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NWU’s SUNfarming project is the future of agriculture
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Mr Senzeni Zokwana, conveyed a message of hope and prosperity when he recently visited the North-West University's (NWU’s) SUNfarming project at its campus in Potchefstroom. SUNfarming, one of the 10 major photovoltaic (PV) project developing companies in Germany, has joined powers with the…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/dstnrf-research-chair-biofuels-and-other-clean-alternative-fuels
DST/NRF Research Chair in Biofuels and Other Clean Alternative Fuels
video { width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; } The Bio-Energy research group, situated at the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University is active in the field of second and third generation bio-refinery research, covering both biochemical and thermochemical production routes. The group consist of a unique…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/ingenieurswese/ingenieurstoets
Ingenieurstoets
Voornemende studente in Ingenieurswese wat reeds graad 12 voltooi het en wat nie aan al die minimum toelatingsvereistes voldoen nie, sal slegs op aanbeveling van die keuringskomitee uitgenooi word om die Ingenieurstoets af te lê. Om vir die Ingenieurstoets genooi te word, moet jy ten minste aan die volgende vereistes voldoen: 65% vir…http://news.nwu.ac.za/double-success-fiorita-twins
Double the success for Fiorita twins
North-West University (NWU) students and twins Andrea and Marco Fiorita, recently received their degrees in computer and electronic engineering with distinction. “Growing up, we were inseparable and always in cahoots. We made smoke bombs, took apart electronics around the house, build crazy contraptions and watched endless YouTube videos on how…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/potchefstroom-animal-welfare-society-paws
Potchefstroom Animal Welfare Society PAWS
People loosing their jobs and sometimes even their houses put a huge strain on PAWS to recue animals from families that are unable to look after their animals. Donations are limited because of the current economic crisis and pressure to survive for companies and individuals. Our aim is to gather unemployed members of the local…http://library.nwu.ac.za/test-home-new-look
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Martin van Eldik
Prof Martin van Eldik obtained a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the North-West University in Potchefstroom. He is an associate professor in the School of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering where his research group focus on research relevant to the thermal-fluid industry with the emphasis on energy systems. The field of application is mainly…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/industrial-automation-training-centre/about-iatc
About IATC
Industrial automation is the key technology that enables the fourth industrial revolution (I4.0). To this end the NWU provides an opportunity for everyone ranging from School learners and students to staff working in industry to develop the required skills to engage with automation technology. The Industrial Automation Training…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus%25E2%2580%2599-grid-system-solar-system-benefit-all-south-africans
NWU alumnus’ off-the grid system solar system to benefit all South Africans
The future of renewable energy is evolving rapidly, bringing about significant changes. According to industry experts, this energy transition is being driven by three trends – decarbonisation, digitalisation and decentralisation. These trends impact the power grid and lead to changes that might mean lower costs for some, but often higher…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-builds-first-world-reactor-better-sustainability-cleaner-air
NWU builds a first-in-the-world reactor for better sustainability, cleaner air
Chemical engineers at the North-West University (NWU), together with experts in the industry, just released a first-in-the-world reactor that will hold great benefits for industries and the man on the street. Prof Sanette Marx, who heads the research chair in biofuel for the National Research Foundation (NRF), says that the NRF provided…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-trains-municipal-officials-solar-technology
NWU trains municipal officials in solar technology
A group of municipal officials from various technical departments attended the first ever solar training workshop specially developed for municipalities. Local governments from all over the country were represented during the three-day course at the North-West University (NWU). The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ…http://news.nwu.ac.za/itsoseng-community-project-nwu-collaborates-bring-hope
Itsoseng community project: NWU collaborates to bring hope
The white minibus grinds to a halt in front of the corner stand in Drieziek in Orange Farm. Melinda du Toit, a PhD student at the Optentia Research Focus Area at the North-West University (NWU) and Hannes du Toit, lecturer in Engineering at the same university, are here to make a difference. It is Melinda’s research that originally brought her…http://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-ai-lunch-learn-session
NWU AI Lunch & Learn Session
The NWU AI Working Group cordially invite you to the 1st NWU AI Lunch & Learn Session, titled "Useful Engagements: Learning with AI Tutorbots at the NWU Faculty of Engineering " featuring Prof Liezl van Dyk as the guest speaker and practical demonstrations for the use of AI Tutorbots: Mathematics Interventions for at risk students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-master%25E2%2580%2599s-students-%25E2%2580%2593-best-best
NWU Master’s students – the best of the best!
Students from the North-West University’s (NWU) Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences recently showed what they are made of when they defeated their peers from other universities. This happened during the South African Telecommunications, Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) held in Ballito, KwaZulu-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/impact-second-chance
The impact of a second chance
A second chance in life is not destined for everyone, and when it comes across your way, you have to grab it with both hands and make the best of it. This is exactly what 33 young people at the North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Engineering did when they enrolled in the Xcel programme at the beginning of the year. They might not be…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/sarchi-coal-research-chair
SARChI Coal Research Chair
video { width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; } The SARChI coal research chair, situated in the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University, has been designed in accordance with a ‘cradle-to-grave’ value-addition project portfolio framework. The focus is on fine coal processing, coal utilisation optimisation,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/solar-training-priority-nwu
Solar training a priority at the NWU
Renewable energy constitutes an increasingly important part of our country’s energy package while we move away from fossil fuels. This, together with an attitude of becoming more environmentally friendly, means that renewable energy like solar and wind power will definitely continue to play a bigger role in power generation. That is why…http://news.nwu.ac.za/african-herb-and-nanotechnology-combine-amazing-results
African herb and nanotechnology combine for “amazing” results
Maize seeds quickly germinate and become thriving seedlings when primed with fertiliser made from nanoparticles extracted from an indigenous African herb, impepho. This potent herb (helichrysum odoratissimum), also known as kooigoed and African sage, is at the centre of the research of Dr Bongiwe Dhlamini-Zungu, a recent PhD graduate in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-workshop-highlights-benefits-online-dictionaries
SADiLaR workshop highlights benefits of online dictionaries
The South African Centre, for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) recently facilitated a successful online dictionary training workshop at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. During the one-day workshop staff, students, and language practitioners had the opportunity to delve into the world of online dictionaries…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/computer-science-and-information-systems