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Welcome to the official webpage of the National Grain Research Programme (NGRP) Research Day 2025. This event serves as a premier gathering of experts, industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers in the grain and oilseed sectors. Here, you'll find quick access to essential event details, including registration, programme highlights, event…http://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…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/about-us
About us
Background The Water Research Group forms part of the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management (UESM) and the School of Biological Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus. The areas of specialisation that the members of the group have include aquatic ecology, aquatic ecotoxicology, aquatic ecosystem…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group-support-staff
Support staff
Makolobe Mabotja Senior Laboratory Technician: NABF Bianca van der Linde Laboratory Technician: NABF Last updated: February 2025 Comments on the content and accessibility, please contact: Anja Erasmushttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/facilities
Facilities
National Aquatic Bioassay Facility (NABF) Collaborators Prof. Victor Wepener (NWU-WRG), Prof. Nico J. Smit (NWU-WRG), Dr Tarryn Lee Botha (UNISA), Dr Anja Erasmus (NWU-WRG), and the Zebrafish Interest Group of South Africa Funders National Research Foundation (NRF) South Africa, National Nanotechnology…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/uesm-sequencing-platform/about-us
About us
The UESM Sequencing Platform embodies North-West University’s vision of being a pre-eminent institution in Africa, driven by knowledge and innovation. The platform is more than technology – it is also a hub for discovery, collaboration and capacity building. We enable researchers to decode DNA and RNA with…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/community-engagement
Community Engagement
[accordion] Community engagement Combating Hunger and Malnutrition in Africa Using Ancient Grains Scientists from North-West University are collaborating with academic, government, and industry partners across Africa to develop sustainable food solutions for communities in need. Ancient Grains Project…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences/undergraduate-studies
Undergraduate Studies
WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES! We are delighted by your interest in joining our vibrant academic community, where innovation meets excellence. At our faculty, you will embark on an exciting journey of discovery, guided by expert lecturers and supported by cutting-edge facilities. Our commitment is to…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/national-grain-research-programme/contact-us
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Dr Jeanetta Du Toit Prof Gerhard Du Preezhttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-research-ethics-committee-fnasrec/meeting-schedule-2025
Meeting Schedule 2025
Feedback on an application that is served at a specific meeting is usually received within 3 business days. Urgent applications can be accommodated in an ad-hoc manner where strong motivation is submitted. For example, applications that are submitted during the December-January period when there are no scheduled meetings.http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences/third-opportunity-information
Third Opportunity Information
Students who want to apply for the third exam opportunity can follow the steps listed below: Determine if you are eligible. Students may only write the third opportunity if they require one module to complete their degree. For postgraduate studies, you can only apply for modules that are presented in class format (i.e. you cannot apply for…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/african-centre-disaster-studies/msc-environmental-science-disaster-risk-science
MSc in Environmental Science with Disaster Risk Science
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVRIONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH DISASTER RISK SCIENCE Qualification code: 2CT N07 Curriculum code: N801P What this course offers: The MSc in Environmental Sciences with Disaster Risk Science is a researched based masters qualification achieved with the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/african-centre-disaster-studies/phd-science-disaster-risk-science
PhD in Science with Disaster Risk Science
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE WITH DISASTER RISK SCIENCE Qualification code: 2CC R14 Curriculum code: N901P What this course offers: The PhD in Disaster risk Science is a research based PhD composed of a full thesis. Admission requirements: Any Masters of Science…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/african-centre-disaster-studies/short-courses
Short Courses
The African Centre for Disaster Studies offers short courses ranging from three to five days in duration in Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Risk Assessment and Planning and Incident Command Systems. Information on these short courses can be found here: http://learn.nwu.ac.za/natural-sciences/environmental-management …http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/vacancies
Vacancies
Current vacancies: 2024 There are no current vacancies. Previous vacancies: 2024 Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Aquatic Ecology, Water Research Group (WRG) The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management is offering a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/memory-prof-pieter-stoker
In memory of Prof Pieter Stoker
Funeral arrangements: Prof Stoker’s family invites his colleagues and students to attend his memorial service with details as follows: Date: Friday, 11 November 2022 Time: 14:30 Venue: Gereformeerde Kerk, Potchefstroom (33 Walter Sisulu Drive) Prof Stoker’s career: Prof Pieter Stoker was appointed in 1953…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/memory-prof-giel-hattingh