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Research Commons
ROSS Home Research Commons: Research Support Services Booking Spaces Computers and Software Amenities Access Eligibility Training and Workshops Useful Resources Locations Contact Us Research Commons Research Commons Research Commons is a dedicated space designed to support postgraduate students and academic staff by providing access to specialised…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-aanvanklike-ekonomiese-herstel-het-versnel
Die aanvanklike ekonomiese herstel het versnel
Die jongste syfers van die bruto binnelandse produk (BBP) wat op 9 September deur StatsSA vrygestel is, is baie beter nuus wat groei betref as wat ons nou al ’n geruime tyd ervaar. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, sê dat, soos daar oor die algemeen verwag is, die BBP-syfers vir die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/incipient-economic-recovery-has-accelerated
Incipient economic recovery has accelerated
The latest gross domestic product (GDP) figures released by StatsSA on 9 September are much better news on the growth front than we have received for some time. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says that, as was broadly expected, the GDP figures for the second quarter of 2025 confirm that the…http://library.nwu.ac.za/interlibrary-loans
Interlibrary Loans
What are Interlibrary Loan Requests?, Interlibrary Loans Requests (ILL) provide a service to NWU researchers, academic staff and registered master's and doctoral students by obtaining material not owned by the North-West University Libraries via WorldCat Discovery . The Library offers documents to other national and international libraries through a nationwide interlibrary loan…, How to submit an Interlibrary Loan request, STEP 1: Make sure that the Library does not own the item. Check for Instant Article Access Click and drag to resize DOI/PMID Lookup STEP 2: Request the item via WorldCat Discovery . WorldCat Discovery User Guide . For assistance, contact your Faculty Librarian . Click here to review the status of your request (Choose the CAS login)., Requests won't be processed if you have outstanding fines., FAQ's [accordion collapsed], Where is the interlibrary loans desk?, Mahikeng: This section is situated in the library foyer. Potchefstroom: This section is situated in the foyer of the Ferdinand Postma Library. Vanderbijlpark: This section is on the Library's ground floor beside the Reserve desk. , Office hours, Books can be collected and returned to the library's Interlending Desk. You may collect and return materials from the respective libraries' Circulation Desks outside office hours. Mahikeng: Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 16:30 Potchefstroom: Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 16:30 Vanderbijlpark: Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 16:30, How long will delivery take?, Books: ± 3 weeks Articles: ± 1 -10 days Delays may occur due to factors beyond the staff's control, such as books out on loan or journals that may be in the bindery or circulating at branch libraries., Notification of the arrival of books and articles, Articles: Articles will be sent to the user's email address. Books: Users residing in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, or Vanderbijlpark will receive a notice to collect the book from the ILL desk. The books of users not residing in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, or Vanderbijlpark will be couriered to them upon request. The user must return the books to the…, Loan period of books, The supplying Library determines loan periods. The loan period for national books is ± 3 - 8 weeks. No international books are requested. Return books on time and ensure you are aware of the expiry in the book. Each book will be issued with a book strap. The expiry date will appear on the book strap. The user is responsible for returning the ILL…, Renewals, Some libraries grant no renewals, but some allow for ONE renewal. Please provide the Request ID on the book strap ( at all times ) when you renew your book(s) or enquire by telephone or email. Provide the original patron expiration date on the book strap for renewal., Costs involved in Interlending services, National: As far as possible, no charges are attached to articles and books. Courier costs apply outside the Gauteng region. International: We try to acquire electronic copies of articles that are available for free. If not possible, an article costs approximately 18 USD - 50 USD, depending on the length of the text. The price will be communicated…, , James Kolodi Email: interbib@nwu.ac.za Tel.: +27 (0)18 389 2419 Courier address: North-West University Mahikeng Library: Interlibrary Loans Building A-7 Corner of Dr Albert Luthuli and University Drive MMABATHO 2745 Latitude: S 25° 49' 35.1559" Longitude: E 25° 36' 39.2826" Maps and directions Potchefstroom Contact persons:, , Seka Sizani-Kelobang Email address: interbib@nwu.ac.za Tel.: +27 (0)18 299 2793 Courier address: North-West University Ferdinand Postma Library: Interlibrary Loans Building E7A Hoffman Street 11 POTCHEFSTROOM 2531 Latitude: S 26° 41' 21.0606" Longitude: E 27° 5' 31.1065" Maps and directions Vanderbijlpark Contact person: Siyabonga Sithole Email…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/SEW
Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW)
SEW banner, Student Entrepreneurship Programme 2025, Join us for an epic week of entrepreneurship, innovation and inspiration. From start-up vibes to millionaire moves – we’ve got it all!, Headliner Talks: Millionaire Mindsets & Resilient Success, Hear from two dynamic speakers:, Albert van Wyk - How I Became a Millionaire at 22 Albert van Wyk shares his journey of breaking financial barriers at a young age. In this talk, he reveals the mindset shifts, strategies, and practical steps that helped him build wealth before most of us even graduate. Students will walk away inspired and equipped with tools to start shaping their…, What’s Happening?, Campus-wide events by Enactus & SWEEP. Inspiring talks, hands-on hustle, and networking,with changemakers to grow your ideas. Prizes up for grabs – for the bold, the creative, the unstoppable., Don’t just watch others win. Build YOUR story., , Enactus, Enactus is more than just a student society — it’s a movement of young changemakers who use business and innovation to tackle real-world challenges. At NWU, Enactus creates a platform for students to lead projects, develop entrepreneurial skills, and make a tangible impact in communities., Vanderbijlpark Campus, Entrepreneurship Unscripted A bold collaboration between Enactus and the Debate Society. Forget filters, forget the rules – join an open conversation on what entrepreneurship really means. Share your story, challenge ideas, and gain fresh perspectives. Date : Monday, 29 September 2025 Time : TBC Venue : TBC Champion for the event: Miss Hlulani…, Potchefstroom & Mahikeng campus, No local event, but students can connect with Enactus via their campus co-faculty advisors: Potchefstroom - Dr Lerato Mdaka Mahikeng - Mr Njabulo Xulu, SWEEP Event , More details will be provided soon! DHET UCDP EDHE Universities South Africahttp://library.nwu.ac.za/home
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Resources, Library support and resources for undergraduate students Undergraduate Support Alphabetical list of library sources (mainly journals and electronic sources) WorldCat Discovery A-Z List Search our database for accredited journals. Accredited Journals NWU: theses and dissertations, research output, publications, conference papers, Africana, journals…, Services, Book a room or have a look at our training events. Appointments, Bookings and Events Binding process, forms and fees Binding Information regarding our Circulation Services, e.g. how to borrow, return and renew a book. Borrow, Request, Renew Information regarding copyright and plagiarism. Copyright and Plagiarism Request a material from other NWU…, Notices, Mahikeng Library - Basement floor open Please note that due to ongoing construction works on Building E7 (Ferdinand Postma Library), noise may be generated in certain areas of the library. Notices News, Connect, NWU Libraries Facebook News, Social Media and Library Apps Social Media Library Instagram Instagram Library Facebook Facebook Library Blog Blog Library YouTube Channel YouTube, LibGuides and Events, Economic and Management Sciences Economic and Management Sciences Economic and Management Sciences Education Education Education Engineering Engineering Engineering Health Sciences Health Sciences Health Sciences Humanities Humanities Humanities Law Law Law Natural and Agricultural Sciences Natural and Agricultural Sciences Natural and…, Virtual Tours, 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 Library Virtual our of the Vanderbijlpark Library Vanderbijlpark Library, Hours and Directions,http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/enactus-registration-form
Enactus Registration form
Enactus is more than just a student society — it’s a movement of young changemakers who use business and innovation to tackle real-world challenges. At NWU, Enactus creates a platform for students to lead projects, develop entrepreneurial skills, and make a tangible impact in communities., Vanderbijlpark Campus, Entrepreneurship Unscripted A bold collaboration between Enactus and the Debate Society. Forget filters, forget the rules – join an open conversation on what entrepreneurship really means. Share your story, challenge ideas, and gain fresh perspectives. Date : Monday, 29 September 2025 , Registration formhttp://library.nwu.ac.za/ils-interlibrary-loans
Circulation & Lending Services
ILS Home Circulation & Lending Services: Access & User Categories Book Collections Borrow, Renew & Return Courier Service Document Delivery eReserves Fines Holds Interlibrary Loans My Account Self-Check Machine Contact Us , Interlibrary Loans (ILL), What is an Interlibrary Loan Request? Interlibrary Loans Requests (ILL) provide a service to NWU researchers, academic staff and registered master's and doctoral students by obtaining material not owned by the North-West University Libraries via WorldCat Discovery . The Library offers documents to other national and international libraries through…, Interlibrary Loan Desks & Office Hours, Mahikeng: Library foyer | Mon-Fri: 07:30 – 16:30 Potchefstroom: Ferdinand Postma Library foyer | Mon-Fri: 07:30 – 16:30 Vanderbijlpark: Ground floor, next to the Reserve Desk | Mon-Fri: 07:30 – 16:30, Delivery Times, Books: ± 3 weeks Articles: ± 1-10 days Delays may occur due to availability or processing times at lending libraries., Receiving & Returning Items, Articles are emailed directly to users. Books must be collected from the ILL Desk at your campus library. For users outside Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, or Vanderbijlpark, books can be couriered upon request. Books must be returned in person or via courier., Loan Period & Renewals, The supplying Library determines loan periods. Loan periods (3–8 weeks) are determined by the supplying library. Renewals may be granted once, depending on the lending library’s policies. The due date is on the book strap—do not remove it until returning the book. Overdue fees: R10.00 per book per day., Costs involved in Interlending services, National requests: Free when possible; courier fees may apply outside Gauteng (cost communicated before processing). International requests: Articles may cost upwards of $10, depending on length (cost communicated before processing). No international books are requested ., Useful links, NWU Journal Collection: Access and Browse Academic Journals NWU journal collection Catalogues of Other Libraries in South Africa: Access and Search Resources Other library catalogues NWU Theses and Dissertations: Access and Search Academic Research Theses and dissertations [/accordion] Contact Information Mahikeng, Contact person:, James Kolodi | Email: interbib@nwu.ac.za | Tel.: +27 (0)18 389 2419 Courier address: North-West University, Mahikeng Library: Interlibrary Loans, Building A-7, Corner of Dr Albert Luthuli and University Drive, MMABATHO, 2745 [ Map and Directions to NWU Mahikeng Campus Maps and directions ] Potchefstroom, Contact persons:, Seka Sizani-Kelobang | Email address: Contact Interlibrary Loans for Library Assistance interbib@nwu.ac.za | Tel.: +27 (0)18 299 2793 Courier address: North-West University, Ferdinand Postma Library: Interlibrary Loans, Building E7A, Hoffman Street 11, POTCHEFSTROOM, 2531 [ Map and Directions to NWU Potchefstroom Campus Maps and directions ]…, Contact person, : Siyabonga Sithole | Email address: interbib@nwu.ac.za | Tel.: +27 (0)16 910 3044 Courier address: North-West University, Vanderbijlpark Library: Interlibrary Loans, Building A14, Hendrik van Eck Blvd, VANDERBIJLPARK, 1900 [ Map and Directions to NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus Maps and directions ]http://library.nwu.ac.za/notice-library
Noticeboard
[accordion collapsed], Mahikeng Library - Basement Floor Open, We are pleased to inform you that, following the temporary closure of certain spaces in the Library due to flood-related damage, the basement floor (Teaching and Learning Commons) reopened today, 10 September 2025. We sincerely appreciate your patience during the period when the library was not fully operational, as some spaces were affected.…, Protect your Belongings, Do not leave your belongings unattended. Your belongings are valuable, and they're safe with you. Remember: Keep an eye on your bags, laptops, and personal items. Unattended belongings may be at risk of theft or damage. The library is not liable for lost or stolen items. Keep your belongings safe and secure to enjoy a worry-free visit to the…, Noise Alert: Construction Project, Please note that due to ongoing construction works on Building E7 (Ferdinand Postma Library), noise may be generated in certain areas of the library. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Thank you for your understanding. Notice placed on 21 July 2025, Library on the Mahikeng Campus is Now Open, We are excited to welcome you back to the Library on the Mahikeng Campus! Following the flood damage, most of our spaces have now been fully restored and are open for use. Available spaces and services: Junior Research Commons (Ground floor) Senior Research Commons (Ground floor) Training Room 102 (1st Floor – 44 seats) 24-Hour Study Space Writing…, Temporary closure of the Library on the Mahikeng Campus, Please note that, due to ongoing restoration work following flood damage at the Library on the Mahikeng Campus, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) has recommended the immediate closure of the library until further notice. During this period, students are encouraged to make use of the following alternative study spaces on campus: Building A,…, Enhance your research visibility— connect ORCID to Scopus, In a rapidly evolving world of research, visibility and accuracy are necessary. To help you enhance your academic footprint and ensure your scholarly record is as accurate as your impact deserves, we invite you to link your ORCID iD with Scopus. Why take this simple but powerful step? Ensure every research output is correctly attributed to you…, Installation of security gates: Library and Information Service, Please be informed that the Library and Information Service is currently installing RFID security gates at the Ferdinand Postma Library and the Natural Sciences Library on the Potchefstroom Campus. This installation will involve drilling, which may cause some disruptions. The process is expected to be completed by Friday, 28 March 2025. We…, Partial Closure: Mahikeng Campus Library, Mahikeng Campus Library is partially closed due to damages caused by floods, but the following key services remain available: Available Services Junior Commons: Open to all users for printing purposes. It offers 34 seats and 9 computers dedicated to printing. Senior Research Commons: Now accessible to Honours, Master's, and Doctoral students.…, Mahikeng Campus Library Roof Construction in Progress, We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities. Expected completion date: 25 March 2025 Thank you for your cooperation! Notice placed on 13 February 2025, DIY Student Services / 2025 Registration, Student serices change Student serices change Go to the Student Engagement Portal ( Guide ) to find the following: Dashboard (Your information: Campus, qualification, enrolment status, grade point average (GPA), full profile) Registration (Registration, proof of registration) Registration steps for FIRST-YEAR students Registration steps for…, 2025 Library and Information Service (LIS) Calendar, We are pleased to share the 2025 LIS calendar. Both digital and printable versions are now available and can be accessed here . Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require additional information. Dina Mashiyane ( dina.mashiyane@nwu.ac.za ) Notice placed on 3 December 2024 [/accordion]http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/seminar-how-research-policies-shape-research-environment