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K9 units could give struggling police service more bite
Police dogs are among the most effective yet underutilised crime-fighting tools available to South African law enforcement. Specialised K9 units have repeatedly proved their effectiveness in situations that require speed, detection capability and tactical advantage. In South Africa, police often operate with limited personnel and in large…http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-library-week-2026
Event: Library Week 2026
South African Library Week (SALW) 2026, Join us in celebrating South African Library Week under the theme "Reclaiming Knowledge, Empowering Futures" from 16–22 March 2026., Programme Highlights, 🔄📚 Library Amnesty Week, Have an overdue library book quietly hiding on your shelf or desk? This is the perfect time to bring it back home. During this period, all overdue library materials can be returned with fines waived - no penalties, no awkward explanations. This initiative helps return valuable resources to circulation while giving everyone a fresh start with the…, 📖👥 Book Club - You're invited, Registration: LIS Book Club Launch - 19 March 2026 In celebration of South African Library Week, the NWU LIS, in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, warmly invites you to the official launch of the Book Club. A new chapter begins - be part of the story. Join us as we open a new chapter by creating a space where stories…, 🏛️📚 Faculty Pop-Up Libraries, We will be bringing the library closer to you through Faculty Pop-Up Libraries across campuses. Visit our pop-up stations to discover key resources, explore services, and connect with your librarians right where you are. Knowledge. Access. Support - right at your faculty., 🤖🏆 Library Life in 60 Seconds Challenge, Show us your library experience and stand a chance to win your share in Takealot vouchers! Create a short, creative video (max 60 seconds) showing how you experience the NWU libraries - whether it's engaging with our library staff, interacting with our triplet Library robots information robots Lexi, Labone & Sebueng , using our spaces ,…, Campus Specific Events, Events taking place across the NWU Library campuses Mahikeng Events 16 March Mini display of books, photo booth & quizzes 17 March Pop-up Library: School for Agriculture 18 March Mascot visit CTL & Student Chapter & Career centre to display their services Radio interview Redbull event 19 March Mini session on library services Showcase…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-and-young-guns-extend-their-winning-streak
NWU Eagles and Young Guns extend their winning streak
The FNB NWU Eagles maintained their impressive form by defeating the FNB UP-Tuks 30-22 in Monday night's Varsity Cup encounter at the Fanie Fortress, thereby climbing to the top of the Varsity Cup log. The NWU Eagles set the tone early on, scoring a polished try and adding a penalty conversion in the seventh minute to establish an early lead in…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/urban-and-regional-planning
Urban and Regional Planning
What is Urban and Regional Planning? Planning is a dynamic profession that works to improve the welfare of people and their communities by creating more convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient and attractive places for present and future generations. Urban and Regional Planning concerns the planning, design, implementation and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geo-and-spatial-sciences/qualifications
Qualifications
Undergraduate study: 3 year BSc (Baccalaureus Scientiae) The study period of a BSc degree in Natural and Agricultural Sciences is 3 years full time, except for Urban and Regional planning which is a 4 year degree only offered full time. We offer comprehensive market related degrees, which combine subjects Geography, Geology and Planning.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geo-and-spatial-sciences/careers
Careers
Geologists and earth scientists are active in these fields: Environmental geology – these geologists are involved in problems associated with natural hazards/disasters (like earthquakes, storms along coastlines, landslides and the formation of sinkholes), social health (like asbestos poisoning, radio-active pollution of water), the…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-science-and-information-systems
Computer Science and Information Systems
What is Computer Science and Information Systems? This program and curriculum is compiled in such a manner that students are qualified to enter the field of information technology with confidence and to render a valuable service to the industry in South Africa and elsewhere in the world. The curriculum was designed after planning sessions…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-statistical-and-mathematical-sciences/qualifications
Qualifications
Undergraduate study: 3year BSc (Baccalaureus Scientiae) The study period of a BSc Natural Science degree is 3 years full time. We offer comprehensive market related degrees, which combines the subjects Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics. Each curriculum is compiled according to our stringent quality standards to…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-statistical-and-mathematical-sciences/careers-computer-statistical-and-mathematical
Careers in Computer, Statistical and Mathematical Sciences
Exciting careers, especially on successful completion of postgraduate study awaits in a variety of institutions such as the: CSIR, NECSA, MINTEK, ESKOM, SASOL, Mittal Steel SA, SABS, DENEL, AECI, MNT and numerous industries and other organisations. There is a large demand for well-qualified teachers in Physical Science, Information Studies and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/bmi
BMI Home
The NWU Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics® is a leading tertiary risk training and research group for the financial services industry. It boasts: an extensive corporate client footprint in the financial services industry in Africa; collaborative relationships with clients involving a spectrum of industry…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/actuarial-science
Actuarial Science
The future is uncertain. Some events that may occur might be undesired. Risk is the possibility that something undesired will happen. Actuaries are experts in: • The evaluation of the probability of future events; • The design of creative ways to reduce the probability of undesired events; and • The reduction of the impact of undesired…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/quantitative-risk-management
Quantitative Risk Management
The importance of risk management at the highest levels of organisations is increasingly acknowledged these days, known in its broadest sense as Enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM). The most important risk types are market, credit and operational risk. Market risk is the risk that changes in the financial market prices and rates will reduce…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/financial-mathematics