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Faculty of Engineering
Engineering Open Day returns to a reimagined space
Strong turnout and engagement despite rainy weather Improved flow and experience with upgraded facilities
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
In the Spotlight – Boitumelo Ramatsetse, Academic and member of the NPC in the Office of the Presidency
Meet Dr. Ramatsetse: A Y-rated NRF researcher, NPC member in the Presidency, and Lecturer at Stellenbosch University. Holder of 3 patents and the NSTF-South32 Award, he specializes in advanced manufacturing, loves golf, and is passionate...
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
STERG – Brainstorming and problem-solving across borders.
A unique online format united South African and German engineering students to design hospital solar thermal systems using Polysun. Comparing flat plate and evacuated tube collectors across climates, teams gained hands-on international...
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
In the Spotlight – Kevin Neaves
Meet Kevin Neaves, Chief Technical Officer managing the mechatronics lab and digital fabrication machines at Stellenbosch University. With an electrical and mechatronics engineering background, Kevin supports student projects while pursuing...
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Fama Jallow, phenomenal international postgraduate student tells us why she chose Stellenbosch University
For International Women in Engineering Day, meet Fama Jallow: a Mandela Rhodes scholar, Gambia's first female drone pilot, and Stellenbosch University postgraduate. Researching green hydrogen in aerospace, she advocates for African space...
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
“404 Not Found” wins 2nd Prize at MATHack ’22
Stellenbosch University students Nicane September, Ryan Hansen, and Nickilese Van der Walt took second place in the 2022 MATHack WC coding challenge. Despite power outages and travel hiccups, team '404 Not Found' built a MATLAB tool...
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
“How South Africa Can Get to Space and Compete When it Arrives”.
Stellenbosch University hosted UKZN’s Aerospace Systems Research Group (ASReG) to present on South Africa's path to space launch capability. Highlights included the ABLE liquid rocket engine test firing, human capital development, and plans...
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Genchi Genbutsu (“Go and see”)
Inspired by Toyota’s "go and see" philosophy, Stellenbosch Machine Design students applied Genchi Genbutsu by physically inspecting 4x4 vehicles in the lab. This hands-on observation helped them design a reduction gearbox for electric game...
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Congratulations Adam Venter, recipient of the Rector’s Award for Social Impact
PhD candidate Adam Venter received the Rector’s Award for Social Impact. Modeling power station cooling fans for his mechanical engineering research, Adam is also a "serial volunteer" with over 1,000 hours serving as a crew leader for VWS...