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Research Support Services
2026-05-19 Menu 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…, NWU Covers your APCs, [accordion collapsed], 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…, Publishing Smart, [accordion collapsed], Choosing the Best Journal for Your Article and Avoiding Predatory Journals, Selecting the right journal for your scholarly article is a critical step in ensuring your research reaches the appropriate audience and achieves maximum visibility. Choosing a reputable, accredited journal not only enhances your research impact but also…, Steps to Select a Credible and Accredited Journal, Selecting the best journal for your article 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 Charges (APCs) in…, Tools for Managing Your Academic Profile, [accordion collapsed], 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/research-funding
Research Support Services
2026-05-19 Menu 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 recognising the importance of effective data management in ensuring the ethical handling of research data. The PDF document NWU Research Data Management Policy (PDF) requires that every research study that generates…, Services, [accordion collapsed], Systems and Tools, 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 plans., Training Material, Data Management Plan LibGuide General Guidance NWU research funding and training opportunities PDF document Simplify ethical clearance and grant applications with DMPTool (PDF) [/accordion] , Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID), Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) is a tool that solves author name misidentification by providing persistent, unique IDs for researchers. Many funders require researchers to have an ORCID ID when applying for grants. This persistent identifier helps…, Services, [accordion collapsed], Systems and Tools, You can register for an account via ORCID and add publications. Register your ORCID on Intembeko, and the Intembeko ORCID Hub ( PDF document follow these steps (PDF) ) will connect research staff and students with the organisations where they study, are…, Training Material, What is ORCID ? Register for your ORCID ID . How to reset your ORCID password ? A Quick Tour of the ORCID Record . How do you add publications to your ORCID ? [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-and-open-scholarship-services
Research Support Services
2026-05-19 Menu 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…, About Us, Research and Open Scholarship Home The Library and Information Service (LIS) is an essential partner in the research process, providing access to resources, research assistance, information literacy, data management support, collaboration and networking,…http://library.nwu.ac.za/ir-information-resources
Information Resources and Systems (IRS)
2026-05-20 , About, The Information Resources and Systems (IRS) Department within the Library and Information Service (LIS) comprises three sections: Acquisitions and Subscriptions, Metadata Services, and Library Systems. Its primary mandate is to enhance and expand the library’…, Manager: Acquisitions and Subscriptions, Carine Basson Photo of Carine Basson Click and drag to resize Carine Basson +27 (0)18 299 2818 Carine.Basson@nwu.ac.za Building E7A Potchefstroom, Manager: Metadata Services, Molly Kekana Photo of Molly Kekana Click and drag to resize Molly Kekana +27 (0)18 389 2407 Molly.Kekana@nwu.ac.za Building A-7 Mahikeng, Manager: Library Systems, Cecil Gasa Photo of Cecil Gasa Click and drag to resize Cecil Gasa +27 (0)18 299 2801 Cecil.Gasa@nwu.ac.za Building E7A Potchefstroom , Sections and Services, [accordion collapsed], Acquisitions and Subscriptions, Acquisitions This department is responsible for acquiring printed and electronic material. Our resources and serials are listed in the following databases: Worldcat Discovery WorldCat Discovery WorldCat Discovery - A-Z Titles BrowZine - Academic Journals They…, Metadata Services, This department is responsible for cataloguing all the printed material on the NWU library shelves. Our Library Catalogue is listed at Sierra Library Catalogue WorldCat Discovery, Library Systems, Library IT Support This department forms the backbone or engine of the library. It is not only the department that supports all the other library departments but also directs the library's e-strategy as the driving force towards becoming a virtual, digital…http://library.nwu.ac.za/information-services-and-faculty-librarians
Information Services
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About Us: Library Profile, Reports and Policies
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Academic Integrity
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Circulation Services
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Call for applications
2026-05-20 Hydrogen Technologies Training Programme: 10th – 21st August 2026 North-West University Background North-West University (NWU), through its HySA Infrastructure programme, invites students to apply for an intensive Hydrogen Technologies…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nsfas-delays-leave-students-dealing-stress-and-uncertainty
NSFAS delays leave students dealing with stress and uncertainty
2026-05-20 For many students, the anxiety over funding begins before lectures even start. A late or missing payment by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) can mean uncertainty over registration, accommodation and access to study material. A study by…http://library.nwu.ac.za/library-robots