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Three NWU researchers nominated for 'Science Oscars'
In recognition of their outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa, three North-West University (NWU) academics have been nominated in the 2019/2020 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) -South32 Awards. Esteemed researchers Prof Rose Hayeshi, Prof Frikkie van Niekerk and Prof Josef de…https://news.nwu.ac.za/xcel-students-prove-be-innovative
Xcel students prove to be innovative
The 2019 group of Xcel students are not only improving their Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Sciences results, but are also gaining experience in the skill of problem-solving. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Xcel programme aims to prepare students for university studies, especially students aiming to study engineering. This is done by…https://news.nwu.ac.za/international-fame-may-await-nwus-national-famelabr-winner
International fame may await NWU’s national FameLab® winner
North-West University (NWU) master’s student Letago Kgomoeswana has been announced as the winner of the 2021 national FameLab® competition, one of the biggest science communication competitions in the world. This competition promotes science and technology by creating a platform for young scientists to find their voices and reach public…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-get-practical-perspective-safety-management
NWU students get a practical perspective on safety management
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Management Sciences, in partnership with ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA), recently hosted a guest lecture for undergraduate BCom safety management students and lecturers at the Vanderbijlpark Campus. Mr Dieter Sauer, AMSA senior manager for health and safety, together with Lesley Ramela, AMSA GMR 2.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-solar-car-wins-structural-design-award-sasol-solar-challenge-2022
NWU's solar car wins Structural Design Award in Sasol Solar Challenge 2022
Naledi 2.0, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) solar car won the Structural Design Award presented by Euro Steel during this year’s 2022 Sasol Solar Challenge. The challenge took place from 9 to 16 September, covering an estimated distance of 2 500 km from Johannesburg to the finish line in Cape Town. Engineers from around the world…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-and-student-named-finalists-2024-south-african-women-science-awards
Academic and student named finalists for the 2024 South African Women in Science Awards
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola and student Sinenhlanhla Mthembu have been named finalists for the 2024 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA). These awards recognise outstanding contributions by women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Prof Babalola and…
Technology: the cure-all solution to SA’s education woes?
The advances of modern-day technology have introduced new and innovative ways of learning, andnumerous studies have revealed the positive learning effects of virtual reality, online systems, and interactive applications. Prof Sufen Chen from the Taiwan University of Science and Technology will explore this subject on 12 March 2018 during a…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/industrial-automation-training-centre/contact-us
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The Department of Technical Services is the engine room of the campus. It is responsible for the excellent, cost-effective maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the NWU and the off-campus facilities of the University, as well as for preventative maintenance. The objectives of Technical Services are to: -…https://news.nwu.ac.za/student-wins-vc-medal-research-deep-learning-space-weather
Student wins VC Medal with research on deep learning in space weather
Jacques Beukes of the MUST Deep Learning research group at the Faculty of Engineering is the 2021 winner of a North-West University (NWU) Vice-Chancellor’s Medal for his dissertation “Interpretability of deep neural networks for SYM-H prediction”. Eight vice-chancellor’s medals are awarded annually to the best master’s-degree students at the NWU.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/enhanced-research-collaboration-agenda-nwu-nrf-meeting
Enhanced research collaboration on agenda at NWU-NRF meeting
The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Bismark Tyobeka, welcomed a delegation from the National Research Fund (NRF), led by the chief executive officer, Prof Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, during a meeting held on Monday, 8 July. The aim of the meeting was to foster collaboration, share strategic insights, and to…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/eppei-specialisation-centre-emissions-control/contact-details
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Cross Connect Community Outreach (CCCO)
The CCCO outreach programme is well established in the West Rand, supporting families and starting pre-schools and other support structures. They are expanding at a rapid pace and they are in need of a skilled team to manage projects and to give technical support to the partnerships in die community. Our aim is to develop such a…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-electron-microscopy
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Welcome to the Laboratory for Electron Microscopy The Laboratory for Electron Microscopy (LEM), is a multidisciplinary research support facility that offers microscopy services to all departments of the North West University, other universities, research centers and the industry. Key functions of the LEM Provision of state of the art…https://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-mining-indaba-strikes-gold
Inaugural mining indaba strikes gold
To unearth potential, you need to dig deep. To break new ground, knowledge is needed. The North-West University (NWU) brought these two themes together on Wednesday, 3 April, when the NWU held its first mining indaba at the Capitol on Park Hotel in Sandton. Here, mining industry leaders and experts joined a delegation from the NWU that included…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-and-student-recognised-2024-south-african-women-science-awards
Academic and student recognised at 2024 South African Women in Science Awards
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola and PhD student Sinenhlanhla Mthembu were recognised at the 2024 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA) on 15 August in Mbombela. Prof Babalola was named the first runner-up in the Distinguished Women Research category, while Sinenhlanhla won the DSI Esther…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hydrometallurgy/research-leaders-and-publication-links
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Mr. Derik van der Westhuizen Research scientist, group leader Orcid | Scopus Telephone: +27 18 299 2346 Email: derik.vanderwesthuizen@nwu.ac.za Office: Potchefstroom Campus, Building G8, Room 107 Highest qualification: M.Sc in Chemical Engineering Expertise: solvent extraction, pertraction…
Bridging the Mathematical Gap – offering matriculants a second chance at success
Four years since the inception of the Bridging The Mathematical Gap (BTMG) learning programme at the North-West University’s (NWU's) Vanderbijlpark Campus, many learners have not only overcome towards anxiety for mathematics, but are also flourishing as students pursuing their university studies within the BCom and BSc fields. Many of these…
New chapter awaits Alumni Advisory Committee chairperson
After five years at the helm of the Alumni Advisory Committee of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, the chairperson – Heinrich Kriel, recently bid farewell to the campus to further pursue his professional career in Cape Town. The name Heinrich Kriel is synonymous with the campus in Vanderbijlpark. His relationship…