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Ethics Application and Committee Information
[accordion collapsed] TOR & SOPs Terms of Reference The terms of reference (TOR) document provides guidelines and a minimum standard for the North-West University Education, Management and Economic Sciences, Law, Theology, Engineering and Natural Sciences Research Ethics Committee’s (NWU-EMELTEN-REC) operational management of…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pssa-2025/invited-speakers
Invited speakers
Prof Angela Woodiwiss University of the Witwatersrand × Speaker: Prof Angela Woodiwiss Professor Angela Jill Woodiwiss BSc (Physiotherapy), MSc, PhD (WITS), FAAS, MASSAf, MRSSAf Angela Woodiwiss is an ad hominem full Professor of Physiology (since 2010); Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa (MRSSAf);…http://www.nwu.ac.za/node/11281
Welcome to North-West University (NWU)
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Teachers without borders: reaching out to educators
The 21st century is a challenging time and it is important that both teachers and school learners become self-directed learners. The North-West University's (NWU's) research focus area for Self-directed Learning (SDL), under the directorship of Prof Elsa Mentz, focuses especially on indigenous knowledge for self-directed learning in the science…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-kgotso-not-giving
NWU’s Kgotso is not giving up
At the age of 22, Kgotso Moroenyane has taken the lemons life has handed him and turned them into lemonade. The BEd student majoring in mathematics and physical science has not let the two chronic illnesses he lives with stop him from working towards his dreams. Living with two chronic conditions In 2016 Kgotso was diagnosed with a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/excellence-awards-recognise-staff-who-excelled-their-areas-expertise
Excellence Awards recognise staff who excelled in their areas of expertise
The North-West University (NWU) rewarded its exceptional staff during the annual NWU Excellence Awards ceremony, which took place in Potchefstroom on 21 November. More than 130 staff members received recognition for their outstanding contributions in teaching and learning, community engagement, and research and innovation respectively. Prof…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/home
Home
Welcome to the Unit for Data Science and Computing (UDSC) A word of welcome from the director: Prof Roelien Goede +27 18 285 2760 Roelien.Goede@nwu.ac.za Building G3, room G21, Potchefstroom Qualification: PhD, DTE Welcome to the Unit for Data Science and Computing (UDSC) webpage. In an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-africa-day-celebrations
NWU hosts Africa Day celebrations
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng hosted the annual symposium and Africa Day celebrations in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on 19 and 20 May 2017. Luwellyn Landers, the deputy minister for international relations and cooperation and keynote speaker on the first day,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-experts-highlight-importance-training-fempreneurs
NWU experts highlight the importance of training fempreneurs
With Women’s Month in full swing, two experts from the North-West University (NWU) are shining the spotlight on the importance of entrepreneurial training for female entrepreneurs. The experts, Dr Natanya Meyer and Dr Luzaan Hamilton – who are both members of the School of Business Management – are of the opinion that to enable women to take a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/schutte-and-saayman-new-%25E2%2580%2598oscar%25E2%2580%2599-winners-0
Schutte and Saayman new ‘Oscar’ winners
The North-West University (NWU) is immensely proud of its two new Science Oscar winners, Profs Alta Schutte and Melville Saayman.These two esteemed researchers were recognised by the National Science and Technology’s (NSTF) for their contributions to their respective fields at a gala dinner in Johannesburg on Thursday night. The awards were…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ai-symposium-sparks-innovation-and-collaboration-higher-education
AI symposium sparks innovation and collaboration in higher education
By Menziwa Msibi The North-West University (NWU) Library and Information Service and the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering recently hosted the 3rd IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Potchefstroom. They did this in collaboration with the International Federation of Libraries Association Information Technology…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eskom-science-expo-nurturing-young-innovators
ESKOM Science Expo: Nurturing young innovators
The ESKOM Science Expo is a regional contest proudly sponsored by the North-West University's (NWU's) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the Department of Education. The Dr Kenneth Kaunda district municipality recently played home to this year's event, which was held in the Weet and Sweet Hall on the NWU's Potchefstroom Campus.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-earns-renewable-energy-initiative-award-solar-investments
NWU earns Renewable Energy Initiative Award for solar investments
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) ongoing commitment to sustainable energy through its trail-blazing solar projects across its campuses has earned it the Renewable Energy Initiative Award from the Higher Education Facility Management Association of Southern Africa (HEFMA) on 17 October. “Winning this award among 26 Southern African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/work-artificial-intelligence-dont-fear-it-says-expert
Work with artificial intelligence but don’t fear it, says expert
What happens when students begin to wonder if universities are still necessary? This was one of the questions posed by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Anné Verhoef during a talk for postgraduate students on artificial intelligence (AI). “AI is changing everything,” said Prof Verhoef, director of the NWU AI Hub and a professor of…http://www.nwu.ac.za/event/faculty-health-sciences-understanding-ipc-era-covid-19-free-cpd-accredited-webinar
Faculty of Health Sciences: Understanding IPC in the era of Covid-19 - Free CPD accredited webinar
[accordion] Scope of the webinar course Due to the effects of COVID-19 and in preparation for the 3rd wave, the CSIR team has developed a course on both COVID-19 and TB Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) management in healthcare settings. This webinar course consists of 5 modules (Wednesday - Tuesday, 10:00 - 12:00) and is…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/mathematical-and-statistical-sciences/maths-refresher-course
Maths Refresher Course
This course is compulsory for all students that are enrolled for WISN111 All bona fide first year students enrolled for programs/curriculums which include the module(s) WISN111 and/or MATE111 must attend the refresher course. This implies that all Engineering and BMI students, the specific BSc, BCom and BA students enrolled for the module…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-sciences/statistics
Statistics
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, You can begin your academic journey by applying for the BCom in Statistics in your first year. This programme offers a comprehensive foundation in the collection, organisation, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data. Statistics focuses on gathering accurate information, summarising it for clarity, drawing meaningful conclusions, and using…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Economics Statistics Business management , Degree options, BCom in Statistics Degree duration: 3 years, full time Offered at the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculuim code: 5FGH02 BCom in Statistics - Extended Programme Degree duration: 4 years, full time Offered at the Mahikeng [M] campus Curricluim code: 5XGH01 , Admission requirements, BCom in Statistics APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 4 (50% and more) English: Level 4 (50% and more) BCom in Statistics - Extended Programme APS: 20 Mathematics: Level 3 (40% and more) or Mathematical literacy: Level 4 (50% and more) English: Level 3 (40% and more), Career opportunities , Data Analyst Statistical Consultant Market Research Analyst Financial Analyst Biostatistician Data Scientist Quantitative Analyst Epidemiologist Business Intelligence Analyst Data Engineer Risk Analyst , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Potchefstroom [P] [/accordion] Yearbookhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/es/informationsystems
Economic Sciences with Information Systems
[accordion], Your Path to Excellence, Information Systems involves analysing and organising business information through the application of technology. This field blends core concepts from management, operations, and information systems theory with computer science and engineering methods to effectively manage an organisation's data. With our BCom in Information Systems, you'll dive…, Core subjects , Subjects include, but are not limited to: Introduction to Computers and Programming Introduction to Programming Object-oriented Programming Computer Organisation and Architecture Systems Analysis Introduction to Networks Electronic Business Introduction to Databases Systems Design Web Programming Project Management for Information Systems…, Degree options, BCom in Information Systems Degree Duration: 3 years, full time Offered at the Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculuim code: 5GVH01 BCom in Information Systems - Extended Programme Degree Duration: 4 years, full time Offered at Mahikeng [M] campus Curriculuim code: 5XVH01 , Admission requirements, BCom in Information Systems APS: 24 Mathematics: Level 4 (50%) English: Level 4(50%) BCom in Information Systems - Extended Programme APS: 21 Mathematics: Level 3 (40%) or Mathematics Literacy: Level 4 (50%) English: Level 3 (40%) , Career opportunities , Business Analyst ERP Specialist Web Content Manager Project Manager Database Analyst Database Administrator Application Developer IS Security Manager E-Business Manager Application Analyst Data Analyst Information systems manager IT consultant IT technical support officer IS/IT Auditor Systems Analyst , Postgraduate studies, Postgraduate studies in Information Systems include: BCom Honours Degree MCom and PhD These postgraduate degrees are offered at Mahikeng [M] [/accordion], , Yearbookhttp://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/music-technology
Music Technology
Mr Johan Viljoen Music Technology is currently offered as a second-year module in the BA Music and Society programme, and as a major subject on third-year and fourth-year level in the BMus programme. These modules largely consist of learning software skills, which include notation skills in Sibelius and/or Finale,…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/vinco/cloud-matters