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International Mother Language Day Celebration: Vanderbijlpark Campus
You are cordially invited to the International Mother Language Day Celebration. The event is a celebration of International Mother Language Day 2025, featuring various cultural activities, including traditional performances and language-related engagements. Dr. Naledi Mbude-Mehana, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Basic Education…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/international-mother-language-day-celebration-potchefstroom-campus
International Mother Language Day Celebration: Potchefstroom Campus
You are cordially invited to the International Mother Language Day Celebration. The event is a celebration of International Mother Language Day 2025, featuring various cultural activities, including traditional performances and language-related engagements. Dr. Naledi Mbude-Mehana, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Basic Education…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-memorial-lecture-honour-dr-aziz-pahad
NWU hosts memorial lecture in honour of Dr Aziz Pahad
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu The memory of the late Dr Aziz Pahad, liberation struggle veteran and diplomat, lives on. The North-West University’s (NWU) Mahikeng Campus hosted the inaugural Provincial Memorial Lecture in his honour on 25 February 2025. The theme of the lecture was "The insurgent diplomat: lessons from the life and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/poem-born-emotion-belonging-and-pride
A poem born from emotion, belonging and pride
With a pen in hand, first-year student Nompumelelo Mphoreng enjoyed the sunrise over the North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus as it created golden reflections on the river. As a fresh voice in the NWU community she found herself fascinated by the essence of her new home. The result? A poem titled A Symphony of Knowledge and Unity,…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/game-enhanced-learning-educational-technology
Game-Enhanced Learning & Educational Technology
The Game-Enhanced Learning & Educational Technology group explores how game mechanics, interactive storytelling, and emerging technologies enhance learning engagement, retention, and skill development. Rooted in playful pedagogy, the group investigates how structured and emergent play can create meaningful learning experiences (LX) that foster…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/professional-practice-and-foundations-scientific-disciplines
Professional Practice and Foundations of Scientific Disciplines (ProFound)
At PROFOUND, several researchers concentrate on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) within their respective disciplines, including Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. Another key research focus is the transition from secondary to tertiary education, aiming to bridge the gap to university across…https://www.nwu.ac.za/mynwu/ri-test1
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Prof Bismark Tyobeka Vice-Chancellor of North-West University (NWU) Professor Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka currently serves as Vice-Chancellor of North-West University (NWU), South Africa. Formerly the CEO of the National Nuclear Regulator, he has over two decades of experience in nuclear sciences and engineering. He began his career at Eskom…https://www.nwu.ac.za/mynwu/ri-test3
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Prof David Modise Executive Dean; Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NWU) Prof Dumi Moyo Executive Dean; Faculty of Humanities (NWU) Dr Janine Chantson Chief Director; Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (NWU) Dr Andrew Bailey RTTP, Acting Director: Research Contracts & Innovation, University of…Dr Selier is currently a senior scientist at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). Dr Selier has more than 25 years of experience in the economic and policy aspects related to conservation and would add tremendous value to our research endeavours and capacity. This must be seen in light of the fact that most of the current…
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Sarah-Anne J Selier
Dr Selier is currently a senior scientist at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). Dr Selier has more than 25 years of experience in the economic and policy aspects related to conservation and would add tremendous value to our research endeavours and capacity. This must be seen in light of the fact that most of the current…
Dr Selier is tans 'n senior wetenskaplike by die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Biodiversiteitsinstituut (SANBI). Dr Selier het meer as 25 jaar ondervinding in die ekonomiese en beleidsaspekte wat met bewaring verband hou en sal geweldige waarde toevoeg tot ons navorsingspogings en kapasiteit. Dit moet gesien word in die lig van die feit dat…
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Sarah-Anne J Selier
Dr Selier is tans 'n senior wetenskaplike by die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Biodiversiteitsinstituut (SANBI). Dr Selier het meer as 25 jaar ondervinding in die ekonomiese en beleidsaspekte wat met bewaring verband hou en sal geweldige waarde toevoeg tot ons navorsingspogings en kapasiteit. Dit moet gesien word in die lig van die feit dat…https://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-student-athletes-ussa-homecoming-event
Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates student athletes at USSA homecoming event
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was recently alive with excitement and pride as the campus hosted a University Sports South Africa (USSA) homecoming event. This occasion, dedicated to honouring the remarkable achievements of student athletes who showcased exceptional talent in the recent USSA tournament, was the…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group-phd
Doctoral Students
Current research focus: Trypanosomes, blood parasites, Environment, marine and freshwater fish, life-cycle stages, diversity. Overview: Chandra is starting her Ph.D. in 2025. She obtained her Master’s degree in 2024 with distinction at the NWU Potchefstroom Campus. Chandra also obtained her undergraduate B.Sc. degree…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/information-systems-engineering-and-innovation-group
Information Systems Engineering and Innovation Group
The Information Systems Engineering and Innovation Group focuses on advancing information systems design and development to drive organisational efficiency, innovation, and technological progress. The group specialises in integrating system engineering methodologies, cutting-edge information technology, and innovative strategies to create…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/artificial-intelligence-research-and-applications
Artificial Intelligence Research and Applications
The Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and TinyML Group Group leader: Prof Absalom Ezugwu Prof Ezugwe is interested in artificial intelligence, global optimization, machine learning, metaheuristic algorithm design, deep learning, medical image analysis, tinyml, data mining, and clustering. With over 15 years of academic experience…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/software-engineering-and-next-generation-networking