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Lecturer blazes trail with a new genre of Setswana poetry
Nov 06, 2024 - A new and unique form of Setswana poetry called Mosinete is being pioneered at the North-West University (NWU). Coming from the pen of Setswana lecturer Lesego Motlhankane, it marries traditional and contemporary elements and resonates with both heritage and modernity. With an academic foundation in linguistics and literature, Lesego's passion…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-partners-north-west-government-address-hartbeespoort-dam-crisis
NWU partners with North West government to address Hartbeespoort Dam crisis
Nov 07, 2024 - By Gofaone Motsamai By joining forces to tackle the social and economic challenges surrounding the Hartbeespoort Dam, the North-West University (NWU) and the provincial government aim to defuse current tensions and generate long-term solutions. An NWU research team, led by Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe of the Indigenous Languages Media in Africa…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/suid-afrika-sal-die-lig-van-die-trump-oorwinning-sy-ekonomiese-diplomasie-moet-herdefinieer
Suid-Afrika sal in die lig van die Trump-oorwinning sy ekonomiese diplomasie moet herdefinieer
Nov 07, 2024 - Die deurslaggewende en besliste uitkoms van die geskiedkundige verkiesing in die Verenigde State (VSA) om beheer van die Withuis en die Kongres het omvattende implikasies vir die VSA se ekonomie asook vir die res van die wêreld. In sy kommentaar oor die uitkoms van die kritieke 2024 VSA-verkiesing sê prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-needs-redefine-its-economic-diplomacy-light-trump-victory
South Africa needs to redefine its economic diplomacy in the light of Trump victory
Nov 07, 2024 - The pivotal and definitive outcome of the historic United States (US) elections for control of the White House and the Congress has wide-ranging implications for the US economy and for the rest of the world. In commenting on the outcome of the crucial 2024 US elections, Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-shines-global-online-education-benchmarking
North-West University Shines in Global Online Education Benchmarking
Nov 07, 2024 - In an exciting accomplishment, the North-West University (NWU) has received global recognition for its excellence in online and technology-enhanced education through the prestigious 2023-2024 International Benchmarking Report. This remarkable achievement not only highlights the NWU's high standards but also sets a new bar for digital education…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/spelifikasie-bevorder-lojaliteit-vir-suid-afrika-se-modekleinhandel
Spelifikasie bevorder lojaliteit vir Suid-Afrika se modekleinhandel
Nov 07, 2024 - Suid-Afrika se modekleinhandelbedryf ervaar ’n verskuiwing namate spelifikasie as ’n kragtige instrument na vore kom om kliëntelojaliteit, hulle behoud en herhaalde gebruik van hulle handelsmerk te verbeter. Kleinhandelaars gebruik tans spelifikasie-ervarings in ’n toenemend mededingende digitale omgewing om kliënte betrokke te kry. ’n Onlangse…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gamification-boosts-loyalty-south-african-fashion-retail
Gamification boosts loyalty in South African fashion retail
Nov 07, 2024 - South Africa’s fashion retail industry is witnessing a shift as gamification emerges as a potent tool for improving customer loyalty, retention and brand recall. In an increasingly competitive digital environment, retailers are turning to gamified experiences to engage customers. A recent study led by Prof Roland Goldberg from the Faculty of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/doel-nuwe-visie-vir-jong-vroulike-netbalspelers
Doel! Nuwe visie vir jong vroulike netbalspelers
Nov 07, 2024 - ’n Sportsigprogram kan visuele en motoriese vaardighede by jong netbalspelers beduidend verbeter. Dit is volgens die navorsingsbevindings van prof Dané Coetzee van die Skool vir Biokinetika, Rekreasie en Sportwetenskap aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) en haar navorsingsvennoot, dr Elna van der Merwe. Hulle navorsingsartikel getiteld “An…http://news.nwu.ac.za/goal-new-vision-young-female-netball-players
Goal! A new ‘vision’ for young female netball players
Nov 07, 2024 - A sports vision programme can significantly improve visual and motor skills in young netball players. This is according to the research findings of Prof Dané Coetzee from the School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science at the North-West University (NWU) and her research partner Dr Elna van der Merwe. Their research article, titled “An…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing-fokus-op-middelmisbruik-en-verbeterde-geestesgesondheidsorg
Navorsing fokus op middelmisbruik en verbeterde geestesgesondheidsorg
Nov 07, 2024 - Prof Leepile Alfred Sehularo se navorsing oor geestesgesondheid en middelmisbruik het uitgeloop op die ontwikkeling van ’n program wat ontwerp is om volwassenes sowel as leerders te ondersteun en fokus veral op die misbruik van onwettige middels in Noordwes. Hy is die direkteur van die navorsingsnisarea vir Leefstylsiektes in Verpleegkunde in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-focuses-substance-abuse-and-improved-mental-health-care
Research focuses on substance abuse and improved mental-health care
Nov 07, 2024 - Prof Leepile Alfred Sehularo’s research on mental health and substance abuse has resulted in the development of a programme that is designed to support both adults and learners and focuses especially on the abuse of illegal substances in North West. He is the director of the Lifestyle Disease research niche area in Nursing in the Faculty of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/perinatale-geestesgesondheid-van-die-grootste-belang-vir-beter-uitkomste-vir-gesinne
Perinatale geestesgesondheid is van die grootste belang vir beter uitkomste vir gesinne
Nov 07, 2024 - ’n Navorser van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het haar navorsing gewy aan die bevordering van perinatale geestesgesondheid in Afrika. Dr Patience Kovane, senior lektor en navorsingskoördineerder by die navorsingsfokusarea vir Kwaliteit in Verpleging en Vroedvrousorg (NuMIQ) in die Fakulteit Gesondheidswetenskappe, sê haar missie is om die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/perinatal-mental-health-pivotal-better-outcomes-families
Perinatal mental health is pivotal for better outcomes for families
Nov 07, 2024 - A researcher from the North-West University (NWU) has dedicated her research to advancing perinatal mental health in Africa. Dr Patience Kovane, senior lecturer and research coordinator at the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ) research focus area in the Faculty of Health Sciences, says her mission is to promote the mental health of women…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/gebruik-van-afrika-plante-en-inheemse-kennis-die-bestuur-van-diabetes
Gebruik van Afrika-plante en inheemse kennis in die bestuur van diabetes
Nov 07, 2024 - Navorsing van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) en vennootinstellings het die rol beklemtoon van Afrika-plante en inheemse kennis in die bestuur van diabetes mellitus, ’n chroniese en potensieel dodelike metaboliese siekte wat miljoene mense wêreldwyd aantas. Die studie, wat in die vaktydskrif Diabetology gepubliseer is, verduidelik hoe…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-10-years-excellence-applied-risk-management
Celebrating 10 years of excellence in applied risk management
Oct 28, 2024 - The Centre for Applied Risk Management (UARM) at the North-West University (NWU) recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its master’s-degree programme in behavioural risk work. The theme, "Celebrating 10 years of excellence in applied risk management", was inspired by the programme’s pioneering role in offering an applied risk management…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-hans-du-plessis-literary-giant-passes-away
Prof Hans du Plessis: A literary giant passes away
Oct 28, 2024 - He was of a different ilk. His immense literary stature cast a shadow under which so many South Africans found solace and comfort. Now, it is with sadness but also gratitude for the many contributions he made both culturally and academically, that the North-West University (NWU) has to say farewell to Prof Hans du Plessis, who passed away on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-running-international-visualise-your-thesis-competition
PhD student in the running for international Visualise Your Thesis Competition
Oct 29, 2024 - Pastor Gugu Ndlovu, a student pursuing a PhD in theology with pastoral studies at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) and a dedicated full-time pastor at Mount Olives Ministries, recently won the prestigious national Visualise Your Thesis Competition. She is now through to the international Visualise Your Thesis…http://news.nwu.ac.za/judge-yvonne-mokgoro-colloquium-unpacks-role-ubuntu-shaping-south-african-law
Judge Yvonne Mokgoro Colloquium unpacks the role of Ubuntu in shaping South African law
Oct 29, 2024 - The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the University of Fort Hare (UFH), hosted the Justice Yvonne Mokgoro Colloquium on 24 and 25 October 2024 in Mahikeng. This event saw judges, legal scholars and human rights advocates gathering to remember the late Justice Yvonne Mokgoro’s legacy and discuss the role…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-earns-renewable-energy-initiative-award-solar-investments
NWU earns Renewable Energy Initiative Award for solar investments
Apr 22, 2025 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) ongoing commitment to sustainable energy through its trail-blazing solar projects across its campuses has earned it the Renewable Energy Initiative Award from the Higher Education Facility Management Association of Southern Africa (HEFMA) on 17 October. “Winning this award among 26 Southern African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nico-kroucamp-and-team-seize-first-place-formula-one-south-african-sailing-class-national