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Research Groups
Nov 14, 2016 - The CRB focuses on adding value to the SA national mineral and chemical resource base found in the North-West and Southern Gauteng provinces. This can be divided into two key knowledge areas, i.e. metal-based resources (such as the platinum group metals and chromium) and carbon-based resources (such as petrochemicals, plant oils and…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/research-groups/chromium
Chromium
Oct 05, 2021 - [accordion] Research Leader Prof Pieter van Zyl Pieter van Zyl completed his PhD in Chemistry in 2007 after which he was appointed as a senior lecturer and co-head of the Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group (ACRG) at the NWU. He was promoted to Full Professor in 2019. His…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/coal-and-femtochemistry
Coal and Femtochemistry
Aug 30, 2017 - Research Focus Research and development focus is on the following: • Understanding the fundamental composition, structure and reactive properties of South African coals, • The optimal design and operation of combustion and gasification processes, • Reduction of environmentally unfriendly aspects of coal…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/research-groups/christien-strydom
Group Leader: Coal- and Laser Chemistry Research Group
Aug 30, 2017 - Prof Christien Strydom About Prof Strydom: Studied Chemistry at P.U. for C.H.E (Potchefstroom) (1975 – 1977), BSc Honours (1978) and MSc (1980) PhD (Chemistry): 1988 University of Pretoria Senior lecturer, Associate Professor, Full Professor at University of Pretoria until December 2006 Full Professor and Director…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/research-groups/background/coal
Background: Coal- and Laser Chemistry Research Group
Aug 30, 2017 - Research Focus Research and development focus on the following: • Understanding the fundamental composition, structure and reactive properties of South African coals, • The optimal design and operation of combustion and gasification processes, • Reduction of environmentally unfriendly aspects of coal…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/crb/research-groups/coal/research-equipment
Research Equipment: Coal- and Laser Chemistry Research Group
Aug 30, 2017 - Our Research Equipment Includes: Nano- and femtosecond lasers GC-MS FTIR-Raman system TMA and Strength testing equipment High temperature TG/DTA XRD and XRF ICP BET Surface area and pore sizehttps://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/food-security-and-safety/postgraduate-studies
Postgraduate studies
Sep 04, 2017 - We offer the following postgraduate degrees: MSc degrees in: Agricultural Economics and Extension Agronomy Animal Health Animal Science Crop Science Microbiology PhD degrees in: Agricultural Economics and Extension Agronomy…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-knowledge-systems-centre/postgraduate-studies
Postgraduate studies
Mar 15, 2017 - Postgraduate study options within the IKS center include: Master of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (MIKS)-2 years full time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in IKS-3 years full time Postdoctoral Research Fellowship- 1 year (Renewable)https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/food-security-and-safety/research-projects
Research projects
May 27, 2020 - Food production and availability (Led by Dr. Sydney Mavengahama) Identification of drought tolerate crops, cropping systems, underutilised crops/alternative production systems, efficient utilization of feed resources, promotion of adapted indigenous genetic practices, to improve product quality Production, utilization and economic value of…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-knowledge-systems-centre/research-programmes
Research programmes
Aug 25, 2017 - Traditional medicine & amp; Healing practices in South Africa Use of Communities of Practice’ for Community Engagement at the North West University: production and management of knowledge for innovation Ethnobotany of plants used for treating skin diseases Impact of indigenous values, beliefs, laws/cultures and practices…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/food-security-and-safety/contact-us
Contact us
Sep 04, 2017 - 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 183892568, E-mail: olubukola.babalola@nwu.ac.zahttps://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-knowledge-systems-centre/contact-us
Contact Us
Mar 10, 2020 - Physical address Building A2A/Base-Building, Corner Albert Luthuli and University Drive, Mahikeng Campus Operating hours 08h00-16h30 Monday – Friday Contact Number +27 18 389 2453https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/sgi/vision-and-mission
Vision and mission
Mar 15, 2017 - Mission SGI-SA will establish a universal footprint and become the respected leader in the development of virtual learning solutions. Vision By moulding reality into high-quality Serious Games, SGI-SA aims to advance the world of innovative skills acquisition and decision making, and will become the first port of call for entertainment…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/food-security-and-safety/affiliations-accreditation-special-projects
Affiliations / Accreditation / Special Projects
May 27, 2020 - Affiliations Soil Science Society of South Africa. Soil Science Society of America American Society Agronomy CIAT-Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility African Network African Crop Science Society. South African Council for Natural Scientific professions Royal Society of South Africa South African Society for Microbiology…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/sgi/what-we-do
What we do
Mar 15, 2017 - What are Serious Games? Areas of impact Serious Games refers to a broad spectrum of applications from basic Adobe Flash animations to immersive and code-driven 3D environments (games) where users interface with large volumes of data through sophisticated and interactive digital interfaces. SGI-SA utilises two main avenues of…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/african-amphibian-conservation-research-group/aacrg-members