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2024-03-12 Message from the Director Thanks for visiting our homepage! The Centre for Space Research is one of the few centres of excellence at the NWU, and envisions to be a world-class research centre, with excellent academic staff, students, postdocs, and…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/ecotoxicology
Ecotoxicology
2025-03-01 Ecotoxicology is a scientific discipline which studies the effects of stressors on biological organisms. It integrates toxicology and ecology, predicting the effects of stressors across all levels of biological organisation from molecular level to whole…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group/parasitology
Parasitology
2025-03-01 Parasitology can be defined as the study of parasites and their hosts, as well as the interactions between the two. Parasites are a crucial part of a functional and healthy ecosystem, particularly within the natural environment. The biodiversity of an…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/water-research-group-research-team
Research team
2025-03-01 Please click on any of the research team groups for more information on the members Last updated: February 2025 Comments on the content and accessibility, please contact: Anja ErasmusRegistration and Orientation Programme – our first year students matter!
2022-08-19 “Our first year students matter and therefore we do not want you to simply survive your first year at university; we want you to have a great experience!” This is according to Ms Prem Coopoo, the Dean of Student Affairs on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the…This year we will be all in – Prof Fika Janse van Rensburg
2017-02-14 “If all of us were to say ‘We are all in’, it will be a good transition to the new dispensation.” That was the appeal made by the Rector of the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Fika Janse van Rensburg, at the official opening…NWU wants to manufacture affordable artificial limbs
2022-08-19 Losing a limb is certainly a traumatic experience. Making matters wors is that it usually goes with astronomical medical bills. Although the last thing that you would want to worry about is having sufficient funds to afford a prosthetic limb, this is a…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/composition
Composition
2025-02-10 Dr Jaco Meyer Prof Chris van Rhyn Composition as a musical action, coupled with improvisation, is integrated into several of the undergraduate modules at the School of Music, and in all three of our postgraduate programmes. It is one…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/youth-orchestra
North West Youth Orchestra
2025-02-08 The North West Youth Orchestra (NWYO) is a reputable orchestra for young musicians in the North-West Province. The impact of the NWYO is far-reaching and the orchestra is well-known for encouraging and developing musicians and uniting people from…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/musikhane
Musikhane
2024-06-17 Background Bertha Spies was an associate professor in music theory at the NWU School of Music from 1993 until 2003. During the early years of her tenure, Prof Spies recognized a serious need to improve and enrich the lives of children from low socio-…Janha Scholtz – an alumna with a love for Mother Earth
2017-05-30 Remember the name Janha Scholtz, because this brown-eyed beauty has a bright future ahead of her – be it as a professional model, a social change agent or a communications professional. Janha, who received her BA communications degree during the recent…NWU to host its third Autism symposium
2018-04-12 The Institute for Psychology & Wellbeing at the North-West University (NWU) will host its third Autism Symposium on 25 and 26 June. The symposium, which is presented jointly by the NWU and Autism South Africa (A;)SA), is an opportunity for all…https://education.nwu.ac.za/research-unit-self-directed-learning/2021-conference-announcements
2021 Conference Announcements
2021-10-29 The 4th International Self-Directed Learning Conference The Research Unit Self-Directed Learning at the North-West University will be presenting the 4th International Self-Directed Learning (SDL) conference which will take place from 3 - 5…Celesté – from social worker to successful app developer
2017-07-20 Celesté Swanepoel is living proof that you don’t have to start out as an expert in order to run a successful business. In fact, you don’t even require formal funding or previous experience in business. As long as you have a dream, are motivated and enjoy a…About Us
2025-01-16 The Statistical Consultation Services (SCS) of the Potchefstroom Campus of North-West University has been in existence since 1980. SCS provides assistance to: North-West University post graduate students and personnel.…NWU and Go Purple Foundation empowers community to prevent child abuse
2017-12-11 The festive season is here, and while many of us look forward to going on leave or at least a quieter time at the office, many occupations are facing the busiest time of the year - especially social workers and members of the SAPS. Annerie du Plessis from…https://www.nwu.ac.za/content/es-electronic-services-about-us
Head of Department's Wecome | EES
2015-07-28 Head of Department's welcome Welcome to Electrical and Electronic Services. My name is Danie Stoop EES provide services to almost every person using the Potchefstroom facilities of the NWU without everyone…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/innovateher-2025-empowering-young-women-build-solutions-better
InnovateHER 2025 - Empowering Young Women to Build Solutions for a Better Future
2025-02-27 innovateHER Banner 2025 Welcome to InnovateHER 2025 , a transformative initiative hosted by the North-West University Faculty of Health Sciences . This programme is designed to empower young women (ages 15-25 ) by developing their digital, entrepreneurial,…, Programme Overview, InnovateHER 2025 is a 12-week hybrid programme that integrates technical training, personal development, and entrepreneurship . Participants will gain the skills and mindset necessary to launch impactful digital solutions that contribute to both the digital…, What You Will Learn, Participants will receive access to our online training platform, peer support groups, and interactive sessions to develop their ideas. The programme is divided into three key phases , each building upon the previous one: Phase 1: Understanding and Ideation (…, What You Will Gain, By participating in InnovateHER 2025, you will develop skills in creative problem-solving, digital entrepreneurship, and innovation . You will also receive mentorship from industry experts and network with like-minded peers . Finalists will be invited to a…, Competition Dates, Entries Open : 8 March 2025 Entries Close : 30 April 2025 Programme Start : 7 May 2025 Programme End : 30 July 2025 Final Submissions : 1 August 2025 Judging and Finalist Announcement : 3 August 2025 Final Pitch Event & Winners Announcement (will be held…, Competition Rules, To qualify for the grand prize , participants must adhere to the following rules: The competition is open to individuals and teams of up to 2 people . At least one team member must identify as female . Each individual/team may submit only one idea . Minors…, How to Participate, Identify a real-world problem affecting women’s health and well-being that can be solved with a mobile app . Create a 3-minute TikTok/Instagram-style video , explaining: The problem you’ve identified. Why it is important to solve. (Do not include your…, Enter Here, Please submit your entry here ., Contact Us, For more information, reach out to us via: Email : innovateHER@nwu.ac.za WhatsApp : +27 67 790 0168 [/accordion] We look forward to your participation in InnovateHER 2025 . Join us in empowering young women to create innovative solutions for a better future…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-literature-review
Research Support Services
2025-04-10 Home 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 Faculty LibGuides . Find databases through the Research LibGuides . Use the…, Books, System and Tools Search WorldCat Discovery for books. Search for eBooks on our eBooks webpage . The Faculty LibGuides contain literature resources for each faculty. Use the LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web.…, 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 Faculty 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…, 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…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/xcel-programme