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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week - Call for abstracts
2021-10-29 You are invited to a research symposium in commemoration of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW21), hosted by the North-West University in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg, Stellenbosch University and the Water Research Commission…Botany
2020-01-28 What is Botany? Plants form the bridge between the biosphere and its energy source, the sun. Plants are furthermore the source of oxygen, food, fossil and recent fuel, fibre, medicine and building material. Plants, such as cut flowers, are…Careers
2017-03-31 Obtaining a degree in Biological Sciences will allow you to choose from a wide range of careers. From lecturing, to research, to active field work in Exploration Geology where site work follows on research and modulation. Some career…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biological-sciences/biological-sciences-honours-curricula-information
School of Biological Sciences - Honours - Curricula Information
2023-09-21 School of Biological Sciences - Honours - Curricula Information Important Notice Students are not allowed to register for more than four (4) modules in the first semester (except for the research project, which is a year module). Elective modules…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/PGE-collab
PGE Collaboration
2025-03-01 In collaboration with: Short video footage German bilateral collaboration: platinum group elements in the Hex River system The collaboration between the Water Research Group (WRG), North-West University, and the…Our hope lies in the power of our people
2020-04-15 There is a saying in Tibetan: “Tragedy should be utilised as a source of strength. No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster.” This quote by the Dalai Lama XIV has perhaps never been…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-flagship-research-projects-are-contributing-sas-future
NWU’s flagship research projects are contributing to SA’s future
2022-12-08 The North-West University (NWU) is at the cutting-edge of research that seeks to embed community engagement and contribute meaningfully to people’s lives locally, continentally, and globally. Prof Jeffrey Mphahlele, deputy vice-chancellor for research and…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-wine-tasting-event
NWU Wine Tasting Event
2024-05-23 Join us for an exceptional wine tasting and dining experience, featuring a selection of fine wines paired with a mouth watering meal. This elegant event promises an unforgettable evening! Hosted by: Jordan winery Price: R 285.00 - including a meal…Fazel Ebrihiam Freeks
2020-11-23 Dr FE Freeks was appointed as a Subject Specialist in 2008 and promoted to a Senior Scientific Officer in 2012. He is currently presenting the LIFEPLAN® programme in the Faculty of Health Sciences under the research unit AUTHeR. He has presented the programme…Wilna Liebenberg
2021-01-21 Wilna Liebenberg, BPharm, MSc, DSc (NWU) is a research professor in the Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences at the NWU. She is the founder and head of the Solid-state Pharmaceutical Innovation and Nanotechnology (SPIN) research group.…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/home
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2025-05-22 Overview The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences offers diverse and interesting qualifications, characterised by relevant and integrated training. Here, students develop life skills that enable them to handle challenges in the workplace. Our…NWU’s Smart station to empower community to be weather smart
2019-12-03 v> The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the South African Weather Service (SAWS), have launched a state-of-the-art observation station that will monitor both the weather and air quality. This multi-million-rand development is situated…Resources
2020-07-10 [accordion collapsed] New International Resources: Urbanisation, Sustainability and Goal 11 of the SDGs More on Goal 11 of the SDGs: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ UN "The Sustainable…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/material-science-innovation-and-modelling/research-subprogrammes
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2023-10-26 Physics × Physics Solar thermal domestic applications Solar cooking, heating and drying. Heat transfer Renewable energy Thermal energy storage Electronic instrumentation Physics Education Structural characterizations of active…NWU academic presents at international conferences in Turkey and Greece
2017-10-11 Prof Masood Khalique from the School of Mathematical Sciences on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng was an invited speaker at the III International Conference on Symmetries, Differential Equations and Applications (SDEA-III) that was…International research collaboration examines microbial ecosystem of active fault zone in SA
2018-06-14 The North-West University’s Centre for Water Science and Management (CWSM) recently joined an international research team that will focus on the microbial ecosystem of an active fault zone in South Africa. This collaboration follows after the appointment…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/climate-change-air-quality-and-impacts/plant-physiology-and-biochemistry-overview
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry - Overview
2022-08-29 Plant physiology and biochemistry research at the NWU is focused on quantifying the impact of elevated carbon dioxide and air pollutants as well as increased water stress on crops. From such studies, it becomes possible to identify alternative crops that can…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group-staff
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2025-04-16 Academics Professor Nico J. Smit NRF rating: B-rated nico.smit@nwu.ac.za Research focus: Marine and freshwater fish parasites, environmental parasitology, aquatic biodiversity…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-ingenieurswese-se-vindingrykheid-n-sleutel-tot-phd-suksesse
Fakulteit Ingenieurswese se vindingrykheid ’n sleutel tot PhD-suksesse
2021-10-28 Vindingrykheid het die wêreld opgebou, vernuf onderhou dit en ons verbeelding sal dit die toekoms in neem. Dit is duidelik uit van die interessante en belangrike PhD’s wat die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Fakulteit Ingenieurswese in 2021 opgelewer het. Op…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sasuf-2023-sustainability-takes-spotlight