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Ecotoxicology
Ecotoxicology is a scientific discipline which studies the effects of stressors on biological organisms. It integrates toxicology and ecology, predicting the effects of stressors across all levels of biological organisation from molecular level to whole communities and ecosystems. The current techniques, services, and organisms shown below are…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/about-us
About us
Background The Water Research Group forms part of the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management (UESM) and the School of Biological Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus. The areas of specialisation that the members of the group have include aquatic ecology, aquatic ecotoxicology, aquatic ecosystem conservation…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/parasitology
Parasitology
Parasitology can be defined as the study of parasites and their hosts, as well as the interactions between the two. Parasites are a crucial part of a functional and healthy ecosystem, particularly within the natural environment. The biodiversity of an ecosystem is profoundly impacted by parasite diversity with parasites influencing aspects such…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/ecology
Ecology
WRG Ecology studies estuarine, wetland and river ecosystems with the aim to determine the interactions and/or relationships between the different organisms and their responses to their environment. This research aims to contribute towards local, regional and national knowledge of the southern African aquatic biodiversity through high-…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/PGE-collab
PGE Collaboration
In collaboration with: Short video footage German bilateral collaboration: platinum group elements in the Hex River system The collaboration between the Water Research Group (WRG), North-West University, and the Aquatische Ökologie (Aquatic Ecology) Group, Universität Duisburg-Essen, was funded by the National…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/tsitsikamma-living-lab
Tsitsikamma Living Lab
Full documentary Overview The Tsitsikamma Living Lab is the opportunity where we bring the theory and the practice together. It is an collaborative module with the North-West University, University of Johannesburg and University of Hong Kong. The students in class learn about theoretical aspects related to the intertidal…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/marine-hidden-diversity
Marine Hidden Diversity
The main aim of this project is to determine the role of MPAs in the conservation of parasite and symbiont biodiversity. This is a huge additional benefit of MPAs that has not been previously recognised as current formal conservation only applies for species at higher trophic levels, while their parasites, forming the majority of biodiversity…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group-msc
Master's Students
Angela Minnie Email address: 30488222@mynwu.ac.za Current research focus: Acanthocephala, Taxonomy, Marine environmental parasitology, Biological indicators. Overview: Angela Minnie graduated with a B.Sc. in Microbiology and Botany. Thereafter, she…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group-extraordinary
Extraordinary Appointments
Professor Bernd Sures bernd.sures@uni-due.de; Bernd.Sures@nwu.ac.za The research of Bernd Sures is of immense societal relevance. At its core, it focuses on understanding the occurrence and effects of multiple stressors in aquatic ecosystems, which is essential for comprehending healthy ecosystems.…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/research-projects
Research Projects
The WRG is involved in various research projects which span across all three legs: Ecology, Ecotoxicology, and Parasitology 2025 project updates coming soon! For more information on our ongoing projects, please click on the links below: Tsitsikamma Living Lab Marine Hidden Diversity For more information on completed…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group-research-team
Research team
Please click on any of the research team groups for more information on the members Last updated: February 2025 Comments on the content and accessibility, please contact: Anja Erasmushttps://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/publications-2011-date
Publications 2011 to date
2025 publication list and other scientific outputs coming soon! Archive: 2019 Publications Please click here to download a PDF version of this list Anastasiou, A., Jones, T.W., Mullan, P., Ross, E.Z., and Howatson, G. (2019). Descriptive Analysis of Olympic Class Windsurfing Competition during the 2017-2018 Regatta Season.…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/alumni
Alumni
Dr Chinemerem Ohoro Email address: 49889648@mynwu.ac.za Field of expertise: Environmental/Analytical Chemistry, Ecotoxicology, Risk assessment, Organic pollutants, Emerging contaminants, Aquatic ecotoxicology Overview: Dr Chinemerem…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/qa-wrg-authors
Q&A with WRG Authors
Watch this space for exciting new 2025 content! Archive: 9 Questions with WRG authors Please click on the links below for more information on our scientific work In quick interviews, our authors tell us about the motivation for the studies, challenges, findings and their future research plans: Title of the paper: The…https://news.nwu.ac.za/conference-emphasises-importance-involving-indigenous-knowledge-holders-develop-smart-villages
Conference emphasises the importance of involving indigenous knowledge holders to develop smart villages
The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the national Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Nyandeni Local Municipality, recently concluded a two-day conference focused on smart villages, themed “Indigenous Knowledge-led Smart Village Regeneration”. This event attracted participation from a diverse group of…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences/research-and-innovation
Research and Innovation
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is dedicated to pioneering research and innovation that addresses global challenges while driving sustainable development. Our faculty is home to leading researchers, state-of-the-art facilities, and a collaborative environment that fosters ground-breaking discoveries in fields ranging…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-social-work-day-dr-alhassan-abdullah
NWU Social Work Day with Dr. Alhassan Abdullah
You are cordially invited to join us as we welcome Dr. Alhassan Abdullah, a distinguished scholar from Charles Sturt University, Australia. With extensive expertise in social work and intergenerational solidarity, Dr. Abdullah will deliver a keynote address, offering valuable insights on strengthening connections between generations to promote…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/literature-review-meta-analysis-theoretical-and-conceptual-framework-literature-review-meta
Literature Review-Meta Analysis Theoretical and Conceptual Framework Literature Review-Meta Analysis Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
You are cordially invited to a workshop on "Literature Review-Meta Analysis Theoretical and Conceptual Framework Literature Review-Meta Analysis Theoretical and Conceptual Framework". Postgraduate students are invited to attend. Facilitator: Dr Jean Du Toit.Ek is 'n gekwalifiseerde Biokinetikus met 'n spesiale fokus op oefenfisiologie en biomeganika. My navorsingsbelangstellings wissel van sportprestasie tot kliniese praktyk. Ek het kundigheid in 'n wye reeks toerusting wat bewegingsanalise, kragplate, drukplate, versnellingsmeters en kardiorespiratoriese werking insluit, maar is nie beperk nie.…
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