Social workers – giving hope to a broken world

It was Anne Frank who said that a single candle can both defy and define darkness, and in 2017 these words still ring true – especially for social work students and practitioners.

The second-year social work students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently made – in the presence of their peers and family…

Solemn declaration to guide social workers on their professional journey

The second-year social work class of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently took part in an oath taking ceremony.

This annual event was attended by amongst others, Prof Alida Herbst from the NWU’s School for Psychosocial Health Sciences, members of the academic fraternity, representatives of the Gauteng…

NWU campus in Vanderbijlpark welcomes new cohort of student leaders

The student community of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently took to the voting stations and by doing so elected a new Student Campus Council (SCC) for 2017/2018.

On 13 September the new student leaders – which will also include the house committees of the different residences – will be inaugurated into…

Mock trials offer a glimpse in to the lives of professional social workers

“When you enter this courtroom, you are on my turf.” These are the words of Mr Johan van den Berg, addressing the second-year social work students at their annual mock trials where students got a taste of the harsh reality faced by social workers when having to testify in court. 

The second year…

NWU heroically bows out of 2017 Varsity Football tournament

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) varsity football team took the fight to the log leaders, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), in their televised semi-final encounter on 7 September 2017 at the TUT Stadium.

Defying the cynics’ unfavourable score predictions, the NWU was determined to give TUT all they have got and prove…

Learners experience the NWU spirit

The learners of Kwakwatsi Secondary School in Koppies were recently treated to a visit from several representatives from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. This friendly visit gave learners the opportunity to experience the caring spirit of the university first-hand. 

Mr Jabu Sithole, a recruiter, shared…

New Student Campus Council for NWU’s campus in Mahikeng

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng inaugurated its brand new Student Campus Council (SCC) at the Great Hall on 8 September 2017.

Various members from the campus community attended the ceremony, including Mr Rick Van Rooyen, the outgoing acting director for student life, and Advocate Molemane, the campus student…

NWU gird their loins for encounter with tournament log leaders

Following their much-needed recent win against the University of Johannesburg (UJ) (putting them in third position on the 2017 Varsity Football tournament log), the North-West University’s (NWU’s) varsity football team is preparing to take on the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) on 7 September 2017 in their quest to seal their place in…

Serious game aims to alleviate statistics headache

When it comes to learning and understanding statistics, many students see the subject as a daunting challenge leaving them not only demotivated but also frustrated – sometimes even before starting the module at university.

When the academic support departments of the North-West University’s (NWU's) campus in Vanderbijlpark set out to…

NWU’s nuclear programme gets international green light

The North-West University (NWU) is one of only three universities in the world whose master’s degree in nuclear engineering has been recommended for International Nuclear Management Academy (INMA) endorsement.

The INMA is expected to recommend that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recognise its endorsement of the NWU’s…