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Discover the amazing world of 3D printing
We live in a fast-changing world where yesteryear’s science fiction is becoming today’s reality. Imagine, with the flick of a button, being able to instantly create anything you need or want, from essential parts for appliances to toys and even plastic flowers. You don’t have to imagine any longer; with 3D printing anything…http://www.nwu.ac.za/nsfas
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NSFAS applications: zero fraud tolerance! The North-West University (NWU) encourages all eligible students to apply for financial assistance through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This vital programme plays an important role in making higher education accessible and helping students achieve their academic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-nwu-centre-children-developmental-delays-will-focus-whole-family
New NWU centre for children with developmental delays will focus on the whole family
When children have disabilities or developmental delays, the whole family can be affected. This is why the Care2Kids division of the Centre for Health and Human Performance at the North-West University (NWU) is embracing a family-focused intervention. Explaining the need for a family-centred approach, Hanlie Degenaar, a speech-language…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-partner-consortium-launches-ventilator-design-competition-students
NWU’s partner consortium launches ventilator design competition for students
For many Covid-19 patients who experience breathing problems, the difference between life and death is access to working ventilators. During the Covid-19 pandemic, news reports have often highlighted the shortage of this lifesaving equipment and its related services – not only in South Africa, but also globally. This continues to be an issue of…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/industrial-automation-training-centre/contact-us
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For general enquiries please contact: Dr Henri Marais +27 (0)18 299 1973 henri.marais@nwu.ac.zahttp://news.nwu.ac.za/three-nwu-researchers-nominated
Three NWU researchers nominated for 'Science Oscars'
In recognition of their outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa, three North-West University (NWU) academics have been nominated in the 2019/2020 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) -South32 Awards. Esteemed researchers Prof Rose Hayeshi, Prof Frikkie van Niekerk and Prof Josef de…http://news.nwu.ac.za/xcel-students-prove-be-innovative
Xcel students prove to be innovative
The 2019 group of Xcel students are not only improving their Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Sciences results, but are also gaining experience in the skill of problem-solving. The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Xcel programme aims to prepare students for university studies, especially students aiming to study engineering. This is done by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/coachlabvaal-celebrates-student-innovation-and-entrepreneurship
Coachlab@Vaal celebrates student innovation and entrepreneurship
When it comes to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, the North-West University (NWU) is blazing a trail of excellence within the field of higher education in South Africa. One of the ways in which the university is contributing towards the development of a South African entrepreneurial base is through the Coachlab@Vaal programme. As…http://news.nwu.ac.za/technology-cure-all-solution-sa%25E2%2580%2599s-education-woes
Technology: the cure-all solution to SA’s education woes?
The advances of modern-day technology have introduced new and innovative ways of learning, andnumerous studies have revealed the positive learning effects of virtual reality, online systems, and interactive applications. Prof Sufen Chen from the Taiwan University of Science and Technology will explore this subject on 12 March 2018 during a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-connects-business-dots-young-entrepreneurs
Alumnus connects business dots for young entrepreneurs
The North-West University (NWU) is passionate about entrepreneurship and proudly acts as an enabler for the next generation of successful entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs such as Nkateko Rafael Khoza. For Nkateko, the managing director of Nessa Engineering, life has taken him on an exciting rollercoaster ride from obtaining a BCom in bank risk…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-fame-may-await-nwus-national-famelabr-winner
International fame may await NWU’s national FameLab® winner
North-West University (NWU) master’s student Letago Kgomoeswana has been announced as the winner of the 2021 national FameLab® competition, one of the biggest science communication competitions in the world. This competition promotes science and technology by creating a platform for young scientists to find their voices and reach public…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-solar-car-wins-structural-design-award-sasol-solar-challenge-2022
NWU's solar car wins Structural Design Award in Sasol Solar Challenge 2022
Naledi 2.0, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) solar car won the Structural Design Award presented by Euro Steel during this year’s 2022 Sasol Solar Challenge. The challenge took place from 9 to 16 September, covering an estimated distance of 2 500 km from Johannesburg to the finish line in Cape Town. Engineers from around the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/let-us-make-mining-sexy
Let us make mining sexy
Professor Quentin Campbell from the Faculty of Engineering at the North-West University (NWU) has an eloquent, soft-spoken way with words. Therefore, when he said, “it is time to make mining sexy”, the attendees at the NWU’s first ever mining indaba immediately took note with a chuckle. Prof Campbell was serving as moderator during a group…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-student-selected-2024-techwomen-programme
PhD student selected for 2024 TechWomen programme
North-West University (NWU) PhD student Happy Nsiza has been named a TechWomen 2024 Emerging Leader, a recognition that places her among 103 women selected from more than 6 000 applicants worldwide. The TechWomen programme, which will take place in the United States in September and October 2024, is designed to empower women from around the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-and-student-named-finalists-2024-south-african-women-science-awards
Academic and student named finalists for the 2024 South African Women in Science Awards
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola and student Sinenhlanhla Mthembu have been named finalists for the 2024 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA). These awards recognise outstanding contributions by women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Prof Babalola and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-international-programme-opens-global-pathways-renewable-energy-and-sustainable-construction
New international programme opens global pathways in renewable energy and sustainable construction
The North-West University (NWU) is set to benefit from a major new international initiative following the recent approval of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master RESCO (Renewable Energy and Sustainable Construction) programme. Prof. Ashmore Mawire, director of the Material Science, Innovation and Modelling (MaSIM) Research Focus Area, says the…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/iea-task-30-workshop-2025/organising-committee
Organising Committee
The IEA Task 30 Workshop 2025 is hosted by the North-West University in collaboration with key partners in the hydrogen and electrolysis research community. Dmitri Bessarabov North-West University Tony Morgardo North-West University Kyle Meerholz North-West University…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/eppei-specialisation-centre-emissions-control/contact-details
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Academic lead: Dr Dawie Branken School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering Tel: (018) 299 1535 Email: dawie.branken@nwu.ac.za Specialisation Centre Administrator: Mr Louis le Grange Tel: (018) 299 1664 Email: 10066578@nwu.ac.zahttp://www.nwu.ac.za/date/nwu-ftc-scrimmage
NWU FTC Scrimmage
Come experience the energy, innovation, and teamwork as students put their engineering and programming skills to the test in dynamic two-on-two robotics matches. From autonomous maneuvers to driver-controlled strategy, this mini-competition showcases the very best of STEM in action.http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/cross-connect-community-outreach-ccco