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Alumnus ryg nominasies vir Mzansi Youth-toekennings in
Apr 23, 2020 - Vincent Kheswa is ’n man van vele talente. Hy is bekend as opvoeder, digter, skrywer, openbare spreker, liedjieskrywer en opnamekunstenaar. En nou is hierdie talentvolle alumnus van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) ook ’n genomineerde in vele kategorieë in die jaarlikse multibedryf-Mzansi Youth-toekennings (MYA’s). Vincent het in ’n…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-rakes-mzansi-youth-awards-nominations
Alumnus rakes in Mzansi Youth Awards nominations
Apr 23, 2020 - Vincent Kheswa is a man of many abilities. He enjoys acclaim as an educator, a poet, a writer, a public speaker, a songwriter and a recording artist. And now, this talented alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), is also a multi-category nominee in the annual national multi-industry Mzansi Youth Awards (MYAs). In an announcement on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/niks-kunsmatig-aan-hulle-kundigheid-nie
Niks kunsmatig aan hulle kundigheid nie
Apr 23, 2020 - ’n Klein navorsingsgroepie aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is besig om werklike belangstelling in hulle werk oor kunsmatige intelligensie (KI) te ontlok. “Die mate van belangstelling was ietwat van ’n verrassing,” sê prof Marelie Davel, wat onlangs saam met PhD-student Tian Theunissen na New York, VSA, gereis het om hulle jongste bevindings…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nothing-artificial-about-their-expertise
Nothing artificial about their expertise
Apr 23, 2020 - A small research group at the North-West University (NWU) is starting to attract real interest for their work on artificial intelligence (AI). “The amount of interest has come as something of a surprise,” says Prof Marelie Davel, who – with PhD student Tian Theunissen – recently travelled to New York, USA, to present their latest findings at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-make-huge-donation-during-covid-19-crisis
NWU students make huge donation during Covid-19 crisis
Apr 23, 2020 - Covid-19 is tightening its grip and those with the least financial means are feeling its stranglehold the most. Their plight is being heard. Students from the North-West University (NWU) again showed that – even in the face of a global pandemic – their commitment to helping the community is unwavering. This is evident by the R50 000 donation…http://news.nwu.ac.za/silver-lining-amidst-covid-19
A silver lining amidst COVID-19?
Apr 08, 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly shown us what it means to live in unprecedented times. In the following opinion piece, Michelle Groenewald – a lecturer in economics at the North-West University (NWU) – shares her views on some encouraging measures that have taken place of late. She asks the question: can South Africans demand a better…http://news.nwu.ac.za/lockdown-yabelana-connects-communities-essential-services
Lockdown: Yabelana connects communities with essential services
Apr 09, 2020 - Relying on other people within the community for information is a reality faced by many South Africans.With the country currently being on lockdown for the next few weeks, getting accurate information regarding social services could be a nightmare. Fortunately, the North-West University (NWU) has come to the rescue with Yabelana, a ground…http://news.nwu.ac.za/autism-symposium-%25E2%2580%2593-we%25E2%2580%2599re-going-ahead
Autism Symposium – we’re going ahead!
Apr 09, 2020 - Despite the new regulations put in place with regard to the coronavirus, the Institute of Psychology and Wellbeing at the North-West University (NWU) will this year still be hosting its fifth Autism Symposium from 25 to 27 June. The NWU and Autism South Africa (ASA) are offering the event jointly, but it will be presented as a digital, online…http://news.nwu.ac.za/another-chance-learn-cope-during-lockdown
Another chance to learn to cope during lockdown
Apr 09, 2020 - If you missed the first online mental health workshop that was recently hosted for staff members at the North-West University (NWU), worry not. The NWU will be hosting a second webinar session on 14 April at 10am. The 75 minute long webinar will be presented via Zoom, and can accommodate a maximum of 300 participants. All you need to connect…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/sorg-vir-onsself-en-die-mensdom-tydens-die-covid-19-pandemie
Sorg vir onsself en die mensdom tydens die Covid-19-pandemie
Apr 14, 2020 - Die Wêreldgesondheidsorganisasie (WGO) het in Maart 2020 die uitbreking van ’n nuwe koronavirussiekte (Covid-19) tot ’n wêreldwye pandemie verklaar. Talle mense word nou deur gevoelens van bekommernis of angstigheid oorval, veral deur die waarskuwings wat die hele tyd verander, die mediadekking, en die nasionale staat van inperking as gevolg van…http://news.nwu.ac.za/serving-ourselves-and-humanity-during-covid-19-pandemic
Serving ourselves and humanity during the Covid-19 pandemic
Apr 14, 2020 - In March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) as a global pandemic. Subsequently many people are overwhelmed by feelings of worry and anxiousness, especially by the constantly changing alerts, media coverage and national lock down regarding the Corona virus. Two experts from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-validate-new-covid-19-test
NWU to validate new Covid-19 test
Apr 14, 2020 - As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc locally and internationally, NWU’s experts have been roped in to assist with the validation of a new test in the fight against it. The new test is being developed by a wholly owned South African pharmaceutical company, Austell Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd. It is anticipated that this SARS Cov-2…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-researcher-advocates-paternity-leave
NWU researcher advocates paternity leave
Apr 14, 2020 - South Africa’s employment history has very little written about employed fathers compared to records about working mothers. However, fathers have been out in the workplace, away from home, longer than mothers have. During the apartheid era, the migrant labour system contributed to this inequality, forcing fathers to work in areas far away…http://news.nwu.ac.za/coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-we-are-knife-edge
Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic: We are on a knife-edge
Apr 15, 2020 - * A realistic, optimistic plan of action is needed “The coronavirus pandemic is a health war that has led to an economic war, so South Africa requires a multidimensional plan to survive.” Prof Danie Meyer, a development economist and director of the TRADE research focus area of the North-West University (NWU), believes drastic measures should…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-assists-provincial-health-curbing-covid-19
NWU assists provincial Health in curbing COVID-19
Apr 15, 2020 - The North-West University (NWU) and the North West Department of Health (NWDoH) are joining hands in the fight against the deadly severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, known as COVID-19. The department’s deputy director-general, Mr Polaki Mokatsane, approached the NWU to assist with strategic information, guidance and support. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/further-cut-interest-rates-welcome-pre-emptive-step
Further cut in interest rates is a welcome pre-emptive step
Apr 15, 2020 - “The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) surprise decision to cut interest rates by another 100 basis points is a welcome move. This will help to support the South African economy as it grapples with a rapidly deteriorating situation as a result of the extended Covid-19 lockdown.” This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons, a well-known…http://news.nwu.ac.za/our-hope-lies-power-our-people
Our hope lies in the power of our people
Apr 15, 2020 - There is a saying in Tibetan: “Tragedy should be utilised as a source of strength. No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster.” This quote by the Dalai Lama XIV has perhaps never been more fitting than in the turbulent times in which we find ourselves today. When one finds…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gaining-momentum-unitary-institution-2020
Gaining momentum as a unitary institution in 2020
Mar 03, 2020 - “It is a new decade and with it comes the opportunity to define ourselves as agents of excellence and impact.” This is what Prof Dan Kgwadi, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) principal and vice-chancellor, said during the university’s recent official academic opening ceremony He emphasized the NWU’s bold dream to be an internationally…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gender-based-violence-where-did-we-go-wrong
Gender-based Violence: Where did we go wrong?
Mar 03, 2020 - The Crime Against Women in South Africa Report by Statistics SA shows that femicide (the murder of women on the basis of their gender), is five times higher than the global average. This means that in South Africa, women are five times more likely to be killed due to gender-based violence. In an attempt to better understand this poison to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/alumni-en-vriende-trek-saam-vir-jaarlikse-sakeontbyt