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NWU’s nuclear programme gets international green light
The North-West University (NWU) is one of only three universities in the world whose master’s degree in nuclear engineering has been recommended for International Nuclear Management Academy (INMA) endorsement. The INMA is expected to recommend that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recognise its endorsement of the NWU’s master’s…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-attends-launch-initiative-digital-health-innovation-kenya
NWU attends launch of initiative for digital health innovation in Kenya
The North-West University (NWU) attended the recent launch of a new initiative to promote digital health innovation in Africa. This initiative aligns with the strategies of the WHO and national governments across the world in promoting universal access to quality, affordable healthcare to all people. The launch of the Grace Onyango Foundation*…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/eppei-specialisation-centre-emissions-control/about
About
EPPEI The Eskom Power Plant Engineering Institute (EPPEI) was established in 2012 and offers opportunities for research and post-graduation education in the power industry. Academic specialists at six leading universities, together with eight universities of technology in South Africa, work together with industry specialists…
Office of the Vice-Chancellor of the NWU - Cloned
Prof Bismark Tyobeka is the principal and vice-chancellor of the NWU Prof Bismark Tyobeka during his inaugural address on 26 August 2022 Prof Bismark Tyobeka paving the way – The NWU Way Prof Bismark Tyobeka, one of the leading nuclear power experts in the world, started his term as principal and vice-chancellor…https://news.nwu.ac.za/whispers-phd-research-could-help-south-african-industry-embrace-digital-transformation
Whisper’s PhD research could help South African industry embrace digital transformation
Just as offices, shops, classrooms and lecture halls are embracing digital transformation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, so must the manufacturing industry. Known as Industry 4.0 or I4.0, the transformation is essential for the sustainability of local manufacturing. This prompted a PhD Engineering student at the North-West University (NWU)…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/eppei-chair
EPPEI CHAIR
BACKGROUND The Eskom Power Plant Engineering Institute (EPPEI) was established in 2012 and offers opportunities for research and post-graduation education in the power industry. Academic specialists at six leading universities, together with eight universities of technology in South Africa, team up with industry specialists to teach,…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/hysa/ice-2023-programme
ICE 2023 programme
Home Scientific Committee Conference Fees Sponsors & Partners Become a sponsor Important Dates Abstract Submission Registration Speakers Programme Practical Information Satellite Events Organising Committee Download Flyer Book of Abstracts Conference Workshop Gallery ICE 2023 ICE 2025 Contact us The programme is…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/accreditation
Accreditation
All BEng programs at the Faculty of Engineering are designed to meet the standards set by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). ECSA conducts a comprehensive review of all NWU engineering programs every five years, ensuring that our graduates meet its stringent requirements in line with international standards under the Washington…
CG du Toit
Jat du Toit is professor of Mechanical Engineering at the North-West University. He obtained a B.Eng. (Hons.)(Civil) and a M.Eng.(Civil) from the University of Stellenbosch and a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. He has published more than 100 papers in international and national journals and conference proceedings and was the co-editor of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-chris-van-schoor-managing-major-corporate-upgrade
Prof Chris van Schoor – managing a major corporate upgrade
When one thinks about Mercedes-Benz, images of class, power, prestige and the well-known and loved brand immediately come to mind. Prof Chris van Schoor, project manager and industrial engineering consultant, was the project lead overseeing a significant construction and infrastructure update at the Mercedes-Benz automative assembly plant in East…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nadia-van-jaarsveldt-wins-big-international-symposium
Nadia van Jaarsveldt wins big at international symposium
Nadia van Jaarsveldt, an Industrial Engineering student pursuing her master’s degree with a topic in agriculture, was recognised for her outstanding presentation at the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers (SAIAE) and Pan African Society for Agricultural Engineering (PASAE) International Symposium 2024. Held at the Houw Hoek Hotel in…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/energy-group
Energy Group
The Energy Research Group (ERG) is a multi-disciplinary research group, situated in the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University. The ERG conducts cutting edge research and offers research opportunities at Bachelors (final year), Masters, PhD and Postdoctoral levels. The research done by ERG is always focused on providing…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/eppei-specialisation-centre-emissions-control/emissions-control-technologies
Emissions Control Technologies
The focus here is on improving the performance of existing mitigation technologies for particulate matter, SO2 NOx, CO2 and Hg for South African coal characteristics and plant conditions. Masters and PhD studies can be pursued in topics related to the following research themes: [accordion collapsed] Electrostatic Precipitation (ESP…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/agrisystems
Agrisystems
The AgriSystems Initiative, launched by Prof Rojanette Coetzee at the Faculty of Engineering, North-West University, bridges the gap between engineering and agriculture. It is a collaborative, research-driven effort to solve real-world challenges facing modern agriculture through innovation, technology, and sustainable practices. …https://news.nwu.ac.za/innovative-lecturing-approach-during-lockdown
Innovative lecturing approach during lockdown
Planning is everything. It may be time-consuming, but it is well worth the effort. So says Meelan Roopa, lecturer in Business Engineering and Design in the Faculty of Engineering, sharing his story about teaching and learning during the lockdown period. He says much time was invested in restructuring his method of presenting class and…
NWU student wins competition with electronic cupcake piper design
Brinco Neethling, an Engineering student at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University (NWU), won the SAIEE National student competition for his design of an electronic cupcake piper. The South African Institute for Electronic Engineers (SAIEE) host this annual competition to give up and coming electronic engineers exposure and…
NWU’s solar car fuels inspiration among youth
Two birds with one stone: celebrating the North-West University’s (NWU’s) solar car’s success, and investing in our leaders of tomorrow. Learners from the surrounding Potchefstroom area recently joined students and staff from the Faculty of Engineering in celebrating the performance of the Phoenix after the Sasol Solar Challenge. Upon…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/must-deep-learning/postgraduate-studies