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Decision Science and Optimisation Group
The Decision Science and Optimisation Group focuses on advancing computational and analytical methodologies to enhance decision-making, predictive modelling, and optimisation across diverse industries. The group specialises in Decision Support Systems (DSS), Mathematical Modelling, Operations Research (OR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI)…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/integrated-pest-management
Integrated Pest Management
Sub-programme leader: Prof Oriel Thekisoe (oriel.thekisoe@nwu.ac.za) [accordion] Strategic Aim and Mission The vision of the group is to be a leader in integrated pest management (IPM) research in South Africa as well as to become a recognized regional centre of expertise in pest management in agricultural crops and “One Health”.…Prof Moss is 'n NRF-navorser wat C2-gegradeer het en fokus op navorsing oor fisieke aktiwiteit as modaliteit vir die voorkoming en behandeling van risikofaktore van chroniese lewenstylsiektes oor die hele lewensduur, met die fokus op persone met spesiale behoeftes (swangerskap, verstandelik gestremdheid en depressie) . As 'n biokinetikus is sy…
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Hanlie Moss
Prof Moss is 'n NRF-navorser wat C2-gegradeer het en fokus op navorsing oor fisieke aktiwiteit as modaliteit vir die voorkoming en behandeling van risikofaktore van chroniese lewenstylsiektes oor die hele lewensduur, met die fokus op persone met spesiale behoeftes (swangerskap, verstandelik gestremdheid en depressie) . As 'n biokinetikus is sy…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/programmes
Postgraduate qualifications
Master's programmes offered by the UDSC: MSc in Computer Science - Research (2GK P01 N801P/V/M) MSc in Computer Science - Coursework and research (2GK P01 N801P) MSc in Business Mathematics and Informatics (2BP P01) MSc in Business Mathematics and Informatics with Financial Mathematics (2BP P02) MSc in Business Mathematics and…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/advanced-computing-group
Advanced Computing Group
The research group focuses on advancing computational methodologies across diverse domains, including Astronomy Computing, Computational Space Weather, Instrumentation Development, and the Internet of Things (IoT). By leveraging high-performance computing, data science, and machine learning, the group processes large-scale…https://www.nwu.ac.za/mynwu/ri-test2
RI-test2
Prof Awie Kotze Executive Dean; Faculty of Health Sciences (NWU) Prof Babs Surujlal Executive Dean; Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences (NWU) Dr Neo Morei Executive Dean; Faculty of Law (NWU) Prof Lloyd Conely Executive Dean; Faculty of Education (NWU) Prof Liezl Van Dyk Executive Dean; Faculty of…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/food-security-and-safety/about-us
About us
Who are we? The Food Security and Safety (FSS) niche area consists of multi-disciplinary research expertise in Agriculture, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Sciences. The strategic aim is to conduct fundamental and applied research and to develop innovative methods of ensuring food security and safety. Through the facilitation of on-going…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-expert-weighs-north-west-floods
NWU expert weighs in on North West floods
Torrential rains have left parts of the North West Province struggling with school closures, damaged infrastructure and impassable roads. Learners in several areas were unable to attend school due to flooded classrooms and collapsed buildings, while scholar transport was affected by washed-out roads. North-West University (NWU) Head of the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-hosts-find-your-next-y-presenter-talent-search
Vanderbijlpark Campus hosts 'Find your next Y presenter' talent search
The Arts and Culture Department of the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, in collaboration with YFM, recently held a "Find your next Y presenter" talent search. This presenter search is part of the festive activities leading up to the annual First-Year Carnival Celebrations, which will take place next month. The carnival is…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/food-security-and-safety/contact-us
Contact us
Office of the Director of Food Security and Safety, New Science Building, (Room G10), Faculty Natural and Agricultural Science, North-West University. Private bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735, South Africa. Tel: +27 183892738 E-mail: kenny.mnisi@nwu.ac.zahttps://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/home
Home
Welcome to the Unit for Data Science and Computing (UDSC) A word of welcome from the director: Prof Roelien Goede +27 18 285 2760 Roelien.Goede@nwu.ac.za Building G3, room G21, Potchefstroom Qualification: PhD, DTE Welcome to the Unit for Data Science and Computing (UDSC) webpage. In an era where artificial…https://news.nwu.ac.za/study-explores-bacteria-plants-new-source-medicine
Study explores bacteria in plants as a new source of medicine
Instead of further depleting overharvested indigenous plants for medicinal purposes, it might be possible to use the bacteria inside their roots. This would preserve at-risk plants while still allowing access to the medicinal properties associated with them. A master’s study by Benedict Ndou, a researcher and a PhD candidate at North-West…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-weighs-possibility-south-africa-losing-agoa-trade-benefits
Academic weighs in on possibility of South Africa losing AGOA trade benefits
The trade relationship between South Africa and the United States (US) faces uncertainty as tensions between Pretoria and Washington grow. The potential loss of benefits under the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) raises concerns about economic consequences for key industries. "If South Africa loses AGOA benefits, the impact will be…https://news.nwu.ac.za/celebration-literature-and-knowledge-nwu-alumni-and-friends-authors-book-fair
A celebration of literature and knowledge at the NWU Alumni and Friends Authors Book Fair
The North-West University (NWU) Alumni and Friends Authors Book Fair, held on Saturday, 22 February 2025 at the Big Lapa on the NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus, was a remarkable literary gathering that brought together book lovers, aspiring writers and established authors for an unforgettable day of literary celebration. The event showcased the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/love-consent-and-informed-choices