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Wi-Fi Access
Nov 23, 2024 - To access the Wi-Fi, please follow the following steps: Open the Wi-Fi option on your device. Select the "BRICS 2024" option. Enter the password: NWUbrics#2024 You're connected!https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/brics-skills-development-technology-innovation-international-competition-2024/welcome
Welcome
Nov 24, 2024 - Welcome to the Technology Innovation Challenge 2024 We are thrilled to have you join us for the Technology Innovation Challenge 2024, a collaborative event between the Skills Development, Applied Technology, and Innovation working groups of China and South Africa. This exciting initiative brings together top universities and colleges to…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/brics-skills-development-technology-innovation-international-competition-2024/social-links
Social Links
Nov 25, 2024 - Get Social with Us! Join the conversation and share your conference experience with the world! 🌍 MOST IMPORTANT: PLEASE JOIN THE WECHAT GROUP! Click here to join the WeChat group. 📱 Post, Tag, and Share Use our official hashtags #MyNWU and #BRICS@NWU on all your social media posts to connect with other delegates and showcase…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/brics-skills-development-technology-innovation-international-competition-2024/programme
Programme
Nov 25, 2024 - Click here to access the programme for the week. Click here to access the Innovation Competition Schedule. Please remember to check the programme daily.https://library.nwu.ac.za/digital-scholarship-centre-data-visualisation
Digital Scholarship Services - Data Visualisation
Nov 26, 2024 - Home Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data Visualisation Contact Us Data Visualisation Data visualisation at North-West University (NWU) involves using visual representations to explore, analyse, and communicate data for various research and educational purposes. Data visualisation provides a powerful way to share data-driven findings…, Data Visualisation Workflow, Student Projects: We encourage students to incorporate data visualisation into their coursework and research projects. This helps build skills and creates a portfolio of work. [accordion collapsed] Data Collection and Preparation Gather the raw data from various sources. Clean and preprocess the data by handling missing values, outliers, and…, Training and Workshops, We offer training sessions and workshops to students, faculty, and staff on data visualisation techniques and tools. These include basic visualisation principles, software-specific training, and advanced visualisation methods., Collaboration, The NWU encourages interdisciplinary collaboration among departments and research groups. Data visualisation can often benefit from expertise across multiple domains., Data Repository, Researchers can access and share datasets for visualisation and analysis on the data repository or portal Dayta Ya Rona ., Data Ethics and Privacy, Ensure that data privacy and ethical considerations are followed, especially when dealing with sensitive or private data., Public Engagement, Use data visualisation to engage with the broader public. Public lectures, workshops, and infographics can help disseminate research findings to a broader audience., Service, Contact us for bookings to use our visualisation wall. Mahikeng Campus, Ground floor, Room G15 CONTACT Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe Senior Librarian: Institutional Repositories and Digital Scholarship +27 (0)18 389 2352 Schedule an Appointmenthttps://library.nwu.ac.za/digital-scholarship-centre-digitisation
Digital Scholarship Services - Digitisation
Nov 26, 2024 - Home Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data visualisation Contact Us Digitisation Digitisation at universities often involves the conversion of physical documents, resources, and processes into digital formats to improve accessibility, efficiency, and preservation. Digitisation workflows in universities involve converting physical…, NWU Digitisation Workflow, [accordion collapsed], Material Selection and Preparation, Researcher identifies and gathers the physical materials to be digitised, such as books, documents, photographs, or artefacts (up to A1). Assess the condition of the materials and perform any necessary repairs or stabilisation to ensure they can withstand the digitisation process. Organise and catalogue the materials for efficient digitisation., Copyright and Permissions, Determine copyright status and obtain necessary permissions to digitise and provide access to copyrighted materials. Ensure compliance with intellectual property rights and licensing agreements., Digitisation Equipment and Setup, Select appropriate scanning or imaging equipment based on the type and condition of the materials. Set up the equipment and configure settings, such as resolution and colour, for optimal digitisation., Digitisation, Scan or photograph the materials using the chosen equipment. Ensure the highest possible quality and resolution to capture fine details. Capture images in standard formats like PDF, TIFF or JPEG., Quality Control, Review the digitised images to ensure they meet established quality standards. Check for image clarity, colour accuracy, and completeness. Retake images or adjust as needed., OCR (Optical Character Recognition), If applicable, perform OCR to convert text within scanned documents into machine-readable and searchable text., Metadata Creation, Create descriptive metadata for each digitised item, including title, author, date, subject, and other relevant information. Create technical metadata, such as file format and resolution., Storage and Backup, Store digitised materials in a secure and redundant storage system to prevent data loss. [/accordion], Service, For digitisation needs, contact us at the Digital Scholarship Centre for more information or a quote. Mahikeng Campus, Ground floor, Room G15 CONTACT Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe Senior Librarian: Institutional Repositories and Digital Scholarship +27 (0)18 389 2352 Schedule an Appointmenthttps://library.nwu.ac.za/book-exhibitions-2024
Event: Book Exhibitions 2024
Nov 26, 2024 - Book Exhibitions 2024 Book Exhibitions 2024 The Library and Information Service invites staff and postgraduate students to the book exhibitions. Don't miss out on this enriching experience that celebrates the pursuit of knowledge and academic excellence. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable journey through the world of books…, Mahikeng Campus, Date: 6 - 7 May 2024 Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Location: Central Lecture Building (CLB) Open Area The exhibition will be for the following faculties: Econmic and Management Sciences (EMS) Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) Education Health Sciences Humanities Law For more information and inquiries: Ms. Molly Kekana - Molly.Kekana@nwu.ac.za , Potchefstroom Campus, Date: 11 - 12 June 2024 Day 1: 10:00 - 16:00 Day 2: 09:00 - 14:00 / 15:00 Location: Ferdinand Postma Library: Open area next to the Information Desk The exhibition will be for the following faculties: Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) Education Humanities Health Sciences For more information and…, Vanderbijlpark Campus, Date: 21 - 22 May 2024 Day 1: 10:00 - 16:00 Day 2: 09:00 - 14:00 / 15:00 Location: Library Foyer The exhibition will be for the following faculties: Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) Education Humanities Health Sciences For more information and inquiries: Ms. Wilna Fick - Wilna.Fick@nwu.ac.zahttps://library.nwu.ac.za/training-manuals
Training Manuals
Nov 26, 2024 - General, How to use Turnitin How to join the Library site on eFundi, Circulation Services, WorldCat Discovery User Guide, Information Services, How to use Snapplify How to download exam papers, Research & Open Scholarship, EndNote guide for NWU Harvard EndNote guide for NWU Faculty of Law House Style How to register for an ORCID How to add publications to your ORCID profile, Training for Library Staff, Support for Library Staff ( See our YouTube channel for our training videos )https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/botaniese-tuin/tuis
Plantkunde: Botaniese Tuin
Nov 26, 2024 - Welkom by die Noordwes-Universiteit se Botaniese Tuin Die NWU Botaniese Tuin word deur die Skool vir Biologiese Wetenskappe van die Noordwes-Universiteit bestuur en is ’n lid van BGCI (Botanical Gardens Conservation International). Die Botaniese Tuin vervul talle belangrike funksies in die Skool vir Biologiese Wetenskappe en die plaaslike…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/botanical-garden/home
Botany: Botanical Garden
Nov 26, 2024 - Welcome to the North-West University's Botanical Garden The NWU Botanical Garden is managed by the School of Biological Sciences of the North-West University and is a member of BGCI (Botanic Gardens Conservation International). The Botanical Garden fulfills many important functions within the School for Biological Sciences and the local…https://news.nwu.ac.za/academy-science-south-africa-honours-professor-radio-chemistry-top-scholar
Academy of Science of South Africa honours professor of Radio Chemistry as a top scholar
Nov 26, 2024 - Nuclear technology is a powerful instrument, and research has shown that it can have a significant impact on disease prevention and treatment. An extraordinary professor at the North-West University (NWU) and specialist in nuclear technology – in radiochemistry in particular – is one of 44 leading scholars and scientists to be inaugurated as new…https://news.nwu.ac.za/symposium-water-management-and-climate-change-aims-find-practical-solutions
Symposium on water management and climate change aims to find practical solutions
Nov 26, 2024 - Finding practical solutions to the critical challenges of water management and climate change in the Ngaka Moridi Molema District of the North West Province is the main purpose of a three-day symposium being hosted at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus from 3 to 5 December. “This symposium is about bringing people together to…https://library.nwu.ac.za/support-guides
Support Guides
Nov 26, 2024 - , General, Copyright and plagiarism Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) NWU Language Directorate: style guide Online tutorials/videos Passwords Referella: referencing guides Training Manuals Undergraduate survival guide Undergraduate survival guide, Undergraduate students, Survival guide Undergraduate LibGuide Faculty LibGuides Postgraduate supporty guide Postgraduate supporty guide, Postgraduate students, Faculty LibGuides Manual for higher degrees studies MS Word postgraduate template Research LibGuides Research and Open Scholarship services Postgraduate Support Guide Academic support guide Academic support guide, Academic staff, Academic staff support guide , Alumni, Prospective Students and External Users, User categories Services , Library Staff, LISConnectHub Support for Library Staffhttps://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/fip
FIP
Nov 26, 2024 - The NWU Faculty of Health Sciences offers diverse fields of study and its capabilities have led to the establishment of South Africa’s 11th medical school...read more × Faculty of Health Sciences, where we Teach Excellence, Apply Innovation and Dare to Care The North-West University (NWU) is not only one of the largest…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-sabelile-tenza-leads-patient-safety-research-colloquium
Dr Sabelile Tenza leads Patient Safety Research Colloquium
Nov 26, 2024 - Dr Sabelile Tenza, a renowned patient safety expert and a researcher in quality and safety in healthcare in the NuMIQ research entity at the North-West University (NWU), led the inaugural Patient Safety Research Colloquium in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. The colloquium took place at the Klerksdorp-Tshepong Hospital complex on Wednesday, 30…https://news.nwu.ac.za/exploring-new-strategies-sustainable-animal-nutrition
Exploring new strategies in sustainable animal nutrition
Nov 26, 2024 - By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Progress is being made towards improving the immunity of poultry and pigs while reducing the agriculture industry’s reliance on antibiotics. This was the essence of a guest lecture that the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences recently hosted. Prof Elijah G Kiarie from the…https://library.nwu.ac.za/forms
Forms
Nov 27, 2024 - General, NWU Templates for Postgraduates Plagiarism declaration Group plagiarism declaration Online: Comments and suggestions, Binding, NWU Application form for binding work Application form for binding theses and dissertations Application form for binding repairs and other binding at the NWU. Application form for other binding and repairs, Circulation Services, Online: eReserve application form The following completed forms and/or proof of payment may be handed in at one of our Circulation desks or emailed to us at Mahikeng: Prospective M or PhD student Nomzingisi.Madikane@nwu.ac.za, Potchefstroom: pc-circulation@nwu.ac.za , Vanderbijlpark: Malose.Langa@nwu.ac.za . Prospective M and PhD student library…, Information Resources, Online: Source recommendations (Note: Only registered students and staff can make recommendations)https://news.nwu.ac.za/african-needs-and-engineering-expertise-converge
African needs and engineering expertise converge
Nov 27, 2024 - The Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) participated in the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO) Summit 2024, which took place in Nanjing, China from 13 to 15 November. The summit’s theme, “From innovation to impact: Strategies for sustainable solutions”, highlighted the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-theology-initiative-improves-pass-rates-matrics
Faculty of Theology initiative improves pass rates of matrics
Nov 27, 2024 - Two Potchefstroom secondary schools are reaping the benefits of an initiative of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Theology aimed at improving study methods and motivating learners. According to Prof Fazel Ebrihiam Freeks, project leader, there has been a definite improvement in the pass rates of Grade 12 learners at Promosa…https://library.nwu.ac.za/acquisitions