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Nothing artificial about their expertise
A small research group at the North-West University (NWU) is starting to attract real interest for their work on artificial intelligence (AI). “The amount of interest has come as something of a surprise,” says Prof Marelie Davel, who – with PhD student Tian Theunissen – recently travelled to New York, USA, to present their latest findings at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/theres-more-wind-and-solar-power-electricity
There’s more to wind and solar power than electricity
In the past decade, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind have made some inroads in supplying “green” energy to the country’s power grid. To be self-sustainable with the use of renewable electricity, methods of energy storage are required, as solar and wind are naturally fluctuating and not constant sources of energy. This is one of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nstf-awards-prestigious-science-oscars-two-nwu
NSTF awards prestigious “Science Oscars” to two from NWU
The North-West University (NWU) is celebrating two wins at this year’s NSTF-South32 Awards. Prof Linda Godfrey and Jonker Sailplanes (Pty) Ltd received these prestigious awards ─ also known as the “Science Oscars” – during a hybrid event and live broadcast from Johannesburg and Cape Town on 11 July. Prof Godfrey, an extraordinary professor…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/cybathlon/projects
Projects
Explore the projects driving our Cybathlon team forward! As they prepare for the upcoming event in Zurich, these initiatives embody our commitment to innovation in assistive technology. Join us as we delve into the diverse range of endeavors shaping the future of mobility and independence for individuals with disabilities. [accordion collapsed…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/copai-forum-3-ai-llms-teaching-and-learning
CoPAI Forum #3: AI as LLMs in Teaching and Learning
You are formally invited to CoPAI Forum #3, featuring Dr. Martin Bekker, PhD, MSc, MA, a guest speaker from WITS School of Electrical and Information Engineering, discussing the role of AI as LLMs in Teaching and Learning. About speaker: Martin Bekker is a computational social scientist and AI ethics researcher, and lectures ethics and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/financial-mathematics
Financial Mathematics
Financial Mathematics is a flourishing area of modern science. Its numerous applications have become vital to the day to day functioning of the world’s financial institutions. As a consequence, a solid command of the principles and techniques of financial engineering is essential for a responsible approach to the trading, asset management…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solarcar
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Since 2012 the North-West University (NWU) has been competing in solar car challenges. The NWU solar car project stands out as a symbol of engineering excellence in the pursuit of energy-efficient transport technology. This flagship interdisciplinary project of the Faculty of Engineering not only focuses on research and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-star-will-be-chasing-sun
NWU’s star will be chasing the sun
On Tuesday 22 August the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) launched Naledi, the 2017 version of the solar car that will be competing in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge starting in early October in Australia.The gruelling journey starts in Darwin and follows the Stuart Highway to Port Augusta and then Highway 1 to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/naledi%25E2%2580%2599s-gearing-go-north-west-university%25E2%2580%2599s-nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-solar-car-naledi-ready-take-world-whole-team
Naledi’s gearing up to go!
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) solar car, Naledi, is ready to take on the world. With the whole team assembled in Darwin, Australia and with the static scrutineering tests conducted on Wednesday, the team will now undergo dynamic scrutineering tests on Saturday before the first leg kicks off on Sunday. It is the start of a 3 000 km…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-faculties-come-together-improve-postdoctoral-fellowship
NWU faculties come together to improve postdoctoral fellowship
The eight faculties of the North-West University (NWU) and their postdoctoral fellows, who hail from all over the world, came together on 20 September at Crista Galli in Potchefstroom to discuss different ideas on how to improve the postdoctoral fellowship programme at the NWU. After Prof Dan Kgwadi, NWU vice-chancellor, had welcomed the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/jonker-brothers-soar-greater-heights
Jonker brothers soar to greater heights
Many pairs of brothers have made their mark in the history of aviation. Just think of the Wright brothers, the Bell brothers and the Taylor brothers. However, the Jonker brothers from Potchefstroom are second to none and in the past 10 years have stirred up the world glider market with their business, Jonker Sailplanes. Their revolutionary JS1…http://www.nwu.ac.za/system/vc-profile
VC Profile
Dr Bismark Tyobeka Profile × Profile of Dr Bismark Tyobeka Dr Bismark Tyobeka paving the way – The NWU Way Dr Bismark Tyobeka, one of the leading nuclear power experts in the world, started his term as principal and vice-chancellor of the NWU on 1 June 2022. He has had a long and fruitful association with his alma…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-scientists-showcase-their-passion-science
Young scientists showcase their passion for science
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently hosted a regional Eskom Expo for Young Scientists which saw a high level of participation from school learners in and around Mahikeng. The Eskom Expo is a science fair where learners can showcase their own science projects. The Expo also provide learners the opportunity to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-wheels-snippie
New wheels for Snippie
As the car sped away, the Swart family were left aghast at the aftermath of a reckless deed. Their six-year old whippet, Snippie, was the victim of an accident that left her paralysed from the waist down. Mom Carien was as devastated by the injury suffered by their beloved Snippie as she was by the trauma that afflicted her 10-year old son…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-come-out-numbers-career-fairs
NWU students come out in numbers to career fairs
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Career Centre is pulling out all the stops when it comes to equipping its students with the necessary knowledge that is needed for the world of work. The centre hosted its annual engineering and natural and agricultural sciences career fairs on the campus in Potchefstroom on 17 and 18 July respectively…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-female-innovators-shine-during-modiragatsi-youth-innovation-competition
Young female innovators shine during Modiragatsi Youth Innovation Competition
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us and the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) and its partners understand that it is necessary to equip the youth with skills that will benefit them in the long run. In 2019 the Faculty of Engineering and the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/mphegolle-ephraim-moshidi
Mphegolle Ephraim Moshidi
Teaches Supply Chain Management for Industrial Engineering students.http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/instrument-makers
About Instrument-making
"Whatever you can conceive, we can create." Welcome to Instrument Making The Instrument making department at the North-West University has been in existence since 1952, and since then we have grown from strength to strength. The instrument-making department is classified as a specialised…http://news.nwu.ac.za/food-and-feed-thought-6th-extruafrica-event
Food and feed for thought at 6th ExtruAfrica event
Extrusion, a high-pressure cooking process, has revolutionised the food, feed, plastic and powder paint industries, among many others. Small wonder, then, that the annual ExtruAfrica conference, training seminar and exhibition is such an eagerly anticipated event for manufacturers from South Africa and other African countries. The sixth…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumna-helps-young-people-choose-right-career-paths