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Using plant growth-promoting microorganisms to address food sustainability
2021-07-26 Maize production and mining are essential for the economy of the North West Province, and researchers at the North-West University (NWU) are now looking at how microorganisms can protect maize from climate challenges and mining by-products. Prof Olubukola…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-empowers-future-graduates
NWU empowers future graduates
2022-04-21 Mafumane Tlhapi The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Alumni Relations office in conjunction with its Career Centre recently hosted a Career Empowerment seminar across its three campuses to prepare students for the working environment. Various…http://news.nwu.ac.za/decision-raise-interest-rate-conveys-strong-message-dealing-inflation
Decision to raise interest rate conveys strong message on dealing with inflation
2022-11-25 “In line with market expectations, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in a majority vote of three to two raised the repo rate by another 75 basis points, with a minority view favouring a 50 basis-point increase.” Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-successful-regional-conference-sustainability
NWU hosts successful regional conference on sustainability
2023-09-18 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Social Sciences played host to the successful Planetary Utilisation of Sustainability Strategies (PLUS) Southern African Regional Conference from 11 to 13 September at its Mahikeng Campus. The conference,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-nico-smit-appointed-adjunct-professor-university-miami
Prof Nico Smit appointed as adjunct professor at the University of Miami
2023-11-10 North-West University (NWU) academic and researcher, Prof Nico Smit has been appointed as an adjunct professor in marine biology and ecology at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami (UM), USA. The title…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-selected-2024-techwomen-programme
PhD student selected for 2024 TechWomen programme
2024-08-28 North-West University (NWU) PhD student Happy Nsiza has been named a TechWomen 2024 Emerging Leader, a recognition that places her among 103 women selected from more than 6 000 applicants worldwide. The TechWomen programme, which will take place in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tanzanian-spray-toad-extinction-highlights-need-protect-biodiversity
Tanzanian spray toad extinction highlights the need to protect biodiversity
2024-10-22 When a species becomes extinct in the wild, the loss is permanent. For Africa, a serious loss is the extinction of the Tanzanian Kihansi spray toad (Nectophrynoides asperginis) due to habitat change and infectious disease. This should serve as a wakeup…http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/service-delivery-budget-and-implementation-plan
Service Delivery Budget and Implementation Plan
2022-12-08 Service Delivery Budget and Implementation Plan What is it? The municipal Service Delivery Budget and Implementation Plan (SDBIP) is a detailed plan to be approved by the mayor of a municipality for the implementation of…http://sport.nwu.ac.za/sport/potchefstroom-campus
Potchefstroom Campus
2020-07-30 Sporting codes and categorization High performance sports Priority sport codes that are semi-professional, competing on the highest levels of competition. Athletics Cricket…http://news.nwu.ac.za/floyd-shivambu-and-fight-his-political-future
Floyd Shivambu and the fight for his political future
2025-10-10 Enigmatic and erratic, bold and belligerent. Floyd Shivambu walks the line between chaos and command like few other South African politicians do, with both his detractors and supporters asking: What is next for Floyd? As has become the norm, Shivambu has…http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-international-open-access-week-2025
Event: International Open Access Week 2025
2025-10-23 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, 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…, NWU Initiatives, NWU Research Repository: DaYta Ya Rona (figshare)http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/janco-voet-gebreek-maar-slaggereed
Janco: Voet gebreek, maar slaggereed
2022-03-01 Van uitdagings hoef jy hom niks te vertel nie. Hy is immers ’n swemmer wat al sy provinsie, Noordwes, op nasionale vlak verteenwoordig het. Ure se sweet in die gimnasium? Geen probleem nie. Dit juis al die sweet in die water en met gewigte wat dáái paar…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/daar-niks-kleins-aan-nanotegnologie-die-noordwes-universiteit-nie
Daar is niks kleins aan nanotegnologie by die Noordwes-Universiteit nie
2023-03-06 Eenduisendmiljoenste van ’n meter. Of om dit anders te stel: eenbiljoenste van ’n meter. Hierdie ongelooflike klein meting word ’n nanometer genoem en die wêreld van nanotegnologie funksioneer tussen 1 en 100 nanometer. Dit is ook hier waar die Noordwes-…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-support-services
Research Commons
2025-11-27 ROSS Hub Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Research Support Services, At the heart of North-West University's commitment to academic excellence lies the Research Commons, a hub of expert support designed to empower postgraduate students, academic staff, and researchers at every stage of the research lifecycle. From identifying…, Advanced Literature Searching, Receive expert guidance on crafting effective search strategies , using Boolean operators, and accessing a wide range of academic databases to find high-quality, relevant literature for your research., Theses and Dissertations, All North-West University Electronic Theses and Dissertations are accessible through Boloka, the NWU Institutional Repository. Boloka provides open access to a wide range of NWU research outputs, including postgraduate research, published articles, conference…, Reference Management (EndNote), Learn to manage citations and bibliographies with powerful tools like EndNote to help you organise your sources, insert citations seamlessly into your work, and adhere to citation styles effortlessly., Ethical Clearance and Research Data Management Planning, Research conducted at NWU requires ethics clearance; postgraduates and researchers are encouraged to seek support in developing robust Data Management Plans (DMPs). These plans are essential for meeting the requirements of the institutional Research Ethics…, Research Data Management (RDM) Guidance, Responsible management of research data, including data underlying theses, dissertations, and scholarly publications, in accordance with NWU's open access policies, national policies, and global mandates, is essential for ensuring research integrity,…, ORCID Registration, Boost your research profile by registering for an ORCID iD , a persistent digital identifier that connects research activities and outputs such as theses, articles, books, chapters, and other scholarly work to your ORCID record to enhance visibility and track…, Subject-specific Databases, Discover and access subject-specific databases curated for your field of study, with tools and guides to help you search efficiently, find authoritative sources, and stay up to date with the latest research. Access tailored databases relevant to your field,…, Research Visibility & Impact, Learn strategies to increase the discoverability and citation of your research through profiling platforms , metrics, and dissemination strategies., Support for Systematic Reviews (e.g., Covidence), Get hands-on support for conducting systematic reviews , including training in tools like Covidence , protocol development, and database searching., Open Access Publishing, Receive expert guidance on selecting reputable journals , understanding open access publishing models, and avoiding predatory publishers. The NWU research community, including postgraduate students, can publish articles in selected open-access journals…, Journal Publishing Services, As part of our publishing support services, NWU Libraries offer access to the NWU Open Journal System (OJS), a powerful platform that streamlines the academic publishing process by offering tools for submission, peer review, and publishing workflows,…, Copyright & Licensing Consultation, Understand your rights as an author, learn how to legally share your work, and get help with Creative Commons licensing and permissions., Academic Writing Tools (Writefull), Enhance your academic writing with AI-powered tools like Writefull, designed to improve grammar, structure, and fluency in scholarly documents. Writefull Paraphrasing Tool gives you alternative phrasing suggestions to help you express your ideas more clearly…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nwu/inaugural-lectures-health-sciences-2025
Inaugural Lectures: Health Sciences 2025
2025-09-18 Prof Anja Franken From laboratory to lecture hall: Translating occupational skin exposure research into teaching and practice...read more × Prof Anja Franken From laboratory to lecture hall: Translating occupational skin…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-engineering-brings-industrial-innovation-delmas
Faculty of Engineering brings industrial innovation to Delmas
2018-05-24 Innovation is heading to Delmas and the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) is at the helm. The German-based conglomerate Siemens, in conjunction with Eskom, approached Hasan Darwish, an industrial engineer at the Faculty of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/children-leap-joy-frog-day
Children leap for joy on Frog Day
2024-04-29 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) African Amphibian Conservation Research Group in the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management celebrated annual Frog Day with a vibrant and educational event on 6 April 2024. The team invited 70 children to be…http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/ward-committees
Ward Committees
2022-12-05 Ward Committees What is it? A ward is an area in a metro or local municipality, which has clearly defined boundaries. A ward committee is a democratically elected body which represents a wide variety of community interests and…http://law.nwu.ac.za/p-per/volume-8-2005-no1
Volume 8, 2005, No1
2020-07-07 Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal ISSN 1727-3781 2005 Volume 8 No 1 9 January 2005 Other Volumes Contributions SOME COMMENTS ON WATER RIGHTS…http://news.nwu.ac.za/guest-lecture-unpacks-causes-municipal-infrastructure-decay