By Loveness Hulwane
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Golden Key chapter on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, in partnership with Standard Bank, recently inaugurated new members into the prestigious society.
The event, held at the Tsebonokeng Hall, was a celebration of academic excellence and served as a platform to recognise and welcome new members into the Golden Key family.
In a powerful demonstration of collaboration, the North-West University (NWU), through its Bhive Enterprise Development Centre (bhive EDC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vaal United Business Forum (VUBF), a non-profit company.
This partnership is set to drive significant community upliftment and create employment opportunities across multiple sectors in the region.
Envisioning community and economic growth
By Loveness Hulwane
The grand finale of the Mr and Miss North-West University (NWU) Vanderbijlpark Campus pageant at the Tsebonokeng Hall highlighted the personalities and strengths of the contestants, culminating in the much-anticipated announcement of the winners.
Students and parents came in large numbers to support their friends and family members competing in the pageant.
By Loveness Hulwane
On 23 August, in commemoration of Women's Month, elderly residents from nearby assisted living facilities were invited to the Riverside Sun Hotel to attend an informative session, sponsored by the Stakeholder Relations office at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus.
By Loveness Hulwane
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Languages and Language Directorate, in partnership with the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), recently organised a Language Awareness Week across the university’s three campuses.
By Loveness Hulwane
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently suffered and mourned the loss of seven of its cherished students.
The first tragedy struck when Sinethemba Tshabale, Kananelo Mokhele, Katlego Ramodibe, Olwethu Khojane, Simphiwe Nzimande and Tshepo Maboea tragically lost their lives in a motor vehicle accident in the early hours of Sunday, 18 August 2024.
Ujeet Maharaj, prosecutor and head of Student Discipline at the North-West University’s (NWU’s), has been invited to attend a leadership event for local leaders in Sebokeng to enhance collaboration between the Ubuntu Clinic at Westside Park and other stakeholders in the community.
The North-West University (NWU), along with other important organisations, recently convened for a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Workshop as part of the Ubuntu Community Initiative.
The workshop, held at the Sebokeng Clinic, was facilitated by Stan Hendricks, a well-known coach and mentor.
The workshop was organised with a multi-sector approach and revolved around the theme "We are the solution". The aim was to address the prevalence of GBV and equip participants with the knowledge and tools required to combat this societal scourge.
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus hosted BMI Day, an annual event organised by the Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (CBMI) on 14 August 2024.
Since its inception in 2022, BMI Day has grown into a tradition, bringing together current students and accomplished alumni, and – for the first time this year – high-achieving Grade 11 and 12 learners from nearby schools.
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Optentia research unit is gearing up to host the upcoming Diverse Qualitative Research Perspectives Festival from 3 to 6 September at The Roots in Potchefstroom.
According to Optentia's project manager Anjonet Jordaan, this festival aims to provide a dynamic and inclusive platform that encourages the exchange of innovative methodologies and transformative practices in qualitative research.