The NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine will be the 11th medical school in SA and aims to address the shortage of healthcare practitioners in the province.
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- 20.Diagnosis determines the effectiveness of treatment and guides prevention strategies, according to Prof Oriel Thekisoe, a molecular biologist, at his inaugural lecture at the North-West University.
- 18.Hunters, especially international hunters, believe that they benefit local communities.
- 14.As chancellor, she serves as titular head of the NWU, and all qualifications awarded by the university are formally conferred by Dr Mokgokong.
- 13.Recognising the increasing demand for high-quality doctoral education, the PhD Hub serves to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
- 13.The use of artificial intelligence in drug discovery marks a significant shift in how scientists approach finding treatments for diseases such as malaria.
- 5.The North-West University's Tswelopele Project is a strategic initiative aimed at reshaping the university’s programme qualification mix.
- 5.The modest 4Q 2024 GDP growth of 0.6% must inform the tough choices facing the GNU in finalising an amended budget, says Prof Raymond Parsons.
- 3.Benedict Ndou, a researcher and PhD candidate at NWU, has identified a possible way to produce medicine without relying on plants that are at risk of disappearing due to over-harvesting.
February
- 27.The study aimed to address challenges faced by livestock farmers, particularly in regions with limited access to high-quality feed.
- 18.The Dennedorp Residence at the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus will be renamed the Siya Kolisi Residence.