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University Calendar - August
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://news.nwu.ac.za/af/voortsetting-van-verlaging-van-die-rentekoers-was-die-regte-besluit
Voortsetting van verlaging van die rentekoers was die regte besluit
Die besluit van die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) van die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank (SARB) op 31 Julie om weer eens die rentekoerse met ’n verdere 25 basispunte (bps) te verlaag, is in die huidige omstandighede die regte besluit vir die ekonomie. Dit is die mening van prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se…http://news.nwu.ac.za/continuation-interest-rate-easing-was-right-decision
Continuation of interest-rate easing was the right decision
The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on 31 July to again reduce interest rates by a further 25 basis points (bps) is the right decision for the economy in the present circumstances. This is the view of Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School. In…http://news.nwu.ac.za/growing-together-hand-hand-witrand-hospital
Growing together, hand in hand, at Witrand Hospital
A spirit of collaboration and compassion is flourishing at Witrand Hospital, thanks to the innovative Taking HANDS community engagement project led by the Presence team of the North-West University (NWU) School of Nursing and NuMIQ research focus area. This inspiring initiative is transforming the hospital environment, fostering unity among staff…http://news.nwu.ac.za/final-year-language-students-look-forward-future-full-possibility
Final-year language students look forward to a future full of possibility
By Gofaone Motsamai and Keaoleboga Motshabi A classroom once filled with nervous first years became a space of confidence and direction as the North-West University’s (NWU) School of Languages on the Mahikeng Campus welcomed its 2025 final-year students to an information session on 24 July on furthering their studies and following a path…http://library.nwu.ac.za/artificial-intelligence-symposium-2023
Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023
Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Satellite Symposium on Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Satellite Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Announcing the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3 rd IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa 5 - 7 September 2023 The North-West University Library and Information Service, Information Technology and the Faculty of Engineering: School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, in collaboration with the IFLA IT Section, are pleased to host this Artificial Intelligence Symposium. …, Aim of the Event, The symposium aims to bring together industry leaders to discuss digital strategies institutions can apply to enable agile, collaborative, and integrated service operations. This implies innovative changes and adaptability in human skills and creative imagination to establish, develop, and maintain an enabling Teaching and Learning environment…, Links, Dr Edmund Balnaves talks about the impact of AI Symposium Feedback Survey PDF Programme Speakers Booklet Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2023: Speakers (IFLA Link) Special Issue: South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS), News, PUKfm radio advertisement PUKfm radio interview Follow the development of our Library Bot ., Guest Speakers, AI guest speakers AI guest speakers Read more about our guest speakers . [accordion collapsed], Workshops - Monday 4 and Wednesday 6 September, Workshop 1: Developing robotics for the LIS environment - Prof Pieter van Vuuren Monday 4 September, 11:00 - 12:30 The workshop will be presented by the NWU School of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering. It will introduce participants to the development of the NWU LIS robots and include a physical tour of the Makerspace. Workshop 2:…, Programme: AIS 2023, 3r d IFLA IT Section Artificial Intelligence Symposium (AIS) 2023 North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 5-7 September 2023 PDF Programme Speakers Booklet Special Issue: South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS) Day 1 4 September, Monday 10:30 Registration 11:00-12:30 Workshop 1: Developing robotics for the…, Theme, The central conference theme is Artificial Intelligence in Teaching, Learning, and Research: Promoting Digital Access to Information through Automation. The subthemes are as follows: 1. Artificial intelligence Robotics Process Automation Humanoid Robots for libraries Natural Language Processing Speech processing (Text-speech solutions) Machine…, Abstracts and Submissions, We invite papers for the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Symposium: 3rd IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence. North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa. Please submit your abstracts using this Google Form . For more information, contact: Ms. Neli Tshabalala (NWU: Director Shared Services) at neli.tshabalala@nwu.ac.za Mr. Lizwi Njani (…, Partnerships and stakeholders, IFLA IT Section participation IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) promotes libraries as vital institutions that enhance people's lives through equitable access to knowledge and information. Innovation and the principles of freedom of access to information through the indiscriminate use of technology and…, Committees, Committee Leaders Neli Tshabalala Neli Tshabalala Neli Tshabalala: Director of Shared Services Ms. Neli Tshabalala is the Director: Shared Library and Information Services at North-West University (NWU), a Ph.D. candidate at the University of South Africa, where she examines resource allocation in academic libraries as an essential determinant of…, Registration Fees and Steps *** Registration Closed ***, Early bird registration: 9 June - 19 August 2023 Online registration: 20 August - 29 August 2023 Registration Fees Note: The registration fee includes the workshops but does not include the cocktail function, gala dinner, or excursion. Category Fee (Rands) Early Bird Registration Early Bird - Local Registration ZAR 4200.00 Early Bird - …, Venue, Directions and Shuttle Services, Venue and Directions The conference will be presented in a hybrid format, with virtual and in-person presentations. Physical venue: The Feather Hill , Potchefstroom, South Africa Address: The Feather Hill, Dagbreek Landgoed, Ext. 1133, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa Guest parking is available. Maps and directions GPS Coordinates 26º39´36.1"S …, Recommended Accommodation, The Feather Hill Email: reservations@thefeatherhill.co.za Telephone: +27(0)66 429 9996 Oudrift Riverside Lodge (3.5 km from the conference venue) Standard Room: B&B - R895.00 PP Standard Room: B&B and Dinner - R1174.00 PP info@oudrift.co.za Telephone: +27 (0)82 441 2370 or +27 (0)18 297 4939 Adato Guest House (7.5 km from the conference…, Functions and Excursions, Cocktail Function: Tuesday, 5 September Attendance fee ZAR 600 per person Time: 18:00 Venue: Feather Hill Hotel Dress code: Smart Casual Gala Dinner: Wednesday, 6 September Attendance fee ZAR 600 per person Time: 19:00 Venue: Feather Hill Hotel Dress code: Vintage or Traditional Attire Cash bar available Excursions Note: The excursion is…, Exhibitors, ExLibris ExLibris ExLibris ExLibris At Ex Libris, we believe in the value of education and research. Our mission is to allow academic institutions to create, manage, and share knowledge. With better tools, our customers achieve their goals and further academic initiatives. Ex Libris Esploro WWIS WWIS WWIS - Worldwide Information Services WWIS…, Contact Information, Neli Tshabalala NWU: Library and Information Service, Director Shared Services Organising Committee neli.tshabalala@nwu.ac.za Dr. Edmund Balnaves IFLA Divisional Chair - Director Prosentient Systems, Australia ebalnaves@prosentient.com.au May Chang Mentor IT Section and Committee Member AI SIG - Library Chief Technology Officer, University of…, Sponsors, AI Sponsors #AISymposium #DigAI2023http://library.nwu.ac.za/event-international-open-access-week-2025
Event: International Open Access Week 2025
Open Access 2025 Open Access 2025 , NWU 2024 Open Access Celebrations: 20 - 26 October 2025 (Under construction), #OAWeek, Theme: Who Owns Our Knowledge? “Who Owns Our Knowledge?” is the theme for this year’s International Open Access Week (October 20-26). The 2025 theme asks a pointed question about the present moment and how, in a time of disruption, communities can reassert control over the knowledge they produce. It also challenges us to reflect on not only who…, Programme, REGISTER LINK TO FOLLOW Online Colloquium: Online via MS Teams , To follow., NWU Library Initiatives, Hosts and maintains the NWU Institutional Repository , which collects, preserves, and distributes NWU research material at no cost to the user. Boloka (NWU-IR) is the primary storage of all NWU Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). Dedicated librarians assist researchers with uploading their outputs to Boloka. Hosts and maintains Open…, NWU Initiatives, NWU Research Repository: DaYta Ya Rona (figshare)http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-contact
ICIL 2022 - Contact
Louise Vos (Library and Information Service: Senior Manager Outreach, Projects and Quality) Organising Committee louise.vos@nwu.ac.za Hendra Pretorius (Library and Information Service: Director Client Services) Organising Committee hendra.pretorius@nwu.ac.za Carine Basson (Library and Information Service: Shared Services) Logistics Committee…http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-contact
ICIL 2019 - Contact
Hendra Pretorius (Library and Information Service: Director Client Services) Standing Committee hendra.pretorius@nwu.ac.za Prof Jako Olivier (Faculty of Education: Self-Directed Learning) Programme Committee jako.olivier@nwu.ac.za Thoko Tswaile (Library and Information Service: Client Services) Logistics Committee thoko.tswaile@nwu.ac.zahttp://library.nwu.ac.za/acquisitions
Acquisitions
, Source Recommendations, Suggest a source the Library should acquire . Note: Only registered students and staff can make suggestions., Who to contact regarding new acquisitions, Mahikeng Library: Molly Kekana at +27 (0)18 389 2407 Potchefstroom Library: Carine Basson at +27 (0)18 299 2818 Vanderbijlpark Library: Malose Langa at +27 (0)16 910 3042http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2022-submissions
ICIL 2022 - Submissions
ICIL Programme 2022 PDF of conference programme Book of abstracts Book of abstracts Guidelines for presenters and session chairs, ***SUBMISSIONS CLOSED***,http://library.nwu.ac.za/icil-2019-submissions
ICIL 2019 - Submissions
PDF of conference programme Guidelines for presenters and session chairs, ***SUBMISSIONS CLOSED***,http://www.nwu.ac.za/governance-and-management/council-composition-and-membership
Council Composition and Membership
The Council is constituted as follows: 5(1)a Vice-Chancellor Prof MB Tyobeka Internal 5(1)b Vice-Principal Prof L du Plessis Internal 5(1)c Three persons elected by Senate from among its ranks Prof A…http://www.nwu.ac.za/af/content/samestelling-en-lidmaatskap-van-raad-beheer-en-bestuur-nwu
Samestelling en lidmaatskap van Raad
Die Raad is soos volg saamgestel: 5(1)a Visekanselier Prof MB Tyobeka Intern 5(1)b Adjunkhoof Prof L du Plessis Intern 5(1)c Drie persone verkies vanuit die geledere van die Senaat Prof A…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/green-engineering/course-information
Course Information
Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in Industrial Engineering with Sustainability The PG Dip in Industrial Engineering with Sustainability is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills for an industrial engineering career in industries and institutions that seek to implement the shared blueprint for peace and prosperity, for people and…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/statistical-consultation-services/oor-ons
Oor ons
Die Statistiese Konsultasiediens (SKD) van die Potchefstroomkampus van die Noordwes-Universiteit bestaan sedert 1980. SKD verskaf hulp aan nagraadse studente en personeel van die Noordwes-Universiteit ten opsigte van kwantitatiewe aspekte van navorsing. Nota: Dit word aanbeveel dat kliënte reeds met SKD moet…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/scs
About Us
The Statistical Consultation Services (SCS) of the Potchefstroom Campus of North-West University has been in existence since 1980. SCS provides assistance to North-West University postgraduate students and personnel in terms of the quantitative aspects of research. Note: SCS recommends that clients should…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/guest-lecture-dr-robert-nkuna
Guest Lecture by Dr Robert Nkuna
You are cordially invited to a Guest Lecture by Dr Robert Nkuna, the title of his presentation will be on Municipal infrastructure decay in South Africa. Is it a result of poor monitoring and evaluation or merely a consequence of poor municipal planning? Bio of Robert Nkuna Previously, he held the same position at the Department of…http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/plusrsa-2023-conference-information