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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://engineering.nwu.ac.za/hysecunda-sa-germany-hydrogen-collaboration-workshop
HySecunda SA–Germany Hydrogen Collaboration Workshop Home
Background of Fraunhofer & HySecunda Project Fraunhofer drives applied hydrogen R&D and technology transfer, connecting South Africa’s production potential with Germany’s decarbonization needs. Within the HySecunda project, Fraunhofer develops practical, scalable solutions across the full green hydrogen value chain in South Africa…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://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
Cloud Matters
Cloud computing and servers have revolutionised digital technology, providing remotely accessible processing power and storage on-demand. While the cloud may seem immaterial and distant, it demands huge energy resources that are generated by extracting and consuming fossil fuels, metals, and water. The environmental impact of the cloud and…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://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://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://humanities.nwu.ac.za/nwu-emelten-ssrec/about-us
About Us
Welcome to the North-West University Education, Management and Economic Sciences, Law, Theology, Engineering and Natural Sciences-Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee. The NWU-EMELTEN-SSREC is a registered research ethics committee with the National Health Research Ethics Council (NHREC) of the national Department of Health. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/teachers-without-borders-reaching-out-educators
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/african-amphibian-conservation-research-group/aacrg-prof-louis-d
African Amphibian Conservation Research Group - Prof Louis' PhD
Prof. Louis' PhD. Candidates Edward Netherlands Position: PhD student Expertise: Molecular parasitology Office: Potchefstroom campus, NWU, Building E6, Office G36 Telephone…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-sciences/af/postgraduate-qualifications-economics
Postgraduate Qualifications - Economics
DEGREE FIELD OF STUDY DESCRIPTION OF THE DEGREE CAMPUSES Method of Delivery, Requirements, Honours Economics with Applied Economics 5EPL02:E601M This degree helps students to display a profound knowledge of & insight into the economic & business environments. Students will also be able to solve problems in conjunction with other disciplines. Mahikeng Full-time Honours Economics 5EPL01:E601 This degree helps students to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/centre-excellence-carbon-based-fuels-hosts-symposium-renewable-and-sustainable-energy
Centre of Excellence in Carbon-based Fuels hosts symposium in renewable and sustainable energy
The Renewable Energy Postgraduate Symposium (REPS) is an annual event hosted by the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies at Stellenbosch University for postgraduate students working in any of the fields of renewable and sustainable energy. The symposium allows young researchers to present and share their research work in a less…http://news.nwu.ac.za/condolences-north-west-university-passing-prof-tjaart-van-der-walt
Condolences from the North-West University: Passing of Prof Tjaart van der Walt
It is with great sadness that the North-West University (NWU) community learned about the passing of the 85-year old Prof Tjaart van der Walt during the night of 22 February 2019. Prof Tjaart van der Walt has done it all. Apart from the fact that he was rector of the former Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PU for CHE)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-traces-operational-research-back-world-war-ii
Inaugural lecture traces operational research back to World War II
Operational research (OR) is modern and highly sophisticated but its origins can be traced back to 1939 when the Royal Air Force began expanding the range of radar. Prof Philip Pretorius recently took the audience on a bit of a history lesson on OR with his inaugural lecture on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/mba-graduation-day-double-gold-cream-crop
MBA graduation day: Double gold for the cream of the crop
The North-West University (NWU) Business School had a successful graduation day, and made history this year with two top achievers scoring gold. Suretha Griesel, a dentist from Pretoria, and Theshan Govendar, a senior engineer from Anglo American, each received a gold medal for best overall achievers in the MBA programme.ABSA is the main…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-signs-memorandum-understanding-ndebele-kingship-council