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Community Engagement Awards
Oct 21, 2025 - At North-West University, community engagement lies at the core of our identity, reflecting the Scholarship of Engagement in action. More than charity, it’s about genuine collaboration with our partners to address shared challenges and promote an ethic of care and social justice across all we do. By sharing our expertise and learning from our…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/paa/3MC-School-2024
3MC School 2024
Oct 22, 2025 - .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: black; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } 3MC Presents: African Mathematical School on Quantitative Biology: Applications in Epidemiology, Ecology and Cancer 19-27 February 2024, NWU, Potchefstroom…http://library.nwu.ac.za/notice-library
Noticeboard
Oct 22, 2025 - [accordion collapsed], Construction-Related Noise in Ferdinand Postma Library (Building E7A), Please note that ongoing construction in Building E7 may cause noise disruptions in certain areas of the Ferdinand Postma Library (Building E7A). Affected Areas: Building E7: Rooftop classrooms Building E7C: Records, Archives & Museum Construction is also underway for a new 24/7 Study Space in the area previously occupied by The Gallery .…, Mahikeng Library - Basement Floor Open, We are pleased to inform you that, following the temporary closure of certain spaces in the Library due to flood-related damage, the basement floor (Teaching and Learning Commons) reopened today, 10 September 2025. We sincerely appreciate your patience during the period when the library was not fully operational, as some spaces were affected.…, Protect your Belongings, Please don't leave your belongings unattended. Your belongings are valuable, and they're safe with you. Remember: Keep an eye on your bags, laptops, and personal items. Unattended belongings may be at risk of theft or damage. The library is not liable for lost or stolen items. Keep your belongings safe and secure to enjoy a worry-free visit to the…, Library on the Mahikeng Campus is Now Open, We are excited to welcome you back to the Library on the Mahikeng Campus! Following the flood damage, most of our spaces have now been fully restored and are open for use. Available spaces and services: Junior Research Commons (Ground floor) Senior Research Commons (Ground floor) Training Room 102 (1st Floor – 44 seats) 24-Hour Study Space Writing…, Temporary closure of the Library on the Mahikeng Campus, Please note that, due to ongoing restoration work following flood damage at the Library on the Mahikeng Campus, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) has recommended the immediate closure of the library until further notice. During this period, students are encouraged to make use of the following alternative study spaces on campus: Building A,…, Enhance your research visibility— connect ORCID to Scopus, In a rapidly evolving world of research, visibility and accuracy are necessary. To help you enhance your academic footprint and ensure your scholarly record is as accurate as your impact deserves, we invite you to link your ORCID iD with Scopus. Why take this simple but powerful step? Ensure every research output is correctly attributed to you…, Installation of security gates: Library and Information Service, Please be informed that the Library and Information Service is currently installing RFID security gates at the Ferdinand Postma Library and the Natural Sciences Library on the Potchefstroom Campus. This installation will involve drilling, which may cause some disruptions. The process is expected to be completed by Friday, 28 March 2025. We…, Partial Closure: Mahikeng Campus Library, Mahikeng Campus Library is partially closed due to damages caused by floods, but the following key services remain available: Available Services Junior Commons: Open to all users for printing purposes. It offers 34 seats and 9 computers dedicated to printing. Senior Research Commons: Now accessible to Honours, Master's, and Doctoral students.…, Mahikeng Campus Library Roof Construction in Progress, We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities. Expected completion date: 25 March 2025 Thank you for your cooperation! Notice placed on 13 February 2025, DIY Student Services / 2025 Registration, Student serices change Student serices change Go to the Student Engagement Portal ( Guide ) to find the following: Dashboard (Your information: Campus, qualification, enrolment status, grade point average (GPA), full profile) Registration (Registration, proof of registration) Registration steps for FIRST-YEAR students Registration steps for…, 2025 Library and Information Service (LIS) Calendar, We are pleased to share the 2025 LIS calendar. Both digital and printable versions are now available and can be accessed here . Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require additional information. Dina Mashiyane ( dina.mashiyane@nwu.ac.za ) Notice placed on 3 December 2024 [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-borrow-renew-return
Circulation & Lending Services
Oct 22, 2025 - ILS Home Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us , Borrow, Renew & Return, How to Borrow Books [accordion collapsed], Who can Borrow Books?, All registered staff and students of North-West University can borrow books from any of our campus libraries. Be sure to present your university card for all borrowing transactions., Where to Borrow Books?, Circulation Desk At the Circulation Desk, you can check out, renew, and return books, pay fines, pick up holds, and more. These desks are typically located near the main entrance of each library. Self-Checkout Machines Self-service machines are available at all main campus libraries for your convenience. If you encounter any issues, please visit…, How many books can I take out, and for how long?, Membership Category Number of items Loan period (days) Database Access Interlibrary Loans Undergraduate (Years 1–3) 6 14 Yes No 4th-Year Degree and Honours Students 10 30 Yes No Master’s and Doctoral Students 15 30 Yes Yes Academic staff 20 90 Yes Yes Support Staff 10 30 Yes Yes Managerial & Professional staff 15 90 Yes Yes Alumni (with…, Requesting Items that are on Loan or Missing, If a book you want is currently out on loan, you can request it through the Holds Manual: How to Place and Manage Holds in the Library hold service at the Circulation Desk. The library may ask you to return high-demand books earlier than their due date. If an item you want to borrow is missing from the shelves, report it to the Circulation Desk.…, Borrowing During Recess, If you're going on vacation and have books on your record, or plan on borrowing books before leaving, ask Circulation Services to adjust the due dates to match the start of the new term. You can also How to Renew Your Books Online through the Library renew your books online . Check the library website for NWU Library Hours: Operating Schedule and…, Email Reminder Notices, For NWU Staff and Students: You’ll receive notices via email and SMS about recalled items, Library Holds Manual: How to Place and Manage Holds hold requests , Document Delivery Manual: How to Request and Access Library Materials document delivery (intercampus requests), and Library Fees Manual: Guide to Understanding and Managing Fees overdue…, Please note the following, You are allowed a maximum of two renewals per book. Items requested by another user cannot be renewed. Return these items as soon as possible. If returned after the due date, a recall fine will apply, in addition to an overdue fine. Items from the reserve collection cannot be renewed. Interlibrary Loan items are renewed separately . Please contact…, You can renew your books using any of the following methods, Web Renewal: Go to Access and Manage Your WorldCat Discovery Account your account and renew your books online. [ How to renew your books online User Guide ] Self-Checkout Machine: You can renew your books using the self-checkout machine, but please note that the following conditions will prevent renewal: If the item is on its expiry date. If the…, Important Information, Books must be returned by the due date indicated on the date label inside the book or on the self-checkout machine receipt. Overdue books will incur a fee . You are responsible for all items borrowed using your University card. Library Fines Overdue items: Open Collection R1,00 (per item per day) Overdue items: Course Reserve and Study…, You can return books using the following methods, Circulation Desk – Return books directly to the circulation desk. Self-checkout machine – When returning books via the self-checkout machine, please take your receipt as proof of a successful return. Book Bin (Dropbox) – Located next to the Main Library entrance. Courier Service – Books can be returned via courier to the following addresses:…http://news.nwu.ac.za/global-collaboration-shapes-early-childhood-science-education
Global collaboration shapes early-childhood science education
Oct 22, 2025 - Dr Moleboheng Ramulumo-Mokhele, senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education and member of the Research Unit for Self-Directed Learning at the North-West University (NWU), recently returned from her visiting scholar engagement at the University of Idaho (USA), where she explored new approaches to early-childhood science education. During her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/graduate-builds-international-partnerships-higher-education
Graduate builds international partnerships in higher education
Oct 22, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai Thanks to the interest and mentorship of her lecturers, North-West University (NWU) alumnus Seipelo Kgosiejang is playing a key role today in advancing South Africa’s higher education agenda on the continent and globally. In her current role in international relations at the Department of Higher Education and Training (…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-fines
Circulation & Lending Services
Oct 22, 2025 - ILS Home Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us , Fines, Make sure to return or renew your loans by the due date. Do not give your items to someone else for return, as you will be held responsible for them, not the person returning them. Treat your university card like a credit card—report it immediately if lost or stolen, and never allow others to use it. Please note: If you lend your library items to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/abiodun-salawu
Abiodun Salawu
Oct 22, 2025 - Abiodun Salawu is Professor of Journalism, Communication and Media Studies and Director of the research entity, Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) at the North-West University, South Africa. He has taught and researched journalism for over two decades in Nigeria and South Africa. Prior to his academic career, he practised journalism in a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/writing-competition-winner-calls-urgent-action-womens-rights
Writing competition winner calls for urgent action on women’s rights
Oct 23, 2025 - By Mzwandile Ndlovu An online writing competition hosted by the Debating Union at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is keeping the conversation about women’s empowerment alive long after Women’s Month has ended. The competition, themed “Accelerate action: Rights, equality, empowerment for all women and girls”, invited…http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-international-open-access-week-2025
Event: International Open Access Week 2025
Oct 23, 2025 - Open Access 2025 Open Access 2025 , NWU Open Access Celebrations: 21 & 23 October 2025, #OAWeek, Theme: Who Owns Our Knowledge? The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, in collaboration with the Library and Information Service, proudly hosts NWU's 2025 Open Access Week celebrations. This annual global campaign raises awareness about the benefits of Open Access (OA) and invites critical engagement with emerging issues in scholarly…, Tuesday, 21 October 2025: 10:00 - 12:00, REGISTER HERE Who owns the knowledge? The session will open with a keynote by Prof. Martial Zebaze Kana (UNESCO) , setting the stage for a critical conversation on ownership, equity, and access in scholarly publishing. This will be followed by a dynamic discussion featuring perspectives from across the publishing landscape, including a…, Thursday, 23 October 2025: 10:40 - 12:10, REGISTER HERE Journey into Open Access publishing: Transformative Agreements as a vehicle In celebration of International Open Access Week 2025 , join the NWU Library and Information Service, in collaboration with the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, for a powerful session that dives into the central theme: “ Who owns the…, Speakers: Tuesday, 21 October 2025, Prof Zebaze Kana Prof Zebaze Kana Prof Martial Zebaze Kana, UNESCO Topic: Keynote Address: " Who owns the knowledge ?" Biography: Prof. Martial Zebaze Kana is currently the Head of Science at the UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa. He was previously the Chief of Section, Innovation and Capacity Building in Science and Engineering at…, Speakers: Thursday, 23 October 2025, Ms Zine Sapula Ms Zine Sapula Ms Zine Sapula, SANLiC Topic: Open Access publishing: Transformative Agreements as a vehicle Biography: Ms Zine Sapula is an Open Access Project Manager at SANLiC. She holds a BA degree in information science from Unisa and is a certified data carpentry instructor. She has over 10 years of experience in LIS,…, NWU Library Initiatives, Hosts and maintains the NWU Institutional Repository , which collects, preserves, and distributes NWU research material at no cost to the user. Boloka (NWU-IR) serves as the primary repository for all NWU Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). Dedicated librarians assist researchers with uploading their outputs to Boloka. Hosts and maintains…, NWU Initiatives, NWU Research Repository: DaYta Ya Rona (figshare)http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/webinar-learning-r-scratch
Webinar: Learning R from Scratch
Jul 18, 2022 - The Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research (AUTHeR) is proud to announce a webinar about Learning R from Scratch, presented by Prof Cristian Ricci, an experienced biomedical statistician. Prof Cristian shares his expertise on the R Software and its graphical interface R-studio. This webinar will be beneficial to supervisors,…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/gender-awareness-week-cloned