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Albert Helberg
Albertus Stephanus Jacobus Helberg obtained his B.Eng (Elektr) cum laude in 1989, his M.Ing (Elektr) cum laude in 1991 from RAU. He completed his D.Eng at the same institute. After completion of his studies Albert joined Eskom, the national electricity utility, as an engineer in training in the National Telecommunications section where he…http://news.nwu.ac.za/greigs-career-fast-lane-tesla
Greig’s career is in the fast lane at Tesla
Working for Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. is a dream come true for North-West University (NWU) alumnus Greig Swanepoel. Greig works for electric vehicle and clean energy company Tesla in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, where he is an application engineer for residential energy products in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Headquartered in Palo Alto…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-powers-future
Alumnus powers the future
Growing up in the Eastern Cape, Eniswa Kandzi, an engineer in training at Lesedi Energy Engineering, developed an early interest in electricity. This interest now drives her work in renewable energy, where she helps design solar systems that power homes and industries across South Africa. After completing matric at Phumlani Senior Secondary…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/hysa/ice-2023-conference-workshop
Conference Workshop
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Registration and Orientation 2026
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Engenius Kids
Engenius Kids was initially developed to promote a career in engineering to convince learners, who already meet the requirements, join the programme to gain experience on what a career in engineering entails. It was usually attended by learners from schools in town with their own transport and support to join the programme on weekends…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/must-deep-learning/background
Background
The relationship between mind and matter is perhaps the deepest intellectual challenge facing humanity. It links to wide ranges of science, philosophy and engineering, and has been infamously resistant to solution. In recent times, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a central theme in addressing this challenge, offering several insights that…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/meet-team-2021
Meet the team 2021
Danie Human Fanie Terblanche Francois Stevens Jan Hendrick Kruger Johan Bosman Joshua Plaatjies Lungile Nyanga Piet van Huyssteen Revaldo Williams Ruan Lies…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-nuclear-programme-gets-international-green-light
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…http://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*…http://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)…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/sailplanes
Sailplanes
The story of NWU Aircraft Development begins with the remarkable journey of Prof Attie Jonker, a visionary whose passion for aviation was inspired by his upbringing in the small town of Bloemhof, South Africa. This journey led to the birth of Jonker Sailplanes, a world leader in glider design and production. Prof Attie’s…http://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…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing/intelligente-stelsels
Intelligente Stelsels
Die doel van die navorsingsgroep is om beproefde ingenieurstegnieke, sowel as toegepaste navorsing te gebruik om intelligensie aan besigheids- en operasionele stelsels toe te voeg, wat die industrie meer aanpasbaar, doeltreffend en winsgewend maak. [accordion collapsed] Huidige projekte Padoppervlaktoestand monitering: die bou van…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/must-deep-learning/postgraduate-studies
Postgraduate studies
Postgraduate Studies in Computer & Electronic Engineering The MUST research group offers a postgraduate programme focused on machine learning. To qualify, prospective students must have a relevant undergraduate degree (e.g. BSc, BEng) and a solid background in mathematics. Additionally, prospective…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/hysa/ice-2023-speakers
Confirmed Invited Speakers (3 April 2023)
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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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/experts/cg-du-toit
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…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/speakers
Speakers
.bg { padding: 1em; color: white; background-color: #7F939F; clear: left; text-align: center; } .btn-group-vertical { width: 100%; } The 6th SA-UNESCO Engineering, Science and Technology Conference 23 - 27 September 2019 North-West University, Mahikeng Campus Home [accordion collapsed…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/green-hydrogen-centre-specialisation/call-applications