NWU appoints new executive dean for Faculty of Engineering
The North-West University (NWU) appointed Prof Liezl van Dyk as executive dean for the Faculty of Engineering for a term of five years.
The North-West University (NWU) appointed Prof Liezl van Dyk as executive dean for the Faculty of Engineering for a term of five years.
The North-West University's (NWU) solar car, Naledi, crossed the finish line of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge today in what was a remarkable journey for an exceptional team. Naledi is the only solar car from Africa to compete in the prestigious race from Darwin to Adelaide.
The North-West University's (NWU’s) solar car, Naledi, has done well in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. Cloudy weather and rain today made it necessary for the NWU Solar team, like many other teams, to trailer Naledi to an open control stop on the route to Adelaide, in compliance to the rules of the event.
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) solar car, Naledi, is ready to take on the world. With the whole team assembled in Darwin, Australia and with the static scrutineering tests conducted on Wednesday, the team will now undergo dynamic scrutineering tests on Saturday before the first leg kicks off on Sunday.
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering hosted the South African Network for Nuclear Education, Science and Technology (SAN – NEST) workshop on “Future Nuclear” research and knowledge creation, also known as “Green Frontiers” on 3 July 2017.
We live in a fast-changing world where yesteryear’s science fiction is becoming today’s reality. Imagine, with the flick of a button, being able to instantly create anything you need or want, from essential parts for appliances to toys and even plastic flowers.
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering hosted the South African Network for Nuclear Education, Science and Technology (SAN – NEST) workshop on “Future Nuclear” research and knowledge creation, also known as “Green Frontiers” on 3 July 2017.
"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships." These words of famous basketball star, Michael Jordan, rang true when the North-West University (NWU), together with SUNfarming, a solar energy company, came out tops at the recent Intersolar Awards that were held in Europe.
Extrusion, a high-pressure cooking process, has revolutionised the food, feed, plastic and powder paint industries, among many others. Small wonder, then, that the annual ExtruAfrica conference, training seminar and exhibition is such an eagerly anticipated event for manufacturers from South Africa and other African countries.
A smart solar-powered partnership between the North-West University (NWU) and a German renewable energy company is empowering communities to grow food while generating energy.