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Alumni Uitnemendheidstoekennings Benoemingsvorm
Tweejaarlikse Alumni Uitnemendheidstoekennings Benoemingsvorm Sperdatum 8 Augustus 2025 Benoem uitstaande alumni As u alumni ken wat uitsonderlike prestasies behaal het of navolgenswaardige bydraes gemaak het tot die samelewing, is dit nou u kans om hulle te benoem vir die NWU se 2025 Alumnitoekennings van Uitnemendheid. Rules for…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-shine-48-hour-arcademia-game-jam
NWU students shine in 48-hour Arcademia Game Jam
Students from the North-West University (NWU) recently collaborated with their counterparts from the University of Lincoln (UoL) in the United Kingdom for the Arcademia Global Game Jam, an intense 48-hour competition to create playable arcade games. The "Echoes Across the Arcade" theme urged participants to consider how the past influences the…https://news.nwu.ac.za/pioneer-nuclear-medicine-prof-mike-receives-honorary-doctorate-nwu
A pioneer in nuclear medicine: Prof Mike receives honorary doctorate from the NWU
South Africa should invest more in nuclear research if it wishes to remain globally competitive and fulfil its responsibility to meet the diverse needs of its communities. This was Professor Machaba Michael “Mike” Sathekge’s message when he received his honorary doctorate in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Philosophiae Doctor, Honoris Causa) from the…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/faculty/home
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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…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solarcar
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Since 2012 the North-West University (NWU) has been competing in solar car challenges. The NWU solar car project stands out as a symbol of engineering excellence in the pursuit of energy-efficient transport technology. This flagship interdisciplinary project of the Faculty of Engineering not only focuses on research and the…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/news
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Bat Mobile
The History: We made history when our debut solar powered vehicle was crowned joint Event Champions in the 2012 Sasol Solar Challenge. It may not have been the most elegant (it was definitely the cheapest) vehicle on the road but the Batmobile, as our car was affectionately known, certainly was effective. The Batmobile…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/sirius-x25
Sirius X25
[tabs] Sirius X25 The NWU Solar Car, Sirius X25 is the culmination of advanced technologies and innovation that sets a benchmark for South African solar car design. Named after the nearest star to earth’s solar system, Sirius (which shines 25 times brighter than Sol), this is one vehicle truly worthy of its name. The…https://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 covers for aluminium rims Pieter…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/world-solar-challenge
World Solar Challenge
The NWU Solar Car Team and our futuristic mobile, the Sirius X25 has made history by becoming the first African team to ever cross the finish line of the World Solar Challenge. We completed the 3000km gruelling journey through the outback of Australia in 47hr22min, with an average speed of 71.…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/previous-sponsors
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The Sirius X25 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/solar-car/images
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Die Chemiese en Myn Industrieë is twee van die grootste Bruto Binnelandse Produk (BBP) bydraers in Suid-Afrika. 'n Beroep in die rigting verseker uitstekende beroepsgeleenthede en sekuriteit. Boodskap van die Skooldirekteur Die Skool vir Chemiese en Mineraalingenieurswese op die Potchefstroomkampus van die Noordwes-…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/chemical-engineering
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Chemical engineers play a crucial role in tackling and resolving various global challenges, encompassing issues like climate change, energy scarcity, and environmental and water-related issues. Within the realm of Chemical Engineering, professionals engage in the development, design, and supervision of industrial processes that transform raw…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/chemical-and-minerals-engineering/minerals-processing
Minerals Processing
Minerals Processing is a specialist field in Chemical Engineering and deals with the physical and chemical processes used especially to extract metals from ores. The chemical industry is one of the greatest gross domestic product contributors in South Africa. Chemical engineering is one of the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa. Your options…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/applications
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Thank you for considering applying to the North-West University to obtain a qualification in engineering. NWU applications are administrated by a central NWU online application system (see link below). If you have questions specific to the application for engineering studies, please e-mail Engineeringinfo@nwu.ac.za or call 018 299…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/engineering-test
Engineering test
Prospective students in Engineering who have completed Grade 12 and do not meet all the minimum admission requirements will be invited to write the Engineering Test. An applicant can only write the test after being invited by the selection committee. To be invited for the Engineering Test, you must meet at least the following…https://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/aircraft-development