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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://theology.nwu.ac.za/m-d-programmes/ethics
Moral Development of the Society (Christian Ethics)
Focus: The application of core concepts of Reformed Theology on moral renewal in the process of nation building and the development of the society. Subprogramme leader: Riaan Rheeder (riaan.rheeder@nwu.ac.za) Members of subprogramme: Koos Vorster (koos.vorster@nwu.ac.za) Nico Vorster (nico.vorster@nwu.ac.za) Manitza…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://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://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…Prof. Matthew Timothy Mullarkey is a Professor of Instruction in the School of Information Systems at the University of South Florida, where he contributes to teaching, research, and student mentorship within the Muma College of Business. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of South Florida, an MBA from the University of…
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Matthew Timothy Mullarkey
Prof. Matthew Timothy Mullarkey is a Professor of Instruction in the School of Information Systems at the University of South Florida, where he contributes to teaching, research, and student mentorship within the Muma College of Business. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of South Florida, an MBA from the University of…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/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/alumnus-andries-van-heerden-leads-afrimat-mining-and-industrial-expansion
Alumnus Andries van Heerden leads Afrimat in mining and industrial expansion
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Andries van Heerden is the chief executive officer of Afrimat Limited, a JSE-listed company that supplies iron ore, anthracite, phosphate, construction materials and industrial minerals across Southern Africa. “I started as a first-year mechanical engineering student in Potchefstroom in 1984,” he recalls. His…http://library.nwu.ac.za/artificial-intelligence-symposium-2023-guest-speakers
Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023 - Guest Speakers
Prof Daryl Balia Prof Daryl Balia Prof. Daryl Balia, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Information Technology and Potchefstroom Campus Operations Prof Daryl Balia, former executive dean of the NWU's Faculty of Theology, was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Information Technology and Potchefstroom Campus Operations in 2019 for a fixed term of five years.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ranglyste-bevestig-die-nwu-se-bestendige-pad-van-uitnemendheid
Ranglyste bevestig die NWU se bestendige pad van uitnemendheid
In die jongste Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings gaan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) voort om te bou aan sy reputasie as ’n wêreldwye mededingende en innoverende instelling wat sy posisie onder die wêreld se vooraanstaande universiteite behou. Hierdie prestasie bevestig weer eens die reputasie van die NWU op plaaslike en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/jongste-ranglys-herbevestig-nwu-se-plek-onder-suid-afrika-se-topsewe-universiteite