Recent Publications: International publications: Maes F et al (reds) Climate Change and Biodiveristy (Edward Elgar 2014); Anel du Plessis and Willemien du Plessis "Southern African Perspectives on the Relationship between Transfrontier Conservation Areas and the Protection of Rights" in Louis J. Kotze and Thilo Marauhn (eds) Transboundary…
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Willemien du Plessis
Recent Publications: International publications: Maes F et al (reds) Climate Change and Biodiveristy (Edward Elgar 2014); Anel du Plessis and Willemien du Plessis "Southern African Perspectives on the Relationship between Transfrontier Conservation Areas and the Protection of Rights" in Louis J. Kotze and Thilo Marauhn (eds) Transboundary…Onlangse Publikasies: Internasionale publikasies: Maes F et al (reds) Climate Change and Biodiveristy (Edward Elgar 2014); Anel du Plessis and Willemien du Plessis "Southern African Perspectives on the Relationship between Transfrontier Conservation Areas and the Protection of Rights" in Louis J. Kotze and Thilo Marauhn (eds) Transboundary…
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Willemien du Plessis
Onlangse Publikasies: Internasionale publikasies: Maes F et al (reds) Climate Change and Biodiveristy (Edward Elgar 2014); Anel du Plessis and Willemien du Plessis "Southern African Perspectives on the Relationship between Transfrontier Conservation Areas and the Protection of Rights" in Louis J. Kotze and Thilo Marauhn (eds) Transboundary…Lebo Smith (Motelle), completed her high school in South Africa before moving to England. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in law at higher education institutions within Birmingham (UK). She came back to South Africa to further her postgraduate studies in Labour Law at the University of Witwatersrand, it was there where she…
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Lebo Smith
Lebo Smith (Motelle), completed her high school in South Africa before moving to England. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in law at higher education institutions within Birmingham (UK). She came back to South Africa to further her postgraduate studies in Labour Law at the University of Witwatersrand, it was there where she…Lebo Smith (Motelle), het haar hoërskool in Suid-Afrika voltooi voordat sy na Engeland verhuis het. Sy het haar voorgraadse en nagraadse studie in die regte aan hoër onderwysinstellings in Birmingham (UK) voltooi. Sy het teruggekom na Suid-Afrika om haar nagraadse studie in Arbeidsreg aan die Universiteit van Witwatersrand te bevorder. Dit was…
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Lebo Smith
Lebo Smith (Motelle), het haar hoërskool in Suid-Afrika voltooi voordat sy na Engeland verhuis het. Sy het haar voorgraadse en nagraadse studie in die regte aan hoër onderwysinstellings in Birmingham (UK) voltooi. Sy het teruggekom na Suid-Afrika om haar nagraadse studie in Arbeidsreg aan die Universiteit van Witwatersrand te bevorder. Dit was…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/workshop-writing-flawless-proposal-proposal-development-discipline
Workshop: Writing a flawless proposal & proposal development in a discipline
You are cordially invited to a workshop on writing a flawless proposal & proposal development in a discipline. Masters and Doctoral Students are invited to attend. Facilitator: Prof Nomali Ngobese. Register hereDané Coetzee is tans medeprofessor aan die Skool vir Menslike Bewegingswetenskappe aan die Noordwes-Universiteit, Potchefstroom (Suid-Afrika). Haar onderrigverantwoordelikhede sluit in modules op voorgraadse en nagraadse vlak, sowel as leiding vir verskeie meesters- en doktorale studente. Sedert 2016 is sy lid van die FLV-program en het sy aan…
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Dané Coetzee
Dané Coetzee is tans medeprofessor aan die Skool vir Menslike Bewegingswetenskappe aan die Noordwes-Universiteit, Potchefstroom (Suid-Afrika). Haar onderrigverantwoordelikhede sluit in modules op voorgraadse en nagraadse vlak, sowel as leiding vir verskeie meesters- en doktorale studente. Sedert 2016 is sy lid van die FLV-program en het sy aan…https://news.nwu.ac.za/seminar-explores-coloniality-academic-freedom-south-africas-higher-education-sector
Seminar explores coloniality of academic freedom in South Africa’s higher-education sector
In a noteworthy seminar hosted by the School of Social Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) on Friday, 4 April, Dr Pedro Mzileni, a senior lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Zululand, delivered a captivating case study on the “Coloniality of academic freedom” in South Africa’s higher-education sector. In the light…https://news.nwu.ac.za/leaders-engage-times-higher-education-africa-universities-summit-2025
Leaders engage at Times Higher Education Africa Universities Summit 2025
Prof Dumi Moyo, executive dean of the Faculty of Humanities, and Prof Herculene Kotzé, deputy dean, represented the North-West University (NWU) the Times Higher Education Africa Universities Summit 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, from 18 to 21 March. Equitable partnerships took centre stage at the summit. Experts shared insights on how universities can…https://library.nwu.ac.za/information-resources
Information Resources
, About, The Information Resources (IR) department within the Library and Information Service (LIS) encompasses four distinct entities: Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Electronic Resources Management, and Bindery Services. The primary mandate of the IR Department is the enhancement and expansion of the library's collection of information resources. The…, Contact, Cecil Gasa Cecil Gasa Click and drag to resize Cecil Gasa (Acting) Manager: Information Resources Potchefstroom, Building E7A , Services, [accordion collapsed], Acquisitions, This department is responsible for acquiring printed material. Source Recommendations Suggest a source the Library should acquire. Note: Only registered students and staff can make suggestions., Cataloguing, 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, Electronic Resource Management & Periodicals, This department is responsible for acquiring and cataloguing all the eResources and serials to which the NWU Libraries subscribes. Our eResources and serials are listed in the following databases: Worldcat Discovery WorldCat Discovery WorldCat Disovery - A-Z Titles BrowZine - Academic Journals, Binding, The Ferdinand Postma Library delivers a binding service to students, staff and members of the public. Services include: Binding of theses and dissertations Binding of other materials Binding repairs [/accordion]https://news.nwu.ac.za/focus-area-pure-and-applied-analytics-nwu-where-curiosity-meets-mathematical-mastery
Focus Area for Pure and Applied Analytics at NWU: Where curiosity meets mathematical mastery
In the ever-evolving landscape of academia, certain institutions stand out not only for their age or size, but also for their unyielding commitment to curiosity and innovation. North-West University (NWU) in South Africa exemplifies this spirit, particularly through its Focus Area for Pure and Applied Analytics (PAA) research entity. This group is…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-digital-scholarship-services
Digital Scholarship Services
Home Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data Visualisation Contact Us Digital Scholarship Services Digital Scholarship Services, Welcome to Our Digital Scholarship Centre, At North-West University's digital scholarship centre, we're at the forefront of innovation in academic research and knowledge dissemination. Our commitment is to empower researchers, educators, and learners with the tools, skills, and support they need to thrive in the digital age., Unleashing the Power of Digital Scholarship, In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, how we research, analyse, and share knowledge is transforming. Digital scholarship harnesses technology's potential, enabling us to ask new questions, explore uncharted territories, and revolutionize the academic experience. At our centre, we embrace this transformation wholeheartedly. We believe that by…, Our Mission: Pioneering Digital Excellence, Our mission is to provide a dynamic hub where scholars, students, and enthusiasts unite to explore, create, and innovate. We offer a range of specialized services, cutting-edge tools, and collaborative spaces, all designed to facilitate the digital research journey. By fostering an inclusive and vibrant community, we aim to drive groundbreaking…, Workshops & Events, Training Calendar, Collaborations & Partnerships, CTL - Makerspace and One Button Studio, Physical Location, North-West University: Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Campus Corner of Albert Luthuli and University Drive Building A-7 MMABATHO 2745, South Africahttps://www.nwu.ac.za/donors/donor-newsletters
Donor newsletters
"Since my appointment as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), I have attended engagements with various internal and external stakeholders. During these engagements, it became evident that the university needs the financial support of our valued stakeholders – particularly our donors – to sufficiently support our…https://news.nwu.ac.za/seminar-paving-way-towards-international-career-iec
Seminar: paving the way towards an international career with IEC
The Faculty of Humanities of the NWU recently hosted a seminar aimed at graduates and final-year students who are eager to explore international work and travel opportunities. The Faculty has a strong relationship with the Intercultural Education Corporation (IEC), who sent a delegation to South Africa to share first-hand insight into the Work and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/marelize-vergottini
Marelize Vergottini
Dr Marelize Vergottini has extensive experience in various fields within social work, however, it is her 11 years of experience in the education sector that have shaped much of her recent work and research. In 2018, Dr Vergottini completed her PhD in the field of school social work. Her research has contributed greatly to the understanding of…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-policies
ROSS - Policies
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), North-West University Open Access Policy Overview, Open access policies at North-West University are overseen by and are accountable to, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation. The NWU Open Access Publications Policy NWU Open Access Publications Policy and Research Data Management Policy Research Data Management Policy outline a set of guidelines for researchers and students to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/tinda-rabie
Tinda Rabie
Prof. Tinda Rabie began her career in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), completing a military year and becoming an officer. Afterward, she pursued her career in nursing. Upon completing her studies, she served as an officer and professional nurse specializing in Community nursing and Primary Health Care. After almost eight years of…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-resources
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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), ROSS Resources, Select a resource from our list: Or choose via process:, Creating/writing, Tools: Data Analysis Tools - ATLAS.ti Data Management Plans - DMPTool Citation Managers - EndNote LibKey Tools MS Word Postgraduate Template Plagiarism Tools - iThenticate Survey Tools - QuestionPro Systematic Reviews - Covidence Writefull Guides: EndNote Systematic Review, Measure/Impact, Tools: Altmetrics Bibliotmetrics - JCR, Scopus, SciVal H-Index - Scopus, Web of Science Journal impact factors - JCR, Incites ORCID Research(er) Visibility and Impact Check Tool Guides: NRF Rating Research Impact and Visibility, Publish/preserve/Share, Tools: Accredited Journals Boloka: Institutional Repository Data Repositories - Dayta Ya Rona Journal Title Abbreviations ORCID OJS - Open Journal System Guides: Digital Scholarship Centre Open Access - Transformative Agreements Open Educational Resourceshttps://library.nwu.ac.za/research-literature-review
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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 Disseminating Research Output Research Visibility & Impact Research Evaluation Contact Us, 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 review resources are available for each faculty member. Search and collect the most relevant…, 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 LibKey Nomad browser extension to connect to our library's content from the open web.…, 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. Training Material Video on how to search for library resources on WorldCat Discovery .…, 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 how to search for library resources on WorldCat Discovery . LibKey information video, 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 to our library's content from the open web. Training Material BrowZine user tutorial…, 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 : Database of African Theses and Dissertations including Research DART - Europe Ethos (UK), 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 data from scratch. These repositories serve as centralized platforms where researchers can…https://library.nwu.ac.za/research-funding