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Birthday buddies

Birthday buddies

The Birthday Paradox is a well-known problem in probability theory that asks: How large does a group of random people need to be in order for two of them to share the same birthday? The problem is considered a paradox because the answer is counterintuitively and...
Two more doctoral graduates produced by MASARA

Two more doctoral graduates produced by MASARA

At the university’s graduation ceremony on 24 October, Dr Carli D’Alebout (DMus) [above, 2nd from left] and Dr Leon van Dyk (PhD) [middle] completed the journey and received their doctoral degrees. The promotor for Dr D’Alebout’s thesis, Prof...
Behind the Iron Curtain online concert

Behind the Iron Curtain online concert

Recital programme: “Behind the Iron Curtain”   Available 20–27 October at https://www.youtube.com/user/NWUMusic   Violin: Piet Koornhof Piano: Jana Mathee Venue: Conservatory Hall, School of Music, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa Recording...
MASARA Research Round-Up — 4th Quarter 2016

MASARA Research Round-Up — 4th Quarter 2016

[1] Early Childhood Conference ~ 10-13 October 2016 Dr Mignon van Vreden presented a paper at an international conference titled “Teaching and learning mathematics, sciences, design and technology in the Early Years (0-10 years)” hosted by the Early Childhood Subject...
Spring Ensemble Concert — 20 September 2016

Spring Ensemble Concert — 20 September 2016

The annual ensemble concert at the NWU School of Music has been a regular fixture on the concert calendar for five years. This year’s performances have been divided between two concerts — the Autumn Ensemble Concert took place in May, and the Spring Ensemble...