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	Potchefstroom, North West - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Potchefstroom is a large academic town with the North-West University, situated on the banks of the Mooi River (literally pretty river), 120 km west-southwest of Johannesburg in the North West Province of South Africa.
		The North-West University is a merged tertiary educational institution that was created on 1 January 2004, with campuses at Potchefstroom, Mafikeng, Vanderbijlpark and Mankwe.
		The Potchefstroom Campus (formerly the Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoër Onderwys, founded in 1869) is the largest and the head office of the University is situated there.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Potchefstroom (1416 words)

	Potchefstroom City Council
		Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PU vir CHO) was the first university in South Africa to undertake the training of pharmacists (1942).
		Potchefstroom is in the agricultural heartland of South Africa and at the cutting-edge of agricultural RandD and technological innovation in agriculture.
		The local University is owner of a large and growing number of patents (and of THRIP-awards by the CSIR) that the University is eager to commercialise.
	www.potch.co.za /business/investment_opp.htm (861 words)

	Potchefstroom Museum
		The last of the four was Potchefstroom's greatest man of letters, known by the pen name, Totius, whose lasting legacy was the translation of the Bible into Afrikaans.
		Potchefstroom remained a place of political and cultural importance even after Pretoria succeeded it as state capital in 1860.
		There are many modern-day treasures in the Potchefstroom University Art Gallery, which you'll find on the campus itself, on the third floor of the Ferdinand Postma Library Building.
	www.places.co.za /html/potchmuseum.html (922 words)

	ZSSA 2007: 8 - 13 July 2007
		Potchefstroom is furthermore a historical town as it was the first town north of the Vaal River.
		Today Potchefstroom is known as the City of Expertise and is home to, inter alia, four tertiary institutions and 30 schools, as well as numerous research bureaus and training centres.
		The North-West University (NWU) came into being in January 2004, after the merger between the University of the North West and the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.
	www.natural-events.com /ZSSA/ZSSA_2007_files/venue_.htm (515 words)

	Emory Magazine \| Spring 2003
		Ironically, it was his loyalty to the very principles on which the university stood that moved him to speak out against the government and stirred discomfort among Potchefstroom leaders.
		In 1974, at a criminology conference at the University of Capetown, Van der Vyver spoke critically of the government misusing criminal law to impose apartheid on fl South Africans.
		He was offered a position at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, an institution he describes as “very liberal,” where he remained on the law faculty until receiving an invitation from Emory in 1995 to become the I.T. Cohen Professor of International Law and Human Rights.
	www.emory.edu /EMORY_MAGAZINE/spring2003/precis_vander.html (693 words)

	World Nuclear University
		The former Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PU for CHE) merged with the former University of North-West on 1 January 2004, to form the North-West University.
		In its continuous quest to be a university of international and modern standards, the PU for CHE embarked on a process for the promotion of quality and innovation in education and research in 1997, in co-operation with the Centre for Higher Education Policy Studies (CHEPS) in the Netherlands.
		The academic activities at the PU for CHE are the main thrust of the University: the tuition of undergraduate and postgraduate students and research.
	world-nuclear-university.org /html/members_access/activities/south_africa.htm (2412 words)

	Potchefstroom Ratification of Chinese Clinical Trials (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Potchefstroom University agreed to a formal human, ethical committee approved, pilot clinical study in the use and application of the Rosa Roxburghii Fruit in accordance with the Chinese proven clinical trials.
		Potchefstroom University has to date not yet released the formal clinical study results obtained.
		Potchefstroom University did however confirmed to the Life Enrichment Institute that the study conclusively proofed that Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) did not increase in any of the trial groups and that the Life Enrichment Institute therefore could not claim increased SOD levels as per the Chinese clinical studies.
	www.cili-bao.co.za /Research/research_clinical-potch_1.htm (290 words)

	Emory University School of Law: Law and Religion Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Rts, Strasbourg); LL.D. (honoris causa) (1993) (University of Zululand).
		Supervised higher-degree dissertations of seven candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy or the Doctor of Laws degree in Potchefstroom and at the University of the Witwatersrand, and co-supervised the thesis of one student for the Doctor of Philosophy degree of the University of the Orange Free State.
		Recipient in 1995 of the Distinguished Alumni Award of Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.
	www.law.emory.edu /religion/faculty/van_der_vyver.htm (1797 words)

	South African Colleges and Universities - South Africa higher education organisations ranked by popularity
		Increasingly, the importance and validity of university and college rankings is a highly debated issue.
		Many universities, including highly ranked ones, are beginning to question both the data and methods used by some ranking services.
		The aim of this website is to provide an approximate ranking of world-wide universities and colleges based on the popularity of their website only.
	www.4icu.org /za/index.htm (222 words)

	Potchefstroom University uses Iocore expertise for new business system development
		Attie Juyn, director of Information Technology and Management at Potchefstroom University, says the institution's previous administration system, developed in co-operation with the University of Stellenbosch, became outdated and needed revamping.
		He notes that, from the start, a close communication developed between the Iocore experts and the university's IT team, which assisted in the development.
		Iocore's success, both on a global and African scale, is attributable to a range of factors, notably its visionary approach to information technology, in which it leverages its strong entrepreneurial management style to focus on highly successful, growth technologies and industries; its strong vertical market experience; and its ability to attract and keep excellent people.
	www.itweb.co.za /office/iocore/0103200824.htm (649 words)

	VITAL ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS IN FACILITATORS ON TELEMATIC LEARNING PROGRAMMES:
		When the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education embarked on the telematic learning systems route in 1995, an instructional model was introduced whereby students would benefit from having access to learning facilitators with both academic and field-related expertise in addition to educational technology applications.
		To obtain and preserve quality learning for the university and its students, it is imperative that facilitators are developed and empowered to act as multi-skilled 21st century mentors for the University’s telematic learners.
		The Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (PU for CHE) devised a unique telematic learning system where, in addition to technology, learning facilitators are employed to lengthening contact of the lecturers while also fulfilling a role as academic mentors to telematic students.
	www.icte.org /T00_Library/ID156.htm (3115 words)

	ICTE South Africa
		Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education was founded as a Theological Seminary in 1869, and today has twenty-four academic divisions on two campuses with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students.
		A city of 120,000, Potchefstroom is known as the City of Expertise due to the number of educational institutions located in the city, and to its diversified industrial sector representing steel, food, and chemical industries.
		Potchefstroom offers a range of hotels and guest houses, with reasonable rates averaging $35 US per person per day for bed and breakfast arrangements, and with typical hotel rates ranging from $55 US per person (single), to $65 US for double occupancy.
	www.icte.org /edin19991.HTM (1266 words)

	SPEECH AT POTCHEFSTROOM UNIVERSITY
		Potchefstroom is darem 'n bietjie groter as Alice in die Oos-Kaap; maar as een wat my universiteitslewe op daardie Oos-Kaapse dorpie begin het, weet ek hoe 'n blywende indruk 'n klein universiteitsdorp op 'n mens laat, en hoe vormend op 'n mens se karakter die lewe in so universiteitsdorpie kan wees.
		This means for the universities, as for all institutions of our society, that it cannot be a case of business as usual.
		I am impressed by the university's commitment to the principles of the Reconstruction and Development Programme, and its preparedness to involve all stakeholders.
	www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/speeches/1996/sp0219.html (1053 words)

	Emory Magazine: Winter 1995:African legal scholars
		He had known de Klerk since the 1950s, when they were students at Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, where Van der Vyver earned a bachelor of commerce degree in 1954, a bachelor of laws degree in 1956, and an honors bachelor of arts degree in philosophy in 1965.
		He refused to comply, resigned from Potchefstroom, and was offered a position at the University of the Witswatersrand in Johannesburg.
		An-Na'im, who earned a law degree from the University of Khartoum in 1970, law and M.A. degrees in criminology from the University of Cambridge in 1973, and a Ph.D. degree in law from the University of Edinburgh in 1976, remembers in chilling detail the day he was arrested.
	www.emory.edu /EMORY_MAGAZINE/winter96/lawguys.html (1515 words)

	Potchefstroom University uses Embarcadero to migrate database
		The University of Potchefstroom has bought tools from Embarcadero to assist in its migration from a Natural ADABAS database to
		Rapid SQL has provided the university with all the functionality it needs and more, at a cost of only R200 000.
		In the first stage of the pilot project they created what they call a central security system, which forms the foundation of all future applications that will be developed for the university.
	www.itweb.co.za /office/embarcadero/0209160835.htm (610 words)

	ENERFLOW-Your Heat Pump and Heat Pump Hot Water Systems Specialists
		He is an internationally recognized researcher and served as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Potchefstroom Campus of North-West University for six years.
		He has been involved with the design and optimization of a number of thermo systems and is involved in research on heat pump and hot water system optimization as well.
		Mr Rankin obtained his Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering on the simulation of the impact of lubricants on heat pump cycle performance at the Potchefstroom Campus of North-West University.
	www.enerflow.co.za /Overview_Personnel.htm (816 words)

	Daystar University Infospot
		On Tuesday, April 24, Daystar University signed a Memorandum of Co-operation with Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education of South Africa, at a ceremony held at the Nairobi campus.
		Those not graduating but still owe Daystar money are requested to clear their balances to the University before the examination period is over.
		Any Students interested in participating in the exercise should forward their names and a brief profile on themselves to the Secretary of Commerce department, indicating when and what times they will be available.
	www.daystarus.org /is9409.htm (966 words)

	The Catholic Legate \| Articles
		Next is Gert J. (Jorrie) Jordaan who is the head of the New Testament department and claims as his highest degree a D.Litt, received from Potchefstroom University.
		The Old Testament faculty of Potchefstroom University does not have much greater diversity; only one of five instructors has a degree from an institution other than PU.
		Well, a bit of checking on the Internet shows that Greenwich University, Hilo HI is actually affiliated with the Greenwich School of Theology, England.
	www.catholic-legate.com /articles/heos-drsham.html (1128 words)

	Potchefstroom Accommodation / Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses accommodation in North West Province , South Africa
		On the campus and within the security area of the Potchefstroom University.
		Directions to University / Tally Ho in Potchefstroom In Potch there are several roads to the campus but here is the easiest one: Stay on the main road direction Klerksdorp until you reach Kruger street.
		Pass another robot and the second robot is Kruger street with the Fruit and Veg city on your left.
	www.sa-accommodation-finder.com /nwe_tallyho.htm (589 words)

	Radio Astronomy Projects, Practicals and Courses
		Practicals are carried out at Hartebeesthoek by physics students at third and fourth year level from a number of South African universities.
		Universities that have participated include Venda, Vista (Soweto), UNISA, Potchefstroom, NorthWest, Rhodes, RAU, Wits and the NASSP consortium, currently hosted by UCT.
		An Honours and Masters programme in Astrophysics and Space Science is being run by a consortium of South African Universities and National Research Facilities.
	www.hartrao.ac.za /education (368 words)

	John Wycliffe Theological College (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In years past the English Reformed Church enjoyed an excellent relationship with the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, which led to an accreditation contract with them in 1996 as well as cooperation with them in curricular and administrative development.
		In 2004, a change in the structure of tertiary education in South Africa led to the merger of PU for CHE with the University of the North West and the Vista University (Sebokeng) to form a single new institution, the North-West University.
		The university examines the academic qualification of the lecturers, supervises the contents of the degree course, and moderates the exams.
	www.wycliffe.edu.cob-web.org:8888 /default.asp?cid=6 (155 words)

	Thompson Paper
		Most attempts were ad-hoc, and driven by the librarians for specific disciplines, usually on the request of the academics concerned., the consequence being that the students' exposure was very largely dependent on the enthusiasm of the academics ad the librarians concerned.
		Damelin Computer School was approached by the University to assist in the teaching of computer skills to undergraduate students.
		It was decided to use their services as the level of tuition required for the computer courses did not justify the use of university academics.
	www.iatul.org /conference/proceedings/vol10/papers/thompson_full.html (1718 words)

	South Africa - Thomson Scientific
		He studied for his doctorate at the Universities in Zurich and Leiden and was appointed as Professor and head of the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Potchefstroom in 1967.
		She is the author of the chapter “Registration in South Africa” in ''International Pharmaceutical Registration'' edited by A Chalmers, designer and author and also responsible for the "registration and control of pharmaceutical products" module of the honours BSc Pharmacy degree of Potchefstroom University.
		She is an honorary lecturer in pharmaceutics at several Universities.
	scientific.thomson.com /products/idrac/consultants/south_africa (423 words)

	Thompson Abstract (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In 1998, a decision was taken by the University of Pretoria to implement a campus-wide information literacy program.
		The problem was teaching the course, as there are 26,000 students at the University, 19,000 of whom are undergraduates.
		Damelin Computer School was approached by the University of Pretoria to assist in the teaching of the information literacy program, and the Department of Information Science was given the task of producing the course material.
	www.iatul.org /conference/proceedings/vol10/papers/abs/thompson.html (252 words)

	SAS \| Success Story: North-West University's Centre for Business Mathematics
		By contrast, the Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics of North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa can offer its students a range of exciting opportunities in the world of business.
		The Centre started its activities in September 1997 as a joint venture between Absa Bank and the erstwhile Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.
		Its vision is to become a Centre of excellence in risk management solutions for the financial services industry, fulfilling the industry's need for expertise in risk management in the form of appropriately trained students, execution of industry-directed projects and research, and the development of tailor-made courses for the industry.
	www.sas.com /offices/africa/southafrica/success/nwuniversity.html (1572 words)

	Accommodation in Potchefstroom - Guest Houses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Huys Ten Bosch is conveniently located in the middle of the PUK University Community.
		The house is in an ideal position to act as a springboard to the university, business centre, sports grounds and all the main amenities.
		Shady Acres is a three star guest house situated in the heart of the beautiful Mooi River Estate area five minutes from the University, Medi Clinic, city centre and all major sports facilities.
	www.potchefstroom.co.za /accommodation/acc_guest_houses.html (936 words)

	PALA XIX in Potchefstroom
		The 19th Annual Conference of the Poetics and Linguistics Association was held in Potchefstroom in the North-West Province of South Africa, 29 March - 1 April 1999.
		The theme was therefore be Poetics, Linguistics and History: Discourses of war and conflict.
		The campus of Potchefstroom University, Potchefstroom, North-West Province, South Africa.
	www.pala.ac.uk /confs/potch/conf.htm (116 words)

	NISC South Africa - Quaestiones Mathematicae
		Potchefstroom University for CHE, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa
		F.M. Mahomed, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
		Prodinger, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
	www.nisc.co.za /journals?id=7 (284 words)

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