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
Vanderbijlpark Campus unveils perspectives in support of gender awareness
By Loveness Hulwane
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus is promoting gender awareness from 8 to 12 April to encourage dialogue and foster understanding about gender awareness.
Themed “Unveiling Perspectives”, the initiative encouraged faculties and student societies to express their…
NWU Alumni Business Breakfast delves into the impact of macroeconomics trends on SA’s landscape
The North-West University (NWU) values its alumni community and is dedicated to making a positive impact on society.
To this end, the Alumni Relations office, in partnership with the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and the research focus area Afrocentric Governance of Public Affairs, hosted the annual Alumni & Friends of…
A community unites to shatter world records and nourish 10 000 souls
On Saturday, 16 March, the Vaal Triangle community witnessed an unprecedented event that not only broke records but also warmed hearts and filled stomachs.
One of the highlights of the "Rocking the Vaal" event on the grounds of the Emerald Resort and Casino was a monumental potjiekos cook-off. This venture saw 84 North-West University…
Public lecture explores embracing the technological revolution for positive organisational pratices
Prof Llewellyn van Zyl, extraordinary professor at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Optentia research unit, recently delivered a public lecture titled "Embracing the technological revolution".
Prof Van Zyl, a positive psychologist specialising in developing, implementing and evaluating positive psychological interventions, explored…
Academics visit India to establish collaborations and partnerships
A group of academics from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences recently visited India to attend and present at an international congress and to explore opportunities for academic collaborations and partnerships.
The delegation consisted of Prof Babs Surujlal, executive dean of the Faculty of…
Celebrating 835 years of dedication
In a heart-warming celebration of commitment and dedication, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently honoured its staff members for their long-standing service to the institution.
The university recognised employees who have reached milestones of 10, 15, 20, 25 and an astonishing 30 years of service. Together…
Students deliver stellar performance in BRICS Skills competition
A team of students from the North-West University (NWU), under the guidance of computer scientist and lecturer Dr Japie Greeff, recently participated in the BRICS Skills competition in China in the Data Analysis and Visualisation and Machine Learning and Big Data categories.
More than 138 participants from over 60 universities in 13…
The decade of healthy ageing – responsibilities and prospects for the Africa we want
While Africa is a continent with a rapidly growing population of young people, it is crucial for the region to pay attention to the global agenda on ageing.
The United Nations declared the years 2021 to 2030 as the "Decade of Healthy Ageing". This global collaboration, aligned with the last 10 years of the Sustainable Development Goals…
Visit by Ashesi University delegation opens door to collaboration
In a bid to explore opportunities for international collaboration, a delegation from Ashesi University in Accra, Ghana, recently visited the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus.
The delegation, which included Rose Dodd, executive director of the Education Collaborative, Vanessa Sam, senior operations and member…
Chief electoral commissioner encourages voter participation
The Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) recently collaborated with the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to organise a guest lecture at the Vanderbijlpark Campus in celebration of World Day of Social Justice.
The lecture, titled "Elections, democracy, and citizen participation," was delivered by Sy…