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Announcements Archive 2016/2017
2019-01-23 New primary colour for the NWU 24 November 2017 In view of the NWU's unitary faculty-driven model, it was prudent to revisit our current use of three corporate colours, representing each of the three campuses. Council had approved in…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-doing-its-part-eliminate-silent-killer
NWU is doing its part to eliminate a silent killer
2019-05-21 Raised blood pressure is the biggest single risk factor responsible for mortality worldwide. Despite this, the majority of people with hypertension are unaware of suffering from it, are untreated, or are on treatment but don’t control the illness.…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sounding-out-stars
Sounding out the stars
2021-10-28 Space is not as silent as it may seem, and asteroseismologists know this. Asteroseismology is a booming field full of opportunity for students and young researchers and has an impact on many other fields of astronomical research. But what is asteroseismology…Rules and procedures
2018-07-03 HPI access All members gain access with their own access card. ANY form of abuse thereof will result in a penalty for the card holder, as well as an additional penalty payable by the card holder to cover accomplices. General rules…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-part-sa-council-launched-stop-bullying-body-shaming
NWU students part of SA council launched to stop bullying, body shaming
2022-09-30 Four communication studies students from North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus have been inaugurated as part of what will ultimately become South Africa’s first-ever 22-member Youth Online Safety Council (YOSC). The students are Bokamoso Shame,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/virtual-reality-laboratory-bridges-gap-between-psychology-and-technology
Virtual-reality laboratory bridges the gap between psychology and technology
2024-08-30 The pursuit of greatness without boundaries by the North-West University (NWU) has just had an innovative technological boost with the launch of its virtual reality (VR) simulation laboratory at the Faculty of Health Sciences on 23 August. Research and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/coronavirus-pandemic-economic-impact-scenarios-uncertain-environment
Coronavirus pandemic: economic-impact scenarios in an uncertain environment
2020-04-03 A development economist from the North-West University (NWU) says for South Africa to survive the current coronavirus pandemic, the current lockdown must be a success and the virus must be brought under control by the end of April. Prof Danie Meyer,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africas-approach-reintegrating-criminals-and-managing-crime-catastrophic-failure
South Africa’s approach to reintegrating criminals and managing crime is a catastrophic failure
2024-03-01 Crime is destined to remain one of our most pressing social problems in South Africa if the stigmatisation of criminals is not addressed. South Africa has one of the highest and most unsustainable rates of recidivism (reoffence) in the world. First-time…Discover the amazing world of 3D printing
2017-07-11 We live in a fast-changing world where yesteryear’s science fiction is becoming today’s reality. Imagine, with the flick of a button, being able to instantly create anything you need or want, from essential parts for appliances to toys and even plastic…https://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-introduces-first-its-kind-short-learning-programme
North-West University introduces a first-of-its-kind short learning programme
2021-02-15 Covid-19 introduced a number of challenges to tertiary education, not the least of which is preparing postgraduate students to become confident researchers in their chosen field of study. This year the North-West University (NWU) introduces a new online short…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/neurosense-premmie-parenting
NEUROSENSE PREMMIE PARENTING
2024-08-02 Aim To determine the acceptability, feasibility, and pilot impact of a parenting education intervention in the NICU setting. Design Implementation research study, which draws on qualitative and quantitative methods to address the research…https://news.nwu.ac.za/newborn-screening-saves-lives-north-west-university
Newborn screening saves lives at the North-West University
2024-07-31 They are vital hours and every one of them matters. They are the window that can change the course of a child’s life for the better, and the North-West University (NWU) is ensuring that those first 24 to 72 hours after birth is optimised to safeguard newborn…Optentia welcomes two new extraordinary professors
2017-11-27 The research focus area Optentia on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, welcomed two new extraordinary professors in the sub-programme Ageing and Generational Dynamics during a recent prestige lecture event. The addition of Prof…https://library.nwu.ac.za/interlibrary-loans
Interlibrary Loans
2025-01-02 What are Interlibrary Loans Requests?, Interlibrary Loans (ILL) provide a service to postgraduate students and researchers by obtaining material not owned by the North-West University Libraries. The Library offers documents to other national and international libraries through a nationwide…, How to submit an Interlibrary Loans request, STEP 1: Make sure that the Library does not own the item. Check for Instant Article Access Click and drag to move Click and drag to resize DOI/PMID Lookup STEP 2: Request the item via WorldCat Discovery . WorldCat Discovery User Guide . For assistance,…, Requests won't be processed if you have outstanding fines., [accordion collapsed], Where is the interlibrary loans desk?, Mahikeng: This section is situated in the library foyer. Potchefstroom: This section is situated in the foyer of the Ferdinand Postma Library. Vanderbijlpark: This section is on the Library's ground floor beside the Reserve desk. , Office hours, Books can be collected and returned to the libraries' Interlending Desk. You may collect and return materials from the respective libraries' Circulation Desks outside office hours. Mahikeng: Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 17:00 Potchefstroom: Monday - Friday: 07:…, How long will delivery take?, Books: ± 3 weeks Articles: ± 1 -10 days Delays may occur due to factors beyond the staff's control, such as books out on loan or journals that may be in the bindery or circulating at branch libraries., Notification of arrival of books and articles, Articles: Articles will be sent to the user's email address. Books: Users residing in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, or Vanderbijlpark will receive a notice to collect the book from the ILL desk. The books of users not residing in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, or…, Loan period of books, The supplying Library determines loan periods. The loan period for national books is ± 3 - 8 weeks. No international books are requested. Return books on time and ensure you are aware of the expiry in the book. Each book will be issued with a book strap. The…, Renewals, Some libraries grant no renewals, but some allow for ONE renewal. Please provide the Request ID on the book strap ( at all times ) when you renew your book(s) or enquire by telephone or email. Provide the original patron expiration date on the book strap for…, Costs involved in Interlending services, National: As far as possible, no charges are attached to articles and books. Courier costs apply outside the Gauteng region. International: We try to acquire electronic copies of articles that are available for free. If not possible, an article costs…, Contact person: , James Kolodi Email: itumeleng.kolodi@nwu.ac.za Tel.: +27 (0)18 389 2419 Courier address: North-West University Mahikeng Library: Interlibrary Loans Building A-7 Corner of Dr Albert Luthuli and University Drive MMABATHO 2745 Latitude: S 25° 49' 35.1559"…, Contact persons: , Seka Sizani-Kelobang or Itumeleng Khunoane Email address: interbib@nwu.ac.za Tel.: +27 (0)18 299 2793 Courier address: North-West University Ferdinand Postma Library: Interlibrary Loans Building E7A Hoffman Street 11 POTCHEFSTROOM 2531 Latitude: S 26° 41' 21…, Contact person, : Siyabonga Sithole Email address: siyabonga.sithole@nwu.ac.za Tel.: +27 (0)16 910 3044 Courier address: North-West University Vanderbijlpark Library: Interlibrary Loans Building A14 Hendrik van Eck Blvd VANDERBIJLPARK 1900 Latitude: S 26° 43' 35.5044"…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/snr_registration_q%2526a_sessions
Senior Registration Q&A Sessions
2021-02-08 READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ENTERING THE MEETINGS Senior curriculum control takes place on 8 Feb 2021. CHECK THE TIME OF YOUR SESSION IN THE SECOND COLUMN OF THE PROGRAMMES LISTED ON THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE! LOG IN AT THAT TIME! If you log in beofre or…EMPOWERING THROUGH MOTIVATION
2024-06-07 The School for Accounting Sciences has run numerous community engagement projects, that had an immense impact on the students and the community at large. Some projects include: -Financial management and personal finance videos to the public - Online campaign…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-whips-javelin-cream
NWU whips javelin cream
2021-07-13 The scene where the Mooi River winds around the Fanie du Toit sports fields is a well known one. Just below the High Performance Institute there is a stretch of about 100 m that serves as a hazardous no-fly zone to our feathered friends. Javelins fly here.…https://www.nwu.ac.za/announcements-archive-2018
Announcements Archive 2018
2019-01-23 NSFAS: Closure of the 2019 Application Window, and preparations for 2019 student registration 29 October 2018 The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is advising learners and students who have not yet applied for financial aid for…https://library.nwu.ac.za/worldcat-discovery