The fourth day of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) graduation ceremony in Vanderbijlpark saw 198 graduates receive their degree qualifications. Of these qualifications, 18 were doctoral degrees.

The third day of the four-day graduation ceremony of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark did not only represent the culmination of years of study for graduates, but also bore witness to the rich cultural diversity evident at the institution.

Each graduation ceremony bears testament to the fact that the North-West University (NWU) contributes powerfully to the South African professional workforce. This is according to Prof Mashudu Mashinge, executive dean of the Faculty of Humanities.

“The world of work is changing. In fact, studies have shown that 65% of children entering primary school today will be employed in jobs that do not yet exist. Having said this, the North-West University (NWU) prides itself on being a university that cultivates innovation and enterprise.”

Six years after the establishment of the very first alumni advisory committee at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, the committee is still making its impact felt.

If you are a start-up entrepreneur or contemplating an entrepreneurial venture, then mark 9 May 2018 as a red-letter day in your diary.

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently rolled out the red carpet in celebration of the outstanding performance of its CTA accounting students. These students – who are all busy with the Certificate in Theory of Accounting curriculum (an honours programme) – are preparing for admission to the 2019 SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) qualifying exam in January.

“South Africa’s success – as a non-racial, non-sexist, prosperous and united country – can only truly be measured against the quality of life of its women.”

You already know that sports are beneficial to your physical health. But did you also know that it positively affects your mental health? Mind Sports – a family of sports in which the objective is to test mental strength and prowess rather than physical strength – is proving to be a very popular sporting code on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.

If you thought that beauty pageants were just about high fashion and desirability, you have another thing coming. At the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark, the annual Mr & Miss NWU Vaal pageant represents a celebration of confidence, charisma and talent.