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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) (…

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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 Appointment

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Menu ROSS Hub Research Support Services Policies Digital Scholarship Services Special Collections ROSS Resources Research Commons Library Resources Guides, Events & Training Bookings & Spaces Contact Us, ROSS Resources, NEW: Trial Database - LeapSpace ⭐ (Available from 11 May - 11 June 2026), Select a resource from our list:, , Or choose via process:, Creating / Writing Tools: Data Analysis Tools - ATLAS.ti Data Management Plans - DMPTool Citation Managers - EndNote LibKey Tools MS Word Postgraduate Template Plagiarism Tools - iThenticate Survey Tools - QuestionPro Systematic Reviews - Covidence Writefull Guides: EndNote Research Data Management Systematic Review Publish / Preserve / Share…

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Speeches of the Principal and Vice-chancellor

[accordion] 2026 21 May 2026: OCB Awards 9 May 2026: Open Day Address 8 May 2026: Autumn graduation ceremony procedure guide 7 May 2026: Vice-Chancellor’s Graduation Congratulatory Address M & D Graduation Ceremony (Mahikeng Campus) 28 April 2026: Graduation address: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences 13…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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]

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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]

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