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Industry expert translates operational theory into real-world practice
2025-04-24 In a dynamic step towards bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world industry practice, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted an enriching guest lecture…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/frank-winde
Frank Winde
2021-05-03 Frank is a German citizen and came to SA as part of the Excellence Programme of the German Academy of Natural Scientists Leopoldina investigating waterborne uranium migration in mining areas of Germany, South Africa, Australia and Namibia. As…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-waternet-researchers-2022
NWU to host WaterNet researchers from 2022
2021-09-29 In light of the serious challenges that climate change poses on water supply, the North-West University (NWU) is bolstering its water-related research. Significant parts of the Eastern, Western and Northern Cape are experiencing a drought that has…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/identification-and-characterization-bacteria-isolated-selected-groundwater-systems-north-west
Identification and characterization of bacteria isolated from selected groundwater systems in the North West Province
2022-11-11 Identification and characterization of bacteria isolated from selected groundwater systems in the North West Province Nyakallo Metsing (MSc) Supervisor: Lesego Molale-Tom Co-supervisor: Carlos Bezudenhout Abstract Sources of water in the North…http://law.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-regte-omgewingsverandering/nathan-j-cooper
Nathan J Cooper
2024-08-30 My current position as Associate Professor entails teaching and convening a variety of papers at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These include Legal Method, Contracts, and International Trade Law. I supervise research students in areas relating to water law, health rights, freedom of expression and human security, and lead…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group-research-team
Research team
2025-03-01 Please click on any of the research team groups for more information on the members Last updated: February 2025 Comments on the content and accessibility, please contact: Anja Erasmushttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/node/22240
About us
2023-01-31 Background The Water Research Group form part of the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management (UESM) and the School of Biological Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus. The areas of specialisation that the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/23rd-waternetwarfsagwp-sa-symposium
23rd WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium
2022-06-08 North-West University is proud to be the lead host of the 23rd WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium. These Symposia have been held annually in Eastern and Southern African regions for the past 22 years to promote interaction among policymakers, academics,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/zoology/community-engagement
Community Engagement
2025-02-28 World Water Week World Water Week is an annual global event focused on addressing water-related challenges and solutions. It is typically held in the last week of August, and in 2024 the Water Research Group (WRG) decided to acknowledge it in three…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/business/blogs
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2024-06-07 Piketty’s fix for inequality in sync with development plan, Prof Raymond Parsons ON AUGUST 16 2012, the South African police intervened in a labour conflict between workers at the Marikana platinum mine near Rustenburg and the mine owners — the stockholders of Lonmin Inc based in London. Police fired on the strikers…, XENOPHOBIA - BUSINESS MUST ACT, Prof Raymond Parsons The seriousness with which the political leadership across the board is now taking the worrying outbreak of xenophobia in SA is welcome. There needs to be decisive and principled action to deal with the problem from all key stakeholders…, Buck stops here and not with the dollar, Prof Raymond Parsons A period of self-flagellation inevitably lies ahead for the South African economy, which is not in a good space, thanks to the twin fiscal and trade deficits, energy insecurity, labour conflict, policy uncertainty, weak investor…, A banker who can see the big picture, Prof Raymond Parsons COAL mines in the past employed canaries as sentinels that alerted miners to the presence of poisonous gases. Being more sensitive to gas than humans, the birds got distressed before the gases reached levels dangerous to humans, giving…, Daylight saving may be key to security of power supply, Prof Raymond Parsons IT IS often said that South Africa should be more prepared to "think outside the box" in tackling some of its challenges. Energy conservation is clearly one of them and already a range of innovative measures are available to save energy.…, Kleinsake: Mentors het gróót voordele, Prof Tommy du Plessis Daar is een ding wat die eienaar van ’n kleinsakeonderneming maar alte goed besef – hy het meestal nie al die wysheid om die onderneming 100% reg te bestuur nie. Foute word gemaak en probleme word soms net so gelaat. Daar is deurlopend…, Sakekamers kan klein ondernemings help, Prof Tommy du Plessis Almal op die AHi-kongres in Potchefstroom verlede week was dit eens dat wat Suid-Afrika nodig het, duisende nuwe kleinsakeondernemings is – ’n syfer van minstens 1 miljoen voor 2030 is genoem. Kortweg kom dit daarop neer dat hoe meer…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-master%25E2%2580%2599s-student-wins-award
NWU master’s student wins award
2017-09-13 A master’s degree student at the North-West University (NWU) recently won an award at the Anthropology Southern Africa conference in Malawi. Hestia Victor won the Elaine Salo Award for presenting the paper, “There is life in this place: DIY formalisation…http://news.nwu.ac.za/here-comes-next-generation-eco-warriors
Here comes the next generation of eco-warriors
2018-11-22 The future of the planet may not be as gloomy as many predict. A North-West University (NWU) researcher is doing her part to groom a new generation of eco-warriors armed with the knowledge and commitment to combat water scarcity and other challenges linked…http://library.nwu.ac.za/google-scholar-search
Google Scholar Search
2025-11-28 Google Scholar Tip: Use Google Scholar with our LibKey Tools [ Video ] Google Scholar Settings [accordion collapsed], How to get full-text articles in Google Scholar, Look for the " NWU " link next to each result. Use that link to get the full text via the Libraries' subscriptions. Full text articles on Google Scholar Search Full text articles on Google Scholar Search, What to do if the full-text article link does not show?, If the link does not appear next to any results, please configure your Google Scholar account . You can also link your Google account to the NWU. The "NWU" links will then appear even if you don't start your search from the current web page. How to configure…, Need more help?, Contact your Librarian for help with Google Scholar. [/accordion]http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-committed-community-engagement
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences committed to community engagement
2018-06-13 Staying true to its mission statement, the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) is committed to being socially relevant. This is evident from the faculty’s involvement in several community projects across the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bridging-gap-putting-chemistry-action
Bridging the gap by putting chemistry into action
2023-10-10 By Menziwa Msibi and Phenyo Mokgothu The Chemistry subject group at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, under the leadership of Prof Lebo Katata-Seru and Prof Thebe Medupe, hosted its inaugural "Chemistry in Action" event on 3 October 2023…http://news.nwu.ac.za/exploring-new-paths-tackling-big-three-infectious-diseases
Exploring new paths in tackling the big three infectious diseases
2025-06-17 Just a few drops of oil and water may be enough to change how the world treats tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/Aids – the “big three infectious diseases”, also known as BTIDs. This was the central message delivered by Prof Joe Viljoen during her inaugural…http://news.nwu.ac.za/take-stand-against-plastic-pollution
Take a stand against plastic pollution
2023-11-09 The North-West University (NWU) has recently launched a campaign to address the issue of plastic pollution. The campaign was initiated after the vice-chancellor, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, earlier this year challenged all staff and students to fight plastic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/science-action-event-strengthens-industry-links-and-student-engagement
Science-in-action event strengthens industry links and student engagement
2025-10-15 By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu When students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus gathered for the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences-in-Action event on 7 and 8 October 2025, they joined an initiative that brought…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-crowned-miss-eco-africa