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Ecology
Ecology is the scientific study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. It seeks to understand the processes that shape populations, communities and ecosystems, providing the scientific foundation for biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration and the sustainable management of natural resources. As aquatic…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/parasitology
Parasitology
Parasitology is the study of parasites and their interactions with hosts and the environment. Parasites are among the most diverse groups of organisms on Earth and play fundamental roles in ecosystem functioning, biodiversity, evolution, disease ecology and One Health. Understanding parasite diversity, life cycles and host–parasite interactions is…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/ecotoxicology
Ecotoxicology
Ecotoxicology is the multidisciplinary field that studies the harmful effects of chemical, physical and biological stressors on living organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. Integrating the disciplines of toxicology and ecology, ecotoxicology seeks to understand and predict how environmental contaminants affect ecosystem structure and…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
Integrated Pest Management
Sub-programme leader: Prof Oriel Thekisoe (oriel.thekisoe@nwu.ac.za) [accordion] Strategic Aim and Mission The vision of the group is to be a leader in integrated pest management (IPM) research in South Africa as well as to become a recognized regional centre of expertise in pest management in agricultural crops and “One…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/ecological-interactions-and-ecosystem-resiliences
Ecological Interactions and Ecosystem Resilience
Sub-programme leader: Prof Frances Siebert (Frances.Siebert@nwu.ac.za) Latest news: [accordion] Vacancy: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Vacancy: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Forb Ecology Research Group (FERG) Sub-…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/spatial-planning-development-and-implementation
Spatial Planning, Development and Implementation
Sub-programme leader: Prof Ernst Drewes (Ernst.Drewes@nwu.ac.za) Latest news: [accordion] New Book: Regional Policy in the Southern African Development Community Researchers from the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, Prof. Ernst Drewes and Dr Mariske van Aswegen have recently…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/director%2527s-message
Director's Message
The research focus area for Chemical Resource Beneficiation (CRB) in the Faculty of Natural Sciences comprises participants of the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, the School of Chemical and Mineral Engineering and the School of Pharmacy. The combination of these related disciplines ensures a competitive advantage to offer the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/conferences
Conferences
The CRB focuses on adding value to the SA national mineral and chemical resource base found in the North-West and Southern Gauteng provinces. This can be divided into two key knowledge areas, i.e. metal-based resources (such as the platinum group metals and chromium) and carbon-based resources (such as petrochemicals, plant oils and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/conferences/catsa2011
CATSA 2011
CATALYSIS SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA (CATSA 2011) 13 - 16 November 2011 Misty Hills Country Hotel, Gauteng, South Africa CATSA 2011, the annual Conference of the Catalysis Society of South Africa, was held on 13 – 16 November 2011 at the Misty Hills Country Hotel, on the threshold of the beautiful Kromdraai valley - The…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/conferences/catsa2011/welcome
CATSA 2011: Welcome
Chairperson's welcome On behalf of the organizing committee I would like to invite you to the annual conference of the Catalysis Society of South Africa, CATSA 2011, to be held at the Misty Hills Conference Centre & Spa on the threshold of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site close to Johannesburg from 13 to 16 November…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/conferences/catsa2011/eminent-visitor
Eminent Visitor
Eminent Visitor Due to unforeseen circumstances Prof Jens Nørskov will not be able to attend the CATSA2011 Conference. Watch this space!http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/conferences/catsa2011/call-for-papers
Call for Papers
The Organizing Committee of the Catalysis Society of South Africa (CATSA2011) would like to thank everybody who submitted an abstract for oral and poster presentation at the CATSA2011 Conference. We are looking forward to seeing you at the conference! For enquiries please contact the CATSA2011 office: Ms Nikki Nel Tel: +27…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/conferences/catsa2011/registration
CATSA 2011: Registration
Registration type Registration fee after 29 July 2011 ZAR p.p Delegate Registration fee (3 days) with single room (B&B) 7,500.00 Delegate Registration fee (3 days) with double…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/conferences/catsa2011/c%252Achange
CATSA 2011: C*Change
The 2011 c*change Symposium will be held on 12 & 13 November 2011 at the Misty Hills Conference Centre, immediately prior to the CATSA Conference at the same venue. A Block Booking has been arranged with the Misty Hills Conference Centre and this will be held until 12 October 2011. Contact details are provided in the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/conferences/catsa2011/venue
CATSA 2011: Venue
Misty Hills Tel: +27 (0)11 950 6000 or 0861 732 237 Email: sales@rali.co.za Address: Muldersdrift Estate 69 Drift Boulevard (R114) Muldersdrift Gauteng South Africa Directions available to be downloaded: Misty Hills Directions&Map …http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/conferences/catsa2011/gallery
CATSA 2011: Gallery
CATSA 2010 - Celebrating 21 Years! AWARDS AND BANQUET PORETECH CHALLENGEhttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/conferences/catsa2011/contact-us