Photos and Audio-visual collections
The Photo Archives also house a large collection of photographic and audio-visual materials from across all three campuses that includes negatives, positives and other audio-visual media pertaining below:
Academic & Non- Academic Life
- Activities by Academic and Support departments.
- Facilities (lecture halls, libraries, students studying).
Buildings & Sites
- Campus landscapes.
- Architecture/ Campus Buildings.
- Outdoor areas.
NWU Events & Activities
- Cultural events & performances.
- Inaugurations and other activities highlighting dynamic campus life.
Faculty & Staff
- NWU leadership, Faculty members, Researchers, and Administrative staff.
Sports & Recreation
- Sports matches, Teams, Athletes, and other Recreational Activities.
- Fitness Centres and Outdoor Sports Facilities.
The NWU Archives welcomes donations and transfers of photographs and audio‑visual materials that document the history and activities of the University.
If you wish to donate or transfer material to the Archives, please complete the online form below. Submission of this form allows archivists to review the material before any physical or digital transfer takes place.
Contact
Simphiwe Sithole
Photo & Digital Archivist
Simphiwe.Sithole@nwu.ac.za | +27 (0)18 299 2650
Building E7C, Office 240, Potchefstroom Campus