Disseminating Research Output
The NWU Open Access and RDM policies guide public access to NWU research outputs, including dissertations, theses, journal articles, books, conference proceedings, datasets, and other scholarly material.
- Long-term preservation of scholarly outputs
- Improved research visibility and discoverability
- Open access to research where appropriate
- Responsible management of research data
Systems & Tools
Boloka Institutional Repository
Research outputs produced at NWU are preserved and made accessible through Boloka, including digitised collections, publications, and special collections.
DaYta Ya Rona
Processed research data generated during research studies can be shared openly through the NWU Research Data Repository.
Theses & Dissertations
Library and Information Services (LIS) assists in preserving and showcasing theses and dissertations to ensure that valuable postgraduate research remains accessible, visible, and discoverable for future scholarship.
Postgraduate students should remain cautious of predatory publishers that send unsolicited emails offering to publish theses or dissertations as books. Always verify publishers against recognised accredited lists before engaging with them.
Browse Theses & Dissertations
Access postgraduate research outputs through Boloka.
Research Data Repository
DaYta Ya Rona also stores supporting datasets linked to theses and dissertations.
For additional guidance on research dissemination, open scholarship, and repository submissions, please contact the Research and Open Scholarship Services team.