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Department of Industrial Engineering
Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans – Elizabeth Leonard
Elizabeth works as a public health associate at the Clinton Health Access Initiative, focusing on health system resilience and solar energy. She led a landmark solar electrification analysis across 35 health facilities and presented her...
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...
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Preyin Govender presents his research in Lyon, France!
Preyin Govender presented his research on additive manufacturing (WC-Co) at the World PM 2022 Congress in Lyon, France. Marking his first international trip, Preyin shared his materials engineering findings globally before touring Italy to...
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
In the Spotlight – Waldo Wessels
Mechatronics Master’s student Waldo Wessels designed and built a novel hybrid quadcopter to maximize flight endurance. Combining a petrol engine for main lift with electric motors for stability, his 5.5 kg prototype overcomes traditional...
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
In the Spotlight – Johan van der Spuy, chairman, colleague and friend
Meet Professor Johan van der Spuy, Chairman of Mechanical Engineering at Stellenbosch University. From mining and automotive industries to his passion for turbomachinery and aerospace with ISABE, he encourages future engineers to pursue...
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
Bonnievale goes intergalactic
High school learners in Bonnievale, Western Cape, helped build and install ASTRONOC, Southern Africa’s first near-earth space tracking facility. Led by SU's Prof. Nawaz Mahomed, this international partnership gives local students hands-on...
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
In conversation with visiting Prof Johannes Koke of Germany
Prof. Johannes Koke from Osnabrück University spent his research semester with STERG at Stellenbosch University, collaborating with Prof. Craig McGregor on solar thermal energy for the beverage industry. His visit included guest lecturing...
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
In the Spotlight – Ferdi Zietsman
Meet Ferdi Zietsman, Chief Technical Officer running the Mechanical and Mechatronic workshop at Stellenbosch University. With 39 years of experience as a fitter and turner, this calm team leader guides students through practical work while...
Institutional Strategy, Research and Analytics
Thinking of applying to SU for 2027? Tune in to MFM 92.6 for some answers
Applications for undergraduate studies at Stellenbosch University (SU) for 2027 close on 31 July 2026. For anyone weighing up that decision right now, MFM’s podcast archive covers some answers and insights from the people on the ground...