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Stuart Piketh - Biography
PROF STUART PIKETH Prof Stuart Piketh obtained his PhD at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2000 where he also worked as a Reeder and Director of the Climatology Research Group until he joined North-West University as a Professor and Co-Chair of the Eskom Power…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/natural-and-agricultural-sciences/david-kubayi-biography
David Kubayi - Biography
PROF DAVID KUBAYI Prof David Kubayi holds a BSc(Hons) degree in Mathematics Education, a BSc(Hons) in Mathematics, an MSc degree in Mathematics, and a PhD degree in Mathematics, all from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He received his PhD in 2001…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/national-science-week-2021-combining-multiple-topics-physics-learn-more-about-stars
National Science Week 2021: Combining multiple topics of physics to learn more about Stars-Astronomy
ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: This is a demonstration of spectroscopy using a hand-held spectrograph looking at various light sources. In order to understand this, we cover the basics of optics, more specifically how rainbows are created and how our eyes see colors, leading to our understanding of spectroscopy. We have to…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/national-science-week-2021-solar-car
National Science Week 2021: Solar Car
ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: This is a pre-recorded presentation of the NWU Faculty of Engineering's Solar Car. The video includes a demonstration of the car with a short interview by one of the team members talking about the car, features of the new car and future plans. The solar car project not only focuses…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/national-science-week-2021-impact-air-quality-health-south-africa
National Science Week 2021: The impact of air quality on health in South Africa
ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: The is a documentary about of air pollution and its impact on health. It uses one of the biggest environmental problems of our time and show how science helps to understand complex problems and shapes policymaking in South Africa. The current impact of air quality on health is estimated to be…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/national-science-week-2021-links-between-waste-management-and-air-quality
National Science Week 2021: The links between waste management and air quality
ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: This is a live and interactive Webinar about the links between waste management and air quality. Prof Roelof Burger will be MC with a panel of experts. Each presenter will get 10 minutes. Questions session after that and then 5 minutes for feedback from each presenter at the end.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/national-science-week-2021registration-form
National Science Week 2021:Registration Form
Please register for the activities you intend to attend by filling in the form below:http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/national-science-week-2021-bolepi-dinaledi-and-covid-19-pandemic
National Science Week 2021: Bolepi dinaledi and Covid-19 pandemic
ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: Webinar about Bolepi dinaledi and Covid-19 pandemic PRESENTER: Dr. Motheo Koitsiwe DATE: 3 August 2021 TIME: 12:00 - 13:30 LINKhttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/national-science-week-2021-covid-19-virus-variants-and-their-impact-vaccines
National Science Week 2021: Covid-19 virus variants and their impact on vaccines
ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: Webinar about Covid-19 virus variants and their impact on vaccines PRESENTER: Dr. Hazel Mufhandu DATE: 2 August 2021 TIME: 12:00 - 13:30 LINKhttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/national-science-week-2021-how-covid-19-fast-tracking-fourth-industrial-revolution
National Science Week 2021: How Covid-19 is fast tracking the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in South Africa?
ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: Webinar about how Covid-19 is fast tracking the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in South Africa. PRESENTER: Dr. Francis Lugayizi DATE: 5 August 2021 TIME: 12:00 - 13:30 LINKhttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/national-science-week-2021-impact-covid-19-food-security-south-africa
National Science Week 2021: The impact of covid-19 on food security in South Africa
ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: Webinar about the impact of covid-19 on food security in South Africa. PRESENTER: Prof. Babalola DATE: 4 August 2021 TIME: 12:00 - 13:30 LINKhttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/national-science-week-2021-mat
National Science Week 2021: MAT
ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: Live exhibition of the Mahikeng Astronomical Telescope. PRESENTER: Prof. Thebe Medupe DATE: 2 August 2021 TIME: 19:00 - 20:00 LINKhttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/artificial-intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: Pre-recorded virtual presentation pertaining to Artificial Intellingence. PRESENTERS: Dr Japie Greeff Mr Ian Rothmann Ms Jacqui Muller Ms Vanessa Rufo Mr Michael Buchler DATE: 3 August 2021 TIME: All day …http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/multiple-losses-complication-grief-mental-health-concern-during-covid-19-pandemic
Multiple losses & complication in grief as mental health concern during covid-19 pandemic
ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: Webinar about multiple losses & complication in grief as mental health concern during covid-19 pandemic PRESENTERS: Prof. Alida Herbst Dr. Nelia Drenth Ms Annette De La Porte Prof Thobeka Nkomo DATE: 6 August 2021 TIME…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/multiple-losses-complication-grief-mental-health-concern-during-covid-19-pandemic-0
Multiple losses & complication in grief as mental health concern during covid-19 pandemic
ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY: Webinar about multiple losses & complication in grief as mental health concern during covid-19 pandemic PRESENTERS: Prof. Alida Herbst Dr. Nelia Drenth Ms Annette De La Porte Prof Thobeka Nkomo DATE: 6 August 2021 TIME…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/science-centre/multiple-losses-complication-grief-mental-health-concern-during-covid-19-pandemic-1