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Invitation for the first NWU Faculty of Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Colloquium
Nov 16, 2021 - Registration Meeting ID: 947 5330 6898 Passcode: 12345 Programme [accordion] About the colloquium The coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic has undoubtedly affected all of us in one way or another. For instance, gatherings are banned, universities, colleges, schools and most businesses are closed or partially opened.…https://library.nwu.ac.za/library-systems
Library Systems
May 20, 2025 - Library Systems Library Systems, About, The Northwest University (NWU) Library Systems Department in Potchefstroom supports the technical requirements of all the NWU libraries in both Potchefstroom, Mafikeng and Vanderbijlpark. The department provides systems and services that advance the mission of the libraries. Among these are desktop support, technical functionalities, and…, Manager Library Systems, Cecil Gasa Cecil Gasa Click and drag to resize Cecil Gasa Manager: Library Systems +27 (0)18 299 2801 Cecil.Gasa@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom, Building E7A , Service Catalogue, [accordion collapsed], Library IT Support, This department forms the backbone or engine of the library. It is not only the department that supports all the other library departments but also directs the library's e-strategy as the driving force towards becoming a virtual, digital and multimedia library. Library IT support involves managing the information technology used in the library…, WorldShare Management Services (WMS) - Library Management System, WMS is a cloud-based library system that provides workflows, integrated resource management, and open access to data. It allows patrons to use library resources, place holds, and check out digital items. WMS ILS platform can integrate with multiple workflows such as e-Resource Management, Circulation, Cataloguing and Acquisitions. Library catalogue, Boloka - Institutional Repository, It is the open-access Institutional Repository of the North West University (NWU-IR). This digital archive collects, preserves and distributes research material created by members of the NWU. The NWU-IR aims to increase the visibility, availability, and impact of the research output of the North-West University through Open Access, search engine…, Robots, NWU LIS is embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) by introducing the library's Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. The physical library robot will take over mundane tasks and respond instantly to our library clients. The primary mission of library employees can be performed with greater accuracy and reliability. It will also help…, OJS - Open Journal Systems, OJS is an open-source software application used to manage and publish scholarly journals. It is a comprehensive tool for managing submissions, editorial workflow, and publishing articles and issues online. OJS - Open Journal Systems OJS training videos Training videos, EZproxy - Password Management, EZproxy allows the library to deliver e-resources to NWU students and staff simply and securely, no matter where or when they're searching. This includes access to our subscription databases, e-journals and ebooks. It protects our patron's privacy and influences learning outcomes, making it a trusted tool in e-resource access and authentication.…, Web Services, The department is responsible for expanding and maintaining the following web services: Library Website Library LibGuides (Subject guides) A-Z list of databases Room booking system Ask Us services DB/Text Databases (Special collections) OJS Social Media Accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WordPress Blog, RSS Feeds) Library eFundi…
Brand new qualification in Mechatronic Engineering for the NWU
May 04, 2020 - The Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce that we will be adding a brand new engineering qualification to our existing range of programmes. The Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering programme has been approved by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and will allow graduates to compete…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-digital-humanities/projects
Projects
Jun 17, 2025 - Digital Archives and Collections Curating and preserving community-driven digital repositories of oral histories, artefacts, and cultural practices to ensure long-term access and stewardship of tangible and intangible heritage. Multimedia and Transmedia Stories Crafting rich, cross-platform narratives that weave together…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-historian-maps-way-south-african-heritage
NWU historian maps the way to South African heritage
Dec 02, 2021 - An academic and historian of the North-West University (NWU) is part of a community engagement project that documents all South Africa’s heritage sites and places of interest (POIs) by listing the location and explaining the meaning of all South African POIs on the Road Trip SA app. Emile Coetzee, lecturer in History at the School of Social…https://news.nwu.ac.za/enhanced-research-collaboration-agenda-nwu-nrf-meeting
Enhanced research collaboration on agenda at NWU-NRF meeting
Jul 15, 2024 - The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Bismark Tyobeka, welcomed a delegation from the National Research Fund (NRF), led by the chief executive officer, Prof Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, during a meeting held on Monday, 8 July. The aim of the meeting was to foster collaboration, share strategic insights, and to…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/innovateher
InnovateHER
May 22, 2024 - innovateHER 2024 - Empowering Young Women to build solutions to problems in their community Welcome to innovateHER 2024, an inspiring initiative hosted by the North-West University Business School. Our programme is crafted to cultivate digital skills essential for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), boost self-…
Meet our presenters - Inclusivity, equality, wellbeing and community
Dec 03, 2020 - .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: #A2B644; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } Célia Ferreira Learning encounters in the Margins Célia Ferreira is a PhD student at University of Minho, Portugal and has an MA in Art…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-represents-south-africa-international-youth-summits
NWU alumnus represents South Africa at international Youth summits
Aug 31, 2021 - North-West University (NWU) alumnus Bongani Mahlangu represented South Africa at the India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) virtual Youth Summit that took place from 26 to 28 August 2021. This unique forum brings together India, Brazil and South Africa – three large democracies and major economies from three different continents, facing similar…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-receives-nrf-research-award
NWU alumnus receives NRF research award
Nov 05, 2021 - North-West University (NWU) alumnus Prof Retselisitsoe Moses Phooko’s research prowess recently earned him a National Research Foundation (NRF) research award in the category Early Career/Emerging Researchers. The award ceremony took place on 2 November 2021 during a hybrid event with limited in-person guests in Pretoria, and live-streamed to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-progress-and-innovation-recruitment-registration
Celebrating progress and innovation: from recruitment to registration
Apr 10, 2024 - On Tuesday, 2 April 2024, the North-West University (NWU) Student Information System (SIS) project, SIS Eagle, officially launched the Student Client Relations Management (CRM Nexus) module to drive the university’s application cycle for 2025. The CRM Nexus module is designed to streamline the entire value chain from recruitment to application and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/tech-showcase-and-hackathon-ignite-innovation-faculty-humanities
Tech Showcase and Hackathon ignite innovation in the Faculty of Humanities
Jun 13, 2024 - Advancements in technology have revolutionised teaching by creating more dynamic, interactive and personalized learning experiences. This has made lessons more engaging and accessible, allowing for real-time feedback and collaboration. Furthermore, technology has facilitated the development of online learning platforms and virtual classrooms,…
Food and feed for thought at 6th ExtruAfrica event
Jun 26, 2017 - Extrusion, a high-pressure cooking process, has revolutionised the food, feed, plastic and powder paint industries, among many others. Small wonder, then, that the annual ExtruAfrica conference, training seminar and exhibition is such an eagerly anticipated event for manufacturers from South Africa and other African countries. The sixth…
Juris Diversitas General Conference: Theme
Jan 30, 2019 - .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: #78848E; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } Juris Diversitas 6th General Conference 15-17 April 2019 Home The theme: Law, Roots and Space Juris Diversitas themes A couple of…
Action-based research brings positive environmental change
May 23, 2018 - Climate change is not something that happens at a distance, to other regions and other people, but is a phenomenon that has an impact on everyone, everywhere. This is a lesson that grade 7 learners are being exposed to through a research project involving researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU's) campus in Vanderbijlpark. This…https://news.nwu.ac.za/mba-summer-study-school-times-are-changing
MBA Summer Study School – times are changing!
Feb 04, 2021 - A record number of no fewer than 190 MBA students recently attended the North-West University (NWU) Business School’s first ever virtual Summer Study School. Prof Jan van Romburgh, the newly appointed chief director of the Business School, welcomed the students and colleagues and emphasised the importance of a mutualistic relationship moving…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/management-sciences/research-outputs-2024-0
Research Outputs 2024
Mar 27, 2025 - Müller, R. , & Grondys, K. (2024). THE IMPACT OF DISTRIBUTION INTENSITY ON THE BRAND EQUITY PERCEPTIONS OF WEARABLE ACTIVITY TRACKER BRANDS. Polish Journal of Management Studies, 30(1), 208-223. https://doi.org/10.17512/pjms.2024.30.1.12. Chabika, R. C., van Schalkwyk, J. H., van Rensburg, L. J., & Müller, R . (2024). Cultural forces…https://www.nwu.ac.za/university-calendar/april
University Calendar - April
Apr 16, 2025 - Legend MC - Mahikeng Campus PC - Potchefstroom Campus VC - Vanderbijlpark Campus M - Masters degree PhD/D - Doctoral degree UDL - Unit for Distance Learning HDA - Higher Degrees Administration FHS - Faculty of Health Sciences FHUM - Faculty of Humanities FEMS - Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences FNAS - Faculty of Natural…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-unveils-pride-wall-celebration-and-recognition-lgbtiqa-community
NWU unveils Pride Wall in celebration and recognition of LGBTIQA+ community
May 20, 2021 - In the spirit of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia that was observed on 17 May, the North-West University (NWU) is making a concerted effort to foster a culture of inclusivity and acceptance. Student Life and the Student Campus Council on the Mahikeng Campus recently joined forces in unveiling a unique NWU Pride…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-shares-his-global-enterprise-experience