Together we will write the next chapter – Prof Linda du Plessis

The North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus celebrated the official opening of the academic year on Wednesday, 8 February 2017. During this auspicious occasion, the Campus Rector – Prof Linda du Plessis, delivered a keynote address.

Her address: “A fresh chapter in our book” focused on the valiant efforts made to ensure that the 2016…

Ikateleng: laying the foundation for bright futures

Thabiso Blessing Khanyile may not have attended one of South Africa's best performing secondary schools, but he can without a doubt compete with the best. For Thabiso, who attended the Ikateleng Project at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal), the sky is the limit after obtaining full marks for mathematics during the…

“Everything is in place to move forward as a unitary university” – Prof Dan Kgwadi

“As a University we are now awaiting the approval of the Minister of Higher Education and Training which will confirm our new statute and allow us to fully implement the structure. We have put everything in place to move forward as a unitary university.”

This is the message from Prof Dan Kgwadi, Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University…

NWU Student selected as Science Today candidate

A PhD student from the Department of Biological Science at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU), Theodora Ekwomadu, was selected as one of the Science Today 2016 candidates.

Science Today, formerly Science Voices, is a science-writing project run by award-winning science journalist, Sarah Wild.  Postgraduate…

No compromise on quality and safety - Prof Dan Kgwadi

The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal) recently welcomed in excess of 1 500 new first year students into the fold during the 2017 Welcome Day.

The Welcome Day saw students being accompanied by their parents, guardians and loved ones to meet the Vice-Chancellor – Prof Dan Kgwadi, and the different management…

Amakhosi at home at NWU Vaal

The football club of the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus has signalled their intentions for the remainder of the season by announcing the signing of four new players from the ranks of the Kaizer Chiefs Football Academy.

Four players from the academy enrolled at the Vanderbijlpark Campus to further their studies and to don the…

A helping hand – student leaders become First Aid smart

v> Whether it's a minor situation or something more serious, first aid knowledge might just be the difference between life and death. In light of this, members of the student leadership fraternity on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University recently underwent first aid training as offered by St Johns.

Heading-up this…

Community Outreach 2017 – first-year students give their time and hearts

For some people, volunteering and community service are an optional extra; something you do when you have time and additional resources at your disposal. This is not the case on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University.

Picture this: approximately 800 first-year students – from all walks of life, singing and smiling whilst…

River FM up for the challenge to impact lives

River FM 87.6, the campus radio station of the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus (NWU Vaal) is starting the year off on an exciting note by participating in a national human rights campaign.

The station will be joining the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the regional office of the United Nations High Commissioner…

SoftLandings Platform SA – linking Dutch SME’s with local markets and entrepreneurs

The Faculty of Economic Sciences and Information Technology on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal) is offering students an innovative opportunity to not only gain experience in conducting real-time market research, but also to learn more about the practice of entrepreneurship.

Students within the BCom field of…