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Our Stories
Our faculty is dedicated to shaping future engineers through hands-on learning and cutting-edge research. Explore our stories to see the remarkable achievements of our community. 2022 2021 2020 2019http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/engineering-agrisystems
Engineering AgriSystems
The AgriSystems Initiative, launched by Prof Rojanette Coetzee at the Faculty of Engineering, North-West University, bridges the gap between engineering and agriculture. It is a collaborative, research-driven effort to solve real-world challenges facing modern agriculture through innovation, technology, and sustainable practices.…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/beyond-limits
Beyond Limits
Overview Beyond Limits is an NWU Faculty of Engineering initiative that transforms personal adversity into technological advancement. It began with Ian Thomson’s vision to make prosthetics more accessible after losing his leg at 16. What started as one person’s journey is now a multidisciplinary mission to create affordable,…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/centre-sustainable-mining
Centre for Sustainable Mining
The Centre for Sustainable Mining (CSM) at North-West University is committed to responsible and environmentally conscious mining through impactful education, research, partnerships, and consulting services. At CSM, we integrate four key pillars—Teaching & Learning, Cutting-Edge Research, Collaboration, and Consulting—to shape…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/iea-task-30-workshop-2025