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In lean times, more food can be produced with fewer resources
Agriculture is at the forefront of ensuring food security and researchers at the North-West University (NWU) are constantly looking for innovative and more effective ways to enhance this crucial sector. Associate professor Rojanette Coetzee from the School of Industrial Engineering is focusing on “lean agriculture” to reduce waste and improve the…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/test-modal-0
Test modal
Dr Felix Büchi Paul Scherrer Institut, Head Electrochemistry Laboratory a.i. and Fuel Cell Systems and Diagnostics Group × Speaker: Dr Felix Büchi Dr. Felix N. Büchi Electrochemistry Laboratory, Energy and Environment Division, Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) OLGA/115, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland felix.…
How to grow crops and generate energy at the same time
A smart solar-powered partnership between the North-West University (NWU) and a German renewable energy company is empowering communities to grow food while generating energy. Co-financed by the German government, this partnership between the Faculty of Engineering and SUNfarming, one of Germany’s 10 major photovoltaic project development…https://news.nwu.ac.za/two-nwu-researchers-running-science-oscars
Two NWU researchers in the running for Science Oscars
Researchers from the North-West University (NWU) have done it again. The finalists for the 2018/2019 NSTF-South32 Awards have finally been announced, and this year two esteemed researchers from the NWU have been nominated. The “Science Oscars”, also known as the NSTF-South32 Awards, aim to recognise and applaud researchers and academics that…https://news.nwu.ac.za/solar-training-priority-nwu
Solar training a priority at the NWU
Renewable energy constitutes an increasingly important part of our country’s energy package while we move away from fossil fuels. This, together with an attitude of becoming more environmentally friendly, means that renewable energy like solar and wind power will definitely continue to play a bigger role in power generation. That is why…https://news.nwu.ac.za/hard-work-advancing-world-language-technology
Hard at work advancing the world of language technology
Prof Febe De Wet, an associate professor in the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at the North-West University (NWU), has more than three decades of experience in her field, and her passion is the driving force in making a meaningful contribution to her industry. She is working on several projects that deal with speech…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-workshop-highlights-benefits-online-dictionaries
SADiLaR workshop highlights benefits of online dictionaries
The South African Centre, for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) recently facilitated a successful online dictionary training workshop at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. During the one-day workshop staff, students, and language practitioners had the opportunity to delve into the world of online dictionaries…https://news.nwu.ac.za/african-herb-and-nanotechnology-combine-amazing-results
African herb and nanotechnology combine for “amazing” results
Maize seeds quickly germinate and become thriving seedlings when primed with fertiliser made from nanoparticles extracted from an indigenous African herb, impepho. This potent herb (helichrysum odoratissimum), also known as kooigoed and African sage, is at the centre of the research of Dr Bongiwe Dhlamini-Zungu, a recent PhD graduate in chemistry…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/world-solar-challenge
World Solar Challenge
The NWU Solar Car Team and our futuristic mobile, the Sirius X25 has made history by becoming the first African team to ever cross the finish line of the World Solar Challenge. We completed the 3000km gruelling journey through the outback of Australia in 47hr22min, with an average speed…
Computer Science and Information Systems
What is Computer Science and Information Systems? This program and curriculum is compiled in such a manner that students are qualified to enter the field of information technology with confidence and to render a valuable service to the industry in South Africa and elsewhere in the world. The curriculum was designed after planning…
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UPCOMING EVENTS Print media [accordion], 2019, NWU - TRADE TRADE-DSM conference media release: Africa's development drive: Leveraging the benefits of AfCFTA and regional integration NWU - Business School Brexit agreement between the EU and the UK a step towards avoiding disruption NWU - Business School South Africa and the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report NWU - TRADE Opinion…, 2018, NWU - Business School South Africa to prepare contingency plan if Brexit is delayed NWU - TRADE Trade flows in Africa: Unlocking the potential NWU - Business School Medium Term Budget Policy Statement NWU - Business School Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI) 3Q2018 NWU - Business School Strenuous efforts are needed for RSA to break out of its current…, 2017, NWU - TRADE TRADE report back from 2017 WTO Chairs conference NWU - TRADE TRADE and DSM help Rwanda to boost exports NWU - SBG Reaction Gigaba's to the Medium Term Budget Statement NWU - TRADE WTO Chairs compare country strategies for making trade more inclusive NWU - SBG Cabinet reshuffles come at a high cost to the economy NWU - SBG Policy…, 2016, NWU - TRADE Report back on 'Harnessing Gender for Inclusive Trade' workshop at SAIIA, 9 December 2016 NWU - TRADE Report back on UNCTAD Trade and Development Report 2016 NWU - TRADE Media Statement: Moody's and Fitch's unchanged SA investment rating is good news, but SA economy not yet out of the woods NWU - SBG First impact of a Donald Trump…, 2015, NWU - TRADE Media Statement: Gordhan will help stabilise market perceptions NWU - TRADE Media Statement: Unexpected change in Finance Minister at this stage is bad news for the economy NWU - TRADE Media Statement: Rating agencies put SA firmly on notice to get its house in order soon or face possible junk status later NWU - TRADE WTO Policy Brief…, 2014, WTO WTO to award seven Chairs in 2014, beginning with South Africa’s North-West University NWU NWU professor receives WTO international trade honour Engineering News NWU prof named one of seven global WTO Chairs Potch Herald North-West University professor receives WTO international trade honour (Page #34) [/accordion] What is TRADE? Welcome…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dont-miss-nwus-national-science-week-activities
Don’t miss the NWU’s National Science Week activities
The North-West University (NWU), in conjunction with South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), will host various National Science Week activities from 1 to 6 August 2021. National Science Week (NSW), an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology, is an annual countrywide celebration of science, engineering…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/sustainable-engineering/course-information
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Food relief disaster project
Students and staff from the North-West University’s Faculty of Engineering have been burning the midnight oil to assist wherever they can. Years of research and development of extrusion technology at the NWU have resulted in the birth of a spin-off company, CFAM Technologies, in which the NWU is a shareholder. In close collaboration…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-innovations-impress-abroad
NWU’s innovations impress abroad
Two staff members from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Psychology recently rubbed shoulders with scholars in the innovation space in London. Dr Petro Erasmus and Irene Tsele were selected to be part of the South African cohort of 14 people to participate in the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Leadership in Innovation…https://news.nwu.ac.za/self-driving-cars-super-fast-communication-and-smart-cities-need-advanced-wireless-networks-run
Self-driving cars, super-fast communication and smart cities need advanced wireless networks to run
Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed communication systems in today’s modern world. The integration of AI into various communication systems will likely lead to more advanced capabilities and the invention of new applications. Autonomous vehicles, exceptionally fast communications speeds and smart cities come to mind. Aldrin…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-prof-leenta-grobler-rising-star
NWU’s Prof Leenta Grobler – A Rising Star
Prof Leenta Grobler, the director for business development and stakeholder engagement in the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU), is a true trailblazer and not even the Covid-19 pandemic can hold her back. She was recently announced as a semi-finalist in the category Public and Private Service of the annual Accenture Rising…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/must
About MUST Deep Learning
MUST Deep Learning is a research group within the Faculty of Engineering at NWU. We perform basic and applied research in machine learning, with an emphasis on the theory and application of deep learning. Our theoretical work focuses on some of the central open questions related to how these models learn and why they perform so well. Our…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/brics-network-university-itg-energy-workshop-invitation
BRICS Network University ITG for Energy Workshop Invitation
.bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: #7F939F; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } The 6th SA-UNESCO Engineering, Science and Technology Conference 23 - 27 September 2019 North-West University, Mahikeng Campus Home Background: The…