Vanderbijlpark Campus News
NWU alumnus wins prestigious Rural Cricketer of the Year award
One of the most renowned cricketers in the Vaal Triangle has shown that talent, temperament and a love for the game can take a player to great heights. Wikus Botha, the former NWU Vanderbijlpark director of Cricket, was named the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Rural Player of the Year at the 2026 awards ceremony.
This is an incredible achievement for 39-year-old Botha, who successfully balances his role as a player with that of a renowned cricket coach who has a passion for investing in young players.
Sedibeng research conference puts better healthcare in the spotlight
How can research help improve healthcare? This question was at the heart of the 2026 Sedibeng District Research Conference, held on 2 October at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus.
Hosted by Sedibeng District Health Services in collaboration with the NWU’s…
Students prepare to champion children’s rights
Second-year Social Work students at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) recently stepped into the world of legal proceedings during a mock trial at the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates’ Court.
This provided them with practical experience in how social workers…
Workshop highlights the growing risk of workplace burnout
Approximately 14% of employees in South Africa are at risk of burnout, highlighting the need for workplaces to recognise the warning signs of an occupational health crisis that affects employees’ well-being, productivity and performance.
The figure was highlighted by Prof. Leon de Beer…
Expert questions why workplace mental health continues to decline
Despite growing investment in employee well-being, workplace stress and mental health challenges continue to rise – a contradiction explored by North-West University (NWU) extraordinary professor Renzo Bianchi.
Prof. Bianchi, who is a psychologist at the Norwegian University of Science…
Vanderbijlpark Campus takes on cyberbullying through cybersecurity awareness campaign
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently marked Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a campaign, bringing together Information Technology, Protection Services and students from various faculties to raise awareness of cyber threats, address cyberbullying and promote responsible online behaviour…
What literacy means in the age of AI
In today’s digital age, we live in a world overflowing with information. A quick scroll through your phone can bring up a news story, a social media post, a video, or even an answer written entirely by artificial intelligence.
This was the focus of the International Literacy Day 2026 event held at the Vanderbijlpark Campus on 15 September…
Lecturer helps teachers turn reading assessment into a tool for learning
A North-West University (NWU) lecturer is helping teachers rethink how they teach and assess reading, urging teachers to use assessment not simply to record learner performance, but to identify what children need to become better readers.
Nomsa Kubheka-Mohosho from the Faculty of…
EM Education Trust conducts site visit to the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the NWU
The Energy Mobility Education Trust (EM Education Trust) conducted a site visit to the Vanderbijlpark Campus on Friday, 9 October as part of their ongoing partnership with the Development and Fundraising department of the NWU.
The site visit featured a breakfast meeting with…
Sesotho scholars gather to shape the future of indigenous language
Sesotho scholars from universities across Southern Africa gathered at the Riverside Hotel in Vanderbijlpark for a colloquium exploring how the language can be strengthened in education, research, technology and the digital space.
The colloquium brought together academics and…
NWU inspires women in Groenpunt to embrace leadership and lifelong learning
As part of the commitment of the North-West University (NWU) to community engagement and knowledge sharing, the School of Languages in Education, together with the School of Psycho-Social Education, recently visited the Groenpunt Management Area of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) to engage and…