digitale nuus het ’n integrale deel van die Suid-Afrikaanse nuuslandskap geword, met die meeste Suid-Afrikaners wat nou hulle…https://news.nwu.ac.za/shift-social-media-local-newspaper-proves-effective
Shift to social media by local newspaper proves effective
Aug 30, 2024 - Fortune Tsutsa’s master’s-degree research on the use of social media for newsgathering and reporting by the Potchefstroom Herald exemplifies the power of modern technology in journalism. Digital news has become an integral part of the South African news landscape, with the majority of South Africans now getting their news from various social…https://theology.nwu.ac.za/af/theology/sluitingsdatums-vir-honneursaansoeke
Sluitingsdatums vir honneursaansoeke
Aug 30, 2024 - .title-heading { display: none; } Sluitingsdatum vir honneursaansoeke vir 2025: HONS BA (Antieke Tale): 30 Augustus 2024 BTH HONS (Baccalaureus Theologiae Hons): 30 Augustus 2024 Sluitingsdatum vir honneursaansoeke vir 2026: HONS BA (Antieke Tale): 30 Augustus 2025 BTH HONS (Baccalaureus Theologiae Hons): 30…https://theology.nwu.ac.za/theology/closing-dates-honours-applications
Closing dates for honours applications
Aug 30, 2024 - .title-heading { display: none; } Closing dates for honours applications for 2025: HONS BA (Ancient Languages): 30 August 2024 BTH HONS (Bachelor of Theology Hons): 30 August 2024 Closing dates for honours applications for 2026: HONS BA (Ancient Languages): 30 August 2025 BTH HONS (Bachelor of Theology…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ontmoet-ons-navorsers-4
Ontmoet ons navorsers
Aug 30, 2024 - Navorsers van regoor die fakulteite by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) gaan voort om opwindende werk op hulle kundigheidsgebiede te doen. Ons stel die werk van twee navorsers bekend - Tumi Ledwaba, 'n dosent in Geskiedenis, en prof Tycho Maas, buitengewone navorser in die Skool vir Antieke Taal- en Teksstudies.https://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-5
Meet our researchers
Aug 30, 2024 - Researchers across the faculties at the NWU continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. We introduce the work of two researchers - Tumi Ledwaba, a lecturer in History, and Prof Tycho Maas, extraordinary researcher in the School for Ancient Language and Text Studies.My current position as Associate Professor entails teaching and convening a variety of papers at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These include Legal Method, Contracts, and International Trade Law. I supervise research students in areas relating to water law, health rights, freedom of expression and human security, and lead…
https://law.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-environmental-change/nathan-j-cooper
Nathan J Cooper
Aug 30, 2024 - My current position as Associate Professor entails teaching and convening a variety of papers at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These include Legal Method, Contracts, and International Trade Law. I supervise research students in areas relating to water law, health rights, freedom of expression and human security, and lead…My current position as Associate Professor entails teaching and convening a variety of papers at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These include Legal Method, Contracts, and International Trade Law. I supervise research students in areas relating to water law, health rights, freedom of expression and human security, and lead…
https://law.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-regte-omgewingsverandering/nathan-j-cooper
Nathan J Cooper
Aug 30, 2024 - My current position as Associate Professor entails teaching and convening a variety of papers at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These include Legal Method, Contracts, and International Trade Law. I supervise research students in areas relating to water law, health rights, freedom of expression and human security, and lead…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-vut-battle-1-1-draw-high-tempo-clash
NWU and VUT battle to a 1-1 draw in high-tempo clash
Aug 30, 2024 - In an intense and competitive match, the North-West University (NWU) faced off against the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) in a thrilling encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw. The game kicked off with both teams showing early promise but struggling to break the deadlock in the opening minutes. Despite several probing attacks from both sides,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/ancient-texts-and-their-interpretation-todays-society
Ancient texts and their interpretation for today’s society
Sep 02, 2024 - Whether they are historically true or fictional, texts are not only informative, but are drivers of ideological change for their target audience, compelling their readers to adopt new behaviours such as morals and good ethical conduct. Shedding light on these texts at the North-West University (NWU) is Prof Risimati Hobyane, a senior lecturer in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/antieke-tekste-en-die-interpretasie-daarvan-vir-vandag-se-samelewing
Antieke tekste en die interpretasie daarvan vir vandag se samelewing
Sep 02, 2024 - Hetsy hulle geskiedkundig waar of fiksie is, tekste verskaf nie net inligting nie, maar is ’n dryfkrag agter ideologiese verandering vir hulle teikengehoor, en spoor die lesers daarvan aan om nuwe gedrag, soos morele waardes en goeie etiese optrede, te aanvaar. Die persoon by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) wat lig werp op hierdie tekste is prof…https://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-ttis-celebrates-women-innovation
North-West University TTIS celebrates women in innovation
Sep 02, 2024 - As we come to the end of Women’s Month, the North-West University (NWU) proudly highlights the exceptional contributions of women innovators who are making significant strides in research and development. Among them are Prof Zimbili Zondi, principal investigator (PI), Prof Lebo Katata-Seru, senior researcher, and Dr Naledi Raleie, researcher on a…https://news.nwu.ac.za/history-subject-group-seminar-series-unpack-legacy-koos-sas
History subject group seminar series unpack the legacy of Koos Sas
Sep 02, 2024 - History is more than just a collection of dates and events; it forms the foundation of our collective identity and guides us in making informed decisions. By teaching history, we ensure that past lessons are preserved. To this end, the History subject group at the North-West University (NWU) started a seminar series, initiated by former colleague…https://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-premier-appoints-two-esteemed-professors-his-new-advisory-council