The NWU Faculty of Engineering drives mission-led projects that deliver real-world outcomes for industry and society.
Explore our flagship Impact Initiatives below.
Agrisystems
Engineering and agriculture creating resilient food systems through livestock innovation, smart cultivation and community sustainability.
Beyond Limits
Affordable, durable prosthetic innovation co-designed with users to restore mobility and dignity across Africa.
Sailplanes
Cutting-edge aerospace engineering advancing composite design, manufacturing excellence, and green aviation.
Intelligent Mining
Safer, more sustainable mining via sensing, data, automation, and whole-of-system optimisation from pit to rehab.
Nuclear Engineering
Education and research supporting nuclear safety, energy systems, and advanced applications for South Africa’s future.