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Public Participation
2022-12-08 Public Participation What is it? In a democratic government system such as that of South Africa, public participation plays an indispensable role. Public participation is a process and not a single event or activity. It relates to any…https://news.nwu.ac.za/pioneering-south-africas-circular-economy
Pioneering South Africa's circular economy
2024-08-30 Gone are the days of the throwaway economy. Environmental scientists and pioneers like Prof Linda Godfrey of the North-West University (NWU) are leading the charge towards a thriving circular economy. With over 20 years dedicated to studying the waste sector…https://library.nwu.ac.za/circulation-services
Circulation Services
2025-05-05 , Contact Information, Mahikeng: +27 (0)18 389 2198 Nomzingisi.Madikane@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom: +27 (0)18 299 2800 pc-circulation@nwu.ac.za Vanderbijlpark: +27 (0)16 910 3170 Maropene.Ramabina@nwu.ac.za, Book Renewals, Renew your books online ( Manual ) Renew your books with the self-check machine Renew your books by phone, email or in person., Request/Suggestions, Document Delivery ( Manual ) Interlibrary Loan Requests ( Manual ) Holds ( Manual ) Comments and suggestions Comments and Suggestions Source Recommendations (Note: Only registered students and staff can make recommendations) , Quick links, Patron Record eReserves Bookings Hours Libraries & Spaces Print, Copy and Scan, Services, [accordion collapsed], Access to NWU Libraries and Databases, NWU students and staff Only registered students and staff members of the North-West University may access our libraries and databases. Physical facilities: To access any of the NWU libraries, you must have a valid university card. Patron record: Access your…, Access to other University Libraries - Letter of Introduction, A Letter of Introduction contains a request for permission to use another university library. The request is made by the NWU Library and Information Service on behalf of a student or staff member. NWU LIS accepts requests from other university libraries to…, User categories - How many books can I take out, and for how long?, Membership Category Number of items Loan period (days) Database Access Help with Information Searches Interlibrary Loans Undergraduates 6 14 Yes Information Commons No 4th-year degree and Honours students 10 30 Yes Honours Commons No Post-graduates (M and Ph.…, My Patron record, From your Library Record , you can access the following pages: checked out items - see your current loans and renew them if possible overdue items and charges - details of fines issued by the library requested items - items you requested on hold, intercampus…, Fines, Return or renew your loans on or before the due date. Avoid giving your loans to anyone else to return. You will be held liable, not them. Treat your university card as a credit card. Report it immediately if lost or stolen. Do not let others use it. Remember…, Borrowing, Renewing and Returning Books, Can you borrow books? All registered staff and students of the North-West University may borrow books from any of our campus libraries. Please be sure to present your university card for all borrowing transactions. You can borrow books from the following:…, Document Delivery - Borrowing books from other NWU libraries, Use WorldCat Discovery to borrow items from other NWU campus libraries and branches that are not your home library. Registered NWU staff and students can place Holds. Read here for steps on placing a Document Delivery and how it works., Interlibrary Loans Requests - Request items from other universities, Use WorldCat Discovery to borrow items from other university libraries. The service is available to registered fourth-year, honours, masters and doctoral students and staff of the North-West University. Read here for steps on placing an Interlibrary Loan…, Holds, Use WorldCat Discovery to place Holds on books that are taken out. Registered NWU staff and students can place Holds. For steps on how to place a Hold and how it works read here ., eReserves, Lecturers arrange with the Circulation Desks at each of the NWU Libraries to place material on eReserves . Lecturers can complete this form to place material on eReserves., Self-Check machine, Self-service machines are available at all our main campus libraries. If you encounter any problems, please go to the Circulation Desk. You will NOT be able to use the self-checkout machine: to borrow items without a barcode to borrow books that are "Non…, Courier Service: M and PhD. Students, The dispatching of books, journal articles, and other library materials may be arranged for all Master and Doctoral students at the Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses of the NWU. The service is currently not available for Mahikeng students. For further…, Book Collections, Short Loan Section Library materials in these collections can only be loaned out for a short period. They can be used inside the library during the day, overnight or over the weekend. If these materials are borrowed overnight or over the weekend, they must be…, Undergrad Survival Guide, Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide, Postgrad Support Guide, Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate Support Guide , Academic Staff Guide, Academic Staff Guide Academic Staff Guide, Managers, Mahikeng Library: Nomzingisi Madikane at +27 (0)18 389 2198 Potchefstroom Library: Martin Nokoane at +27 (0)18 299 2783 Vanderbijlpark Library: Maropene Ramabina at +27 (0)16 910 3043https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-analytical-services/agilent-ultravioletvisible-range-spectrometer
Agilent ultraviolet/visible range spectrometer
2023-07-05 The Agilent Cary 60 UV spectrophotometer is a versatile instrument that can be equipped with a variety of accessories to accommodate different sample types and applications. The stop-flow and liquid probe accessories allow for the measurement of kinetics…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-water-sciences-and-management/postgraduate-qualifications
Postgraduate qualifications
2024-01-18 We offer the following qualifications under the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences: BSc Hons (Hydrology and Geohydrology) The honours degree is a full-time degree. Undergraduate students with a background in Geology, Chemistry or Mathematics are…https://www.nwu.ac.za/vtc-technical-services-services
VTC Technical Services - Services
2021-08-03 Our dynamic team strives to do the daily, emergency and preventative management and maintenance of campus buildings, residences and grounds. Part of our service delivery process is to continuously manage the maintenance of our facilities off the campus,…https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/2023-conference-announcements
2023 Conference Announcements
2024-03-11 The 6th International Self-Directed Learning Conference The Research Unit Self-Directed Learning at the North-West University is pleased to announce that the 6th International Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Conference will be held…Home
2024-01-11 Chemical engineers play a crucial role in tackling and resolving various global challenges, encompassing issues like climate change, energy scarcity, and environmental and water-related issues. Within the realm of Chemical Engineering,…History of Nuclear Engineering at the NWU
2023-12-28 The DST/NRF SARChI Research Chair in Nuclear Engineering The aim of the DST/NRF SARChI Research Chair was to do world-class research and contribute to the training of highly qualified nuclear engineers, scientists and technologists to serve the needs of…Botany
2020-01-28 What is Botany? Plants form the bridge between the biosphere and its energy source, the sun. Plants are furthermore the source of oxygen, food, fossil and recent fuel, fibre, medicine and building material. Plants, such as cut flowers, are…Careers
2017-03-31 Obtaining a degree in Biological Sciences will allow you to choose from a wide range of careers. From lecturing, to research, to active field work in Exploration Geology where site work follows on research and modulation. Some career…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/world-antimicrobial-awareness-week-call-abstracts
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week - Call for abstracts
2021-10-29 You are invited to a research symposium in commemoration of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW21), hosted by the North-West University in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg, Stellenbosch University and the Water Research Commission…https://news.nwu.ac.za/give-gift-life-easter
Give the gift of life this Easter
2021-03-30 The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is currently experiencing a "dry spell" due to excessive blood shortages. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the situation even further as the SANBS is unable to tap into one of its largest donor bases,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/lowered-interest-rates-double-edged-sword-economic-impact
Lowered interest rates: a double-edged sword of economic impact
2019-07-22 As was expected, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the SARB reduced the repo rate by 0.25% from 6.75% to 6.50% on 17 July 2019. “Most economic commentators predicted this decision, although the general feeling is that the reduction should have been…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-experts-share-their-journeys-breast-cancer
NWU experts share their journeys with breast cancer
2022-10-19 It is the diagnosis dreaded by most: cancer. Two professors at the North-West University (NWU) who were both affected in different ways by this life-threatening disease, say the emotional toll it takes can be just as detrimental as the physical havoc it…https://news.nwu.ac.za/shaping-future-drug-development-ethical-approaches
Shaping future drug development with ethical approaches
2023-09-27 In the realm of pharmaceutical research Prof Chrisna Gouws, a professor at the Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacen™) of the North-West University (NWU), is leading a significant charge towards transforming drug development. Her work…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/african-centre-disaster-studies/postgraduate-diploma-disaster-risk-management
Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management
2022-11-04 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT Qualification code: 2GC D01 Curriculum code: N501P Solving complex real-world problems and building societal resilience requires many disciplines What this…https://www.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-30-years-convention-rights-child
Celebrating 30 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
2019-02-25 [Accordion collapsed] Background Anno 2019 is of particular importance for South Africa. It will be 30 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) (1989) has come into operation and 25 years since the constitutional…https://news.nwu.ac.za/our-hope-lies-power-our-people
Our hope lies in the power of our people
2020-04-15 There is a saying in Tibetan: “Tragedy should be utilised as a source of strength. No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster.” This quote by the Dalai Lama XIV has perhaps never been…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/paa/3MC-Course-CM/Program