Community Engagement

SA’s banking sector to utilise NWU’s operational risk model

A new methodology for determining economic capital for operational risk was recently proposed by the North-West University’s (NWU’S) Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (BMI). This model was subsequently successfully introduced to the South African financial services sector and is now being implemented by Absa as part of their operational risk processes.

Submitted on Thu, 06/14/2018 - 14:35

Busy year for NWU’s Centre for Water Sciences and Management

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Water Sciences and Management is built on the pillars of research, education and social responsibility. As a multi-disciplinary approach is adopted to assist both industry and government in addressing many of the water related problems facing South Africa, the centre is at the forefront of research and training as it pertains to the development and management of water resources.

Submitted on Thu, 06/14/2018 - 13:03

International footprint for NWU’s Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

The North-West University (NWU) is committed to expanding its international footprint not only to attract international students, but also to contribute to its academic and research profile. The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences is heeding this call by expanding its reach globally.

Submitted on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 14:43