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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…
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…
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/af/nwu-kyk-verby-beurtkrag-na-volhoubare-groener-energie-oplossings
NWU kyk verby beurtkrag na volhoubare groener energie-oplossings
Terwyl die huidige uitdagings aangepak word wat deur beurtkrag veroorsaak word, kyk die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) ook na langtermyn- volhoubare en groener oplossings vir die opwekking van hernubare energie. Dit sal nie net energiesekerheid verseker nie, maar ook die universiteit se verbintenis tot billike energie-oordrag onderstreep. Die NWU…
VTC Technical Services - About Us
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://engineering.nwu.ac.za/industrial-automation-training-centre/contact-us
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For general enquiries please contact: Dr Henri Marais +27 (0)18 299 1973 henri.marais@nwu.ac.zahttps://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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Academic lead: Dr Dawie Branken School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering Tel: (018) 299 1535 Email: dawie.branken@nwu.ac.za Specialisation Centre Administrator: Mr Louis le Grange Tel: (018) 299 1664 Email: 10066578@nwu.ac.zahttps://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/cross-connect-community-outreach-ccco
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://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
Research Leaders and Publication Links
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…
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…
NWU proactively addresses SA’s skills deficit
Is mathematics keeping you up at night? Are you worried that your mathematics results are going to prevent you from realising your dream to study further after completing your school career? If so, the Bridging The Mathematical Gap (BTMG) learning programme is just for you. Since the inception of this learning programme four years ago by the…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/studywell/about-us
About us
, StudyWell: Student Well-Being Initiative, Scientific insight. Practical impact. Student well-being at the centre. , What is the StudyWell Initiative?, StudyWell is a specialised research initiative within Management Cybernetics—a collaborative research entity formed between the Faculty of Economic and Management Science and the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University. Our mission is to use rigorous, data-driven research to better understand and support university students’ subjective…, Our Focus, At StudyWell, we are committed to developing real-time, evidence-based tools and strategies that enable universities to proactively support student well-being. Our work is grounded in the Study Demands-Resources (SD-R) theory, a framework that helps us understand how academic environments influence students' well-being and performance. This theory…, Our Approach, Multidisciplinary, practice-integrated research and stakeholder collaboration. StudyWell is built on a multidisciplinary, practice-integrated approach, grounded in organisational psychology and enriched through collaboration with experts from diverse fields, including industrial engineering, statistics, machine and deep learning, and accounting.…, Internal Stakeholders, StudyWell Team, Management Cybernetics* research entity, Faculties, Student Sponsors, Students, NWU Ethical Committee, NWU Research Data Gatekeeper Committee, StudyWell Steering Committee , Strategic Partners, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), Career Centre, Student Counselling and Development (SCD), Machine and Deep Learning Group (MUST-AI), Student Success Collaborative Forum (SSCF), Centre for Health & Human Performance (CHHP), Student Information Systems (SIS) , Co-Investigators and Collaborators, Prof Arnold Bakker, Prof Leon de Beer, Prof Johann Holm, Prof Pieter Buys, Prof Maria Peeters, Prof Eva Demerouti, Dr Guus Timmerman At StudyWell, we believe research should do more than inform, it should empower. We are committed to building healthier, more supportive university experiences through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based…