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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
Contact us
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
In memory of Prof Giel Hattingh
Prof (JM) Johannes Michiel Hattingh Born: 16 May 1940, died: 5 November 2022 Prof Hattingh grew up in Parys (Free State) and was 15 years old when he matriculated. During his first year of studies his father passed away and he had to work at Sasol for a few years. Thereafter he resumed his studies at PUK and completed the degrees BSc (1962…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/characterization-microbial-assemblages-micro-plastics-river-system
Characterization of microbial assemblages on micro-plastics in a river system
Characterization of microbial assemblages on micro-plastics in a river system Thuto Magome (MSc), Carlos Bezuidenhout, Charlotte Mienie Commenced 2020 Rationale The distribution and quantity of microplastics in the aquatic system is alarming. A growing concern from a microbial point of view is that, microplastics can be…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/identification-and-characterization-bacteria-isolated-selected-groundwater-systems-north-west
Identification and characterization of bacteria isolated from selected groundwater systems in the North West Province
Identification and characterization of bacteria isolated from selected groundwater systems in the North West Province Nyakallo Metsing (MSc) Supervisor: Lesego Molale-Tom Co-supervisor: Carlos Bezudenhout Abstract Sources of water in the North West Province (NWP) include groundwater, surface water, imported water and reusable effluent…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/bacteria-nitrogen-cycle-groundwater-quality-and-microbial-community-composition