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Navorser betrek Afrika-bevolkings by voorheen Eurosentriese selnavorsing
Jul 31, 2023 - Waarom het sommige mense tydens die Covid-19-pandemie ernstiger koronavirus-simptome as ander ervaar? Internasionale navorsers glo dat ’n deel van die antwoord dalk diep in die mens se selle kan lê, veral in die klein sirkelvormige chromosoom binne-in elke sel, genaamd die mitochondriale DNS. Genetiese variasies in mitochondriale DNS word beskou…https://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-brings-african-populations-previously-eurocentric-cell-research
Researcher brings African populations into previously Eurocentric cell research
Jul 31, 2023 - Why did some people experience more severe coronavirus symptoms than others during the Covid-19 pandemic? International researchers believe part of the answer may lie deep within human cells, specifically in the small circular chromosome inside each cell, called the mitochondrial DNA. Genetic variations in mitochondrial DNA are considered the key…https://news.nwu.ac.za/taking-stand-against-gender-based-violence-varsity-football
Taking a stand against gender-based violence with Varsity Football
Aug 01, 2023 - The North-West University (NWU) will take a stand against gender-based violence (GBV) during the Varsity Football tournament, demonstrating its commitment to promoting a safer and more equitable society. In collaboration with Student and Counselling Development, the university's football team aims to rally students and sports enthusiasts to stand…https://news.nwu.ac.za/jarred-gears-world-student-games
Jarred gears up for World Student Games
Aug 02, 2023 - Badminton boffin Jarred Elliott, a 23-year-old second-year student in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), will represent the NWU and South Africa at the upcoming International University Sports Federation (FISU) Summer World University Games in China. Recognising the immense responsibility that comes with this…https://news.nwu.ac.za/community-engagement-initiative-aimed-smallholder-farmers-earns-fourth-place
Community engagement initiative aimed at smallholder farmers earns fourth place
Aug 02, 2023 - The North-West University (NWU) has secured fourth place in the Sustainable Development Goals Initiative of the Year category of the 2023 Global Triple E Awards for Africa. These awards – made by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU) – recognise universities worldwide that exhibit an exceptional commitment…https://news.nwu.ac.za/navigating-learning-through-lens-communication
Navigating learning through the lens of communication
Aug 03, 2023 - Students’ perceptions of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) used for emergency remote learning in higher education during the Covid-19 pandemic was the theme of the research Thato Zethi conducted at the North-West University (NWU). Thato, a PhD candidate and junior lecturer in the School of Communication, conducted this study as part…https://news.nwu.ac.za/article-writing-workshop-empowers-staff
Article writing workshop empowers staff
Aug 03, 2023 - By Menziwa Msibi The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus played host to an article writing workshop that took place from 24 to 26 July to develop staff members’ proficiency in the writing of high-quality articles. The workshop not only focused on experienced writers of academic articles, but also welcomed those who were less familiar…https://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-relations-donates-stationery-items-honour-mandela-day
Alumni Relations donates stationery items in honour of Mandela Day
Aug 03, 2023 - By Zandile Nkosi South Africans are called to contribute 67 minutes of community service on 18 July each year in honour of Madiba’s legacy. This year’s Mandela Day theme was “Make every day a Mandela Day #itisinyourhands. In this spirit of giving, the North-West University’s (NWU) Alumni Relations office donated 140 stationery items towards…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-lecturer-shortlisted-position-sa-public-protector