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2012
May 25, 2020 - 2012 The North-West University made history when their debut solar car, the Batmobile, shared the overall first place in the 2012 Sasol Solar Challenge with the Tokai University from Japan. Twelve teams, including teams from South Africa, Japan, India and Wales, undertook the 5200 km journey from Pretoria, via Springbok, Cape Town…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/2014
2014
May 25, 2020 - 2014 In 2014 the North-West University designed and built a brand new solar car, Sirius X25, to take part in the Sasol Solar Challenge in South Africa. The NWU solar team managed to set a national record for the furthest distance travelled on a single day by a South African team, namely 416km. The team also improved on all their…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/2015
2015
Aug 10, 2021 - 2015 In 2015 the North-West University made history by becoming the first ever African solar team to complete the grueling journey from Darwin to Adelaide in the Australian Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. The NWU managed to travel the total distance of 3000km within 6 days. After starting in 31st position on the first day, the NWU…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/2016
2016
Aug 10, 2021 - 2016 The 2016 Sasol Solar Challenge got off to a rocky start for the North-West University. After a freak accident during the time trials, the team managed to fix their solar car just in time for the start of the race on the 24th of September. Not only did the NWU surprise everyone by finishing in fourth place on the 1st of October, but was…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/faculty-management/faculty-management
Faculty Management
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World Solar Challenge
Jan 17, 2017 - The NWU Solar Car Team and our futuristic mobile, the Sirius X25 has made history by becoming the first African team to ever cross the finish line of the World Solar Challenge. We completed the 3000km gruelling journey through the outback of Australia in 47hr22min, with an average speed…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/previous-sponsors
Previous Sponsors
Aug 24, 2017 - The Sirius X25 team would like to acknowledge the generous support of our partners and sponsors, without whom this project would not be possible: …http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/solar-car/images
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Jun 24, 2022 - Please direct enquiries about the NWU Solar Car to: Danie Human Danie.Human@nwu.ac.za +27 74 862 8370 Lungile Nyanga Lungile.Nyanga@nwu.ac.za +27 76 178 3582http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/af/chemical-and-minerals-engineering/tuis
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May 25, 2020 - Die Chemiese en Myn Industrieë is twee van die grootste Bruto Binnelandse Produk (BBP) bydraers in Suid-Afrika. 'n Beroep in die rigting verseker uitstekende beroepsgeleenthede en sekuriteit. Boodskap van die Skooldirekteur Die Skool vir Chemiese en Mineraalingenieurswese op die Potchefstroomkampus van die Noordwes-…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/chemical-engineering
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Jan 11, 2024 - Chemical engineers play a crucial role in tackling and resolving various global challenges, encompassing issues like climate change, energy scarcity, and environmental and water-related issues. Within the realm of Chemical Engineering, professionals engage in the development, design, and supervision of industrial processes that…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/chemical-and-minerals-engineering/minerals-processing
Minerals Processing
Jul 28, 2023 - Minerals Processing is a specialist field in Chemical Engineering and deals with the physical and chemical processes used especially to extract metals from ores. The chemical industry is one of the greatest gross domestic product contributors in South Africa. Chemical engineering is one of the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa. Your…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/engineering-test
Engineering test
Jan 15, 2024 - Prospective students in Engineering who have completed Grade 12 and do not meet all the minimum admission requirements will be invited to write the Engineering Test. An applicant can only write the test after being invited by the selection committee. To be invited for the Engineering Test, you must meet at least the following…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/aircraft-development
Aircraft Development
Feb 20, 2022 - The aircraft development group focuses on aerodynamic and structural research that could improve the performance and safety of sailplanes and light aircraft. The technology gained from the research is then directly implemented in new designs which have great commercial value. The group also focuses on new technologies for manufacturing of…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/industrial-engineering
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Apr 15, 2024 - Step into the exhilarating world of Industrial Engineering at the NWU, where creativity and innovation unite in a unique educational setting. Our School for Industrial Engineering offers an intimate learning experience with smaller classes, encouraging close interaction with passionate lecturers. As industrial engineers, we…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/engineering/community-engagement
Community engagement
Jun 25, 2020 - The importance of Community Engagement for Engineering Students It is important that engineers develop skills to take responsibility for their judgements, decisions and actions based on a strong value system, and an awareness and understanding of moral, ethical, social, cultural and environmental issues. …http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/research/research
Research
Dec 30, 2023 - The Unit for Energy and Technology Systems (UETS) strives to be recognised as a centre of expertise for research in and development of energy and technology systems that are relevant to society, the environment and the country. The Centre of Excellence in Carbon-Based Fuels is to be leaders in developing carbon-based fuels…http://engineering.nwu.ac.za/electrical-electronic-and-computer-engineering/contact-us