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Preconference workshops
1. Coding Sensitizing Workshop for School Learners Presenters: Dr Daniel Moeketsi (CSIR- Centre for High Performance computing); Dr Krishna Govender (CSIR- Centre for High Performance computing) Programme: 8:00 - 09:00: Learners Arrival and Registration 9:00 - 09:30: Welcome and Introduction to CHPC…Dr. Tebello is a qualified advocate in the High Courts of Lesotho. Her legal journey commenced in early 2015, serving as a junior advocate focused on cases involving divorces and land matters. During this period, she gained extensive experience in drafting legal documents, handling litigation, and facilitating legal resolutions. Subsequently, she…
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Tebello Matsela
Dr. Tebello is a qualified advocate in the High Courts of Lesotho. Her legal journey commenced in early 2015, serving as a junior advocate focused on cases involving divorces and land matters. During this period, she gained extensive experience in drafting legal documents, handling litigation, and facilitating legal resolutions. Subsequently, she…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-leaders-continue-make-their-mark
NWU student leaders continue to make their mark
Student leaders at institutions of higher learning are often perceived as lacking academic impact and therefore not completing their studies in time. The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Naledi Pandor, also recently made a clarion call to student leaders to complete their studies in the allotted period. Fortunately the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/it-still-ethical-conduct-coal-research-south-africa
Is it still ethical to conduct coal research in South Africa?
As the debate on the effect of fossil fuels on climate change rages on, questions regarding the use of fossils fuels as a major part of the country’s energy-producing package are hotly disputed. Now, Prof Marco le Roux of the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) asks: Is it still ethical to conduct coal research in South…http://news.nwu.ac.za/panel-critiques-2025-sona-lack-clarity-and-strategy
Panel critiques 2025 SONA for lack of clarity and strategy
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Governance Studies hosted a panel discussion on Friday, 14 February 2025 on the Mahikeng Campus. The discussion aimed to critically analyse President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), focusing on key themes, omissions and broader…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-expert-launches-tissue-bioprinting-laboratory-nwu
International expert launches tissue bioprinting laboratory at NWU
Tissue bioprinting and regenerative medicine are critical new frontiers in advancing human health. In partnership with a top Spanish researcher, the NWU has dramatically expanded its bioprinting research and innovation capabilities in its quest to find alternatives to animal testing and enhance personalised medicine. Prof Daniel Nieto, an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-linda-du-plessis-rebukes-dawie-roodts-university-closure-comments
Prof Linda du Plessis rebukes Dawie Roodt’s university closure comments
South Africa has too many public universities, and most of them should be closed. Furthermore, only 10% of the population should pursue a university education, “while there is a big shortage at other skill levels”. These are some of the comments recently made by economist Dawie Roodt, who also labelled South Africa’s primary education sector as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/closing-arcelormittal-heavy-blow-future-manufacturing
Closing of ArcelorMittal is a heavy blow for the future of manufacturing
By Gofaone Motsamai The decline of ArcelorMittal’s operations represents more than a corporate failure; it is a warning of the fragility of South Africa’s productive capacity and the urgent need to restore the country’s industrial base and get back to producing steel. This decline took centre stage when the North-West University (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-are-we-going-back-moon
Why are we going back to the Moon?
Roughly 384 400 km from the pale blue dot we call Earth hangs an orb that has fascinated humanity for millennia. The Moon is our planet’s only natural satellite and is about a quarter of Earth’s size. Only 12 people set foot on it between 1969 and 1972, but more than 50 years later the Artemis programme aims to add to that number. In early…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ir-information-resources
Information Resources and Systems (IRS)
, About, The Information Resources and Systems (IRS) Department within the Library and Information Service (LIS) comprises three sections: Acquisitions and Subscriptions, Metadata Services, and Library Systems. Its primary mandate is to enhance and expand the library’s collection of information resources by acquiring, processing, maintaining, and…, Manager: Acquisitions and Subscriptions, Carine Basson Carine Basson Click and drag to resize Carine Basson +27 (0)18 299 2818 Carine.Basson@nwu.ac.za Building E7A Potchefstroom, Manager: Metadata Services, Molly Kekana Molly Kekana Click and drag to resize Molly Kekana +27 (0)18 389 2407 Molly.Kekana@nwu.ac.za Building A-7 Mahikeng, Manager: Library Systems, Cecil Gasa Cecil Gasa Click and drag to resize Cecil Gasa +27 (0)18 299 2801 Cecil.Gasa@nwu.ac.za Building E7A Potchefstroom Sections and Services [accordion collapsed], Acquisitions and Subscriptions, Acquisitions This department is responsible for acquiring printed and electronic material. Our resources and serials are listed in the following databases: Worldcat Discovery WorldCat Discovery WorldCat Discovery - A-Z Titles BrowZine - Academic Journals They can also be contacted for: Donation/Gifts Resources the Library should acquire. (Note:…, Metadata Services, This department is responsible for cataloguing all the printed material on the NWU library shelves. Our Library Catalogue is listed at Sierra Library Catalogue WorldCat Discovery, Library Systems, Library IT Support This department forms the backbone or engine of the library. It is not only the department that supports all the other library departments but also directs the library's e-strategy as the driving force towards becoming a virtual, digital and multimedia library. Library IT support involves managing the information technology used…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/molecular-biology/members-biochemical-genetics
Members - Biochemical Genetics
Research leaders and publication links Prof Rencia van der Sluis Associate Professor Research: ORCID LinkedIn Web of Science Telephone: +27 18 299 2068 E-mail: 21224919@nwu.ac.za Office: Potchefstroom Campus, Building F3, Room 202 Qualifications: PhD Expertise: Molecular genetics, biotechnology, enzyme kinetics,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/cfam-porridge-project-rewarded-rotary-international
CFAM Porridge Project rewarded by Rotary International
Millions of South Africans suffered under the impact of the national lockdown regulations introduced because of the coronavirus pandemic. A local Potchefstroom engineering company, CFAM Technologies, which is a spin-off company of the Faculty of Engineering of the North-West University, grabbed the bull by the horns to ensure that residents in and…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/test-version2
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Welcome The NWU is committed to functioning as a unitary, integrated, multi-campus university that enables equity, redress and globally competitive teaching and research across all three of our campuses. Our core activities, teaching-learning and research, are intertwined with community engagement and innovation in our eight faculties, most…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/test
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Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023
Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Satellite Symposium on Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Satellite Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Announcing the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3 rd IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa 5 - 7 September 2023 The North-West University Library and Information Service, Information Technology and the Faculty of Engineering: School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, in collaboration with the IFLA IT Section, are pleased to host this Artificial Intelligence Symposium. …, Aim of the Event, The symposium aims to bring together industry leaders to discuss digital strategies institutions can apply to enable agile, collaborative, and integrated service operations. This implies innovative changes and adaptability in human skills and creative imagination to establish, develop, and maintain an enabling Teaching and Learning environment…, Links, Dr Edmund Balnaves talks about the impact of AI Symposium Feedback Survey PDF Programme Speakers Booklet Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023: Speakers (IFLA Link) Special Issue: South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS), News, PUKfm radio advertisement PUKfm radio interview Follow the development of our Library Bot ., Guest Speakers, AI guest speakers AI guest speakers Read more about our guest speakers . [accordion collapsed], Workshops - Monday 4 and Wednesday 6 September, Workshop 1: Developing robotics for the LIS environment - Prof Pieter van Vuuren Monday 4 September, 11:00 - 12:30 The workshop will be presented by the NWU School of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering. It will introduce participants to the development of the NWU LIS robots and include a physical tour of the Makerspace. Workshop 2:…, Programme: AIS 2023, 3r d IFLA IT Section Artificial Intelligence Symposium (AIS) 2023 North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 5-7 September 2023 PDF Programme Speakers Booklet Special Issue: South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS) Day 1 4 September, Monday 10:30 Registration 11:00-12:30 Workshop 1: Developing robotics for the…, Theme, The central conference theme is Artificial Intelligence in Teaching, Learning, and Research: Promoting Digital Access to Information through Automation. The subthemes are as follows: 1. Artificial intelligence Robotics Process Automation Humanoid Robots for libraries Natural Language Processing Speech processing (Text-speech solutions) Machine…, Abstracts and Submissions, We invite papers for the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence. North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa. Please submit your abstracts using this Google Form . For more information, contact: Ms. Neli Tshabalala (NWU: Director Shared Services) at neli.tshabalala@nwu.ac.za Mr. Lizwi Njani (…, Partnerships and stakeholders, IFLA IT Section participation IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) promotes libraries as vital institutions that enhance people's lives through equitable access to knowledge and information. Innovation and the principles of freedom of access to information through the indiscriminate use of technology and…, Committees, Committee Leaders Neli Tshabalala Neli Tshabalala Neli Tshabalala: Director of Shared Services Ms. Neli Tshabalala is the Director: Shared Library and Information Services at North-West University (NWU), a Ph.D. candidate at the University of South Africa, where she examines resource allocation in academic libraries as an essential determinant of…, Registration Fees and Steps *** Registration Closed ***, Early bird registration: 9 June - 19 August 2023 Online registration: 20 August - 29 August 2023 Registration Fees Note: The registration fee includes the workshops but does not include the cocktail function, gala dinner, or excursion. Category Fee (Rands) Early Bird Registration Early Bird - Local Registration ZAR 4200.00 Early Bird - …, Venue, Directions and Shuttle Services, Venue and Directions The conference will be presented in a hybrid format, with virtual and in-person presentations. Physical venue: The Feather Hill , Potchefstroom, South Africa Address: The Feather Hill, Dagbreek Landgoed, Ext. 1133, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa Guest parking is available. Maps and directions GPS Coordinates 26º39´36.1"S …, Recommended Accommodation, The Feather Hill Email: reservations@thefeatherhill.co.za Telephone: +27(0)66 429 9996 Oudrift Riverside Lodge (3.5 km from the conference venue) Standard Room: B&B - R895.00 PP Standard Room: B&B and Dinner - R1174.00 PP info@oudrift.co.za Telephone: +27 (0)82 441 2370 or +27 (0)18 297 4939 Adato Guest House (7.5 km from the conference…, Functions and Excursions, Cocktail Function: Tuesday, 5 September Attendance fee ZAR 600 per person Time: 18:00 Venue: Feather Hill Hotel Dress code: Smart Casual Gala Dinner: Wednesday, 6 September Attendance fee ZAR 600 per person Time: 19:00 Venue: Feather Hill Hotel Dress code: Vintage or Traditional Attire Cash bar available Excursions Note: The excursion is…, Exhibitors, ExLibris ExLibris ExLibris ExLibris At Ex Libris, we believe in the value of education and research. Our mission is to allow academic institutions to create, manage, and share knowledge. With better tools, our customers achieve their goals and further academic initiatives. Ex Libris Esploro WWIS WWIS WWIS - Worldwide Information Services WWIS…, Contact Information, Neli Tshabalala NWU: Library and Information Service, Director Shared Services Organising Committee neli.tshabalala@nwu.ac.za Dr. Edmund Balnaves IFLA Divisional Chair - Director Prosentient Systems, Australia ebalnaves@prosentient.com.au May Chang Mentor IT Section and Committee Member AI SIG - Library Chief Technology Officer, University of…, Sponsors, AI Sponsors #AISymposium #DigAI2023http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/john-r-bunt
John R Bunt
Professor Bunt obtained his PhD in the field of Chemical Engineering (fixed-bed coal gasification) at the North-West University in 2006. During the last 35 years Professor Bunt’s research interests have ranged widely from: base metals, platinum group metal refining, mining chemicals, ash mineralogy, and more recently, coal beneficiation and fixed-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-campus-mahikeng-appoints-director-student-life
NWU’s campus in Mahikeng appoints director for student life
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng appointed Mr Jimmy Molautsi as director for student life as of 1 September 2017. His responsibilities include providing strategic leadership and taking care of day-to-day operations with regard to student programmes and residence life on campus. This includes advising students in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/link-between-climate-change-and-money
The link between climate change and money
The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a climate change public lecture on its campus in Potchefstroom. The issue on climate change was looked at from a legal, environmental science, engineering and a financial perspective.Dr Michelle Barnard who is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Ncobile Nkosi, a social-environmental…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-develops-mobile-app-will-save-lives
NWU student develops mobile app that will save lives
According to the Automobile Association, driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of collisions in South Africa. Although some luxury vehicles are equipped to warn drivers of this danger, not many people can afford them. An engineering student at the North-West University (NWU) addressed this problem as part of his final-year study by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-has-rich-harvest-doctorates