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…
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…
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…https://library.nwu.ac.za/library-robot
Library Robot
About, The Library and the Faculty of Engineering are working together to create a new Library staff member. We hope to employ a robot at each of our Libraries. They will act as brand ambassadors, assist with marketing and provide basic assistance. We are now in the final stages of creating the prototype. NWU Robot NWU Robot Follow our progress... […, January - October 2022, Define the user requirement specifications. Build a functional chassis for the robot (this includes electrical motors, wheels, chassis and power supply). 3D Printing and assembly. Procure the necessary electronic sensors and relevant control systems for essential object avoidance, HMI (human-machine interface) and mapping. Configure a natural-…, January - August 2023, Three robot shells are to be designed by Postgraduate Graphical Design students. The robot moves independently through a pre-mapped (and constrained) environment without getting lost. The robot moves independently on the ground floor of the library. Apply Library functionality. E.g. the robot must give automated visual directions to specific…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/engenius-kids-development-programme-pilot-study-ikageng
Engenius Kids Development Programme Pilot study in Ikageng
The purpose of the Engenius Kids Development Programme is to identify talented learners in secondary schools and focus on them to develop mentoring skills. In collaboration with experts in different fields, develop a new set of tools for these learners to cope better at tertiary level, not only for possible engineering studies, but for any…https://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-…https://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…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/sponsors-2018
Sponsors 2018
The NWU Solar Car team would like to acknowledge the generous support of our partners and sponsors, without whom this project would not be possible:https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/industrial-automation-training-centre/partners
Partners
Siemens education cooperation programme Image by https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/sustainability/education/sce.html merSETA sponsorshiphttps://news.nwu.ac.za/af/afrika-kruie-en-nanotegnologie-n-kombinasie-met-ongelooflike-resultate
Afrika-kruie en nanotegnologie ’n kombinasie met ongelooflike resultate
Mieliesaad loop vinnig uit en word florerende saailinge wanneer dit voorvoer-bemesting kry wat gemaak is van nanodeeltjies wat uit ’n inheemse Afrika-krui, impepho, verkry is. Hierdie kragtige krui (helichrysum odoratissimum), ook bekend as kooigoed en Afrika-salie, is die kern van die navorsing van dr Bongiwe Dhlamini-Zungu, ’n onlangse PhD-…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing/navorsing
Navorsing
Eenheid vir Energie- en Tegnologiestelsels Die Eenheid vir Energie- en Tegnologie-stelsels (UETS) streef daarna om erken te word as sentrum vir kundigheid ten opsigte van navorsing en ontwikkeling van energie- en tegnologiestelsels wat vir die samelewing, die omgewing en die land relevant is. Ons hanteer nasionale strategiese doelwitte en…https://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…
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…https://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…
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…https://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…https://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,…https://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…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/digital-health-and-medical-devices-africa
Digital Health and Medical Devices for Africa
The fourth industrial revolution and the relatively fast development of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is unlocking new possibilities in healthcare. The NWU Faculty of Engineering in close collaboration with the NWU Business School and the Faculty of Health Sciences would continue to focus on the development and commercialisation of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/shared-vision-ahead-engagement-marks-new-era-cooperation