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Prof Dan Kgwadi looks back at the challenges and successes of 2018.

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During Optentia’s research day, the message was clear: we are all connected to each other. That’s why we have to cultivate a humane society.

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It feels as if you could almost touch the stars and planets when looking through the telescope on the campus in Mahikeng.

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It’s a solar car, not a mythological bird, but given enough sunshine, it can travel 2 276,3 km in eight days.

For all we know, the next AB de Villiers, JP Duminy or Kagiso Rabada might have been playing in the Mini Cricket Festival at the campus in Vanderbijlpark.

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Residence and Catering Services, the “homemakers” on the campus in Potchefstroom, have found a new home in a renovated flat.

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With his heart in horticulture, it is no wonder that Itumeleng “Spina” Leping keeps the sports fields on the campus in Mahikeng in excellent condition.

Learn more about the comprehensive audit that is being conducted of every centimetre of space on the three campuses.

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Prof Simon Taole joined the NWU 38 years ago. Read more about his decades-long love for physic education. Isn’t this the stuff of legends?

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Read more about the restructured IT department and how they are taking us into a high-tech future.

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For Jabulani Timothy Ncube, better known as Toy, taking pictures is far more serious than child’s play.

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If you join the Staff Sports Club, you have the opportunity to participate in the Southern African Staff Sports Association (SAUSSA) tournaments – and meet Euginia March.

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Not many people would hike through a canyon dressed in office wear, even if it’s for a good cause. Except Cobus Steenkamp. He did just that.

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Authentic leadership was the order of the day at the NWU’s recent annual Leadership Summit. Watch the video to learn more about their discussions.