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George van Schoor
George van Schoor was born in Cape Town, South Africa on November 13, 1963. He received the B Eng, M.Eng and D.Eng degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), South Africa in 1985, 1987 and 2001 respectively. He worked in industry in the field of power electronics for 9 years before joining the…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/2016-0
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NWU Solar Car team Albert Helberg Team Leader Arno de Beer Technical Manager CP Kloppers Mechanical Team Leader Jaco Bester Solar tracker & general Shaun Botha Carbon fibre wheel…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-next-generation-stem-leaders-south-africa
Empowering the next generation of STEM leaders in South Africa
Founded in 2004, Engenius Kids is a student-run programme at the North-West University (NWU), dedicated to inspiring Grade 9 learners, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds in townships, to pursue their education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). “Our mission is to cultivate future innovators and leaders…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/electrical-electronic-and-computer-engineering/contact-us
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Registration and Orientation 2025
Message from our Executive Dean: "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…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-femmengineering-event-unleashes-power-young-women
NWU’s Femmengineering event unleashes the power of young women
In South Africa, despite gains achieved for women, engineering roles in numerous organisations are still predominantly occupied by men. To encourage more young girls to study towards science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) qualifications, the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) kicked off its Femmengineering…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/hysa/ice-2025
ICE 2025
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Step into the exhilarating world of Industrial Engineering at the NWU, where creativity and innovation unite in a unique educational setting. Our School for Industrial Engineering offers an intimate learning experience with smaller classes, encouraging close interaction with passionate lecturers. As industrial engineers, we…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering-research-ethics-committee/application-forms
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New ethics applications Please use the following templates and sent completed ethics applications to ENG-REC@NWU.ac.za. The ENG-REC ethics application form will guide researchers on which supporting documents to submit together with an ethics application. Ethics Appendix Template (MS Word format) Ethics Appendix Template (…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/hysa/satellite-events
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NWU principal and vice-chancellor honoured with appointment as adjunct professor at top US university
The dream of the North-West University (NWU) to be an internationally recognised university was recently given a boost by the appointment of its principal and vice-chancellor as adjunct professor at one of the top universities in the United States of America. The College of Engineering at the North Carolina State University (NCSU) has appointed…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/xcel-programme
Xcel-programme
Xcel programme What is the Xcel programme? The Xcel program is a bridging program that prepares students for engineering studies. The program has two main parts: Mathematics and Physical Science (Basic Education) 1. The Xcel programme offers small classes consisting of 25 places, so the selection process is quite…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/industrial-engineering/research
Research
The School for Industrial Engineering has several research focus areas, namely: Health Systems Engineering – Health systems engineering focuses on using engineering tools and techniques to improve healthcare systems. The specific focus of the group is currently to apply operational research and management sciences to complex healthcare…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/mechanical-engineering/test-21-feb
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Evashni Jansen Potchefstroom North West Fields of expertise: African governance and politics, security studies, religious fundamentalism [accordion collapsed] Name: “Programme in National and International Security” Aim: The Programme brings together experts with diverse specialities in security to foster a…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/chemical-and-minerals-engineering/course-information
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Study the information below to familiarize yourself with the Chemical Engineering Programme. More information can be found in the Undergraduate Yearbook. [accordion collapsed] The curriculum for Chemical Engineering at the NWU is as follows: First year: Academic Literacy Development Materials and corrosion Introduction to…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/nuclear-engineering/post-graduate-diploma-nuclear-science-and-technology
Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Science and Technology
We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. --> In the past, our Master's degrees followed a structured format (Option-B), encompassing all theoretical nuclear engineering modules along with a research mini-dissertation. However, there has been a recent transition to pure research Master's degrees, where the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/another-nuclear-honour-prof-bismark-tyobeka
Another nuclear honour for Prof Bismark Tyobeka
With efficient, sustainable solutions needed more than ever to address global energy problems, the North-West University’s (NWU) principal and vice-chancellor, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, continues to distinguish himself as a leading nuclear expert. Prof Tyobeka has been appointed as a member of the Nuclear Engineering Advisory Council (NEDAC) at…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-endorsement-nwu%25E2%2580%2599s-nuclear-technology-management
International endorsement for NWU’s nuclear technology management
The NWU’s researchers and academics in nuclear engineering have shown that the university’s expertise and academic offerings in the field are in line with the best international standards. This is the case with the NWU’s newly internationally endorsed master’s programme in nuclear engineering. Specialising in nuclear technology management,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bianca-blomerus-track-success
Bianca Blomerus: on track for success
North-West University (NWU) alumna and IT boffin Bianca Blomerus’ balanced approach to work, relaxation, and the ability to seize opportunities, has put her on the fast track to success as an engineer at South Africa’s state-owned freight rail operator, Transnet. Through her hard work and tenacity at school, Bianca was awarded a Transnet…http://news.nwu.ac.za/his-passion-rewarded-professorship