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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/af/meganiese-ingenieurswese/graad-inligting
Graad Inligting
Studeer die inligting hieronder rakende die Meganiese en Elektromeganiese Ingenieurswese-programme. Meer inligting oor hierdie programme is ook beskikbaar in die Voorgraadse Jaarboek. Meganiese Ingenieurswese [accordion collapsed] Die kurrikulum vir Meganiese Ingenieurswese aan die NWU is as volg: Eerste jaar:…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/registration-and-orientation-2026
Registration and Orientation 2026
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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/engineering/engenius-kids
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/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/hysa/ice-2023-speakers
Confirmed Invited Speakers (3 April 2023)
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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/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…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/engineering/speakers
Speakers
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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/hysa/scientific-committee
Scientific Committee
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…http://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…http://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…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/iea-task-30-workshop-2025/sponsors