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Research projects
Food production and availability (Led by Dr. Sydney Mavengahama) Identification of drought tolerate crops, cropping systems, underutilised crops/alternative production systems, efficient utilization of feed resources, promotion of adapted indigenous genetic practices, to improve product quality Production, utilization and economic…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-knowledge-systems-centre/research-programmes
Research programmes
Traditional medicine & amp; Healing practices in South Africa Use of Communities of Practice’ for Community Engagement at the North West University: production and management of knowledge for innovation Ethnobotany of plants used for treating skin diseases Impact of indigenous values, beliefs, laws/cultures and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/natural-and-agricultural-sciences/closing-dates-honours-applications
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Vision The vision is to become a multifaceted, prominent centre for IKS curriculum innovation, teaching, research and community engagement in indigenous knowledge systems. Mission The centre strives to play a critical role in contributing towards the sustainable community livelihoods through knowledge and products generated by…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-knowledge-systems-centre/services
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IKS offer the following services: Teaching and learning Facilitating IKS modules to students Develop short courses Multilingual pedagogies Indigenous pedagogies Recognition of prior learning as one important aspect of the IKS discourse. Both IK holders and practitioners are involved in the teaching…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/home
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About METSI METSI (Mooi River Ecosystem Trials for Scientific Investigations) is a ~21 ha experimental facility located 25 km outside of Potchefstroom in the North West, close to the confluence of the Mooi River and Gerhard Minnebron rivers. The source of the Gerhard Minnebron River is found in close proximity to METSI,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/current-projects/presentations