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Navorsing en Innovasie
Die intensivering van ons navorsing- en innovasie-aktiwiteit is die sleutel tot die verwerkliking van ons droom om aan te beweeg vanaf ’n gebalanseerde onderrig- en leer-universiteit na ’n meer navorsingsintensiewe instelling. Ons streef daarna om ’n internasionaal-erkende universiteit in Afrika te wees wat vir betrokke vakkundigheid…http://www.nwu.ac.za/research-and-innovation
Research and Innovation
The intensification of our research and innovation activity is key to realising our dream of moving from being a balanced teaching and research university towards being a more research-intensive institution. We strive to be an internationally recognised university in Africa, distinguished for engaged scholarship, social…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/pliem-patients-stories
PLIEM - Patient's Stories
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Academic addresses digital communication challenges
The digital shift in communication is forcing organisations to rethink how they engage with the public, manage crises and protect their reputations. That was the message shared by Prof. Gilbert Motsaathebe during an online guest lecture hosted by Koladaisi University in Ibadan, Nigeria on 18 May 2026. Prof. Motsaathebe, who is a professor…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/technology-and-instrumentation
Technology and instrumentation
Untargeted analysis Our instrumentation for untargeted analysis, which can utilise either very little or no sample preparation, is highly selective. This allows for the separation of signals from closely related compounds in terms of mass, retention time, or fragmentation spectra. This is a powerful tool for those looking to analyse a sample…http://library.nwu.ac.za/potchefstroom-library
Potchefstroom Library
Libraries and Spaces NWU Potchefstroom Library, About the Library, The Ferdinand Postma Library at North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus is the main academic library supporting students, researchers and staff with a wide range of services and resources. It offers access to print and digital collections, lending and information services, and dedicated spaces for quiet study, group work and postgraduate…, Address and Directions, +27 (0)18 299 2000/2800/2802 North-West University: Ferdinand Postma Library Potchefstroom Campus, Building E7A 11 Hoffman Street POTCHEFSTROOM, 2531, South Africa Latitude: -26.689041 Longitude: 27.091778 Potchefstroom Library maps and directions Maps and Directions , Branch Libraries, Education Library Music Library Natural Sciences Library Theology Library , Hours, , Quick links, Virtual Tour Services Staff Directory , Amenities, [accordion collapsed], Basement, Ferdinand Postma Library basement Book shelves: 000-999 (Publications pre-1980) (Staff at the Circulation Desk will collect the books for you.) Binding services, Ground Floor, Ferdinand Postma Library ground floor Besembos eReserves Catalogue workstations Circulation & Lending Services Information services Information commons (Undergraduate Students) Information resources Interlibrary Loans New books shelve Printing and scanning Security Self-checkout Seminar rooms (Undergraduate Students) Tarentaal training room, First Floor, Ferdinand Postma Library first floor Book shelves: 000-999 (Publications from 1980-) Laptop workstations Library administration Quiet study area Seminar rooms (Undergraduate students) Theses and dissertations, Second Floor, Ferdinand Postma Library second floor Group work area Journal collection and help desk Laptop workstations Law collection and quiet study area Quiet reading foyer Seminar rooms (Undergraduate students) Special collections Quiet study area, Third Floor, Ferdinand Postma Library third floor Africana collection Conference room Honours Commons (Fourth-year and Honours students) Research Commons (M, PhD students and staff) [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-library
Vanderbijlpark Library
Libraries and Spaces NWU Vanderbijlpark Library, About the Library, The North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Library on the Vaal Triangle Campus is a central academic resource supporting students, researchers and staff with a wide range of services and study facilities. It offers spaces such as a 24-hour computer centre, group study areas, research support, and access to both physical and electronic…, Address and Directions, +27 (0)16 910 3172/3231 North-West University: Vanderbijlpark Library Vanderbijlpark Campus, Building A14 Hendrik Van Eck Blvd VANDERBIJLPARK, 1900, South Africa Latitude: -26.72658 Longitude: 27.88121 Vanderbijlpark Library maps and directions Maps and Directions, Hours, , Quick links, Virtual Tour Services Staff Directory , Amenities, [accordion collapsed], Lower Ground Floor, Vanderbijlpark lower ground floor 24-Hour computer centre 24-Hour study room Computer centre Facilitation rooms IT Support Printing Services Supplemental instruction room, Ground Floor, Vanderbijlpark ground floor Coffee shop: Books & Beans Copy shop eReserves Interlibrary Loans Journal Section Circulation & Lending Services New books shelve Security Services Self-checkout, Split Level 1, Vanderbijlpark Library split level 1 Catalogue computers Book shelves (Loan Collection) Computer workstations Facilities for people with disabilities Librarians Honours Group Discussion Rooms Information desk Study area TLC - One Button Studio, First Floor, Vanderbijlpark Library first floor Africana collection Honours wing: quiet study area Library administration Training room, Split Level 2, Vanderbijlpark Library split level 2 Group study units Research Librarians iStudy units Research Commons (M and PhD students and staff) Study area with computer stations, Second Floor, Vanderbijlpark Library second floor Water Archive [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/mahikeng-library
Mahikeng Library
Libraries and Spaces NWU Mahikeng Library, About the Library, The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Library on the Mahikeng Campus is a key academic hub that supports students, researchers, and staff with a wide range of resources and services. It offers dedicated spaces such as a 24-hour study centre, undergraduate learning commons and collaborative group rooms equipped with computers, power points and…, Address and Directions, +27(0)18 389 2115 North-West University: Mahikeng Library Mahikeng Campus, Building A-7 Corner of Albert Luthuli and University Drive MMABATHO, 2745, South Africa Latitude: -25.82623 Longitude: 25.61068 Mahikeng Library maps and directions Maps and Directions, Hours, , Quick links, Virtual Tour Services Staff Directory, Amenities, [accordion collapsed], Basement, Mahikeng Campus Library basement 24-Hour study centre CTL - One Button Studio and Podcast Facility Information desk Learning Commons (Undergraduate Students) Learning Commons Study Area Learning Commons Training Room Special collections, Ground Floor, Mahikeng Campus Library ground floor Circulation & Lending Services Conference room eReserves Librarians Interlibrary Loans Junior Research Commons (Fourth-year and Honours students) Library administration New books shelf Periodicals section Security Self-checkout Senior Research Commons (M, PhD students and staff), First Floor, Mahikeng Campus First floor Book shelves Discussion rooms Law section Study area Training centre [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/education-library
Education Library
Libraries and Spaces NWU Education Library, About the Library, This Library houses our education collection. The ground floor hosts the book collection and silent study spaces. The new EduLab hosts copiers, printers and collaborative learning spaces on the ground floor, and computer workstations on the first floor. All spaces have ample plugs for laptops and other devices. Six seminar rooms are situated in…, Address and Directions, +27 (0)18 299 1578 North-West University: Education Library, Potchefstroom Campus, Building C6c 11 Hoffman Street POTCHEFSTROOM, 2531, South Africa Latitude: -26.691511 Longitude: 27.089848 Potchefstroom Library maps and directions Maps and Directions, Hours, , Quick links, Virtual Tour Services Staff Directory Education LibGuides Resources Passwords, Amenities, [accordion collapsed], Ground Floor, Education Library ground floor Book collection Children's Books and Youth Literature Circulation services Computer workstations Group work area Information services New books shelf Printing, scanning and copying Reserved and prescribed books Security Seminar rooms Silent study areas, First Floor, Education Library first floor Computer workstations [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/music-library
Music Library
Libraries and Spaces Music Library, About the Library, This branch library is housed in the Conservatory, east of Thabo-Mbeki Drive (Van der Hoff Road) and next to the Fanie du Toit Sports grounds. The Music Library serves the staff and students of the School of Music at the NWU: Potchefstroom Campus. Read more..., Address and Directions, +27 (0)18 299 2859 North-West University: Music Library Potchefstroom Campus, Building K1, Room G31 62 Thabo Mbeki Way POTCHEFSTROOM, 2531, South Africa Latitude: -26.69126 Longitude: 27.09854 Directions to Potchefstroom Potchefstroom Campus map, Hours, , Quick links, Virtual Tour Services Staff Directory Music LibGuide Resources Passwordshttp://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/human-metabolomics
Welcome to the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM)
CHM is dedicated to providing the healthcare sector with innovative, cutting-edge analytical services We are driven by our passion for innovation and our commitment to providing the best possible service to our clients. Our state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge analytical methods allow us to meet the demands of various sectors within…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/newborn-screening
Newborn Screening
Starting on the right foot with Newborn Screening Programs that screen newborn babies for selected genetic and metabolic diseases are vital to the health of infants. Without these screenings, babies would be at risk for developing severe illnesses that could cause brain damage or death. With early detection and treatment, however, many…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/nmp
NMP
Introducing the NMP The NMP is a cutting-edge technology platform that allows for the study of human metabolism on a large scale. The platform is funded by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and hosted at the NWU’s Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM). The CHM was selected as the ideal location to host the NMP due to its extensive…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/biobank
Biobank
The first of its kind on the African continent The CHM and the NMP established the first Biobank for rare metabolic diseases on the African continent in 2019. The Biobank stores and provides access to biological samples and clinical data from patients with rare metabolic diseases, which will help researchers to develop new diagnostic…http://library.nwu.ac.za/natural-sciences-library
Natural Sciences Library
Libraries and Spaces Natural Sciences Library, About the Library, This branch library serves Natural Sciences, Engineering, and Health Sciences. Read more..., Address and Directions, +27 (0)18 299 2810 North-West University: Natural Sciences Library, Potchefstroom Campus, Building G1, Top floor Universiteit Street POTCHEFSTROOM, 2531, South Africa Latitude: -26.68583 Longitude: 27.09329 Potchefstroom Library maps and directions Maps and Directions , Hours, , Quick links, Virtual Tours Services Staff Directory LibGuides Resources Passwords , Amenities, [accordion collapsed], Third Floor, Natural Sciences Library third floor Book shelves: 000-999 Circulation & Lending Services Information Services Information Resources Quiet study area Theses and dissertations Student computers Library administration Journal collection Printing [/accordion]http://library.nwu.ac.za/theology-library
Theology Library
Libraries and Spaces NWU Theology Library, About the Library, The Theology Library serves the students, lecturers, and researchers at the Faculty of Theology (including the Theological School of the Reformed Churches), as well as ministers of the Reformed Churches of South Africa (RCSA). Read more..., Address and Directions, +27 (0)18 299 2809 North-West University: Theology Library Potchefstroom Campus, Building K11, G04 80 Molen Street POTCHEFSTROOM, 2531, South Africa Latitude: -26.69339 Longitude: 27.09705 Directions to Potchefstroom Potchefstroom Campus map, Hours, , Quick links, Virtual Tour Services Staff Directory LibGuide for Theology Resources Passwordshttp://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/tuis