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The North West University is a pioneer of African Indigenous Knowledge Systems in South Africa and the African continent at large (it all starts here). The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation - National Research Foundation Center of Excellence in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (DSTI-NRF CEIKS) is housed by the Faculty of Natural and…http://library.nwu.ac.za/research-evaluation
Research Support Services
Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services: Ethical Clearance & Funder Requirements Academic Writing Researcher 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…, Research Evaluation, Researchers are increasingly required to report on the impact of their work in evaluating the quality of research. Bibliometric databases such as Scopus and Web of Science play a crucial role in this process by providing quantitative data and metrics that assess the impact and influence of scholarly publications. Scopus and Web of Science are…, Measure your Research Impact, [accordion collapsed], Tools to Track and Showcase Research Performance, These bibliometrics tools produce reports on author profiles, Journal impact factors and quartiles , article-level metrics such as usage (citation counts, downloads, HTML views, abstract views), captures (bookmarks), mentions (blog posts, e-comments, Wikipedia references), social media attention, author-level metrics and altmetrics. In the NRF…, Altmetrics (Alternative metrics), Altmetric Explorer is a web-based tool that tracks, monitors, and analyses the online attention and impact of scholarly research outputs. This tool is designed to help researchers, institutions, publishers, and funders understand and visualise the broader impact of research beyond traditional academic citations. Training Material Altmetric…, Connect your NWU Profiles to ORCID, The NWU Repositories (Boloka and DaYta Ya Rona) provide research profiles for researchers. These profiles typically include information about the researcher's publications, datasets, and sometimes other scholarly outputs. These profiles help increase the visibility and discoverability of a researcher's work within the academic community and beyond…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-knowledge-systems-centre/about-us-0
About us
Vision The vision is to become a multifaceted, prominent centre for co-created IKS curriculum innovation, teaching, learning, research, and community engagement in indigenous knowledge systems. Mission The centre strives to play a critical role in contributing towards the sustainable community livelihoods through knowledge and products…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-knowledge-systems-centre/services
Services
Teaching and learning Facilitating IKS modules to students Develop short courses Multilingual pedagogies Indigenous pedagogies Writing retreats including scientific writing workshops Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as one important aspect of the IKS discourse. Both IK holders and practitioners are involved in the teaching and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/dsti-nrf-ceiks/coachlab
Coachlab
The DSTI-NRF CEIKS in partnership with the Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC) offers the CoachLab Entrepreneurship Programme at the North-West University. The Innovation Hub (TIH) is the innovation agency of the responsible for conceptualisation and implementation of innovation programmes as well as full development and operation of The…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/indigenous-knowledge-systems-centre/postgraduate-studies
Postgraduate studies
Postgraduate study options within the IKS center include: Master of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (MIKS)-2 years full time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in IKS-3 years full time Postdoctoral Research Fellowship- 1 year (Renewable)http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/dsti-nrf-ceiks/internationalisation
Internationalisation
The North-West University (NWU) Internationalisation Strategy and Global Engagement Policy aim to expand the university's global footprint. They drive academic excellence, cultural diversity, and international research collaboration in alignment with the national Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The DSTI - NRF CEIKS is working…http://theology.nwu.ac.za/af/christelike-bediening-en-leierskap/ou-testament
Ou Testament
.title-heading { display: none; } [accordion] Oorsig Die studie van eksegetiese, hermeneutiese en openbaring van historiese aspekte van die Ou Testament. Toelatingsvereistes Kontak asseblief vir theology-enquiries@nwu.ac.za Plekke van aanbieding Potchefstroom Sal binnekort in Mahikeng en…http://theology.nwu.ac.za/christian-ministry-and-leadership/old-testament
Old Testament
.title-heading { display: none; } [accordion] Overview The study of exegetical, hermeneutical and revelation historical aspects of the Old Testament. Admission requirements Please contact theology-enquiries@nwu.ac.za Sites of delivery Potchefstroom Will be available at Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academics-launch-books-during-national-archives-awareness-week
Academics launch books during National Archives Awareness Week
With the launch of their books set in the sometimes harsh realities of South Africa, two academics from the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) are contributing to national memory while preserving knowledge for a more just future. Held on 9 May at the Protea Hotel in Mahikeng, the launch took place during National Archives…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-african-sign-language-dissemination-event-promoting-inclusion-digital-spaces
South African Sign Language dissemination event: Promoting inclusion in digital spaces
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) hosted at the North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with its Child Language Development node at Stellenbosch University, will host a South African Sign Language (SASL) dissemination event on 29 May 2026. The event is aimed at advancing the inclusion of the South African…http://news.nwu.ac.za/athletes-secure-medals-ussa-championships
Athletes secure medals at USSA Championships
North-West University (NWU) athletes delivered medal performances at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) championships after managing tactical races, injuries and recovery during the national university competition. NWU athlete Andrea Steynberg earned bronze in the women’s 800 m final after moving up from sixth position in the closing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/table-tennis-team-delivers-strong-performance-inter-campus-tournament