NWU neonatal expert paves the way forward

When it comes to midwifery, neonatal care and nursing research, the name of North-West University’s Prof Welma Lubbe is the first that comes to mind.

As a dedicated researcher and founder of Little Steps – a research-based parenting website – Prof Lubbe was recently appointed for a third term (of five years each) as the South African…

NWU teams set assistance to NW Health in motion

Epidemiological and technical assistance against COVID-19 is the latest contribution in the collaboration between the North-West University and the North West Department of Health (NWDoH).

This entails the NWU drafting scenarios and assisting with an online inventory management system for personal protective equipment and a campaign…

Spotlight on service delivering during lockdown

Countries the world over are faced with overcoming a united threat in the form of the global Covid-19 pandemic. More often than not, the most vulnerable are the communities in developing countries, especially those relying on government to meet their service delivery needs.

North-West University (NWU) researcher and lecturer in…

Restriction strategy allows SA valuable time to prepare – NWU virologist

As South Africa prepares to ease restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19, a North-West University (NWU) virologist, Prof Albie van Dijk, shares her views on the country’s fight against the pandemic.

Prof Van Dijk is a lecturer and researcher in the Biochemistry subject group at the NWU’s campus in Potchefstroom, and…

NWU mourns passing of renowned Setswana writer

Staff and students of the North-West University (NWU) are mourning the passing of alumnus and prolific Setswana writer Dr Joseph Matlhasedi Mtsime.

Dr Ntsime, a highly acclaimed and respected Setswana author, received an honorary doctorate from the NWU in April 2008 for his contribution to the development and preservation of…

NWU’s Katlego enjoys acclaim as young space researcher

Remember the name Katlego Moloto, because you will be hearing a lot more of this young North-West University (NWU) scientist in the years to come.

Katlego, who is a member of the NWU’s Centre for Space Research and a lecturer in the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, was recently awarded the Outstanding Paper Award for Young…

NWU’s Leopards Lair Competition: calling all young entrepreneurs

Do you have what it takes to enter the proverbial leopard’s lair and stand your ground as a young entrepreneur? Do you have an out-of-the-box business idea? Do you see yourself as an innovator? If you do, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) popular Leopards Lair Competition is just for you!

This year marks the fourth rendition of the…

New NWU voice for popular radio programme

The North-West University has for years been an informative and entertaining presence on the very popular weekly environmental radio programme, Omgewingspraatjies. This tradition continues with a new expert following in the footsteps of his NWU colleagues.

Ruhann Steyn, a researcher and lecturer who is currently also busy with his…

Connecting to ignite a growth revolution in Africa

Why try to reinvent the wheel when others are facing similar challenges and together you could succeed in “connecting to ignite a growth revolution”?

This was the thinking of the team of researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area who visited Namibia to foster relationships with government, business,…

How to help your anxious children during lockdown

The Covid-19 lockdown brings with it a number of emotional challenges, not only for adults but also for children.

With schools being closed, and children not being able to spend time with their friends and extended family members, it can increase their anxiety and make it harder for them to cope during these uncertain times.

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