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Bacteria from the Nitrogen Cycle, groundwater quality and microbial community composition
Nov 11, 2022 - Bacteria from the Nitrogen Cycle, groundwater quality and microbial community composition. Henry Burger (MSc) Supervisor: Lesego Molale-Tom Rationale Groundwater quality is deteriorating, mostly due to the nitrogen cycle. The impact of the bacteria from the nitrogen cycle on groundwater is not specific. Objectives Determine the…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/adverse-outcome-pathways-assess-effects-neonicotinoids-aquatic-macroinvertebrates
Adverse Outcome Pathways to assess effects of neonicotinoids on aquatic macroinvertebrates
Nov 11, 2022 - Adverse Outcome Pathways to assess effects of neonicotinoids on aquatic macroinvertebrates Marelize Labuschagne (PhD), Victor Wepener, Hannes Erasmus, Wynand Malherbe Commenced 2022 Rationale The adverse outcomes pathway (AOP) is a conceptual framework that can be used to show the linkages between sub-cellular initiating events and…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/transplant-experiments-restore-old-fields-indigenous-flora
Transplant experiments to restore old fields with indigenous flora
Nov 11, 2022 - Transplant experiments to restore old fields with indigenous flora Charl Clarke (Hons), Lanja Oosthuizen (Hons), Lene Cronje (hons) Supervisor: Stefan Siebert Rationale Old fields are created through exogenous disturbance which alters the soil profile to such an extent that native plant diversity is lost. It is known that old fields in…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/holocene-paleoecology-wetland-spring-mooi-river
Holocene paleoecology of a wetland at the spring of the Mooi River
May 05, 2023 - Holocene paleoecology of a wetland at the spring of the Mooi River Coert Coetzee (Hons) Supervisor: Prof Frank Neumann Co-supervisor: Ms Moteng Moseri Commenced 2022 Rationale Peat is deposited over millennia, as this deposition occurs a record of condition from each time period is preserved. Using multiple proxies (pollen, diatoms,…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/drks311-ecology-projects
DRKS311 Ecology Projects
Nov 11, 2022 - DRKS311 Ecology Projects Senior researcher: Prof Wynand Malherbe Rationale METSI has frequently been used for DRKS311 Ecology projects and is necessary to build a database and compare data with previous data from the Mooi River and Gerhard Minnebron. This data will provide more information on the water quality of…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/nmp
NMP
Mar 08, 2024 - Introducing the NMP The NMP is a cutting-edge technology platform that allows for the study of human metabolism on a large scale. The platform is funded by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and hosted at the NWU’s Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM). The CHM was selected as the ideal location to host the NMP due to its extensive…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/pliem
PLIEM
Jan 10, 2023 - Introducing PLIEM The Laboratory for Inborn Errors of Metabolism (PLIEM) is situated in the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM) at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University. The dedicated scientists at the CHM are well-known for their expertise and many years of experience in the field of inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) and have…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/chem-4-energy/home
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Aug 29, 2023 - Chem4Energy 2024 Chem4Energy is pleased to announce the 2024 Conference on ‘Materials and Processes for a Sustainable Energy Future’, to be held in Muldersdrift, South Africa, on Wednesday 20 – Sunday 24 March 2024. The Chem4Energy community has grown out of several collaborative UK-Africa consortium programmes and 2024 will see the third in…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/chem-4-energy/keynote-speakers
Keynote speakers
Mar 07, 2023 - Prof Emiel Hensen Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands Abstract Prof Scott Woodley University College London, UK Abstract Dr Nelson Dzade Pennsylvania State University, USA Abstract Associate Professor Nico Fischer University of Cape Town, South Africa Abstract Prof Lyudmila Moskaleva University of the…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/chem-4-energy/programme
Programme
Mar 30, 2023 - [tabs] Wednesday 29 March 2023 Time Activity Venue 13:00 Arrival of students for workshop. Please contact Dr Jean du Toit for registration before or on 22 March 2023. NWU Sports Village Foyer 13:40 Workshop for Students on Public Speaking (optional). Click here for more…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/node/23941
Registration
Dec 05, 2022 - To register for the conference, please fill in the form below. Fields marked * are mandatory. Please ensure that you submit the form by clicking on the submit button on the bottom of this page. Take note: Registrations will close on xxxhttps://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/chem-4-energy/call-abstracts
Call for Abstracts
Mar 28, 2023 - [accordion] Important Dates Abstract submission closes on Monday, 20 February 2023. Authors are requested to adhere to the specifications as set out below in the guidelines section. Final acceptance of presentations will be communicated on or before Friday, 24 February 2023. Themes The themes for the conference include: …https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/chem-4-energy/registration
Registration
Dec 06, 2022 - Please register by filling in the form below. Registrations close on 24 February 2023. Registration fees: Delegate/Postdoc: R10 000 Accompanying person (sharing): R 6 000 Student (sharing): R 8 000 Day Visitors(excludes accommodation): R 4 000https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/chem-4-energy/contact-us
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Feb 27, 2023 - If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us using the information provided below: [accordion] Invoicing/finance queries Mokgaetsi Mohlabi mokgaetsi.mohlabi@nwu.ac.za +27 18 299 1668 Abstract submission, registration issues and other/general queries Dr Marietjie Ungerer ungerermj@cardiff.ac.uk [/accordion]https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/node/23948
Registration Form
Mar 03, 2023 - Please register by filling in the form below. Registrations close on 6 March 2023. Registration fees: Delegate/Postdoc: R10 000 Accompanying person (sharing): R 6 000 Student (sharing): R 8 000 Day Visitors (excludes accommodation): R 4 000 Residential rate: Please contact Dr Marietjie Ungerer All prices include…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/node/23949
Abstract Submission
Feb 27, 2023 - Please note that abstract submission have closed. Late submissions can be sent to Dr Marietjie Ungerer (ungerermj@cardiff.ac.uk) for consideration.https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/chem-4-energy/bursaries
Bursaries
Dec 08, 2022 - Bursaries for Early Career Researchers can be applied for and will fund a return international flight, local transport to/from Johannesburg airport, conference accommodation, and all conference meals. Each applicant needs to submit a research statement (up to half a page) and presentation abstract (half page), as well as a full CV. Applicants need…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/test-information-2023