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Game-Enhanced Learning & Educational Technology
The Game-Enhanced Learning & Educational Technology group explores how game mechanics, interactive storytelling, and emerging technologies enhance learning engagement, retention, and skill development. Rooted in playful pedagogy, the group investigates how structured and emergent play can create meaningful learning experiences (LX) that foster…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/professional-practice-and-foundations-scientific-disciplines
Professional Practice and Foundations of Scientific Disciplines (ProFound)
At PROFOUND, several researchers concentrate on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) within their respective disciplines, including Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. Another key research focus is the transition from secondary to tertiary education, aiming to bridge the gap to university across…https://www.nwu.ac.za/mynwu/ri-test1
RI-test1
Prof Bismark Tyobeka Vice-Chancellor of North-West University (NWU) Professor Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka currently serves as Vice-Chancellor of North-West University (NWU), South Africa. Formerly the CEO of the National Nuclear Regulator, he has over two decades of experience in nuclear sciences and engineering. He began his career at Eskom…https://www.nwu.ac.za/mynwu/ri-test3
RI-test3
Prof David Modise Executive Dean; Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NWU) Prof Dumi Moyo Executive Dean; Faculty of Humanities (NWU) Dr Janine Chantson Chief Director; Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (NWU) Dr Andrew Bailey RTTP, Acting Director: Research Contracts & Innovation, University of…Dr Selier is currently a senior scientist at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). Dr Selier has more than 25 years of experience in the economic and policy aspects related to conservation and would add tremendous value to our research endeavours and capacity. This must be seen in light of the fact that most of the current…
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Sarah-Anne J Selier
Dr Selier is currently a senior scientist at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). Dr Selier has more than 25 years of experience in the economic and policy aspects related to conservation and would add tremendous value to our research endeavours and capacity. This must be seen in light of the fact that most of the current…
Dr Selier is tans 'n senior wetenskaplike by die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Biodiversiteitsinstituut (SANBI). Dr Selier het meer as 25 jaar ondervinding in die ekonomiese en beleidsaspekte wat met bewaring verband hou en sal geweldige waarde toevoeg tot ons navorsingspogings en kapasiteit. Dit moet gesien word in die lig van die feit dat…
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Sarah-Anne J Selier
Dr Selier is tans 'n senior wetenskaplike by die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Biodiversiteitsinstituut (SANBI). Dr Selier het meer as 25 jaar ondervinding in die ekonomiese en beleidsaspekte wat met bewaring verband hou en sal geweldige waarde toevoeg tot ons navorsingspogings en kapasiteit. Dit moet gesien word in die lig van die feit dat…https://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-celebrates-student-athletes-ussa-homecoming-event
Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrates student athletes at USSA homecoming event
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was recently alive with excitement and pride as the campus hosted a University Sports South Africa (USSA) homecoming event. This occasion, dedicated to honouring the remarkable achievements of student athletes who showcased exceptional talent in the recent USSA tournament, was the…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group-phd
Doctoral Students
Current research focus: Trypanosomes, blood parasites, Environment, marine and freshwater fish, life-cycle stages, diversity. Overview: Chandra is starting her Ph.D. in 2025. She obtained her Master’s degree in 2024 with distinction at the NWU Potchefstroom Campus. Chandra also obtained her undergraduate B.Sc. degree…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/information-systems-engineering-and-innovation-group
Information Systems Engineering and Innovation Group
The Information Systems Engineering and Innovation Group focuses on advancing information systems design and development to drive organisational efficiency, innovation, and technological progress. The group specialises in integrating system engineering methodologies, cutting-edge information technology, and innovative strategies to create…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/artificial-intelligence-research-and-applications
Artificial Intelligence Research and Applications
The Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and TinyML Group Group leader: Prof Absalom Ezugwu Prof Ezugwe is interested in artificial intelligence, global optimization, machine learning, metaheuristic algorithm design, deep learning, medical image analysis, tinyml, data mining, and clustering. With over 15 years of academic experience…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/software-engineering-and-next-generation-networking
Software Engineering and Next Generation Networking
Our research focuses on Software Engineering (SE) and Next Generation Networking (NGN), aiming to improve system reliability and security through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques. In Software Engineering, we work on building robust and maintainable systems. Our key areas of interest include requirements…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/zoology/community-engagement
Community Engagement
World Water Week World Water Week is an annual global event focused on addressing water-related challenges and solutions. It is typically held in the last week of August, and in 2024 the Water Research Group (WRG) decided to acknowledge it in three different events. The first event was a collaborative effort initiated and organised by the WRG…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group-postdocs
Postdoctoral fellows
Dr Anja Erasmus Email address: 23599235@mynwu.ac.za Field of expertise: Gnathiidae, Integrated Taxonomy, Scientific Illustration, Environmental parasitology Overview: Anja is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the North-West…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group-support-staff
Support staff
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Latest News
2025 news coming soon! Archive: (Full articles below) Research Excellence Award granted to WRG PhD candidate The annual NRF Awards recognise and celebrate South African research excellence. This year, the ceremony took place on 26th September in Port Elizabeth. The awards presented to researchers are in two categories, the ratings linked…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/facilities
Facilities
National Aquatic Bioassay Facility (NABF) Collaborators Prof. Victor Wepener (NWU-WRG), Prof. Nico J. Smit (NWU-WRG), Dr Tarryn Lee Botha (UNISA), Dr Anja Erasmus (NWU-WRG), and the Zebrafish Interest Group of South Africa Funders National Research Foundation (NRF) South Africa, National Nanotechnology Equipment…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/WRG