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Research Support Services
2025-11-27 ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal…, Research Ethics, Applying for research ethics, including review and clearance, is conducted through various committees, and applicants are provided with comprehensive support and guidance. System and Tools The application process is done through the NWU Research Support…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-training
ROSS - Guides and Events
2025-11-27 ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Research Training Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS), Guides, Events and Training, Select a Research Guide from our list: Other Guides A-Rules (General Academic Rules) NWU Language Directorate: style guide Manual for Higher Degree Studies MS Word Postgraduate Template Open Science Booklet Referella: Referencing Guides Postgraduate…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-locations
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, Locations, [accordion collapsed], Mahikeng Campus, Mahikeng Library, Building A-7, Ground Floor Campus map and directions to the Mahikeng Campus , Potchefstroom Campus, Ferdinand Postma Library, Building E7A, Third Floor Campus map and directions to the Potchefstroom Campus , Vanderbijlpark Campus, Vanderbijlpark Library, Building A14, Split Level 2 Campus map and directions to the Vanderbijlpark Campus [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-computers-software
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, Computers and Software, Research Commons provides individual-use computers equipped with essential academic software to support research, data analysis, and writing needs. All computers have the following software: Microsoft Office EndNote ATLAS.ti IBM SPSS iThenticatehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-booking-spaces
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, Booking Spaces, Both Junior and Senior Research Commons offer discussion rooms that can be booked online Reserve a room via LibCal Collect or drop off keys at the Loans Service Desk, and staff will explain usage time & provide the register.http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-useful-resources
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, Useful Resources, Access a wealth of support through resources designed to enhance your research skills and connect you with essential academic tools and services. ROSS resources NWU Library resources Tailored guides, events, and training Research and Open Scholarship…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-access-eligibility
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, Access Eligibility, Research Commons access is limited to Master's Students PhD Candidates Postdoctoral Fellows Academic and support staffhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-writing-publishing
Research Support Services
2025-11-27 ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal…, Writing Up and Publishing, The research process includes writing up your findings and publishing them. Researchers are increasingly encouraged or required to: Select relevant SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals): Aligning research with the SDGs helps demonstrate how research…, APC-Free and Discounted Publishing for NWU Authors, NWU LIS supports students and researchers in publishing articles in hybrid open-access journals , including Wiley Gold open-access journals, without paying Article Processing Charges (APCs). Choose the best journal for your article by following a few steps…, Where You Publish Matters: Make it Count, Deciding where to publish your research articles is a critical decision that can impact visibility, audience reach, and career advancement. Choosing where to publish your articles involves careful consideration of various factors to maximise the impact and…, Steps to Select a Credible and Accredited Journal, Selecting the best journal for your article is a process that requires careful consideration. Use the Think, Check and Submit tool. Follow the steps from the workflow on getting published . Publish your article open access without paying Article Processing…, Get Started with ORCID, ORCID is a free, unique, and persistent digital identifier that distinguishes individual researchers from one another. It helps ensure that your work, whether publications, datasets, peer reviews, or grants, is correctly attributed to you, even if you have a…http://library.nwu.ac.za/passwords
Usernames and Passwords
2025-11-28 NWU Login IDs and Passwords, Don’t get locked out — understand which account to use, and how to keep it secure with MFA. 🔐Primary Account (CAS Systems) Used for: Library Services, eFundi, Microsoft 365, Wi-Fi Copilot, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive Username: @mynwu.ac.za (Students) or @…, Library Database Access - Registered NWU Students and Staff, NOTE! You must be a registered student/staff member of the North-West University to access library databases. Click here for a complete list of our user categories and services . On-campus access Access is given automatically via IP authentication. Some e-…, Library Database Access - Non-Affiliated Users, e.g. prospective M and PhD students, IMPORTANT! THIS REGISTRATION IS NOT FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED AT NWU UNIVERSITY AND HAVE A UNIVERSITY NUMBER. External users, e.g. prospective M and PhD students not registered with the University, can arrange for access to our databases via our…, Access to your Library Patron Record on WorldCat Discovery, From your Patron Record on WorldCat Discovery, you can access the following services: 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…, Access to Library eReserve Material and EndNote - Registered NWU Students and Staff, North-West University staff and students log in with their CAS username and password (primary account) to access material placed on eReserves and to download EndNote . Course Reserves Access Course Reserves Access Click here to reset your password (…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-access
Circulation & Lending Services
2025-11-28 ILS Hub Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us , Access & User Categories, Access to NWU Libraries and Databases [accordion collapsed], NWU Students and Staff, Only registered students and staff members of North-West University are permitted to access our libraries and databases. Physical Access: A valid university card is required to access any of the NWU libraries. My Account: Log in to Manage Your WorldCat…, Prospective Master's and PhD Students, Prospective Master's and PhD students can apply for access to any NWU library up to six months before registering as a master's or doctoral student. Please complete the NWU Library Registration Form for Prospective Students Prospective Student Application…, Members of the Public, External members who wish to borrow materials or use library facilities must apply for membership by completing the External Membership Application Form for Library Access External Membership Application Form . Submit the completed form and/or proof of…, User categories - How many books can I take out, and for how long?, Membership Category Number of items Loan period (days) Database Access Interlibrary Loans Undergraduate (Years 1–3) 6 14 Yes No 4th-Year Degree and Honours Students 10 30 Yes No Master’s and Doctoral Students 15 30 Yes Yes Academic staff 20 90 Yes Yes Support…, Letter of Introduction for Access to Other University Libraries, A Letter of Introduction is a request made by the NWU Library and Information Service (LIS) on behalf of a student or staff member, seeking permission to access another university's library. NWU LIS also accepts requests from other university libraries for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-hub-africa-proposal-presentations-mark-major-milestone-pilot-phase
PhD Hub for Africa – proposal presentations mark major milestone in pilot phase
2025-11-28 Today marks the opening of proposal presentations for the inaugural cohort of the PhD Hub for Africa, an ambitious pilot initiative of the North-West University (NWU) Business School to reimagine doctoral education for the continent. Over two days, Friday…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-literature-review
Research Support Services
2025-11-27 ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Research Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal Publishing…, Conducting a Literature Review, Literature Searches and Resources Conducting a successful literature search requires developing a search strategy, deciding on the relevant topic, and defining the research topic and scope. Finding information can be challenging, but valuable literature…, Databases, System and Tools Search across several databases . Or browse through the alphabetical list of databases or individual database search, i.e. Scopus (Elsevier). Find databases through LibGuides . Find databases through the Research LibGuides . Use the LibKey…, Books, System and Tools Search WorldCat Discovery for books. Search for eBooks on our eBooks webpage . The LibGuides contain literature resources for each faculty. Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Training…, Journal Articles, System and Tools Use keywords to find articles on your research topic. Search by article title . Search by DOI or PMID . Google Scholar Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web. Training Material Video on…, Journals, System and Tools Find journals through LibGuides . Search for a specific journal title using the journal-title. Search for accredited journals for your articles. BrowZine Journals , listed by subject. Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our…, Newspapers and Magazines, System and Tools PressReader A-Z list of newspapers and magazines Training Material PressReader, Theses and Dissertations, System and Tools Researchers can search Boloka for NWU Thesis/Dissertations , research output , and other resources . International ETD's through ProQuest: Dissertations & Theses Global Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) DADAD-R…, Systematic Reviews, System and Tools Covidence Training Material Covidence Academy Covidence Academy [/accordion] Search Existing Research Data Research data repositories allow postgraduate students and researchers to search existing research data without creating or collecting…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-evaluation
Research Support Services
2025-11-27 ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal…, Research Evaluation, Researchers are increasingly required to report on the impact of their work in evaluating the quality of research. Bibliometric databases such as Scopus and Web of Science play a crucial role in this process by providing quantitative data and metrics that…, Tools to Track and Showcase Research Performance, These bibliometrics tools produce reports on author profiles, Journal impact factors and quartiles , article-level metrics such as usage (citation counts, downloads, HTML views, abstract views), captures (bookmarks), mentions (blog posts, e-comments,…, Altmetrics (Alternative metrics), Altmetric Explorer is a web-based tool that tracks, monitors, and analyses the online attention and impact of scholarly research outputs. This tool is designed to help researchers, institutions, publishers, and funders understand and visualise the broader…, Connect your NWU Profiles to ORCID, The NWU Repositories (Boloka and DaYta Ya Rona) provide research profiles for researchers. These profiles typically include information about the researcher's publications, datasets, and sometimes other scholarly outputs. These profiles help increase the…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-funding
Research Support Services
2025-11-27 ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher Ethics Conducting Literature Review Copyright Services Reference Management Research Data Management (RDM) Writing Up & Publishing Journal…, Ethical Clearance and Funder Requirements, Data Management Plan (DMP) Institutions and funding bodies are now recognizing the importance of effective data management in ensuring the ethical handling of research data. The NWU Research Data Management Policy requires every research study that generates…, Systems and Tools, Data Management Planning Tool Data Management Planning Tool : The DMPTool helps postgraduate students and researchers to prepare and create research data management plans. It provides tailored guidance and examples to help researchers write data management…, Training Material, Data Management Plan LibGuide Data Management Plan LibGuide General Guidance General Guidance NWU research funding and training opportunities NWU research funding and training opportunities Simplify ethical clearance and grant applications with DMPTool…, Systems and Tools, You can register for an account via ORCID ORCID and add publications. Register your ORCID on Intembeko, and the Intembeko ORCID Hub Intembeko ORCID Hub ( follow these steps follow these steps ) will connect research staff and students with the organisations…, Training Material, What is ORCID What is ORCID ? Register for your ORCID ID Register for your ORCID ID . How to reset your ORCID password How to reset your ORCID password ? A Quick Tour of the ORCID Record A Quick Tour of the ORCID Record . How do you add publications to your…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-journal-publishing