The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark is buzzing with activity as scores of first-year students wait in line to register for the 2018 academic year.

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Ancient Language and Text Studies in the Faculty of Theology is home to leading authorities in classic Latin, ancient Greek and, the languages of the Ancient Near East. One such an expert is Dr Isabella Bonati, a postdoctoral fellow in Latin.

Thami Manzi is a man with ambition and a clear vision. This alumnus of the North-West University’s (NWU's) campus in Vanderbijlpark, has made his mark as a successful and self-made serial entrepreneur who knows about giving back, and whose thriving businesses are creating job opportunities for people in his community.

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark started the new year on a high note by being awarded the Professional Management Review’s (PMR) Diamond Arrow Award for a seventh consecutive year.

Students benefit both personally and professionally from taking part in charitable community service. In fact, such actions not only contribute towards good citizenship, but also better problem-solving skills and an improved ability to work within a team structure. 

Dr Bismark Tyobeka, chairperson of the North-West University (NWU) Council, applauded student leaders for a good start to the 2018 academic year.

The North-West University (NWU) Career Centre will be hosting career coaching workshops on 14 and 15 February 2018 at the university’s campus in Mahikeng.

During the last decade, eMental Health has taken off with web-based and mobile interventions, becoming all the rage. Prof Saskia Kelders will explore this on 1 March 2018 during her prestige lecture as extraordinary professor at the Optentia Research Focus Area on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.

When rugby practice clashes with evening classes, some juggling is called for. Prof Henk de Jager – alumnus and vice-chancellor and principal of the Central University of Technology (CUT) – once walked a fine line between his sport and academics while studying at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark.

Prof Ushotenefe Useh from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently took part in the 11^th West African and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA) international conference and workshops held at the Abidjan’s Félix Houphouët-Boigny University.