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Research projects
Nov 02, 2026 - DL TheoryGeneralisation in Deep Learning A long-standing theoretical interest in our group is generalisation - that is, how exactly information learned on a training set of samples is transferred to novel inputs. This is particularly relevant in the context of Deep Learning: Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) have become extremely successful…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/neutron-monitor-data
Neutron Monitor Data
Nov 02, 2026 - Graphs & data of long term monthly averages normalized to 100 for March 1987 • SRU Neutron Monitor monthly averages * [31KB]Data normalized to 100 for March 1987. This file contains the latest corrections for long-term stability and it is recommended that this one should be used for long-term studies.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/research-and-innovation/sarchi-ik-medplants4hac
SARChI (IK-Medplants4HAC)
Nov 02, 2026 - DSTI-NRF Indigenous Knowledge-Driven Medicinal Plants utilisation and conservation strategies for Human, Animal and Crop Health (IK-Medplants4HAC)Our visionIK-Medplants4HAC aims to address grand challenges facing humanity by aligning with institutional, national and international policies. By integrating Indigenous Knowledge (IK) with cutting-edge…http://news.nwu.ac.za/neglected-transport-infrastructure-threatens-economic-growth-south-africa
Neglected transport infrastructure threatens economic growth in South Africa
Nov 02, 2026 - South Africa risks losing valuable economic opportunities unless it prioritises the maintenance of its existing roads, rail networks and airports. This is according to Dr Olebogeng Baikgakian academic in transport economics at the North-West University (NWU). He warns that deteriorating transport infrastructure could undermine economic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-olubukola-babalola-earns-prestigious-assaf-science-society-gold-medal
Prof. Olubukola Babalola earns prestigious ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal
Nov 02, 2026 - North-West University (NWU) scientist Prof. Olubukola Babalola received the prestigious 2026 Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) Science-for-Society Gold Medal on 29 October 2026, recognising her outstanding contribution to scientific research and its impact on society.ASSAf presented the award during its annual awards ceremony at the…http://www.nwu.ac.za/internationalisation/international-strategic-partnerships-and-collaborations
International strategic partnerships and collaborations
Nov 02, 2026 - Internationalisation is key at the NWUThe North-West University (NWU) does not function in a bubble and does not operate in isolation. Our stage is a global one and we are spreading our wings further than ever before. The NWU is aggressively pursuing internationalisation as it is one of our strategic priorities. We do this, because we…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seeing-no-longer-believing-ai-and-ethics-deception
Seeing is no longer believing: AI and the ethics of deception
Nov 03, 2026 - I attended a graduation session where students refused to come on stage when the photographer experienced a technical problem with his camera. We live in an era where photographic evidence is required to prove that something happened. However, it may merely be evidence that someone knows how to use an artificial intelligence tool.Recent reports of…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/presentation-collegial-practice-higher-education
Presentation - Collegial Practice in Higher Education: Academic Values, Organisational Practices, and Gendered Effects
Nov 03, 2026 - Join meeting here:Meeting ID: 347 619 191 867 055Passcode: 43Lt3Mx3.http://www.nwu.ac.za/international-student-compliance-office/exchange-and-study-abroad
Exchange and Study Abroad
Nov 02, 2026 - North-West University (NWU) is committed to promoting global engagement through a wide range of mobility opportunities. These initiatives enable students and staff, to collaborate with international partners, enhancing academic excellence and cultural exchange.http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/alumni
Alumni
Nov 03, 2026 - @media only screen and (max-width: 1200px) { .col-xs-6:nth-child(2n+1) { clear: left; } } Prof Anél du Plessis First incumbent of the NRF SARChI CLES Chair November 2018 - June 2023 Curriculum vitae Prof Willemien du Plessis Caretaker of the NRF SARChI CLES Chair …http://news.nwu.ac.za/who-pays-south-africas-agoa-standoff
Who pays for South Africa’s AGOA standoff?
Nov 03, 2026 - Governments can keep talking. Businesses cannot keep waiting. An AGOA agreement may come too late to protect some jobs and investments.Losing AGOA would not close the American market, but particular exporters and workers could face substantial losses.What should South Africa concede to retain AGOA benefits, and would those concessions deliver any…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/csrseminars
Seminars
Nov 03, 2026 - Colloquium by Dr Shambel Sahlu: 12 November 2026.Colloquium by Dr Oleg Smirnov: 29 October 2026Student Colloquium with Ann Gaedie and Modiri Mokaila: 15 October 2026Public Talk: 17 September 2026Student Colloquium with Rita and Thulo: 27 August 2026Colloquium by Shuta Tanaka: 18 August 2026Colloquium by Prof Pisano: 17 August 2026Public Lecture by…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/colloquium-dr-shambel-sahlu
Colloquium by Dr Shambel Sahlu
Nov 03, 2026 - You are cordially invited to attend a colloquium by Dr Shambel Sahlu. Title: Observational constraints of diffusive dark-fluid cosmologyAbstract:In this manuscript, the background and perturbed cosmic dynamics have been investigated using an interacting dark-fluid model by assuming energy exchange between dark matter and dark energy through a…http://www.nwu.ac.za/eish
life@NWU
Nov 03, 2026 - Yes, our old friend, eish!, has a new name. life @ NWU invoke images of the NWU as the background or stage setting for the activities that shape our work lives. At the same time, the NWU writes its own "life story" that will be remembered by future generations.2026 IssuesOctober 2026September 2026July 2026May 2026March 2026[accordion…http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/eish