Vanderbijlpark Campus News
FEMS students explore the possibilities and pitfalls of AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes classrooms, careers and the future of work itself, students at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently found themselves at the centre of a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the promises, dangers and ethical dilemmas of the AI revolution.
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (FEMS) Student Academic Chapter VPC hosted the NWU AI Chat & Workshop 2026: What Every FEMS Student Needs to Know, bringing together approximately 80… Read more
CSRC 2017: leading the academic charge with distinction
The sixth President of the United States, John Quincy Adams, was once quoted as saying that true leaders are people who inspire others through their actions: “Leaders are individuals who inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and ultimately become more.”
When taking stock of the academic achievements of the respective members of…
NWU Vaal making rugby dreams come true
For third year education student, Nico “Spekkies” van Tonder, the year 2017 could not have started any better. Nico, who plays for the NWU Vaal Rugby Club, will be joining the North-West University’s Varsity Cup squad for the 2017 rendition of this very competitive and prestigious competition.
According to a very excited Nico, his…
EWP 2017 – A golden opportunity for female entrepreneurs
Did you know that Africa outranks the United States and the United Kingdom in terms of the percentage of entrepreneurs among women? In fact, research indicates that Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rate of female entrepreneurship across the globe, with more women starting businesses in Africa than anywhere else in the world?
The reason…
Embrace every new challenge – Prof Linda du Plessis
“Challenges are the stepping stones we need in order to become successful.” This is the message from Prof Linda du Plessis, Campus Rector (acting) of the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal) at the beginning of the New Year.
In her first address of the year, Prof Du Plessis extends her good wishes to the community…
Optentia: Swiss expert advocates different approach to special education
“Whereas efficient learners are reflective, strategic and cognitively engaged, struggling learners have difficulties in self-regulating their learning.” This according to Prof Marco Hessels, extraordinary professor at the Optentia Research Focus Area on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU).
Prof Hessels, who is…
Welcome Day 2017 –first year students diarise this date!
In a week’s time the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus (NWU Vaal) will be welcoming the new intake of first year students for the 2017 academic year.
As from the 23rd of January the Campus will be rolling-out its First Years’ Registration and Orientation Programme. This programme will culminate into the 2017 Welcome Day on…
Busy year ahead for Optentia
The Optentia Research Focus Area on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal) already has a full schedule planned for the first quarter of 2017.
Various international visitors will be hosted by Optentia within the coming months:
Prof. Marco Hessels from the University of Geneva in Switzerland will be…
Alumnus to spearhead the NWU Vaal Rugby Club in 2017
If the name Lukas van der Schyff sounds familiar, it might just be that your paths crossed at the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal) – first as a student, then as an alumnus and now as the newly elected Chairperson of the NWU Vaal Rugby Club.
Lukas - who completed his BCom Marketing degree in 1998, was recently…
Registration and Orientation Programme – our first year students matter!
“Our first year students matter and therefore we do not want you to simply survive your first year at university; we want you to have a great experience!” This is according to Ms Prem Coopoo, the Dean of Student Affairs on the Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal).
The new intake of first year students will start…