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Heliospheric Physics
Jan 04, 2017 - Researchers in the Heliospheric Physics subprogram of the CSR do theoretical, numerical modelling and experimental research on the acceleration, transport and modulation of charged particles (mainly cosmic rays) in the turbulent plasmatic environment around the Sun, which is called the heliosphere. Over the years researchers in this group have…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty_news
Faculty News
Nov 01, 2017 - News within the Faculty of Natural Sciences Please note that this page will no long be updated after the restructuring of our faculty. All new news will feature in our home page's slider and placed on the previous page after expiry. MASTERS STUDENT’S RESEARCH PUBLISHED ONLINE 21/02/2017 Velesia Lesch (…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/masters-degree
Master's Degree (MSc)
Jan 08, 2024 - Refer to the FNAS postgraduate yearbook for a detailed compilation of the programmes offered. Master of Science (MSc) in: Agriculture (p.144) Environmental Sciences (p.169) Environmental Sciences with Atmospheric Chemistry (p.171) Environmental Sciences in Disaster Risk…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/doctoral-degree
Doctoral Degree (PhD)
Jan 08, 2024 - Refer to the FNAS postgraduate yearbook for a detailed compilation of the programmes offered. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Science with: Environmental Sciences (p.212) Environmental Sciences in Atmospheric Chemistry (p.211) Environmental Sciences in Disaster Risk Science…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/news
News
Sep 20, 2016 - Students perform at PARSA 2016 Christian Selbach Roxanne Conradie Natasha Kruger The annual symposium of the Parasitological Association of Southern Africa (PARSA) symposium took place 28-31 Aug in Cape…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management
Environmental Sciences and Management
Jan 19, 2026 - Quick links UESM Structure Click to view interactive links in PDF: Last updated: July 2024http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/contact-us
Contact us
Dec 06, 2024 - Contact person: Ms Refiloe Matloga Administrative officer fifi.matloga@nwu.ac.za +27 18 285 2070 Postal address: Private Bag X6001 Potchefstroom Campus North-West University Potchefstroom 2520 Physical address:…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/aquatic-ecosystem-health
Aquatic Ecosystem Health
Mar 05, 2026 - Sub-programme leader: Prof Jonathan Taylor (Jonathan.Taylor@nwu.ac.za) Latest news: [accordion] Vacancy: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Vacancy: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Persistent Organic Pollutant and Toxicant Research Group…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/biodiversity-and-conservation-ecology
Biodiversity and Conservation Ecology
Mar 05, 2026 - Sub-programme leader: Prof Louis du Preez (Louis.DuPreez@nwu.ac.za) Latest news: [accordion] The Culprit Behind the Extinction of the Kihansi Toad in the Wild The Culprit Behind the Extinction of the Kihansi Toad in the Wild Sub-…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/environmental-management
Environmental Management
Mar 05, 2026 - Sub-programme leader: Dr Phathu Mukwevho (Phathu.Mukwevho@nwu.ac.za) [accordion] Introduction The Environmental Management sub-program investigates various aspects of sustainable development and the use of environmental management approaches and instruments in the public and the private sector. Our vision…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/integrated-pest-management
Integrated Pest Management
Mar 05, 2026 - 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…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/ecological-interactions-and-ecosystem-resiliences
Ecological Interactions and Ecosystem Resilience
Mar 05, 2026 - Sub-programme leader: Prof Frances Siebert (Frances.Siebert@nwu.ac.za) Latest news: [accordion] Vacancy: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Vacancy: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Forb Ecology Research Group (FERG) Sub-…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/spatial-planning-development-and-implementation
Spatial Planning, Development and Implementation
Mar 05, 2026 - Sub-programme leader: Prof Ernst Drewes (Ernst.Drewes@nwu.ac.za) Latest news: [accordion] New Book: Regional Policy in the Southern African Development Community Researchers from the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, Prof. Ernst Drewes and Dr Mariske van Aswegen have recently…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/geology-soil-sciences
Geology-Soil Sciences
Sep 20, 2016 - Strategic Aim & Mission The Geology and Pedology group strives to create knowledge, to open the minds of students to that knowledge, and to enable students to take best advantage of their educational opportunities. To these ends, the Geology and Pedology group encourages students to respect ideas and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/ecology
Ecology
Mar 01, 2025 - WRG Ecology studies estuarine, wetland and river ecosystems with the aim to determine the interactions and/or relationships between the different organisms and their responses to their environment. This research aims to contribute towards local, regional and national knowledge of the southern African aquatic biodiversity through high-…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/parasitology
Parasitology
Mar 01, 2025 - Parasitology can be defined as the study of parasites and their hosts, as well as the interactions between the two. Parasites are a crucial part of a functional and healthy ecosystem, particularly within the natural environment. The biodiversity of an ecosystem is profoundly impacted by parasite diversity with parasites influencing aspects…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/ecotoxicology
Ecotoxicology
Mar 01, 2025 - Ecotoxicology is a scientific discipline which studies the effects of stressors on biological organisms. It integrates toxicology and ecology, predicting the effects of stressors across all levels of biological organisation from molecular level to whole communities and ecosystems. The current techniques, services, and organisms shown below…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/staff