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Thermal Fluids
The thermal-fluid research group is a focus group within the Faculty of Engineering that focuses on research relevant to the thermal-fluid industry with the emphasis on energy systems. The members of the research group each specialize in a specific area of thermal-fluids, all complementing each other. Members of the group are also…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/electrical-electronic-and-computer-engineering
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The NWU’s School of Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering offers three different undergraduate degrees: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electrical and electronic engineers are trained in both the areas of electrical and electronic engineering, with the ability to integrate methods and…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/vision-and-mission
Vision and Mission
At the NWU Faculty of Engineering we change the world for the better. We do this, first, by educating and developing exceptional engineers who can and want to change the world and, secondly, by finding answers to current and future real-life challenges of our industries and communities, through our cutting-edge as well as applied research. We…http://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…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/mechanical-engineering
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The NWU’s School of Mechanical Engineering offers two different undergraduate degrees: Mechanical Engineering The Mechanical Engineering degree is a dynamic and cutting-edge programme that positions students at the forefront of transformative innovations. Our Mechanical Engineering curriculum is carefully crafted to…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/bursaries-and-job-opportunities
Bursaries and job opportunities
Bursaries in Engineering The Bursaries Office assists in the distribution of advertisements of every possible bursary or job opportunity in the field of Engineering via electronic media to all current NWU students who would like to receive this information. Those interested can send an email to engineeringbursaries@nwu.ac.za Financial…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/nwu-leopards-lair-competition
NWU Leopards Lair Competition
DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA OR INVENTION? We are challenging all NWU students with a business idea or invention to enter the NWU’s Leopards Lair competition. PITCH YOUR IDEA AND WIN BIG! Come and pitch your idea to the leopards and stand a chance to win your share of R100 000 in prizes that will be invested to…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/sethi-explosions
SETHI Explosions
BACKGROUND OF SETHI EXPLOSIONS SETHI Explosions showcase research, development and commercial opportunities at the North-West University (NWU) to industry and stakeholders. It has been successful in creating a networking platform between academics, researchers and industry through the combination of exhibitions and high-impact…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/2012
2012
2012 The North-West University made history when their debut solar car, the Batmobile, shared the overall first place in the 2012 Sasol Solar Challenge with the Tokai University from Japan. Twelve teams, including teams from South Africa, Japan, India and Wales, undertook the 5200 km journey from Pretoria, via Springbok, Cape Town…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/2014
2014
2014 In 2014 the North-West University designed and built a brand new solar car, Sirius X25, to take part in the Sasol Solar Challenge in South Africa. The NWU solar team managed to set a national record for the furthest distance travelled on a single day by a South African team, namely 416km. The team also improved on all their…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/2015