Vanderbijlpark Campus News
Mini-Cricket festival showcases young talent
The North-West University's (NWU’s) Sports Business Management Department recently hosted a Mini-Cricket festival as part of a community engagement initiative, aiming to promote youth participation in sports, particularly cricket, among primary school students in the Vaal Triangle region.
The event took place at the NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus and was a resounding success, drawing in participants and spectators from all over the region. It provided a wonderful opportunity for young athletes to showcase their talents and engage in friendly competition.
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Vanderbijlpark Campus excited about new recreational area for students
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus boasts a new recreational area for its students staying in the Longfellow and Ebukhosini residences.
The area, previously used as a dumping site, has been transformed into a vibrant space for students to relax and socialise thanks to Buhle Houses (Pty) Ltd. from whom the NWU…
Student IT teams set to shine at Security Summit
Two student IT teams from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus have been chosen to participate in the upcoming ITWeb Security Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre from 4 to 5 June.
This presents an incredible opportunity for the students to demonstrate their skills and connect with industry professionals. They…
Empowering change: accelerating gender equality in higher education
Excitement is in the air as the National Community of Practitioners (NCOP) #universitiesagainstGBVF gears up for its 5th Bi-Annual Conference, set to take place from 1 to 3 July 2024 at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus.
The theme for this conference is "Accelerating Gender Equality for a Sustainable, Resilient…
Vanderbijlpark Campus’s Community Engagement Garden project bears fruit
By Loveness Hulwane
The HaReJeng (Let Us Eat) Community Engagement Garden project, which was launched in 2023 at the North-West University's Vanderbijlpark Campus, has yielded its first harvest.
The project aims to promote community engagement, service learning and sustainable food production while…
Work Readiness Workshop prepares students for professional life
By Loveness Hulwane
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management recently held a Work Readiness Workshop to empower students in the school with the necessary know-how to successfully join the workforce after graduating.
Dr Thapelo Chaacha, deputy…
West Indies delegation visit strengthens collaboration opportunities
A delegation from the University of the West Indies (UWI) recently visited the Vanderbijilpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU), marking a significant step forward in the relationship between the two institutions.
The delegation included Sandrea Maynard, pro-vice-chancellor for global affairs, Prof Aldrie Henry-Lee, pro-vice-…
Pushing boundaries to redefine learning
Prof Herman Van der Merwe, deputy dean for teaching and learning in the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, is excited to invite NWU delegates to participate in this year’s Online Educa Berlin (OEB) Global, Cross-Sector Conference and Exhibition on Digital Learning.
This annual leading…
Faculty of Humanities takes the digital lead
At a recent North-West University (NWU) Council meeting, the Faculty of Humanities secured approval to establish a Digital Humanities (DH) Centre in 2025.
Prof Mirna Nel, the deputy dean for research and innovation in the faculty, who leads the development team, expressed excitement about this approval. Notably, the only other DH Centre…
Prof David Scott-Macnab awarded prestigious professorship
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities has another cause for celebration. Prof David Scott-Macnab, a B2-rated researcher with the National Research Foundation and professor in English literature, has been awarded a prestigious Leverhulme Foundation visiting professorship at the Centre for Medieval Studies at Bristol…
Ideathon sparks cybersecurity idea creation
The Geekulcha Student Society on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbiljpark Campus recently hosted an Ideathon, a cybersecurity training and idea-generation event that brought together more than 100 industry experts and participants.
This formed part of a series of ideathons for training, idea generation and pre-selection as a…