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Materials Science
Materials Science in the Centre for Space Research focuses on applications in space, particularly Lower Earth Orbit (LEO). LEO is broadly considered the region (between 200 and 2000 km above the earth's surface). Today, observation satellites operating within LEO provide daily environmental monitoring, meteorological observations,…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/galaxy-evolution
Galaxy Evolution
Research in galaxy evolution is crucial for understanding the fundamental processes that shape the vast and diverse cosmic tapestry. By studying how galaxies form and evolve over cosmic time, we gain insights into the underlying physical principles governing the Universe. This knowledge not only deepens our comprehension of our own Milky Way but…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/eco-analytica-laboratory/services
Services
The types of analyses that the laboratory performs can broadly be categorised into soils, water and mineralogic. Soils Complete 1:2 water extract analysis with or without P-Bray 1:1,5 Water extract analysis (analysing water soluble elements in potting mediums) pH H2O and KCL Chemical (ammonium acetate extract) analysis (analysing…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences/fnas-directors
FNAS Directors
[accordion] School of Physical and Chemical Sciences Director: Prof Lebo Katata-Seru Deputy Director: Prof Cobus Kriek School of Biological Sciences Director: Prof Lesego Mohale-Tom Deputy Director: Prof Oziniel Ruzvidzo School of Geo- and Spatial Sciences Director: Prof Stuart Piketh School of Mathematical and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/csrseminars
Seminars
Colloquium by Sushmita Agarwal: 29 January 2026. Colloquium by Dr Athira Bharathan: 20 November 2025. Colloquium by Dr Stepan Poluianov: 21 October 2025. Colloquium by Prof Johan van der Walt: 16 October 2025. Public Lecture by Prof Amare Abebe: 31 July 2025. NITheCS Colloquium…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/nooitgedacht-optical-telescope