Vanderbijlpark Campus News
Campus community steps into slippers to support seriously ill children
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Student Counselling and Development (SCD) division on the Vanderbijlpark Campus rallied up staff and students to support Slipper Day on 31 May.
Slipper Day is an annual fundraising event organised by Reach For A Dream that sees everyone from school children to corporate teams wear their slippers and Slipper Day stickers – all in support of seriously ill children who are in desperate need of hope and encouragement.
The theme for this year's Slipper Day was "Step into My Slippers," focusing on empathy, fun and stepping into the shoes of… Read more
Conference on gender-based violence, diversity and inclusivity fosters a brighter future
In a significant stride towards promoting equity and inclusivity in higher education, the 5th Bi-Annual National Conference on Gender-Based Violence, Diversity and Inclusivity was held from 1 to 3 July on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU).
The Gender Practitioners' Community of Practice, in collaboration with…
Enhancing the leadership skills of tomorrow’s leaders
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus recently hosted a capacity building event for the Student Campus Council to enhance their leadership and administrative skills.
The event featured various speakers, including Prof Sibusiso Chalufu, executive director for student life, Chris Williams, campus director for student…
Karate team excels in USSA tournament
By Loveness Hulwane
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted the national University Sports South Africa (USSA) Karate tournament at the Tsebonokeng Hall.
The competition featured Clicker, Kata, and Kumite (fighting) categories, and the NWU team ranked sixth in Overall…
Solutionary Walkers on a journey to transform students’ lives
In a remarkable display of determination and unity, a group of students from various universities have come together for an extraordinary cause.
The Solutionary Walk, a project under Operation Compassion of South Africa (OCSA) Krugersdorp West, aims to raise awareness and funds through a 600 km walk from Maseru, Lesotho, to Krugersdorp…
Bodybuilding team shines at USSA games
The North-West University's (NWU’s) bodybuilding team recently achieved remarkable success at the University Sports South Africa (USSA) games that was held at the Tsebonokeng Hall on the Vanderbijlpark Campus.
Competing against seven other universities, the NWU team secured second place, showcasing their exceptional talent and…
Team excels at Security Summit 2024 Hackathon
The Security Summit 2024 Hackathon that took place recently at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg brought together some of the brightest minds in the cybersecurity community to collaborate on and innovate solutions addressing various security challenges.
Among the participants, the North-West University (NWU) student team…
Vanderbijlpark management welcomes newly appointed Student Campus Council
By Loveness Hulwane
The Vanderbijlpark Campus Management Committee of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a meet and greet event to congratulate and wish the newly appointed Student Campus Council (SCC) members a productive tenure in office.
The event's goal was to acquaint the recently…
Transformative workshop examines energy resilience and sustainability within BRICS+ nations
Prof Kedibone Phago, director of the School of Government Studies at the North-West University (NWU), recently had the opportunity to attend a landmark workshop with the BRICS Research Community of Practice.
Hosted by the Pandit Deendayal Energy University in Gujarat, India, the event drew scholars from BRICS and BRICS+ nations,…
Subject group History hosts insightful pre-conference presentations
The subject group History at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently hosted a series of insightful postgraduate history presentations, serving as a rehearsal for the upcoming South African Hydrological Society (SAHS) Conference set to take place from 26 to 28 June at the University of Johannesburg.
The event…
First Sesotho Language Colloquium to further discourse on the importance of indigenous languages
The School of Languages and the Language Directorate at the North-West University (NWU) will host a Sesotho Colloquium from 27 to 28 June to celebrate and promote the Sesotho language.
This colloquium is significant as it marks the first time a conference of this scale will be conducted entirely in an African indigenous language and is…