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Science Centre implements curriculum support programme for learners
The North-West University (NWU) Science Centre in Mahikeng has launched a programme to support Grade 10 and 12 learners in a bid to tackle challenges faced by schools in the North West Province, especially those with limited resources that struggle to conduct effective science practicals. “The programme is designed to provide learners with access…https://news.nwu.ac.za/construction-commences-mahikeng-teaching-facilities
Construction commences on Mahikeng teaching facilities
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is increasing its teaching spaces by constructing new laboratories and lecture halls this year to address the growing needs of students and staff. The construction of geography and life sciences laboratory spaces under the Faculty of Education began on 15 January. These facilities are located in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/workshop-explores-establishment-agri-hub-north-west
Workshop explores the establishment of an Agri Hub in North West.
The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, held an extensive three-day workshop on beef beneficiation and goat aggregation from 22 to 24 January at the Mahikeng Campus’ Molelwane Farm. The workshop aimed to equip agricultural stakeholders in the province with the essential…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-plays-host-conference-impact-digital-technologies-practical-theology
NWU plays host to conference on the impact of digital technologies on practical theology
The South African landscape of practical theology is undergoing a pivotal transformation, largely influenced by the rapid advancement of digital technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). The Society for Practical Theology in South Africa (SPTSA) hosted its annual conference at the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus from…Dr Jacobs is 'n Senior Lektor in die Departement Fisiologie en doen navorsing binne die Hipertensie in Afrika Navorsingspan. Hy het 'n MSc in Biochemie (met 'n spesifieke fokus op metabolisme) en het etlike jare ondervinding as 'n laboratoriumtegnikus in diagnostiese en navorsingslaboratoriums. Sy PhD in Kardiovaskulêre Fisiologie het gefokus op…
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Adriaan Jacobs
Dr Jacobs is 'n Senior Lektor in die Departement Fisiologie en doen navorsing binne die Hipertensie in Afrika Navorsingspan. Hy het 'n MSc in Biochemie (met 'n spesifieke fokus op metabolisme) en het etlike jare ondervinding as 'n laboratoriumtegnikus in diagnostiese en navorsingslaboratoriums. Sy PhD in Kardiovaskulêre Fisiologie het gefokus op…Dr. Masilela is aangestel as 'n Senior Lektor in die Departement Fisiologie, waar sy diensmodules vir Verpleegkunde en Sportwetenskappe aanbied. Haar navorsingsbelangstellings lê op die kruispunt van presisiemedisyne, farmakogenomika en openbare gesondheid. Deur hierdie dissiplines te integreer, is haar doel om benaderings tot die voorkoming en…
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Charity Masilela
Dr. Masilela is aangestel as 'n Senior Lektor in die Departement Fisiologie, waar sy diensmodules vir Verpleegkunde en Sportwetenskappe aanbied. Haar navorsingsbelangstellings lê op die kruispunt van presisiemedisyne, farmakogenomika en openbare gesondheid. Deur hierdie dissiplines te integreer, is haar doel om benaderings tot die voorkoming en…https://news.nwu.ac.za/student-participates-russia-africa-media-collaboration
Student participates in Russia-Africa media collaboration
By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Gofaone Motsamai, a master’s student with the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research entity at North-West University’s (NWU) Mahikeng Campus, has applauded resolutions taken at International Media Forum for Young Practitioners: Russia-Africa. The forum, hosted at the People’s Friendship University of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/beter-inflasiesyfers-bring-geleidelik-laer-rentekoerse-teweeg
Beter inflasiesyfers bring geleidelik laer rentekoerse teweeg
Die beter nuus op die inflasiefront is stadigaan besig om tot laer rentekoerse te lei, en om sodoende leenkoste vir sakeondernemings en verbruikers te verminder. Die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) het weer eens by sy jongste vergadering – met ’n stemming van vier teen twee – die rentekoerse met ’n verdere 25 basispunte (bps) verlaag. In sy…https://news.nwu.ac.za/better-inflation-figures-gradually-translate-lower-interest-rates
Better inflation figures gradually translate into lower interest rates
The better news on the inflation front is gradually being translated into lower interest rates, thus modestly easing borrowing costs for businesses and consumers. At its latest meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) again – by a four to two vote – cut interest rates by another 25 basis points (bps). In commenting on the latest decision by…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/bruker-micro-qtof-hrms-dip-apci-and-esi-sources
Bruker Micro QTOF (HRMS) with DIP-APCI and ESI sources
The Bruker MicroQTOF II is a high-resolution mass spectrometer that is equipped with both DIP-APCI and ESI ionization sources. This instrument is widely used in various research fields, such as metabolomics, proteomics, and environmental analysis, due to its high sensitivity, accuracy, and resolution. The DIP-APCI source allows for the direct…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/bruker-autoflex-speed-iii-maldi-stainless-steel-polished-steel
Bruker Autoflex speed III MALDI with stainless steel, polished steel target plates and a TLC accessory plate
The Bruker Autoflex Speed III TOF/TOF is a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometer that combines the high-resolution capability of time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometry with the specificity of tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS). The instrument is compatible with both ground steel and polished steel…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/bruker-600-mhz-nuclear-magnetic-resonance-spectrometer-nmr-direct
Bruker 600 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer (NMR) with direct (BBO) and indirect (TBI) broadband observation probes
The 600 MHz NMR spectrometer is a high-field instrument with a magnet strength of approximately 14 Tesla. The NMR spectrometer is a workhorse and more than 1 000 samples are analysed per annum. Samples that are dissolved in liquids can be analysed. Routine analysis can be performed, which typically involves 1H, 11B, 13C, 19F, and 31P experiments…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/bruker-emx-electron-paramagnetic-resonance-spectrometer-epr
Bruker EMX electron paramagnetic resonance spectrometer (EPR)
The Bruker EMX EPR is a high-performance electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectrometer used for the analysis of paramagnetic species in various research fields, including chemistry, materials science, biology, and medicine. The instrument is equipped with a superconducting magnet, microwave system, and temperature control system, providing…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/agilent-ultravioletvisible-range-spectrometer
Agilent ultraviolet/visible range spectrometer
The Agilent Cary 60 UV spectrophotometer is a versatile instrument that can be equipped with a variety of accessories to accommodate different sample types and applications. The stop-flow and liquid probe accessories allow for the measurement of kinetics and time-dependent reactions, while the variable reflective accessory enables measurement of…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/bruker-vertex-80-fourier-transform-infrared-ftir-atr-transmission
Bruker Vertex 80 Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) with ATR, transmission and TGA sources.
The Bruker Vertex 80 Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer is a high-performance instrument used for the analysis of chemical composition and structure of various materials. It is equipped with three accessories, including attenuated total reflection (ATR), transmission, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), making it suitable for a…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/agilent-gas-chromatograph-mass-spectrometer-detector-gc-ms
Agilent gas chromatograph with a mass spectrometer detector (GC-MS)
The Agilent 7890 gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GCMS) is an analytical instrument used in chemistry for the separation, identification, and quantification of volatile and semi-volatile compounds. It uses gas chromatography to separate compounds based on their chemical properties and mass spectrometry to identify and quantify the separated…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/agilent-1260-high-performance-liquid-chromatograph-hplc-multiple
Agilent 1260 high-performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC) with a multiple, simultaneous ultraviolet/visible range wavelength detector (UV/Vis-DAD), a fluorescence detector (FLD), and an evaporative light scattering detector (ELSD)
The Agilent 1260 HPLC is a high-performance liquid chromatograph equipped with multiple detectors for various separation techniques in chemistry. The simultaneous UV/Vis-DAD detector enables the identification and quantification of a broad range of compounds based on their absorbance spectra. The fluorescence detector (FLD) offers high…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/bruker-d8-quest-eco-single-crystal-x-ray-diffractometer-sc-xrd