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Event: Library Book Exhibitions 2026
NWU Library Book Exhibition NWU Library Book Exhibition, Books, Research, Innovation: Connecting Minds, The Library and Information Services (LIS) proudly hosts a dynamic, multi-day book exhibition, designed to support teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across faculties. Date: 20–21 May 2026 Venue: Vanderbijlpark Campus: Library Foyer Explore the latest local and international publications and engage directly with vendors:…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/nbs-who-we-are
NBS Who we are
HOME | WHO ARE WE | PROFESSIONALS | PARENTS AND PATIENTS | PATIENT STORIES | SAMPLE HANDLING | CONTACT DETAILS What is Newborn Screening? Newborn screening is a special blood test for newborns. Just a few drops of blood from your baby’s heel are put onto a special test paper and sent to NBS Lab in…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-open-scholarship-librarians
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Menu ROSS Hub Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data Visualisation Contact Us, Digitisation, Digitisation at universities often involves converting physical documents, resources, and processes into digital formats to improve accessibility, efficiency, and preservation. Digitisation workflows in universities involve converting physical materials, such as books, documents, photographs, and other artefacts, into digital formats. This is done…, NWU Digitisation Workflow, [accordion collapsed], 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 digitisation process. Organise and catalogue the materials for efficient digitisation., 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, Photo of Cynthia Mpfo Email Cynthia Mpofu Cynthia Mphofo 📧 Librarian 📱 Phone Cynthia Mpofu +27 (0)18 285 2836 📅Schedule an Appointmenthttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-digital-scholarship-services
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Menu ROSS Hub Digital Scholarship Services: Digitisation Data Visualisation Contact Us, Explore Our Digital Scholarship Services, Digital Scholarship logo, 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 revolutionise the academic experience. At our centre, we embrace this transformation wholeheartedly. We believe that by…, Our Mission: Pioneering Digital Excellence, We aim to be a dynamic hub where scholars, students, and enthusiasts come together to explore, create, and innovate. We provide specialised services, cutting-edge tools, and collaborative spaces to support your digital research. By fostering an inclusive and vibrant community, we aim to drive groundbreaking research, promote digital literacy, and…, Workshops & Events, 2019 Training Calendar, Collaborations & Partnerships, 2019 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 Africahttp://www.nwu.ac.za/deputy-vice-chancellor-research-and-innovation
DVC Research & Innovation, Community Engagement, Postgraduate Studies with assigned function of the Vanderbijlpark Campus
DVC Research & Innovation, Community Engagement, PG Studies with assigned function of the Vanderbijlpark Campus Prof. Jeffrey Mphahlele PhD (Medical Virology) (Medunsa, Pretoria) (1999) Master of Medical Science in Microbiology (Virology) (Medunsa, Pretoria) (1995) BSc (Medical) (Honours (Microbiology…http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/adjunk-visekanselier-navorsing-en-innovasie
AVK Navorsing en Innovasie, Gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid, Nagraadse Studies met toegewyse funksie van die Vanderbijlparkkampus
AVK Navorsing en Innovasie, Gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid, Nagraadse Studies met toegewyse funksie van die Vanderbijlparkkampus Prof. Jeffrey Mphahlele PhD (Mediese Virologie) (Medunsa, Pretoria) (1999) Magister in Mediese Wetenskappe in Mikrobiologie (Virologie) (Medunsa, Pretoria) (1995) BSc (Medies) (Honneurs) (…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-data-visualisation
Digital Scholarship Services
Menu ROSS Hub 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 analyses, and detect flaws. A data visualisation workflow outlines the steps to create…, Data Visualisation Workflow, [accordion collapsed], 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 XML, CSV and JSON, 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 Cloud, Word Tree, Collocation Graph Geospatial analysis Map, Network Graph, 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 workshops to students, faculty, and staff on data visualisation techniques and tools. These include basic visualisation principles, software-specific training, and advanced visualisation methods., Collaboration, The NWU encourages interdisciplinary collaboration among departments and research groups. Data visualisation can often benefit from expertise across multiple domains., Data Repository, Researchers can access and share datasets for visualisation and analysis on the data repository or portal Dayta Ya Rona ., Data Ethics and Privacy, Ensure that data privacy and ethical considerations are followed, especially when dealing with sensitive or private data., Public Engagement, Use data visualisation to engage with the broader public. Public lectures, workshops, and infographics can help disseminate research findings to a broader audience., Service, Contact us for bookings to use our visualisation wall. Mahikeng Campus, Ground floor, Room G15, Contact, Photo of Cynthia Mpfo Email Cynthia Mpofu Cynthia Mphofo 📧 Librarian 📱 Phone Cynthia Mpofu +27 (0)18 285 2836 📅Schedule an Appointmenthttp://library.nwu.ac.za/research-resources
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PLIEM - Metabolic Defects
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