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Amberley, an angel in disguise
2019-06-14 A guardian angel is defined as an angel believed to protect a particular person, for instance from danger or error, and that is exactly what two-year-old Labrador Amberley is to her owner, Lindi Opperman. Lindi, a final-year LLB student at the North West…https://news.nwu.ac.za/its-time-put-environmental-regulations-work
It’s time to put environmental regulations to work
2021-09-22 With calls for safer, cleaner environments, a North-West University (NWU) researcher suggests that local governments use and enforce existing environmental regulations to ensure a better quality of life for all. Maricélle Botes, part of the research team at…Careers
2018-07-16 Geologists and earth scientists are active in these fields: Environmental geology – these geologists are involved in problems associated with natural hazards/disasters (like earthquakes, storms along coastlines, landslides and the formation of…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/world-antimicrobial-awareness-week-waaw-research-symposium-2022
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) Research Symposium 2022
2022-09-28 The North-West University is proud to announce the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) Research Symposium 2022, in partnership with Stellenbosch University, University of Johannesburg, South African Medical Research Council and Water Research Commission…Die waarheid oor uraanblootstelling in Suid-Afrika sal jou hare laat rys
2019-07-11 ’n Nuwe internasionale navorsingsprojek wat fokus op die blootstelling van mense aan uraan in Suid-Afrikaanse goudmyngebiede, het bevind dat inwoners wat in en naby goudmyngebiede woon, aan verhoogde omgewingsvlakke van uraan blootgestel word. Die uraan…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ontmoet-ons-navorsers
Ontmoet ons navorsers
2023-09-28 Die fakulteite by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) doen opwindende werk op die navorsingsfront. Prof Moses Retselisitsoe Phooko is die direkteur van Professionele Ontwikkeling en Gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid in die Fakulteit Regte. Sy navorsing handel oor die…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/eppei-specialisation-centre-emissions-control/research
Research
2021-08-10 Research within the specialisation centre is done in three main fields with collaboration between the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering. These three fields are namely: Emissions Quantification and Impact…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/auther/health-promotion-wellbeing-activation-2
Health Promotion & Wellbeing Activation 2
2023-03-24 Resources: Health promotion (0.48MB) Responsible discarding practices (10MB) Useful links: The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion World Health Calendar Western Cape on Wellness (WOW) Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA)https://news.nwu.ac.za/research-gives-insight-generation-ys-finance-and-banking-behaviour
Research gives insight into Generation Y’s finance and banking behaviour
2024-02-27 When it comes to money, Millennials – also known as Generation Ys* – have mixed feelings. On the one hand, they have a positive attitude to personal financial planning. On the other, they may be more inclined to indulge in discretionary spending, leading to…Facilities
2016-09-19 $('img').each(function () { var curSrc = $(this).attr('src'); if ( curSrc === $(this).attr('src') ) { $('#imgsrc').attr('src', curSrc); } }); Our facilities have been set out to ensure that we can perform the task at hand with the…Serving ourselves and humanity during the Covid-19 pandemic
2020-04-14 In March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) as a global pandemic. Subsequently many people are overwhelmed by feelings of worry and anxiousness, especially by the constantly changing…NWU engineers create solution for school-based Covid-19 screening congestion
2020-05-20 In the times in which we currently find ourselves, adequate healthcare and the accompanying screening are of the utmost importance to limit the spreading of the coronavirus. As the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, recently announced that…https://law.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law/test-modal
test modal
2022-12-02 Extended Public Work Programme (EPWP) Extended Public Work Programme (EPWP) Read more × Extended Public Work Programme (EPWP) The South African government's Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) has its origins in the Growth and…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences/fnas-directors
FNAS Directors
2024-12-02 [accordion] School of Physical and Chemical Sciences Director: Prof Lebo Katata-Seru Deputy Director: Prof Cobus Kriek School of Biological Sciences Director: Prof Lesego Mohale-Tom Deputy Director: Prof Oziniel Ruzvidzo School of Geo- and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-provincial-government-take-hands-better-north-west
NWU and provincial government take hands for a better North West
2025-05-02 The North-West University (NWU) and the North West provincial government (NWP) are joining forces to address problems in the province. They signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 29 April that will enable cooperation on a host of pressing challenges.…Watuni Canoe Club makes a splash!
2022-08-19 Not many university campuses in South Africa can boast with canoeing as a competitive sporting code, but at the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus (NWU Vaal), the sport is going from strength to strength. With the majestic Vaal River adjacent to…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/material-science-innovation-and-modelling/about-us
About us
2023-10-16 Vision and Mission Statements The vision and mission of the MaSIM research focus area is related to that of the University (North-West University) and the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS). MaSIM also endeavours to intensify, promote, and…https://library.nwu.ac.za/circulation-services
Circulation Services
2025-06-12 , 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…, 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 3043 Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hydrometallurgy/background-research
Background to the Research
2023-07-04 The North-West Province's mining sector is a significant contributor to the region's GDP, employing 150,000 people across 300 active mines. To maintain and strengthen this position, it's crucial to prioritise research and skills development. Innovations in…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/16th-food-security-and-safety-fss-seminar-dr-elias-emeka-elemike-federal-university-petroleum