The month of October marks breast cancer awareness month – also known as Pinktober. This is an annual campaign to increase awareness of this dreaded and dark disease – ironically, at the time of the year when most trees here are blossoming and beautifully covered in pink. Cancer is often a very lonely and emotional battle to fight, but it does not have to be. There is hope and support out there – you just need to reach out.
While there are positive features to the latest economic reconstruction and recovery plan, it needed to say much more about implementation processes and timelines, says North-West University (NWU) Business School economist, Prof Raymond Parsons.
The TRADE research focus area at the North-West University (NWU) hosted an online world tour to take international collaboration to the next level in the time of Covid-19.
The Renewable Energy Postgraduate Symposium (REPS) is an annual event hosted by the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies at Stellenbosch University for postgraduate students working in any of the fields of renewable and sustainable energy.
The North-West University (NWU) Gallery is currently hosting the “RACONTEUR: Covid-19 the NWU Way” art exhibition. This noteworthy exhibition will run until 11 October and includes the works of 11 NWU alumni and lecturers.
Prof Klaus Kellner from the North-West University (NWU) was recently appointed by the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Barbara Creecy, to serve on the Conservation Advisory Board.
The Covid-19 pandemic is disrupting normal life globally, and every area of life is touched. The pandemic demands quick action, and as new information emerges, reliable syntheses and guidelines for care are urgently needed.
Informal sector can play bigger role in job creation
The TRADE research focus area at the North-West University (NWU) hosted a successful online master-class event on 4 September.
In the short life of the Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) at the North-West University (NWU) it has already become known as one of the most exceptional centres that tertiary-education institutions have to offer. One of the factors that contributes to its success is that it is constantly seeking for new ways to improve its expertise, research and services.
Now, more than ever, it is important to us as human beings to be happy and healthy, but the brain’s primary objective is to keep us safe. The main function of our brain is to help us survive the day and keep us alive and well from today to tomorrow, but scientists have tricks up their sleeves to enable you to be happier and enjoy life to the fullest.