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Making the choice: open access versus traditional journals
2019-04-15 Researchers are architects of innovation. However, their research findings will only impact the world if they are effectively shared with the rest of the academic community and the world. With this in mind the Library and Information Service team at the…NWU’s marine research has international impact
2018-06-13 Researchers at the Unit for Environmental Science and Management (UESM) in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, are making their impact felt within the field of marine research. This is evident from the…NWU engineers rising to the Covid-19 challenge
2020-04-07 The world, and now more recently our nation, is faced with difficult times as the recent Covid-19 pandemic turns life as we know it upside down. A team at the Faculty of Engineering from the North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with other experts…https://library.nwu.ac.za/notice-library
Noticeboard
2025-05-30 [accordion collapsed], Enhance your research visibility— connect ORCID to Scopus, In a rapidly evolving world of research, visibility and accuracy are necessary. To help you enhance your academic footprint and ensure your scholarly record is as accurate as your impact deserves, we invite you to link your ORCID iD with Scopus. Why take this…, Installation of security gates: Library and Information Service, Please be informed that the Library and Information Service is currently installing RFID security gates at the Ferdinand Postma Library and the Natural Sciences Library on the Potchefstroom Campus. This installation will involve drilling, which may cause some…, ***Partial Closure: Mahikeng Campus Library***, Mahikeng Campus Library is partially closed due to damages caused by floods, but the following key services remain available: Available Services Junior Commons: Open to all users for printing purposes. It offers 34 seats and 9 computers dedicated to printing…, Mahikeng Campus Library Roof Construction in Progress, We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities. Expected completion date: 25 March 2025 Thank you for your cooperation! Notice placed on 13 February 2025, DIY Student Services / 2025 Registration, Student serices change Student serices change Go to the Student Engagement Portal ( Guide ) to find the following: Dashboard (Your information: Campus, qualification, enrolment status, grade point average (GPA), full profile) Registration (Registration,…, 2025 Library and Information Service (LIS) Calendar, We are pleased to share the 2025 LIS calendar. Both digital and printable versions are now available and can be accessed here . Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require additional information. Dina Mashiyane ( dina.mashiyane@nwu.ac.za )…, Protect your Belongings, Do not leave your belongings unattended. Your belongings are valuable, and they're safe with you. Remember: Keep an eye on your bags, laptops, and personal items. Unattended belongings may be at risk of theft or damage. The library is not liable for lost or…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/wasm-2026/submission-guidelines
Submission guidelines
2025-06-03 Submission guidelines, Abstract submission extended to 30 June 2025, Submission guidelines for oral presentations and poster sessions, Abstracts must be submitted via the ConfTool system before the deadline indicated. Abstracts submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Abstracts not complying with the submission guidelines will be returned before entering the review process, and…, Sport, Guidelines for Scholarly or Professional Panel Discussion, Debate, Workshop, or Symposium, For a Scholarly or Professional Panel Discussion, Debate, Workshop, or Symposium, the submission of one general abstract of 250 words maximum about the entire symposium is required, with three to five additional abstracts of specific presentations of 250…, Guidelines for Professional Practice Presentations, We are excited to invite industry leaders, practitioners, and professionals to submit abstracts for the upcoming WASM Conference, a premier platform for sharing insights, innovations, and expertise that shape the future of the global sport industry. This…, swem, , Awards, WASM Conference Best Paper Award 2026, Researchers are invited to submit a Short Paper to be considered for the WASM Best Paper Award 2026, which will be awarded at the conference in Cape Town. To be considered for this award, applicants submit a Short Paper (min 2,000 - max 2,500 words, including…, WASM Conference Best Reviewer Award 2026, The WASM Best Conference Reviewer Award recognises outstanding dedication in providing knowledgeable reviews in a collegial spirit to promote both the development of colleagues’ work and the overall scientific quality of the conference. The Conference…, Key Dates, 30 June 2025 - Abstract or Proposal & Optional Short Paper Submission deadline 31 July 2025 - Abstract Review feedback 31 Aug 2025 - Early Bird Registration Sept - 15 Dec 2025 - Regular Registration Submit abstracthttps://www.nwu.ac.za/announcements-2023
Announcements 2023
2024-01-17 [accordion] New NWU Facebook page 14 December 2023 Dear #MyNWU Community, Following a brief pause due to a security breach setback, we are delighted to unveil our brand-new Facebook page, symbolising a fresh start and a commitment to…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/student-assemblies-2018
Student Assemblies - 2018
2020-07-24 Student Assemblies for all music students are held on Tuesdays at 12:00 during normal academic class weeks. Other NWU staff and students, as well as members of the public, are welcome to attend these sessions, free of charge. Date…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/must-deep-learning/research-projects
Research projects
2025-02-10 Current research projects 1. Generalisation in Deep Learning A long-standing theoretical interest in our group focuses on the topic of generalisation - that is, how information learned on a training set of samples is transferred to novel…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/paa/3MC-School-2024/Travel
3MC School 2024: Travel
2024-02-12 .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: black; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } 3MC Presents: African Mathematical School on Quantitative Biology: Applications in Epidemiology,…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/paa/3MC-Conference-2024/Travel
3MC Conference 2024: Travel
2024-02-12 .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: black; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } 3MC Presents: International Conference on Mathematical Modeling in Biology and Life Sciences 28…WTO-related events
2020-11-18 UPCOMING EVENTS 2017 events [accordion], 1 June 2017: TRADE-WTO awards function , Three separate WTO-sponsored awards as well as one TRADE award were presented at the TRADE-WTO awards function held at the NWU on 1 June 2017. The WTO awards were for the best Master's degree dissertation in International Trade, the best article on a WTO-…, 30 May-1 June 2017: WTO workshop on GVCs and Trade in Value Added , The TRADE research entity was privileged to host a WTO Workshop on Global Value Chains (GVCs) and Trade in Value Added (TiVA) as part for their WTO Chair's programme to researchers, policymakers and PhD students from 30 May to 1 June 2017. The two…, 26 May 2017: North-West University awards honorary doctorate to world renowned economist , Prof Ludo Cuyvers, an acclaimed international trade economist and leading authority on the role of export promotion in building a competitive and sustainable export sector, was awarded an honorary doctorate in international trade from the North-West…, 28 February 2017: From Trade Rules to Trade Deals: Whither US Trade Policy in the Trump Administration?, Organised in collaboration with BUSA , Agbiz , Tutwa Consulting and the JCCI , TRADE hosted a thought-provoking debate on the likely trajectory of US trade policy in the months ahead and how South Africans should respond. For more information, consider…https://news.nwu.ac.za/decolonising-communication-research-lecture-aims-identify-new-horizons-practice
A decolonising communication research lecture aims to identify new horizons of practice
2021-06-25 The North-West University’s (NWU’s)School of Communication Studies and the Social Transformation research focus area hosted an online public lecture on 18 June 2021, titled “Decolonising communication research: Excavating the layers and identifying new…https://news.nwu.ac.za/great-things-horizon-africas-science-students
Great things on the horizon for Africa’s science students
2021-03-08 The sky is the limit for African students interested in a career in the exciting field of astrophysics, and if Prof Don Kurtz has his way, this will be much sooner than later. Prof Kurtz recently joined the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus as…https://news.nwu.ac.za/whispers-phd-research-could-help-south-african-industry-embrace-digital-transformation
Whisper’s PhD research could help South African industry embrace digital transformation
2021-03-24 Just as offices, shops, classrooms and lecture halls are embracing digital transformation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, so must the manufacturing industry. Known as Industry 4.0 or I4.0, the transformation is essential for the sustainability of local…https://news.nwu.ac.za/single-and-loving-it-how-market-growing-singles-market
Single and loving it: How to market to the growing singles market
2021-03-19 The nuclear family of bygone decades, the boomers, the spendthrifts of Gen-X, the more socially enlightened Gen-Ys and the digitally dependent millennials all step aside: singletons now rule the commercial roost! As the term “family” has evolved, been…https://news.nwu.ac.za/why-big-game-hunting-botswana-should-open-again
Why big game hunting in Botswana should open again
2021-05-10 Numerous articles have recently been published on different online news platforms regarding the reopening of big game hunting in Botswana. Most of these articles try to put hunting in a bad light, or try to show that hunting does not contribute that much to…https://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/cles-news
CLES News
2021-12-06 Using management technology to ensure the constitutional right to water Intelligent water management technologies could be the answer to some of South Africa’s water challenges. This is the view of Nicolene Steyn, one of the youngest PhD students at…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sis-eagle-project-goes-live-it-launches-nexus-crm-module
The SIS Eagle project goes live as it launches Nexus CRM module
2024-04-02 On Friday, 16 February 2024, the North-West University (NWU) went live with the first phase of the Student Information System (SIS) project as it launched the NWU Student Client Relations Management (Nexus CRM) module, ushering in a new chapter in the history…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nurse-survey-reveals-concerning-trends-south-african-healthcare
Nurse survey reveals concerning trends in South African healthcare
2024-05-15 Nurses should be celebrated for countless reasons. They play a crucial role in the healthcare system and touch the lives of individuals and communities in profound ways. Nurses Day, observed annually on 12 May, commemorates the anniversary of the birth of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-corporate-publications-shine-national-competitions-0