Quality medicines for the world
When it comes to the quality of medicines, there can be no compromise. This is why the NWU's Research Institute for Industrial Pharmacy®, incorporating CENQAM®, is a trusted partner of the World Health Organisation (WHO). The institute houses a WHO Collaborating Centre for the Quality Assurance of Medicines, which develops and validates analytical test methods for the quality screening of medicines.
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Why do we not grow new businesses?
Nurturing new entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial companies is seen as one of the key aspects of revitalising the South African economy. Numerous programmes and initiatives developed by government and private institutions aim to achieve this, and the youth are encouraged to start their own businesses. These initiatives are mainly driven by development agencies and business schools at tertiary institutions.
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Optentia to host Stats Camp South Africa
When it comes to research, the findings are only as strong as the analysis of the data. If a researcher is proficient in statistical analysis the research will benefit society, if not, it is an opportunity lost. This April the NWU's Optentia research focus area, in collaboration with two international experts on statistical analysis, Prof Todd D Little and Prof Rens van der Schoot, will host a Stats Camp in South Africa.
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