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About Us: Library Profile, Reports and Policies
Vision, To be a digitally transformed library advancing access to information that impacts society., Mission, To enhance information discoverability, access, and use through innovation. , Our Values, The LIS embeds the following foundational values based on the constitutional values of human dignity, equality, and freedom: Caring and inclusive Embracing diversity Transparency Excellence in all our endeavors Ethics in all endeavors Responsibility and accountability Academic freedom and freedom of research, including freedom of access to…, Annual Reports, 2024 Digital version Print version 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019, Policies, Rules and Guidelines, General NWU Policies & Rules NWU Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence Library and Information Services Policy Library Code of Conduct Outreach, Projects and Quality Communication Strategy Loan Services LIS Circulation Guidelines LIS Circulation Guidelines LIS Interlibrary Loan Guidelines LIS Interlibrary Loan Guidelines…, Strategic Plans, Strategic Plan 2021-2025 Strategic Plan 2024 and Beyond, Quality Assurance, Purpose The purpose of Quality Assurance (QA) in the LIS is to develop and establish procedures for monitoring, maintaining and promoting standards of library services, facilities and resources in alignment with the Library and Information Service strategic goals and support and advice from the NWU Quality Enhancement Office. LIS Quality Manual…, Statistics, Statistical reports [/accordion] , Quick links, Management Contact Us History Circulation Services Information Services Research and Open Scholarship Services Information Resources Library Systems Outreach, Projects and Qualityhttp://www.nwu.ac.za/university-calendar/july
University Calendar - July
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Student Assemblies
Student Assemblies for all music students are held on Thursdays at 09:15–10:45 during normal academic class weeks. Other NWU staff and students, as well as members of the public, are welcome to attend these sessions, free of charge. During Studio Classes, each instrument group (vocal, piano, strings, woodwind, brass, guitar) meet with…http://library.nwu.ac.za/libraries-and-branches
Libraries and Spaces
Welcome to a Virtual Tour of our Libraries Take a virtual tour of our libraries by clicking on the image below. Virtual our of the Mahikeng Library Virtual our of the Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Library Virtual our of the Potchefstroom Libraries Virtual our of the Potchefstroom Libraries Potchefstroom Libraries Virtual our of the Vanderbijlpark…, Mahikeng Library, Get in Touch Staff Directory Ask Us and FAQs Comments and Suggestions Maps and directions Latitude: -25.82623 Longitude: 25.61068 Address: North-West University: Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Campus Corner of Albert Luthuli and University Drive Building A-7 MMABATHO 2745, South Africa Services on each floor: Basement Mahikeng Campus Library…, Potchefstroom - Ferdinand Postma Library, Get in Touch Staff Directory Ask Us and FAQs Comments and Suggestions Maps and directions Latitude: -26.689041 Longitude: 27.091778 Address: North-West University: Ferdinand Postma Library Potchefstroom Campus Building E7A 11 Hoffman Street POTCHEFSTROOM 2531, South Africa Services on each floor: Basement Ferdinand Postma Library basement…, Potchefstroom - Branch Libraries, Education Library Music Library Natural Sciences Library Theology Library (Jan Lion Cachet Library), Vanderbijlpark Library, Get in Touch Staff Directory Ask Us and FAQs Comments and Suggestions Maps and directions Latitude: -26.72658 Longitude: 27.88121 Address: North-West University: Vanderbijlpark Library Vanderbijlpark Campus Hendrik Van Eck Blvd Building A14 VANDERBIJLPARK 1900, South Africa Services on each floor: The ramps lead to the split levels and the…, Quick links, Contact Us Hours and NWU Dates Code of conduct Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Undergraduate Survival Guide Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate Support Guide Postgraduate support guide Postgraduate Support Guide Academic Staff Guide Academic Staff Guide Academic Staff Guide Academic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/education-animal-health-and-basic-services-heart-mandela-day-outreach
Education, animal health, and basic services at the heart of Mandela Day outreach
In the spirit of compassion and service that defined Nelson Mandela’s legacy, the North-West University (NWU) marked Mandela Day 2025 with a series of impactful community outreach initiatives, focusing on education, animal health, and basic service delivery. Laying the foundation through early childhood education Nelson Mandela once said: “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/political-analyst-weighs-allegations-against-minister-police
Political analyst weighs in on allegations against minister of police
The allegations against the South African police minister are indeed serious and damaging, further eroding the little trust that citizens still have in institutions. According to Thabang Motswaledi, a political analyst at the North-West University (NWU), the allegations have placed the already preoccupied Government of National Unity (GNU)…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-speakers
ICIL 2019 - Speakers
International Keynote Speakers, Prof Serap Kurbanoglu Prof. Serap Kurbanoglu (Turkey) Serap Kurbanoglu received her PhD in Information Studies from Sheffield University, UK. She is a professor at the Department of Information Management of Hacettepe University. One of her main research areas is information literacy. She has numerous publications and is involved in numerous…, National KeyNote Speakers, Prof Bosire Onyancha Prof. Bosire Onyancha Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha is a Research Professor at the Department of Information Science, University of South Africa. Prof Onyancha was the Head of the Department of Information Science, University of South Africa, from July 2011 to September 2015. He holds a PhD in Library and Information Science. Prof…http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/past-events
Past Events
CLES frequently hosts a range of activities, including quarterly Critical Conversations, joint workshops with partners, scholarly conferences, and lectures with guest speakers. For descriptions and photos of past events, you are encouraged to browse through our Newsletters. Some recently concluded activities include:…http://law.nwu.ac.za/sarchi-cles-chair/fellows
Fellows
Prof Helmut Aust Mr Stephen Berrisford Prof Willemien du Plessis Dr Rongedzayi Fambasayi Mr Andrew Gilder Mr Matt Glasser Dr Geci Karuri-Sebina Dr Nonhlanhla Ngcobo Prof Marius Pieterse Prof Germarié Viljoen …http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-excursions
ICIL 2019 - Excursions
Excursions: 27 September 2019, Please note: The excursion is not included in your registration fee. Excursion fees include the entrance fee and the shuttle to the venue. Excursion fees do not include food and beverages. They will be available at all the venues for your pocket. If, for any reason, there are not enough participants, the trip will be cancelled, and you will…, Vilakazi Street, Known the world over for once housing both Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Vilakazi's reputation has since become inextricably tied to that of the Nobel Peace Prize. On June 16, 1976, the streets of that same area in Soweto were littered with the bodies of black children who were protesting against the use of Afrikaans as the…, Boat Cruise, Stonehaven on Vaal, Stonehaven runs a fleet of Vaal Boat River Cruises from the Stonehaven Harbour and proudly boasts SAMSA (South African Maritime Safety Association) Certificates for all of their Vessels. More about Stonehaven River Cruises . Cost: ZAR 410 p/p - 2 hour Boat Cruise Morning trip, Guided Vredefort Dome Tour, This is the most significant meteorite impact that geologists have yet found on Earth, and it is nearly twice as big as the impact that killed the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. The meteorite impact in the Free State made a crater about 300 km wide (from Johannesburg to Welkom!). This makes it a site of great importance for scientists. It is also…, Wonder Cave and Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Italian miners discovered the cave in 1898. They mined approximately 15% of the formation and brought it to the surface. The building consists of calcite, which they placed in a self-built oven for two weeks at about 1100 degrees. This formed a powder taken by ox wagon to Pretoria & Johannesburg to make cement, toothpaste, extract gold and the…, Constitutional Hill and University Libraries, This trip will include a visit to the following libraries: University of Johannesburg Library University of Witwatersrand Library Constitutional Hill Cost: ZAR 160 p/p Day trip, National and University Libraries, This trip will include a visit to the following libraries: National Library of South Africa University of South Africa Library (UNISA) University of Pretoria Library Cost: ZAR 300 p/p Day trip, Sharpeville Public Library, This trip will include a visit to the following libraries: Sharpeville Public Library Cost: ZAR 60 p/p Morning trip [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-accommodation
ICIL 2022 - Accommodation
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Forthcoming Events
Save the Date! Updated Call for Abstract | 6th Annual National Postgraduate Student Conference hosted by the SARCHI in Cities, Law and Environmental Sustainability Theme: Municipal Service Delivery in South Africa 27 Years After the White Paper on Local Government (1998): Opportunities, Challenges and Pathways to Sustainability Venue:…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-venue-and-directions
ICIL 2022 - Venue and Directions
Venue and Directions [accordion collapsed], Venue, The conference will be presented in a hybrid format, with virtual and in-person presentations. Physical venue: North-West University, Potchefstroom Address: North-West University: Potchefstroom Campus, 11 Hoffman Street, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa Building E8, Room G42 - Dawie du Plessis lecture room Guest parking is available. Maps and…, Directions to the NWU: Potchefstroom Campus, Physical Address: North-West University, 11 Hoffman Street, Potchefstroom, 2351, South Africa Potchefstroom Map Campus Map Directions N12 FROM JOHANNESBURG Follow the N12 to Potchefstroom. At the fifth robot, after entering Potchefstroom, turn right into Govan Mbeki Drive (old Mooirivier Drive). The Mooi Rivier Mall will be on your right-hand side…, Shuttle Services and Car Hire Companies, Avis Car Rental Hertz Car Rental Budget Car Rental BLUU Car Rental Citybug Shuttle Service Lime Time Shuttle Service Flamwood Shuttle Service [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-excursions
ICIL 2022 - Excursions
Excursions: 14 October 2019, Please note: The excursion is not included in your registration fee. Excursion fees include the entrance fee and the shuttle to the venue. Excursion fees do not include food and beverages. They will be available at all the venues for your pocket. If there are not enough participants for any reason, the trip will be cancelled, and you will receive…, Lekwena Wildlife Estate, Lekwena Wildlife Estate Lekwena Wildlife Estate - Game Drive Lekwena Wildlife Estate is a unique wildlife estate located 11km outside Potchefstroom in the North West Province. The reserve is home to approximately 2000 heads of game, including 20 antelope species and more than 163 identified bird species. The game viewing routes stretch over more…, Pilanesberg Park Safari, Pilanesberg Park Safari Pilanesberg Park Safari As a Big 5 Reserve – only 2.5 hours from Johannesburg – the Pilanesberg National Park is the perfect destination for travellers wanting a safari experience. Pilanesberg is home to more than 7,000 animals, including the Big 5, and 360 species of birds and promises thrilling game viewing in a malaria…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/auther/mhm-test
MHM test
Welcome to the Home of the Master of Health Sciences in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion! Is a Master’s Degree in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion for you? REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 31 AUGUST 2025! Arehone Maraheni: Graduate of Master of Health Sciences in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion Health promotion is the “process of…http://www.nwu.ac.za/university-calendar/november
University Calendar - November
Legend MC - Mahikeng Campus PC - Potchefstroom Campus VC - Vanderbijlpark Campus M - Masters degree PhD/D - Doctoral degree UDL - Unit for Distance Learning HDA - Higher Degrees Administration FHS - Faculty of Health Sciences FHUM - Faculty of Humanities FEMS - Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences…http://education.nwu.ac.za/faculty-education/important-information
Important Information
[/accordion] [accordion collapsed] Guiding Documents FEDU A-Rules FEDU Quality Manual Report [/accordion] [accordion collapsed] FEDU Calendar 2025 Guidelines and Reports FEDU Student Grievance Guidelines Moderation Guidelines Moderators Report: Examinations…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/panel-discussion-assessment-transforming-higher-education-context-considerations-future