Frameworks and protocols
The following framework(s) has been approved by the NWU Council:
NWU Information Strategy and Framework for Information Governance
Protocol for inviting dignitaries to NWU events
Policies & Rules
The following policies have been approved by the NWU Council (listed by category):
Policies on Governance processes and provided for by legislation
Rules for the Appointment of Office Bearers
Rules for the Nomination, Election, Designation and Appointment of Council Members
Rules for the Institutional Forum
Policy and Rules for the Awarding of a Chancellor's Medal
Policy and Rules for the Awarding of Honorary Doctorates
Policy for Honorary Naming, Naming and Renaming of NWU Entities
Policy and Rules on Gatherings, Demonstrations and Picketing
Constitution of the Convocation of the NWU
Constitution of the Students' Representative Council of the NWU
Institutional Rules on Student Governance
Intellectual Property Policy of the NWU
Occupational Health and Safety Policy
Policy on Delegations, Assignments and Agency
Personal Information Privacy Policy
NWU Policy and Rules on Data and Information Security
Policy and Rules on conflict of interest and on declaration of interest and of gifts
Policies on general management processes
Policy and Rules on conflict of interest and on declaration of interest and of gifts
Policy on the Generation, Review and Approval of Policies, Constitutions, Rules and Procedures
Library and Information Services Policy
Policy for Reporting Irregularities and Maladministration
NWU Policy on the prevention of bribery, corruption and on whistleblowing
Records, Archives and Museum Management Policy
NWU Policy on Business Continuity
Internationalisation Strategy 2023-2027
Policies on human resources
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Policy on non-standard appointments
Policy on prevention and combatting of trafficking in persons
Staff Learning and Development Policy
Policy on the Promotion of Academic Employees
Organisational Development Policy
Policy on Employees Living with Disabilities
Workplace Breastfeeding Policy
Policies on Finances
Schedule of Authorisation Levels
Policies on Facilities
Infrastructure Management Policy
NWU Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Governance Policy
Information and Communication Technology Policy on Fair Use
Policies on branding, marketing and communication
Development and Fundraising Policy
Stakeholder Engagement Framework
Policies on student administration and affairs
Policy on Students with Disabilities
Institutional Rules on Student Vaccinations
Policies on teaching-learning
Policy on Continuing Education
NWU Teaching and Learning strategy 2021-2025
Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy (also refer to the Rules for teaching, learning and assessment and the Framework for Micro-Credentials)
Open Education Resources policy
Policies on research and innovation
Policy for the Management of Research and Innovation Contracts and External Investment/Stakeholding
Policy on Collaborative Degrees
Rules for the Classification of Thesis and Dissertations
Research and Innovation Policy
Policy on the animal care and use programme
Intellectual Property Policy of the NWU
Rules for the Awarding of the Research and Innovation Lifetime Achievement Award
Policies on implementation of expertise
Environmental Sustainability Policy
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