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Physics
What is Physics? Physics attempts to summarise phenomenon in nature according to scientific laws, for example, the laws of motion of Newton. Such laws are formulated to provide us with knowledge of the physical world. Physics, along with Chemistry and various divisions of Mathematics, form the foundation of Science…http://law.nwu.ac.za/law/staff
Staff
Overview The academic staff of any Faculty is what an engine is to a car – it determines the quality of that Faculty and whether it prospers and grows. The Faculty of Law has a lean, highly motivated staff complement with a strong combination of solid experience and good qualifications. A significant number of professors have…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/mock-other-media
Mock In Other Media
Dear school-leaver, in today’s fast-changing world of business, finding your place requires hard work. If words such as prosperity and success attract your attention, you are at the right place. This value-driven faculty offers you: Dynamic and quality education; High academic standards that are internationally evaluated; Accreditation with…, Fields of study, Accounting Sciences Business School Economic Sciences Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management Management Sciences Tourism Management, Research and Innovation, [accordion collapsed], bhive EDC, The aim of the bhive EDC is to develop an entrepreneurial mind-set under students. They empower individuals to turn their business visions into flourishing enterprises. Read more ., Global Innovative Forefront Talent (GIFT), The main focus of GIFT is to develop an empirically tested talent body of knowledge that will set the standard and guidelines for the effective application of talent management practices in the workplace. Read more ., TELIT-SA, TELIT-SA is a research entity committed to create an interdisciplinary research community of practice to enhance best practices for teaching and learning with technology., TRADE, TRADE (an acronym for TRAde and Development Economics) is a research focus area at the North-West University specialising in the fields of international trade and economic development., TREES, This research unit’s goal is to publish quality and relevant tourism research within economic environs and societies and thereby contributing towards the strengthening of communities and the tourism industry as a whole. Read more ., WORKWELL, The focus is on identification and development of policies to optimise utilisation of organisational resources, while maintaining a focus on issues of diversity and a developing economy. Read more ., OPTENTIA, The mission of the Optentia research unit is to develop and organise knowledge for the optimal expression of individual, social and institutional potential, with a specific interest in the African context., UARM, The mission of UARM research unit is to empower senior risk stakeholders in the private and public sectors to better understand and manage behavioural risk., MANAGEMENT CYBERNETICS, The Management Cybernetics research entity was established to optimize collaboration between academia and industry incorporating management and engineering sciences [/accordion] NWU Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, In other media, The NWU's Prof Raymond Parsons joins Petr Redelinghuys to look at market and business news - Classic FM OFM Loopbaanfokus: Geoktrooieerde rekenmeesterskap - OFM State halts its R10bn long-term plan to fully treat acid mine water - Mail & Guardian Ramaphosa moves to tackle growth-sapping electricity crisis by increasing licence-…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/natural-and-agricultural-sciences/cobus-kriek-biography
Cobus Kriek - Biography
PROF COBUS KRIEK Prof RJ (Cobus) Kriek obtained a BSc (1990), BSc Hons (1992), MSc (1994) and PhD (1998) in chemistry from the University of Stellenbosch, which was followed by an MBA degree from the University of Lincoln (UK) in 1999. In 2008 he completed an MSc in…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/seniorreturning-students-online-registration
Senior/returning students online registration
To ensure that you and your fellow NWU Eagles register as fast and efficiently as possible, please register within your allotted timeframe for a smooth process: Registration dates: first-year students First-year students all faculties 20-24 January 2025…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/workshop-generative-ais-impact-research-and-education
Workshop: Generative AI’s Impact on Research and Education
You are cordially invited to a workshop on "Generative AI’s Impact on Research and Education", presented by Mr Sidney Engelbrecht from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. Senior Researchers, Research Supervisors, Emerging researchers, ethics committee members and Scientific committee members are invited to join. This workshop plans…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/call-applications-water-energy-food-nexus-training-person-advanced-school-sadc-region
Call for Applications: Water energy food NEXUS Training- In- person advanced School for SADC Region
You are cordially invited to WEF In person advanced school for SADC Region The WEF Nexus in-person Advanced School builds on the understanding of the WEF nexus (gained in the Masterclass) to improve evidence-based decision- making capacities of current masters students, early career researchers (< 5 years post PhD), postgraduates (Master and…http://www.nwu.ac.za/e-yearbooks-2002
e-Yearbooks 2002
e-Yearbooks 2002 Faculties of: Arts Undergraduate Post-graduate Natural Sciences Undergraduate and Postgraduate Theology Undergraduate and Postgraduate Educational Sciences School for Educational Training and Development Graduate School of Education ERRATA Economic and Management Sciences…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/saip-2021-teachers-workshop
SAIP 2021 Teacher's Workshop
[accordion] CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE ON 4 & 5 OCTOBER 2021 If you registered for the workshop, please confirm your attendance by clicking here and flling in the online form. SAIP 2021 INVITATION TO WORKSHOP FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES TEACHERS You are hereby invited to attend the online SAIP 2021…http://news.nwu.ac.za/driving-gerhard-horn
Driving Gerhard Horn
The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas is a 5,513 km test of driving expertise. Most turns bank to the left, exerting excessive amounts of G-force on the driver. “Don’t brake too late,” the motoring journalist mutters to himself as he reaches the apex of what the vehicle allows going down the straight. His face contorts as his…http://news.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa-showcase-2017-%25E2%2580%2593-inventive-research-education-and-training-sa
TELIT-SA Showcase 2017 – inventive research for education and training in SA
The team from TELIT-SA is committed to innovation and with this in mind recently hosted their first Research Showcase. The event took place on Friday, 10 November 2017, and saw several members of the interdisciplinary research team presenting their current research projects to members of the campus community. The research focus area –…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-keep-fourth-estate-ablaze
The North-West University keep the Fourth Estate ablaze
You do not pick fights with people who buy ink in barrels. This saying used to ring true when printed newspapers ruled the news roost. But, with bandwidth having replaced the aforementioned barrels, is there still a future for journalists in the traditional mould? This issue was further compounded when Media24 recently announced that it intends…http://www.nwu.ac.za/university-calendar/january
University Calendar - January
Legend MC - Mahikeng Campus PC - Potchefstroom Campus VC - Vanderbijlpark Campus M - Masters degree PhD/D - Doctoral degree UDL - Unit for Distance Learning HDA - Higher Degrees Administration FHS - Faculty of Health Sciences FHUM - Faculty of Humanities FEMS - Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/geexpo-2017-unlocking-future-through-maths-and-science
Geexpo 2017: Unlocking the future through maths and science
South Africa is experiencing an exponential crisis in terms of mathematics and science education. For the third year in a row the country has finished last in the World Economic Forum’s mathematics and science education quality rankings. In effect this means that SA’s performance in mathematics and sciences is lower than that of Nigeria,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-3d-printer-first-its-kind-africa
NWU’s 3D printer is first of its kind in Africa
The North-West University (NWU) has once again proven that it is dedicated to conducting ground-breaking research within the health field. The university recently purchased the Cellink BioX, 3D bio-printer, a first of its kind not only in South Africa but also on the African continent. While most 3D printers use inorganic materials such as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/thousands-attend-nwu-career-fairs
Thousands attend NWU career fairs
With about 6,2 million unemployed people between the ages of 15 and 64 years in South Africa, the North-West University (NWU) is determined to do its bit to decrease these alarming statistics. During the month of May the NWU Career Centre hosted five career fairs across the three campuses to expose students and graduates to potential…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-binary-space-champions-innovative-technology
NWU and Binary Space champions innovative technology
The Robotics team at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark aims to encourage technology-orientated individuals to become involved in the exciting world of automation and innovation in a fun and highly educating way. The field of robotics is not only experiencing an increase in interest around the globe, but is also a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-women-are-finalists-prestigious-science-awards
NWU women are finalists for prestigious science awards
While celebrating Women’s Month and in particular South African women’s extraordinary achievements, two young women researchers of the North-West University (NWU) who, are excelling in their fields, have been announced finalists for the prestigious South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA). A student of the NWU is also in the run for a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-women-shine-prestigious-science-awards
NWU women shine at prestigious science awards
North-West University (NWU) women continue to shine during Women’s Month and their extraordinary achievements do not go unnoticed. On 15 August a researcher from the NWU took home a South African Women in Science award and a student received the DST-Albertina Sisulu Fellowship award for her doctoral studies at the prestigious award ceremony…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-specialist-receives-prestigious-innovation-management-award