The Techniques in Fire Engineering (TFE) module turns classroom concepts into practical skills for safer building design. The TFE practical week highlights SU’s commitment to the training of engineers.

SU Engineering student Tumelo Mokoena recognised among South Africa’s top 10 innovators at the 2025 YouthX Nedbank Awards.

The annual Stellenbosch University (SU) Research and Innovation Excellence Awards took place at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) on 30 October 2025. Fifteen awardees from the Faculty of Engineering exemplify SU’s commitment to research.

Stellenbosch University alumnus Christopher Erasmus won the 2025 Forestry Innovation Prize at the FAO World Food Forum. His master’s research developed a low-cost wireless system for sustainable precision forestry.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering student Simon Malan recognised as a 2025 Google PhD Fellow. His research explores how computational models learn words purely from spoken language.

Prof John Babafemi from the Department of Civil Engineering delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 14 October 2025. His research focuses on developing and testing sustainable concrete. He promotes material efficiency and environmental sustainability in the cement and concrete sector.

Prof Ryno Laubscher from the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering delivered his inaugural lecture on 2 October 2025 He harnesses deep learning to help optimise energy system components His research is relevant to coal-fired power plant reheaters and air-cooled condensers

Stellenbosch University’s Electric Mobility Lab won two Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards for its diesel-to-electric bus conversion and solar-powered motorbike expedition.

Stellenbosch Engineering lecturers won the 2025 National University Teaching Award (NUTA). The award highlights excellence through strong cross-departmental collaboration.

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