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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://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…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://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/concerts-2025-1
Concerts: 1st Semester 2025
2025-05-05 PLEASE NOTE: Due to renovations during 2025 at the Conservatory, all concerts will be presented in NG Church Vyfhoek, 40 Tinktinkie Street, Baillie Park, Potchefstroom. Wednesday 19 February • 15:00 NG Church Vyfhoek Minne…https://news.nwu.ac.za/two-new-online-art-exhibitions-nwu
Two new online art exhibitions at the NWU
2021-10-05 On 29 September the North-West University (NWU) Gallery launched two new online art exhibitions, which will be open until 29 October. Malose Pete’s “Art Language of My Forefathers” exhibition is being showcased at the NWU Main Gallery, and the exhibition “…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-dr-sweetness-had-face-lot-sour
NWU’s Dr Sweetness had to face a lot of sour
2023-08-14 It took only a few seconds for her to lose weeks of her life. After her Toyota Yaris had crashed head-on into a bakkie, she was trapped in a cocoon of unconsciousness and when she awoke her world had irrevocably changed. Torturous years of rehabilitation were…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/acds/pgdip
Postgraduate Diploma
2021-04-14 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA Qualification code: 2GC D01 Curriculum code: N501P Solving complex real-world problems and building societal resilience requires many disciplines What this course offers Climate change and…NWU expert: There is merit in calling for a new climate deal
2017-06-21 US President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord earlier in the month was greeted with global dismay. In fact, both the United Nations (UN) and former President Barack Obama labelled the decision as a major setback. According to Dr…https://news.nwu.ac.za/groundbreaking-study-gives-frogs-and-reptiles-indigenous-names
Groundbreaking study gives frogs and reptiles indigenous names
2025-05-29 Researchers have created a comprehensive list of indigenous names for frogs and reptiles in order to promote inclusive conservation People are far more likely to protect what they can name South Africa’s indigenous languages have long been…https://www.nwu.ac.za/alumni-awards-nomination
Alumni Awards Nomination Form
2025-06-04 .webform-component-fieldset { color: black; font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px; } .fieldset-wrapper label { clear: left; display: inline-block; float: left; padding: 10px 10px 11px; text-align: right; width: 250px; } .fieldset-wrapper input {…Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic: We are on a knife-edge
2020-04-15 * A realistic, optimistic plan of action is needed “The coronavirus pandemic is a health war that has led to an economic war, so South Africa requires a multidimensional plan to survive.” Prof Danie Meyer, a development economist and director of the…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/masara-oral-arts-project/community-projects
The MOAP community and its projects
2025-01-22 We welcome collaboration of any kind. Please contact us if you are interested in joining our community. Our management is situated in the School of Music at North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). MOAP is under the jurisdiction of Prof …https://library.nwu.ac.za/notice-library
Noticeboard
2025-06-17 [accordion collapsed], ***Temporary closure of the Library on the Mahikeng Campus***, Please note that, due to ongoing restoration work following flood damage at the Library on the Mahikeng Campus, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) has recommended the immediate closure of the library until further notice. During this period, students are…, Enhance your research visibility— connect ORCID to Scopus, In a rapidly evolving world of research, visibility and accuracy are necessary. To help you enhance your academic footprint and ensure your scholarly record is as accurate as your impact deserves, we invite you to link your ORCID iD with Scopus. Why take this…, Installation of security gates: Library and Information Service, Please be informed that the Library and Information Service is currently installing RFID security gates at the Ferdinand Postma Library and the Natural Sciences Library on the Potchefstroom Campus. This installation will involve drilling, which may cause some…, Partial Closure: Mahikeng Campus Library, Mahikeng Campus Library is partially closed due to damages caused by floods, but the following key services remain available: Available Services Junior Commons: Open to all users for printing purposes. It offers 34 seats and 9 computers dedicated to printing…, Mahikeng Campus Library Roof Construction in Progress, We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities. Expected completion date: 25 March 2025 Thank you for your cooperation! Notice placed on 13 February 2025, DIY Student Services / 2025 Registration, Student serices change Student serices change Go to the Student Engagement Portal ( Guide ) to find the following: Dashboard (Your information: Campus, qualification, enrolment status, grade point average (GPA), full profile) Registration (Registration,…, 2025 Library and Information Service (LIS) Calendar, We are pleased to share the 2025 LIS calendar. Both digital and printable versions are now available and can be accessed here . Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require additional information. Dina Mashiyane ( dina.mashiyane@nwu.ac.za )…, Protect your Belongings, Do not leave your belongings unattended. Your belongings are valuable, and they're safe with you. Remember: Keep an eye on your bags, laptops, and personal items. Unattended belongings may be at risk of theft or damage. The library is not liable for lost or…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-collaborators-launch-community-e-skills-project
NWU and collaborators launch Community E-Skills project
2021-07-08 The North-West University's (NWU’s) NWU-CoLab, in collaboration with the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA), the Mahikeng Digital Innovation Hub (MDiHub) and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), recently…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/paa/3MC-Course-FD/Program
3MC Course on Fluid Modeling: Program
2022-05-23 .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: black; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Fluid Modeling and Shallow Water Equations 8-9 September 2022,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sasuf-2023-sustainability-takes-spotlight
SASUF 2023: Sustainability takes the spotlight
2023-03-29 They may sit in opposite hemispheres, but in the global village, borders and boundaries are no inhibitors to cooperation. The South Africa Sweden University Forum (SASUF) is evidence thereof. From 29 to 31 March, SASUF is hosting its Sustainability Forum at…https://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers
Meet our researchers
2023-09-28 The faculties at the North-West University (NWU) are doing exciting work on the research front. Prof Moses Retselisitsoe Phooko is the director of Professional Development and Community Engagement in the Faculty of Law. His research is on the Southern…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/electrochemistry-energy-environment-eee-group/current-research-focus