NWU Official Academic Opening
Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and Vice-Chancellor at the NWU cordially invites you to the Official Academic Opening of the 2025 academic year. NWU staff are invited to join. Venue: Mahikeng Campus: Great Hall Potchefsroom Campus: Amphi Theatre Vanderbijlaprk Campus: Tsebonokeng Hall
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Die universiteit onderskryf die beginsels van die Wet op Gelyke Indiensneming en pas dit toe en is verbind tot transformasie. Alle aansoeke sal oorweeg word en vakatures by die NWU (al drie kampusse en die Institusionele Kantoor) ten minste intern geadverteer word om die nodige oorweging aan NWU-personeel te gee. Aantreklike studievoordele…
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The university subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act, and is committed to transformation. All applications will be considered and vacancies at the NWU (all three campuses and the Institutional Office) will be advertised at least internally to give due consideration to NWU staff members. Attractive study benefits…
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Job Title Administrative Assistant: Yvonne Koloti Phone +27 18 299 4961 Fax +27 87 231 5515 E-mail recruithr@nwu.ac.za Alternatively, if you require…https://law.nwu.ac.za/af/undergraduate-studies/tuis
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Oorsig Die Skool vir Voorgraadse Programme is verantwoordelik vir die bestuur van die voorgraadse kwalifikasies wat deur die Fakulteit Regte aangebied word. By hierdie sentrum vir onderrig-leer is ons verbind tot akademiese uitnemendheid, het ons ’n innoverende benadering tot regsonderrig en het ons ten doel om hoë gehalte regsonderrig op…https://law.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/programmes
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Overview The School for Undergraduate Programmes is responsible for the management of the undergraduate qualifications offered by the Faculty of Law. At this teaching-learning centre we are committed to academic excellence, have an innovative approach to the teaching of law and aim to offer high-quality instruction in law subjects at…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/humanities/community-engagement
Community Engagement
Welcome to the Community Engagement webpage for the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University. Our commitment to community engagement is rooted in the belief that meaningful partnerships and active collaboration with our local and global communities are essential for fostering social impact, enhancing academic excellence, promoting cultural…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-has-spring-its-north-carolina-state-university-step
The NWU has a spring in its North Carolina State University step
Spring is in the air here in the USA where a large delegation from the North-West University (NWU) is visiting North Carolina State University (NCSU). The trees on their beautiful main campus are coated with colourful emerging blossoms, and although the sights like the majestic Memorial Bell Tower at Henry Square are something to…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/public-lecture-justice-albert-louis-sachs-functions-apex-court-who-empowered-11-unelected
Public Lecture by Justice Albert Louis Sachs: The Functions of an Apex Court: Who Empowered 11 Unelected Judges to Strike Down Laws of a Democratically Elected Parliament?
The Faculty of Law cordially invite to a Public Lecture Justice Albert Louis Sachs, South African Activist and a former judge of the Constitutional Court. Topic: The Functions of an Apex Court: Who Empowered 11 Unelected Judges to Strike Down Laws of a Democratically Elected Parliament? Programme …https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/sayas-blogging-workshop-2025
SAYAS Blogging Workshop 2025
Are you a masters or doctoral student or postdoctoral researcher in South Africa? Do you want to express yourself and share your thoughts and opinions, but do not have a platform to do so? If you are passionate about your research and want the opportunity to share this with the public, this workshop is your chance to learn about science…https://library.nwu.ac.za/copyright-and-plagiarism
Copyright and Plagiarism
[accordion collapsed], Copyright, Copyright is the right whereby certain products of the mind are protected by law. The Copyright Act (Act 98 of 1978) states that copyright is breached if a person who is not the owner of the copyright in any way reproduces literary or musical works without the owner’s permission. South Africa is a signatory of the Bern Convention for the…, Plagiarism, Plagiarism is the reproduction of somebody else’s work or ideas, presenting it as your own without giving recognition to that person. This represents academic or intellectual theft. Writing a sentence in your academic report or writing without a reference or quoting it in inverted commas implies that it is your work or idea. However, if this is…, The Library and Copyright, Lecturers can place material on eReserves for students, and the Library staff will ensure that copyright clearance is processed whenever necessary. To arrange training regarding copyright and plagiarism, contact: Mahikeng Library: Maphefo Maake at +27 (0)18 389 2322 Potchefstroom Library: Kgasane Seemela at +27 (0)18 389 2826 Vanderbijlpark…, Academic Integrity @ the NWU, Academic Integrity AI @ NWU How to cite ChatGPT [/accordion]https://library.nwu.ac.za/other-library-catalogues
Other Library Catalogues
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NWU Usernames and Passwords, 1. Primary Account: Central Authentication Service (CAS) Students: You will be assigned an NWU email address, e.g., 12345678@ mynwu.ac.za . This address will communicate with your lecturers and allow you to log in to all NWU systems, such as eFundi, your NWU Microsoft account, Wi-Fi, and Library Services. Password management : Read more about your…, How to Access Library Services, [accordion collapsed], Library Database Access - Registered NWU Students and Staff, NOTE! You must be a registered student/staff member of the North-West University to access library databases. Click here for a complete list of our user categories and services . On-campus access Access is given automatically via IP authentication. Some e-journals are individual subscriptions that do not work via IP authentication and require a…, Library Database Access - Non-Affiliated Users, e.g. prospective M and PhD students, IMPORTANT! THIS REGISTRATION IS NOT FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE REGISTERED AT THE NWU UNIVERSITY AND HAVE A UNIVERSITY NUMBER. External users, e.g. prospective M and PhD students not registered with the University, can arrange for access to our databases via our Circulation Services Department at an additional fee . Not all external user categories…, Access to your Library Patron Record on WorldCat Discovery, From your Patron Record on WorldCat Discovery, you can access the following services: 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 requests and Interlibrary Loans. restrictions and messages. For…, Access to Library eReserve Material and EndNote - Registered NWU Students and Staff, North-West University staff and students log in with their CAS username and password to access material placed on eReserves and to download EndNote . Course Reserves Access Course Reserves Access Click here to reset your password ( Video on how to reset your password .) if you forgot your password or contact the T&L Technologies Helpdesk…https://library.nwu.ac.za/photocopying-printing-and-scanning
Printing, photocopying and scanning
IT Service Catalogue: Printing and cost Standardisation and rules for printers and copiers Printing facilities for students, Mahikeng Library, Copy Shop on campus with printing and copy facilities. Printing facilities are available in the Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Centre and the Senior Research Commons., Potchefstroom Libraries, PaperCut Loading Stations Nashua (Building F1, Basement) IT Walk-In Service (Building F20, Room G49) Problem Reporting Nashua is responsible for all printer-related matters, such as paper, toner, faulty printers, and maintenance. For assistance, contact Nashua at +27 (0)18 299 2825. Contact IT for PaperCut(software) problems at +27 (0)18 299 2700…, Vanderbijlpark, A Copy Shop is available on the ground floor of the Library. Services Printing, copying and scanning services are available. A coin-operated photocopy machine is available. Ring binding Lamination Problem Reporting IT is responsible for all printer-related matters, such as paper, toner, faulty printers, and maintenance. For assistance, contact IT…https://library.nwu.ac.za/binding
Binding Services
Binding of Theses and Dissertations, Application Form Complete the NWU Application form for binding work application form for binding and hand it in with your thesis. Guidelines: Submissions of Final Copies Guidelines: submissions of final copies Higher Degree Administration Mahikeng Enquiries: +27 (0)18 389 2699 Building A1 - Admissions, Rooms 120, 122, and 124 Potchefstroom…, Other Binding and Repairs, Application form for other binding and repairs, Bindery Contact Details, Mahikeng Library: Nomzingisi Madikane at +27 (0)18 389 2198 Potchefstroom Library: Asha Hembly at +27 (0)18 299 2811 Vanderbijlpark Library: Daniel Monyamane at +27(0)16 910 3044, Payment, Payment must already be made by the time your thesis is dropped off. Internet Payment: Bank Name: ABSA Bank Account Holder Name: North-West University Account Type: Cheque Account Branch Code: 632 005 Bank Account Number: 670 642 313 Reference: Your Name + Binding Please email proof of payment to asha.hembly@nwu.ac.za . OR Pay at the cashiers in…, Artificial Leather Cover Colours, Cover Colours: Maroon Cover Blue Cover Green Cover Brown Cover Black Cover Font Colours: Gold Font Silver Fonthttps://library.nwu.ac.za/acquisitions
Acquisitions
, Source Recommendations, Suggest a source the Library should acquire . Note: Only registered students and staff can make suggestions., Who to contact regarding new acquisitions, Mahikeng Library: Molly Kekana at +27 (0)18 389 2407 Potchefstroom Library: Carine Basson at +27 (0)18 299 2818 Vanderbijlpark Library: Malose Langa at +27 (0)16 910 3042https://library.nwu.ac.za/training
Training and Training Manuals
The Library provides training to assist students and staff in using the library and its databases. Training sessions can be arranged for individuals or groups. We want to encourage our academics to organise training sessions for their students. Training Material Training manuals Online tutorials/videos Support guides Training Calendars All…, Undergraduate Training, Contact your Faculty Librarian if you would like to arrange for a training session in any of the following: Information literacy walk-in course Training undergraduate students in database searches, and how to avoid plagiarism using NWU referencing techniques., Postgraduate Training, Contact your Faculty Librarian if you would like to arrange for a training session in any of the following: Database searches How to avoid plagiarism using NWU referencing techniques and the use of Reference Management Tools. Understanding bibliometrics and altmetrics. Setting up an ORCID and other researcher IDs to enhance research impact. (In…, Research and Open Scholarship Training, Contact your Research and Open Scholarship Librarian if you would like to arrange for a training session in any of the following: Accredited Journals : Choosing a Journal for Publication. Everything you need to know about journals before I publish (e.g. in which journal to publish, guidelines for authors when submitting a journal article) Creating…, Undergrad Survival Guide, Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide, Postgrad Support Guide, Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate Support Guide , Academic Staff Guide, Academic Staff Guide Academic Staff Guidehttps://library.nwu.ac.za/code-conduct