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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/crop-production-and-soil-management
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Sub-programme leader: Dr. Dimakatso Ramphisa-Nghondzweni (dimakatso.ramphisa@nwu.ac.za) [accordion] Overview The Crop Production & Soil Management sub-programme focuses on the sustainable production of crops in a changing world. We do this by harnessing expertise in plant biology, soil science, crop protection, sustainable crop…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/disaster-risk-science
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Sub-programme leader: Prof Leandri Kruger (Leandri.Kruger@nwu.ac.za) (Quick link to official African Centre for Disaster Studies) [accordion] Strategic Aim & Mission The African Centre for Disaster Studies (ACDS) aims to address complex disaster risk and resilience building challenges in the African context,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-eye-epic-fury-storm
South Africa in the eye of the Epic Fury storm
The war in Iran is escalating, with Tehran responding to US–Israel attacks with missile and drone strikes across the region. Operation Epic Fury and Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion began on 28 February 2026. More than 7 000 km to the south, Prof. Barend Prinsloo, Director of the Centre for Geopolitical Security and Strategy at the North-West…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://engineering.nwu.ac.za/nwu-school-mines-and-mining-engineering
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About the project The North-West University (NWU) Council mandated the Mining and Mining Engineering Task Team (MMETT) to steer the establishing a School of Mines and Mining Engineering that strengthens the university’s regional and national contribution to mining education, research, and sustainable industrial development. The initiative…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-life-teams-checkers-sixty60-fight-hunger
Student Life teams up with Checkers Sixty60 to fight hunger
The start of the academic year can be a challenging time for many students, especially those waiting for financial aid disbursements. This year, Student Life on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus partnered with Checkers Sixty60 to provide relief to students facing food insecurity through a special food parcel initiative…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/afrogm-conference-african-languages-afrocentric-governance-multilingualism-2026
AFROGM Conference: African Languages, Afrocentric Governance & Multilingualism 2026
The NWU Language Directorate, School of Languages, and AGOPA warmly invite you to attend the AFROGM Conference. This conference seeks to advance dialogue and scholarship on Afrocentric governance and multilingualism as pathways to sustainable development and social justice. Theme: Afrocentric Governance, Multilingualism and Transformation as…http://www.nwu.ac.za/mynwu/purple-friday
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Research consistently shows that strong internal identity and visible culture significantly enhance engagement, commitment, retention, and the overall student and staff experience. Simply put, when people feel connected to their institution, they thrive - and so does the institution. Over the past few years, the NWU has taken deliberate…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-contact-us-faculty-librarians
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NWU hosts Saudi delegation to explore shared opportunities
There was a calm sense of purpose at North-West University (NWU) as a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arrived to explore future collaboration. Warm greetings were exchanged, discussions began with focus and intent and a shared optimism demonstrated the significance of the moment. The visit, led by His Excellency Soliman…http://news.nwu.ac.za/game-global-impact-5th-wasm-conference-heads-cape-town
Game on for global impact as the 5th WASM Conference heads to Cape Town
When the local and global sport management community gathers in Cape Town for the 5th World Association for Sport Management (WASM) conference from 3 to 6 March 2026, it will represent far more than a prestigious academic meeting. It will be a moment of pride, progress and possibility for sport management in South Africa and Africa. With the theme…Peet van der Merwe is tans senior lektor en navorser in Toerismebestuur aan die Noordwes-Universiteit, Potchefstroomkampus, Skool vir Toerismebestuur. Hy behaal sy graad in Rekreasie en Toerismebestuur in 1994, honneursgraad in 1995 en meestergraad in 2000 aan die Noordwes-Universiteit. Hy voltooi sy PhD in 2004 in Toerismebestuur, en word…
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Peet van der Merwe
Peet van der Merwe is tans senior lektor en navorser in Toerismebestuur aan die Noordwes-Universiteit, Potchefstroomkampus, Skool vir Toerismebestuur. Hy behaal sy graad in Rekreasie en Toerismebestuur in 1994, honneursgraad in 1995 en meestergraad in 2000 aan die Noordwes-Universiteit. Hy voltooi sy PhD in 2004 in Toerismebestuur, en word…Peet van der Merwe is currently a senior lecturer and researcher in Tourism Management at the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, School of Tourism Management. He obtained his degree in Recreation and Tourism Management in 1994, honours degree in 1995 and master’s degree in 2000 from the North-West University. He completed his PhD in…
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Peet van der Merwe
Peet van der Merwe is currently a senior lecturer and researcher in Tourism Management at the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, School of Tourism Management. He obtained his degree in Recreation and Tourism Management in 1994, honours degree in 1995 and master’s degree in 2000 from the North-West University. He completed his PhD in…http://education.nwu.ac.za/faculty-education/service-further-training-programmes
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Intelligent mining Intelligent Mining Systems is not about technology for its own sake — it’s about using the right tools, in the right way, to achieve real-world results. Drones, UAVs, sensors, and machine learning models help create safer, cleaner, and more efficient mining environments. Read about the NWU's Centre for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vermin-safari-tourism-star-african-wild-dogs-remarkable-comeback