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Research Commons
ROSS Home Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Research Support Services, At the heart of North-West University's commitment to academic excellence lies the Research Commons, a hub of expert support designed to empower postgraduate students, academic staff, and researchers at every stage of the research lifecycle. From identifying credible sources and managing references, our services are tailored to meet your evolving…, Advanced Literature Searching, Receive expert guidance on crafting effective search strategies , using Boolean operators, and accessing a wide range of academic databases to find high-quality, relevant literature for your research., Theses and Dissertations, All North-West University Electronic Theses and Dissertations are accessible through Boloka, the NWU Institutional Repository. Boloka provides open access to a wide range of NWU research outputs, including postgraduate research, published articles, conference papers, and other scholarly resources. This platform supports the visibility and…, Reference Management (EndNote), Learn to manage citations and bibliographies with powerful tools like EndNote to help you organise your sources, insert citations seamlessly into your work, and adhere to citation styles effortlessly., Ethical Clearance and Research Data Management Planning, Research conducted at NWU requires ethics clearance; postgraduates and researchers are encouraged to seek support in developing robust Data Management Plans (DMPs). These plans are essential for meeting the requirements of the institutional Research Ethics Committee and external funders, ensuring the responsible collection, handling, storage, and…, Research Data Management (RDM) Guidance, Responsible management of research data, including data underlying theses, dissertations, and scholarly publications, in accordance with NWU's open access policies, national policies, and global mandates, is essential for ensuring research integrity, accessibility, and long-term preservation. NWU Libraries offer assistance with storing and…, ORCID Registration, Boost your research profile by registering for an ORCID iD , a persistent digital identifier that connects research activities and outputs such as theses, articles, books, chapters and other scholarly work to your ORCID record to enhance visibility and track your academic contributions. ORCID ensures proper attribution of your work and enhances…, Subject-specific Databases, Discover and access subject-specific databases curated for your field of study, with tools and guides to help you search efficiently, find authoritative sources, and stay up to date with the latest research. Access tailored databases relevant to your field, ensuring you find the most authoritative sources and up-to-date research in your area of…, Research Visibility & Impact, Learn strategies to increase the discoverability and citation of your research through profiling platforms , metrics, and dissemination strategies., Support for Systematic Reviews (e.g., Covidence), Get hands-on support for conducting systematic reviews , including training in tools like Covidence , protocol development, and database searching., Open Access Publishing, Receive expert guidance on selecting reputable journals , understanding open access publishing models, and avoiding predatory publishers. The NWU research community, including postgraduate students, can publish articles in selected open-access journals without paying Article Processing Charges (APCs), through NWU's transformative agreements with…, Journal Publishing Services, As part of our publishing support services, NWU Libraries offer access to the NWU Open Journal System (OJS), a powerful platform that streamlines the academic publishing process by offering tools for submission, peer review, and publishing workflows, empowering editors and authors with an efficient, transparent platform., Copyright & Licensing Consultation, Understand your rights as an author, learn how to legally share your work, and get help with Creative Commons licensing and permissions., Academic Writing Tools (Writefull), Enhance your academic writing with AI-powered tools like Writefull, designed to improve grammar, structure, and fluency in scholarly documents. Writefull Paraphrasing Tool gives you alternative phrasing suggestions to help you express your ideas more clearly and academically Writefull Add-in for Word - Download the plug-in for Word to get language…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-computers-software
Research Commons
ROSS Home Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Computers and Software, Research Commons provides individual-use computers equipped with essential academic software to support research, data analysis, and writing needs. All computers have the following software: Microsoft Office EndNote ATLAS.ti IBM SPSS iThenticatehttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-access-eligibility
Research Commons
ROSS Home Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us, Access Eligibility, Research Commons access is limited to Master's Students PhD Candidates Postdoctoral Fellows Academic and support staffhttp://education.nwu.ac.za/education/home
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Teacher Education at the North-West University has had a proud history since 1919, and the Faculty of Education is now the largest provider of contact and open distance learning in South Africa. The fact that so many teachers choose to upgrade their professional qualifications with us, and that so many prospective students apply for entry to the…http://education.nwu.ac.za/af/fakulteit-opvoedkunde/tuis
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Oorsig Onderwysopleiding aan die Noordwes-Universiteit het al sedert 1919 'n trotse geskiedenis en die Fakulteit Opvoedkunde is tans die grootste voorsiener van kontak en oopafstands-onderrig in Suid-Afrika. Die feit dat so baie onderwysers kies om hulle professionele kwalifikasies by ons op te gradeer en soveel voornemende studente aansoek…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/wto
World Trade Organization
[accordion], Promoting Inclusive Trade Research, Teaching and Outreach, The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) is a flagship global initiative of the World Trade Organization aimed at strengthening the knowledge base, policy relevance, and teaching capacity in trade-related topics in developing and least-developed countries. The programme supports selected universities and research institutions by awarding a prestigious WTO…, NWU’s WTO Chair – A Recognised Centre of Excellence, In 2014, Professor Wilma Viviers, then Director of the TRADE (Trade and Development) research focus area at North-West University, was awarded a WTO Chair—one of only seven institutions globally to receive this honour that year. Since Prof Viviers retired, Dr Adelia Jansen van Rensburg was awarded the Chair in 2025, continuing NWU’s tradition of…, Outreach, The outreach pillar seeks to disseminate research insights and promote dialogue across academic, government, and business sectors. TRADE actively shares knowledge through: Specially convened seminars, symposia, and roundtables Participation in local and international conferences Continuous updates via the TRADE website and social media platforms…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/about-us
About Us
NWU TRADE – About Us TRADE research unit is a leading research focus area within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at North-West University (NWU), spanning all three of the university’s campuses. TRADE’s core expertise lies in economics, international trade, risk management, agricultural economics, and accounting. At TRADE, our work…, Exploring the World Through Research Collaboration, Africa: Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Ghana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso Asia: China, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey Europe: Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland,…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/physiology
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What is Human Physiology? Human Physiology is the science of life – the part of biology that focusses on how the human body functions. A cell is the smallest unit that can carry out life’s activities. A group of cells forms tissue, a group of tissue forms organs, and different organs form organ systems. The human body is made up of…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/fisiologie
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Wat is Menslike Fisiologie? Menslike Fisiologie is die wetenskap van lewe - die deel van biologie wat fokus op hoe die menslike liggaam funksioneer. 'n Sel is die kleinste eenheid wat lewensaktiwiteite kan uitvoer. 'n Groep selle vorm weefsel, 'n groep weefsel vorm organe, en verskillende organe vorm orgaansisteme. Die menslike…http://news.nwu.ac.za/grace-growth-and-thriving-embody-spirit-womens-day
Grace, growth and thriving embody the spirit of Women’s Day
In celebration of Women’s Month, the North-West University (NWU) hosted a vibrant and thought-provoking Women’s Day celebration on Friday, 8 August 2025 under the theme “Personal branding – Leadership branding master class”. Held at the Mahikeng Campus and livestreamed to the Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark campuses, the hybrid event focused…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/management/uitvoerende-dekaanskantoor
Uitvoerende Dekaanskantoor
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Executive Dean's Office
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Preconference workshops
1. Coding Sensitizing Workshop for School Learners Presenters: Dr Daniel Moeketsi (CSIR- Centre for High Performance computing); Dr Krishna Govender (CSIR- Centre for High Performance computing) Programme: 8:00 - 09:00: Learners Arrival and Registration 9:00 - 09:30: Welcome and Introduction to CHPC…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/brics-network-university-itg-energy-workshop-invitation
BRICS Network University ITG for Energy Workshop Invitation
.bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: #7F939F; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } The 6th SA-UNESCO Engineering, Science and Technology Conference 23 - 27 September 2019 North-West University, Mahikeng Campus Home Background: The…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/digital-health-and-medical-devices-africa
Digital Health and Medical Devices for Africa
The fourth industrial revolution and the relatively fast development of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is unlocking new possibilities in healthcare. The NWU Faculty of Engineering in close collaboration with the NWU Business School and the Faculty of Health Sciences would continue to focus on the development and commercialisation of…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/hello