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Expertise
Our people were trained at well known specialist training centres including the CSIR and other industry leaders. This combined experience includes the design and manufacturing of high quality research equipment and other fields in the industry including tutoring, student projects, automotive testing, FMCG, pharmaceutical and medical…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/instrument-making/scientific-glassblowing
Scientific Glassblowing
What is it? Scientific Glassblowing is the process of creating glass instruments for use in research and production. Scientific Glassblowing differs from the art form in that they work exclusively with borosilicate glass and quartz, both of which have higher working temperatures than art (or "soft") glass and have the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/instrument-making/our-services
Our Services
We have worked in industries ranging from rifle manufacturing, mining equipment manufacturing and special equipment and design. Our staff is highly skilled and formally trained to address whichever need you might have. Design With the necessary 3D/CAD/CAM facilities we can design whichever equipment. CNC 3 and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/instrument-making/key-areas
Key Areas
Our key areas on which we focus are: Mechanical design, manufacturing and repair Metal hardening and tempering Plastic forming, bending and asercutting Electrical repair Basic electrical control circuit design, assembly and maintenance PLC Programming VSD (Variable Speed Drives) programming, fault…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biological-sciences/botany-publications
Botany Publications
Publications of Botany staff for 2014-2015 1. Botha M, Siebert SJ, Van den Berg J, Maliba BG, Ellis S. 2015. Plant and arthropod diversity patterns of maize agro-ecosystems in two grassy biomes of South Africa. Biodiversity and Conservation 24(7): 1797-1824 2. Davoren E, Siebert SJ, Cilliers SS, Du Toit MJ…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-statistical-and-mathematical-sciences/colloquiums-and-workshops
Colloquiums and Workshops
There are no upcoming colloquiums at this time. Please contact the school secretary (Mrs Melanie Claassen) at 018 299 2568 for more information or the Faculty Liaison Officer (Ms Ashleigh Pieterse) at 018 299 2711 to have information placed on this website.http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-statistical-and-mathematical-sciences/contact-us
Contact Us
Postal Address: Private Bag X6001 Potchefstroom Campus North-West University Potchefstroom 2520 Physical Address: Building G3, Room 111 Potchefstroom Campus North-West University Potchefstroom 2531 General…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/physical-and-chemical-sciences/contact-us
Contact us
Directors: Director Prof Lebo Katata-Seru Mahikeng Campus lebo.seru@nwu.ac.za 018 389 2695 Deputy Director Prof Cobus Kriek Potchefstroom Campus cobus.kriek@nwu.ac.za 018 299 2345 Information: Mahikeng Campus: Postal Address: Private Bag X2046 Mahikeng Campus North-…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/deans-office/about-us
About Us
The Faculty of Natural Sciences offers diverse and interesting qualifications, characterised by relevant and integrated training. Here, students develop life skills that enable them to handle challenges in the workplace. Our academic staff are diligent and committed to students and research activities. Some of our staff also enjoy…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/natural-and-agricultural-sciences/mission-and-vision
Mission and Vision
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Other Equipment
Our facilities houses top of the range equipment Our staff is highly skilled and trained to handle this machinery with the greatest of easehttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-business-mathematics-and-informatics/background
Background
The Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics® (Centre for BMI) was founded in 1997 as a joint initiative between the erstwhile Potchefstroom University (now North-West University) and ABSA Bank Limited (now Barclays Africa Group Limited). The primary aim was to establish a Centre of Excellence in financial risk/reward…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-business-mathematics-and-informatics/centre-achievements
Centre Achievements
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Student Projects
During the second semester of the MSc BMI degree, students are required to solve a real business problem for a company in the financial services sector. BMI students are well trained in solving risk quantification problems. By focusing on integration of training we deliver highly qualified students who become greatly sought after in the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/biodiversity-and-conservation-ecology
Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology
Sub-programme leader: Prof Louis du Preez (Louis.DuPreez@nwu.ac.za) Latest news: [accordion] The Culprit Behind the Extinction of the Kihansi Toad in the Wild The Culprit Behind the Extinction of the Kihansi Toad in the Wild Sub-…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/environmental-management
Environmental Management
Sub-programme leader: Dr Phathu Mukwevho (Phathu.Mukwevho@nwu.ac.za) [accordion] Introduction The Environmental Management sub-program investigates various aspects of sustainable development and the use of environmental management approaches and instruments in the public and the private sector. Our vision…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/integrated-pest-management