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The Faculty of Engineering is one of Stellenbosch University’s flagship faculties.

02/11/2026

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

Congratulations to Dr Philani Zincume, who has been named 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫, and Dr Ryno Laubscher, recipient of the 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 award, in recognition of his contributions to research and innovation.

We also congratulate the recipients of this year’s 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 Awards:

PASS staff:
~ Dean Johnson (Industrial)
~ Chantel Maclons (Mechanical and Mechatronic)
~ Alet Muller (Civil)

Technical staff:
~ Xola Madyibi (Industrial)
~ Denise Crowley (Electrical and Electronic)
~ Johann Niewoudt (Civil)

Thank you to all our award recipients for their valuable contributions to the Faculty of Engineering.

Civil Engineering - Stellenbosch University
Department of Industrial Engineering - Stellenbosch University
Electrical & Electronic Engineering - Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University, Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering

27/10/2026

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀’ 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Congratulations to Daniel Dillon, fourth-year BEng Industrial Engineering student, and Jeanri Thomas, second-year MEng Industrial Engineering student, on being named 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁’𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿!

Both are accomplished hockey players who have excelled at the highest levels of the sport. Daniel, goalkeeper for the Maties men’s hockey team, helped secure the team’s USSA national title, while Jeanri has represented South Africa as a member of the Proteas at senior and junior international level.

Their discipline, resilience and commitment to excellence are evident both on and off the field, and the Faculty of Engineering is immensely proud of how they continue to excel in hockey while pursuing their engineering degrees.

Well done, Daniel and Jeanri!

26/10/2026

🪜 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!

All the best to our Engineering students as you prepare for and write your final exams. Stay focused, take care of yourselves and remember to give yourself time to rest between study sessions.

We’re rooting for you!

22/10/2026

SU mechatronic engineering student Michael Shepstone and teammate Jordan Prince secured second place in the 2026 Cars4Mars African Rover Challenge!

Competing as Team Inadeptus Mechanicus, they designed and built their own rover, applying their robotics, engineering and problem-solving skills to bring their ideas to life.

Organised by Basia Nasiorowska, the Cars4Mars African Rover Challenge focuses on robotics, space technology and artificial intelligence.

Visit our website or comment "More Info" in the comments below, and we’ll send you the link.

20/10/2026

The Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University was recognised across several categories at the 2026 Research and Innovation Excellence Awards on 15 October.

A highlight was Prof Thinus Booysen, who received the Rector and Vice-Chancellor’s Research for Impact Award for research translating engineering innovation into practical solutions for society. His work includes IoT-based utility monitoring and electric mobility, including South Africa’s first commercial electric minibus taxi.

Congratulations to our award winners:

~ Prof MJ (Thinus) Booysen – Research for Impact, Research Publication Output and Postgraduate Supervision
~ Dr Brendan Pretorius – Postgraduate Student Awards
~ Prof Margreth Tadie – Women in Research Awards
~ Prof Robert Pott – Technology Transfer/Innovation Awards
~ Dr George Mbella Teke, PhD – Postdoctoral Research Fellow of the Year
~ Profs Andries Engelbrecht, Sara (Saartjie) Grobbelaar, Natasha Sacks and Jan van Vuuren – Postgraduate Supervision Awards

These achievements reflect the Faculty’s commitment to research excellence, innovation and developing the next generation of engineering researchers.

Stellenbosch University - Chemical Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering - Stellenbosch University
Department of Industrial Engineering - Stellenbosch University

📸 Stefan Els

19/10/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲?

Applications for the 2027 GoTyme Cube Master's Research Bursary Programme are now open!

🔗 Scan the QR code on the advert to apply or click this link: https://bit.ly/4irWLQd

14/10/2026

🏆𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 were recognised at the Rector’s Awards for Excellent Achievement on 8 October 2026 for their academic and sporting achievements.

The annual awards recognise outstanding student achievement across six categories: Academics, Leadership, Sport, Culture, Social Impact and Academic Resilience.

The Faculty was represented in two categories: Academics and Sport.

Read more: https://www.su.ac.za/en/faculties/engineering/news/engineering-students-recognised-rectors-awards-excellent-achievement

Department of Industrial Engineering - Stellenbosch University
Electrical & Electronic Engineering - Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University - Chemical Engineering

13/10/2026

Wishing the Matric Class of 2026 all the best with their final examinations. May your hard work and dedication pay off as you take this important step towards your future.

Good luck!

08/10/2026

Prof Annie Chimphango of the Department of Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering delivered her inaugural lecture on Tuesday 6 October 2026. The title of her lecture was From the shade of a mango tree to the circular bioeconomy: unlocking value, harnessing potential.

Chimphango explained how her research helps turn agricultural, forestry and food-processing waste into value-added products and deliver environmental, economic and social benefits.

Click the link to read more about Chimphango's research - https://www.su.ac.za/en/news/prof-annie-chimphango-unlocks-value-waste-through-circular-bioeconomy

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Stellenbosch University, Faculty Of Engineering, Corner Of Banghoek And Joubert Street
Stellenbosch
7600

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+27218084203

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https://www.su.ac.za/en/faculties/engineering

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