Mahikeng Campus News
Academic honoured with Nurse Researcher Award
Prof Leepile Sehularo, a professor of Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing at the North-West University (NWU), has received the Nurse Researcher Award at the South African Nursing Council (SANC) Nursing Excellence Awards. The ceremony took place at The Capital Menlyn Maine in Pretoria on 8 November 2024.
This award celebrates significant contributions to nursing research and forms part of the SANC’s 80th anniversary.
Prof Sehularo, who serves as the director of the Lifestyle Diseases research focus area at the Mahikeng Campus of the NWU, has made an impact in the academic… Read more
Perinatal mental health is pivotal for better outcomes for families
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…
Research focuses on substance abuse and improved mental-health care
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…
NWU partners with North West government to address Hartbeespoort Dam crisis
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…
Lecturer blazes trail with a new genre of Setswana poetry
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…
Alumnus crowned Miss Cosmo South Africa 2024
North-West University (NWU) alumnus and PhD student in human resource management, Lebohang Raputsoe, was recently crowned Miss Cosmo South Africa 2024.
She represented South Africa internationally at the prestigious Miss Cosmo International pageant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, that took place from 15 September to 6 October 2024.
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Mental healthcare expert nominated for Nursing Research Excellence Award
Mental health in the healthcare system is beginning to receive the attention it deserves. Prof Leepile Sehularo, a professor of psychiatry and mental health nursing at the North-West University (NWU), has been nominated for the Nurse Researcher Award at the South African Nursing Council (SANC) Nursing Excellence Awards.
The SANC is an…
Central bank explores opportunities to collaborate with students during Mahikeng visit
Seeking to reinvigorate partnerships with universities and explore collaborative opportunities with students, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) visited the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) on 30 October 2024.
“This is not a one-time event; we plan to hold similar outreach programmes more frequently in the future,”…
Judge Yvonne Mokgoro Colloquium unpacks the role of Ubuntu in shaping South African law
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…
Students celebrate African unity at 5th annual Cultural Day
By:Ntokozo Maseko and Lethabo Matjiu
In a celebration of traditional African food, dance, music and poetry, students at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) came together for the fifth annual Cultural Day of the Student Life Department.
Held on 4 October at Sedibeng Park in Mahikeng,…
BEd alumni reunion strengthens the NWU community
The importance of alumni involvement in shaping the future of the North-West University (NWU) and ensuring its transformation was stressed during a recent reunion for BEd alumni.
On 26 September, the Alumni Office, in collaboration with the Faculty of Education, hosted a memorable reunion for BEd alumni, bringing together graduates from…