Engineering and technology
STERG – Brainstorming and problem-solving across borders.
This year our postgraduate course Solar Thermal Energy Systems (STES) took on a new and exciting format we hope to expand upon and build ongoing international...
Engineering and technology
Fama Jallow, phenomenal international postgraduate student tells us why she chose Stellenbosch University
In June we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day. The day was created by the Women’s Engineering Society and supported by UNESCO. The intention is to...
Engineering and technology
In the Spotlight – Johan van der Spuy, chairman, colleague and friend
As a young boy Johan grew up all over South Africa. He received the most important part of his high school education in Villiersdorp in the Boland. His family...
Engineering and technology
In the Spotlight – Ferdi Zietsman
Teamleader and legend in the M&M workshop
The mechanical workshop is an environment of high intensity, buzzing with the sounds and activities of casting...
Engineering and technology
In the Spotlight – Kevin Neaves
I’m Kevin Neaves, Chief Technical Officer at the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering. One of my primary responsibilities is to run the...
Engineering and technology
Preyin Govender presents his research in Lyon, France!
Preyin Govender, a final year PhD Mechanical Engineering candidate (Material Engineering) received an invitation to the World PM 2022 Congress and Exhibition...
Engineering and technology
Genchi Genbutsu (“Go and see”)
Genchi Genbutsu is a Japanese phrase that can be roughly translated as “go and see”. The phrase is credited to the creator of the Toyota Production System...
Engineering and technology
In conversation with visiting Prof Johannes Koke of Germany
Johannes Koke is a professor of mechanical engineering. He specializes in especially process engineering at Osnabrueck University of Applied Sciences, located...
Engineering and technology
Congratulations Adam Venter, recipient of the Rector’s Award for Social Impact
We congratulate our PhD candidate, Adam Venter, a most worthy recipient of the Rector’s Award for Social Impact.
Adam did both his BEng and MEng at M&M...
Engineering and technology
“How South Africa Can Get to Space and Compete When it Arrives”.
Recently, the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and the Cape Chapter of the Aeronautical Society of South Africa hosted the UKZN’s Aerospace...