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CCM Ensemble
2025-02-28 NWU School of Music offers its students an opportunity to become part of an ensemble of joyful voices singing a variety of contemporary music genres in harmony. This is a large group of Contemporary Commercial Music singing students who sing everything…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-literature-review
Research Support Services
2025-07-30 ROSS 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…, 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…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-digital-scholarship-centre-data-visualisation
Digital Scholarship Services - Data Visualisation
2025-07-30 ROSS Home Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data Visualisation Contact Us, Data Visualisation, Data visualisation at North-West University (NWU) involves using visual representations to explore, analyse, and communicate data for various research and educational purposes. Data visualisation provides a powerful way to share data-driven findings, motivate…, Student Projects, We encourage students to incorporate data visualisation into their coursework and research projects. This helps build skills and creates a portfolio of work., Data Collection and Preparation, Gather the raw data from various sources. Clean and preprocess the data by handling missing values, outliers, and formatting issues. Perform data transformation and aggregation if necessary. Type of Data Format Images PNG and SVG Web Pages HTML Tabular Data…, Data Exploration and Analysis, Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to gain a deeper understanding of the dataset. Identify patterns, trends, and relationships within the data. Type of Analysis Data Visualisation Tools Statistical Analysis Graphs and Infographics Text Analysis World…, Select Visualisation Types, Choose the appropriate visualisation types based on the nature of the data and the objectives. Common visualisation types include bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, pie charts, heat maps, and more., Design Layout and Structure, Plan the visualisation layout, including the arrangement of charts and graphs on the page. Decide on the colour scheme, fonts, and other visual elements., Create Visualisations, Use data visualisation tools or programming libraries (e.g., D3.js, Matplotlib, Tableau, Excel) to create the visualisations. Ensure that the visualisations accurately represent the data., Interactivity (if applicable), Add interactive elements to allow users to explore the data further. This can include tooltips, filters, and drill-down options., Labelling and Annotations, Provide clear labels for axes, data points, and legends. Add annotations and captions to explain key insights or trends., Testing and Iteration, Test the visualisations with potential users or stakeholders to gather feedback. Iterate and make improvements based on feedback., Optimise for Performance, Optimise the performance of the visualisation, especially for large datasets. Ensure that the visualisation loads quickly and is responsive., Data Storytelling, Create a narrative or story around the visualisation to explain the insights and findings. Ensure that the visualisation supports the narrative., Sharing and Distribution, Decide on the platform or medium for sharing the visualisation, such as a web page, report, or presentation. Publish or distribute the visualisation to the intended audience on Dayta Ya Rona . [/accordion] Training and Workshops We offer training sessions and…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-bookings-spaces
ROSS - Bookings/Spaces
2025-07-30 ROSS Home Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services ROSS Resources Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, Research and Open Scholarship Services (ROSS), Bookings and Spaces, The postgraduate space provides exclusive access to all honours, master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral students and academic and research staff. Exciting opportunities to get acquainted with world-class products, techniques and methods are offered regularly.…, Mahikeng, Please contact Nomzingisi Madikane at +27(0)18 389 2198 for more information., Potchefstroom, Research Commons The research commons offers admission to master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral students as well as academic and research staff Access via your university card Spacious computer workstations Individual laptop stations with Wi-Fi access Print,…, Vanderbijlpark, Research Commons The research wing offers admission to master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral students and academic and research staff. Access via your university card Spacious computer workstations Individual laptop stations with Wi-Fi access Print and copy…http://library.nwu.ac.za/information-services-and-faculty-librarians
Information Services and Faculty Librarians
2025-07-30 Help Desk, Mahikeng: +27 (0)18 389 2355 Potchefstroom: +27 (0)18 299 2802 Vanderbijlpark: +27 (0)16 910 3174, FAQs and Ask Us Service, FAQs MC Search Request Form PC Search Request Form VC Search Request Form, Complaints and Suggestions, Comments and suggestions Comments and Suggestions Source Recommendations (Note: Recommendations can only be made by registered NWU students and staff.) , Your Faculty Librarian can help you with, Conducting literature searches on various databases by appointment or submitting a search request form. Training in any of the following: Database searches , including Nexus and ProQuest Theses & Dissertations. Referencing techniques and bibliographic…, Mahikeng Library, Mavis Nani Mavis Nani, Mavis Nani, is the Faculty Librarian for Humanities Theology Schedule an Appointment Maphefo Maake Maphefo Maake, Maphefo Maake, (Manager) is the Faculty Librarian for Economic and Management Sciences Law Schedule an Appointment Jons Moretedi Jons Moretedi , Jons Moretedi, is the Faculty Librarian for Engineering Natural and Agricultural Sciences Schedule an Appointment Maphefo Maake Maphefo Maake, Maphefo Maake, (Manager) is the Faculty Librarian for Education Health Sciences Schedule an Appointment , Potchefstroom Library - Ferdinand Postma Library, Kgasane Seemela Kgasane Seemela Kgasane Seemela is the Manager of the Potchefstroom Information Services Schedule an Appointment Anneke Coetzee Anneke Coetzee Anneke Coetzee is the Faculty Librarian for Humanities Theology (Acting) Schedule an Appointment…, Maggie Melk-Sindwa, is the Faculty Librarian for Humanities Schedule an Appointment Winnile Dlamini Winnile Dlamini, Winnile Dlamini, is the Faculty Librarian for Natural and Agricultural Sciences Schedule an Appointment, Potchefstroom Library - Education Library, Martha van der Walt Martha van der Walt Martha van der Walt is the Faculty Librarian for Education Schedule an Appointment Jonathan Nyebeleza Jonathan Nyebeleza Jonathan Nyebeleza is the Faculty Librarian for Education Schedule an Appointment , Potchefstroom Library - Music Library, Dineo Boutlwanye Dineo Boutlwanye Dineo Boutlwanye is the Faculty Librarian for Humanities Schedule an Appointment , Potchefstroom Library - Natural Sciences Library, Nestus Venter Nestus Venter Nestus Venter is the Faculty Librarian for Engineering Natural and Agricultural Sciences Schedule an Appointment , Potchefstroom Library - Theology Library, Anneke Coetzee Anneke Coetzee Anneke Coetzee is the Faculty Librarian for Theology (Acting) Schedule an Appointment , Vanderbijlpark Library, Dannyboy Moloto Dannyboy Moloto, Dannyboy Moloto, is the Faculty Librarian for Economic and Management Sciences Health Sciences Natural and Agricultural Sciences Schedule an Appointment Maropene Ramabina Maropene Ramabina Maropene Ramabina (Manager) is the Faculty Librarian for Law Theology Schedule an…, Nthabiseng Maseko, is the Faculty Librarian for Education Humanities Schedule an Appointment [/accordion] , Quick links, LibGuides Databases Passwords Training Interlibrary Loans Referencing Copyright and Plagiarism Print, Copy and Scan Appointments and Bookings Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-digital-scholarship-centre-digitisation
Digital Scholarship Services - Digitisation
2025-07-30 ROSS Home Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data visualisation Contact Us, Digitisation, Digitisation at universities often involves the conversion of physical documents, resources, and processes into digital formats to improve accessibility, efficiency, and preservation. Digitisation workflows in universities involve converting physical…, Material Selection and Preparation, Researcher identifies and gathers the physical materials to be digitised, such as books, documents, photographs, or artefacts (up to A1). Assess the condition of the materials and perform any necessary repairs or stabilisation to ensure they can withstand the…, Copyright and Permissions, Determine copyright status and obtain necessary permissions to digitise and provide access to copyrighted materials. Ensure compliance with intellectual property rights and licensing agreements., Digitisation Equipment and Setup, Select appropriate scanning or imaging equipment based on the type and condition of the materials. Set up the equipment and configure settings, such as resolution and colour, for optimal digitisation., Digitisation, Scan or photograph the materials using the chosen equipment. Ensure the highest possible quality and resolution to capture fine details. Capture images in standard formats like PDF, TIFF or JPEG., Quality Control, Review the digitised images to ensure they meet established quality standards. Check for image clarity, colour accuracy, and completeness. Retake images or adjust as needed., OCR (Optical Character Recognition), If applicable, perform OCR to convert text within scanned documents into machine-readable and searchable text., Metadata Creation, Create descriptive metadata for each digitised item, including title, author, date, subject, and other relevant information. Create technical metadata, such as file format and resolution., Storage and Backup, Store digitised materials in a secure and redundant storage system to prevent data loss. [/accordion] Service For digitisation needs, contact us at the Digital Scholarship Centre for more information or a quote. Mahikeng Campus, Ground floor, Room G15, Contact, Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe Songezo Mpikashe Senior Librarian: Institutional Repositories and Digital Scholarship +27 (0)18 389 2352 Schedule an Appointmenthttp://humanities.nwu.ac.za/social-transformation/philosophy
Philosophy
2025-05-11 Philosophy is often regarded as the ultimate transferable work skill. With its emphasis on reason, critical thinking and argumentation, philosophy offers an excellent framework for a career in writing, law, religion, social work, international diplomacy,…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/social-transformation/sociology
Sociology
2025-05-12 Sociology provides invaluable insights about the continuous interplay and reciprocal influence between society’s historical and existing social structures and individual agency. It helps us to understand human behaviour and identify constructive and…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/social-transformation/history
History
2025-05-12 History involves the study of the past and how we narrate and debate the past, as well as the impact of the past on the present. As one of the oldest university disciplines, history has shaped debates around the origins and genealogies of nationalism,…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/centre-text-technology/language-technology-honours
Language Technology Honours
2024-04-29 HONOURS IN LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY Discover the potential of an Honours degree in Language Technology in the dynamic field of computational linguistics. Contribute to diverse language integration, specialising in South African…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-language-media-africa-ilma/iamlmr-2024-call-papers
IAMLMR 2024 - Call for papers
2023-10-18 .bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: grey; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } International Association for Minority Language Media Research (IAMLMR) Biennial…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/humanities/ethics-training
Ethics Training
2024-03-14 Research ethics training of researchers (Principal investigators, supervisors/promoters, co-supervisors/co-promotors, Master’s and PhD students and other research team members) has become a requirement of the Department of Health and the National Health…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/vinco/list-artists-and-artworks