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2025-02-27 Who are we? The Food Security and Safety (FSS) niche area consists of multi-disciplinary research expertise in Agriculture, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Sciences. The strategic aim is to conduct fundamental and applied research and to develop…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/geo-and-spatial-sciences/careers
Careers
2018-07-16 Geologists and earth scientists are active in these fields: Environmental geology – these geologists are involved in problems associated with natural hazards/disasters (like earthquakes, storms along coastlines, landslides and the formation of…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/vinco/untold-stories-exhibition
Untold stories exhibition
2021-10-18 ViNCO and the North-West University Art Gallery are proud to present an exhibition of works by art students from the former University of Bophuthatswana (UNIBO). In 2019, more than 50 artworks were found in a…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ebooks
eBooks
2026-05-07 What are eBooks?, An eBook, also known as an electronic book, digital book, or e-book, is a book available in digital format. According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, an eBook is "an electronic version of a printed book which can be read on a computer or handheld device…, Recommended, Snapplify - Textbooks Libby eBook collections, Help, [accordion collapsed], Reading eBooks online, You can access eBooks online using standard software on most computers and portable devices. If specific software is required to open and read an eBook online, it often includes its own software (e.g., eBook Central). On library computers, online reading of…, Reading eBooks offline, If a downloading or offline option is not presented, it is unavailable. PDF documents not protected by digital rights management (DRM) software can typically be downloaded to most PCs without requiring additional software. EBSCOHost Databases: Download…, Things to keep in mind about eBooks, Not all books are available in eBook format. Most library eBook collections are designed for viewing in a browser on a computer. Due to our licensing agreements with publishers, some eBooks in our collections are limited to one user at a time. eBook files are…, Can I Print/Copy & Paste from eBooks?, Yes, but eBooks are protected by copyright law just like printed publications. As a guideline, South African copyright law permits you to print or copy no more than one chapter or 10% of a work, whichever is greater. Different eBook suppliers and publishers…, Help with accessing eBooks, If you consistently encounter issues accessing an eBook, please contact your Librarian . [/accordion]http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/4th-food-security-and-safety-fss-seminar
4th Food Security and Safety (FSS) Seminar
2024-04-02 You are cordially invited to the 4th Food Security and Safety (FSS) seminar by Prof. Damian C. Onwudiwe of the NWU Department of Chemistry. Topic: Copper sulphide nanoparticles as a facile system in water treatment. More…http://www.nwu.ac.za/integrated-research-integrity-management-system-irims/research-integrity-documents
Research integrity documents
2025-01-23 NWU documents and templates relating to research integrity NWU Behavioural Manual NWU Policy on Student Discipline, 26 September 2019 NWU Policy on Academic Integrity, 13 November 2024 review date 2027 Manual for Higher Degrees Studies, 2020.…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/book-launch-relational-caring-soft-voice-transforming-society-andries-baart-and-guus-timmerman
Book Launch - Relational Caring: A Soft Voice in Transforming Society by Andries Baart and Guus Timmerman
2025-04-16 You are cordially invited to a Book Launch: Relational Caring: A Soft Voice in Transforming Society by Andries Baart and Guus Timmerman. [accordion] Authors: Andries Baart studied andragology, specialized as a practical theologian and obtained…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-resolve-coronavirus-food-shortages
How to resolve coronavirus food shortages
2020-05-08 It is no secret that millions of South Africans currently suffer under the impact of the lockdown regulations introduced because of the coronavirus pandemic. The poor access to food is probably the biggest tragedy, because millions of citizens do not know…http://news.nwu.ac.za/importance-effective-communication-relationships-promote-mental-health
The importance of effective communication in relationships to promote mental health
2017-10-03 October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Dr Kobus du Plooy, clinical psychologist at the North-West University’s (NWU's) Institute of Psychology and Wellbeing, shares the following article in support of this important campaign. Few changes over the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-gives-voice-vulnerable-children
Research gives a voice to vulnerable children
2019-11-12 Childhood sexual abuse is a stark reality in South Africa. People say they would speak up if they thought a child was being sexually abused; many are certain they would recognise exploitive activities and almost no one believes they would allow abusive…http://news.nwu.ac.za/covid-19-poses-clear-and-present-danger-sa-economy
COVID-19 poses a clear and present danger to SA economy
2020-03-16 “Market trends and other economic data confirm that the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) now poses a clear and present danger to the South African economy. The ripple effects from the economic dislocation elsewhere and the immense volatility in financial…http://news.nwu.ac.za/telit-sa-future-technology-enhanced-learning
TELIT-SA: the future of technology-enhanced learning
2017-06-22 A dedicated focus on the practice of technology-enhanced learning: this is what the newly established TELIT-SA research focus area is all about. TELIT-SA stands for Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovative Education and Training in South Africa, and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/basic-education-system-pivotal-realisation-free-higher-education
Basic education system pivotal to realisation of free higher education
2018-03-14 A much welcome result of the #FeesMustFall movement is that over the next three years, the South African government spending framework has made provision for the allocation of R57 billion towards fee-free higher education and training. However – according…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-hosts-international-panel-crisis-ukraine
NWU Business School hosts international panel on crisis in Ukraine
2022-03-11 It is one of the most significant acts of aggression that one country has perpetrated against another in the 21st century. The Russian invasion of Ukraine may have consequences that are almost unfathomable and that will echo through the annals of history.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/microscopic-wonder-yellow-bellied-sea-snake-scientific-breakthrough
Microscopic wonder on yellow-bellied sea snake is a scientific breakthrough
2022-07-20 Just as vastness induces awe, so there is wonder to be found in the miniscule. For Dr Roksana Majewska from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), this is an absolute truth. Before we zoom in, we need to talk…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-and-social-justice-activist-says-no-gender-based-violence
NWU student and social-justice activist says no to gender-based violence
2022-08-25 By Oldrin Masowa He still vividly recalls all the tragic moments like it was yesterday. The discomfort every day, the roars and sleepless nights that left him feeling powerless. But even though the torture and suffering were unbearable, even though it…http://news.nwu.ac.za/autistic-viewpoint-representation-autism-popular-culture
Autistic viewpoint: representation of autism in popular culture
2022-07-05 The seventh national Autism Symposium is taking place at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU) from 30 June until 2 July 2022. The event highlights the realities of autistic persons and their families. It promises to deliver insightful…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-advocates-integrated-rare-disease-treatment
Academic advocates for integrated rare disease treatment
2024-08-22 Prof Chris Vorster, a chemical pathologist from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Centre for Human Metabolomics, delivered a compelling presentation at the 21st Annual Symposium on Diseases Relevant to South Africa. Titled "Rare diseases: From the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prestige-and-splendour-nwu-launches-its-20-year-anniversary
Prestige and splendour as NWU launches its 20-year anniversary
2024-04-11 It was an event for the books as dignitaries and guests joined the North-West University (NWU) in celebrating two decades of greatness. The university not only reflected on the many milestones and achievements since its establishment, but also gave guests a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-approach-reintegrating-criminals-and-managing-crime-catastrophic-failure