NWU Climatology Research Group_CRG

What is ?

A) The study of the biological compounds within a Nestlé chocolate bar 🍫
B) The study of and cloud formation 🌧️🌥️🌈
C) The study of biological materials in the , such as 🌺🐝

NWU - North-West University NWU Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Carlos Bezuidenhout Aerobiology NWU Climatology Research Group_CRG

VACANCY - Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Aerobiology

The North-West University’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management invites suitable applications for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position within the Spatial Planning, Development, and Implementation Subprogramme. Interested candidates are invited to familiarize themselves with the subprogramme's research themes through this link: https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/ccaqi

This is a full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) funded through the NWU Postdoctoral programme. The fellowship is available for three years. The PDF position is reviewed on an annual basis, and its continuation is subject to performance evaluation. The PDF will be based in Potchefstroom.

Closing date for applications: 15 April 2024 (at noon).

More information and application details: https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-environmental-sciences-and-management/vacancies
Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6HWIAbaghlYSB0crgEEo8cROOISLmuYmRWZ812x5yaOMpg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Carlos Bezuidenhout NWU - North-West University NWU Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Postdoc Opportunities/Vacancies/Resources The Postdoctoral Doctorate and PostDoctorate NWU Climatology Research Group_CRG

Our own extreme weather specialist and media man Dr. Henno Havenga making a appearances on eNCA News regarding the hail storms over the central of South Africa the last couple of month.

You can find the link to the interview below:

https://youtu.be/N2p7eqYPh6Q?si=8oAgSFghoc9coDMd&t=9

Well done to Prof Stuart Piketh for this lifetime award! Your contribution to the CRG can't be described in any words!

The CRG group making a clean sweep for the talks and presentations at the 54th Annual National Association for Clean Air (NACA) 2023 Conference. Well done to all the student for their hard work. These researchers in the making, makes us so proud😁

It is a great honor to be featured in the UESM ENVIRA Newsletter.

Well done Zamahlase Ofentse Sibisi and Zeldene Roux for presenting excellently at this year SSAG conference 2023.

You ladies are our future women in science.

Keeping up with CRG activity🌍☁️

On July 25th 2023, we had the honor of hosting Dr. Vincent Gololo from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) who enlightened us on "Air quality management in South Africa." This insightful talk was a part of our GGFS674 - Introduction to Air Pollution module. 🎓

Our commitment to providing our honours students with real-world insights continues. We invite key figures from the air quality management industry to engage with our students, helping them gain valuable industry exposure. 💼

This experience equips our students with a better understanding of the industry's dynamics and what to anticipate on their journey. Plus, they receive essential information that will be invaluable throughout the module. 📚

A big thanks to Dr. Vincent Gololo and everyone who participated! Stay tuned for more enriching sessions and opportunities from the CRG. 🙌

On the pictures - Prof Stuart Piketh, Dr Vincent Gololo, Zeldene Roux, Ofentse Taoleng, Keneilwe Podile, Elethu Matu, Thato Phala, Phumelele Nkosi, Zamahlase Ofentse Sibisi, Prince Chidhindi, Aneska Richter , Felleng Letlaila

The second post-Covid National Association for Clean Air (NACA) conference starts today, and the NWU Climatology Research Group_CRG is well represented. To interact and follow the proceedings follow the NACA Twitter (X) page. https://twitter.com/NACA_Conference/status/1699345512233673123?s=20

Are you in need of climate data?

The NWU Climatology Research Group (CGR) has set up multiple weather stations at various locations:
• METSI (UESM Research Facility)
• Lekwena Wildlife Estate
• NWU Potchefstroom Campus
• NWU Mafikeng Campus (on NWU Research Farm)
• NWU Vaal Campus (coming soon)

These weather stations send data to a cloud in real-time and is updated on an online software platform called iLeaf (https://www.ileaf.co.za/) every 5 minutes.

Contact Dr Henno Havenga or Prof Roelof Burger for any raw data requirements from these weather stations. Their details can be obtained via the Climate Change, Air Quality and Impacts (https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/climate-change-air-quality-and-impacts/research-team-staff) webpage.

For more information, you can also visit A Living Weather Laboratory (https://www.lekwenaradar.co.za/)