Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering, Stellenbosch University

19/05/2026

Congratulations to Sa’eed Fataar, PhD candidate and Junior lecturer in our department. Sa’eed’s research paper has gained wider recognition through an opinion piece published in IOL.

The journal “A Holonic Architecture for a Human Cyber-Physical System to Improve Worker Safety in Underground Mines” is published in the leading global publisher, Springer.
https://iol.co.za/capeargus/opinion/2026-04-30-why-we-must-transform-mineworkers-from-data-subjects-to-active-partners/

We look forward to seeing your research continue to inspire meaningful conversations and innovation.

11/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr Melody Neaves on being selected as a Fulbright South African Research Scholar.
Following this remarkable achievement, she will be spending nine months at The Ohio State University in the United States.
https://www.su.ac.za/en/faculties/engineering/departments/mechanical-mechatronic-engineering/news/stars-earth-dr-melody-neaves-named-fulbright-scholar

22/04/2026

Date: 28 April 2026
Time: 17H15
At: FIRGA M2002

18/04/2026

We hope that you are here, sharing in this special energy of today.

Our very curious future students and their parents are exploring their options at Open Day.

At M&M Engineering it's all about creating solutions, innovation, precision and possibilities. From hands-on demos to showcasing cutting edge projects.

It's inspiring to see so many eager, future engineers exploring what it means to design, build and shape the world around us. Thank you for coming.

Swipe through our photos to see the inside workings of a car in motion, bright minds at work and a glimpse into the future of Mechanical and Mechatronic engineering.

13/04/2026

✨ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟖 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥! ✨

Make the most of your day with these 𝑚𝑢𝑠𝑡-𝑑𝑜 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠:

🔍 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Meet lecturers and senior students, ask your questions, and discover your future programme.
👉 https://bit.ly/4lIMUFU (see page 6)

💬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤-𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
✔ Support for students with disabilities & specific learning needs
✔ Admission advice for international & SA students following international curricula
👉 https://bit.ly/4lIMUFU (see page 3)

🏡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬
Open from 09:00–16:00 – come see where you could live!

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✔ Get your questions answered & collect a prospectus
✔ Meet Commuter Student Communities (CSC)
✔ Learn about Maties Sport & Maties Gym
✔ Explore accommodation & study options
✔ Meet Campus Security

📚 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬
• SU Library: 09:00–14:00
• Medicine & Health Sciences Library (Tygerberg): 10:00–15:00

🎉 O𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐧
Fill in a dream card, share what becoming a Matie means to you & stand a chance to win a Maties hamper! 🎁 And don’t forget to snap a selfie with Pokkel 📸

💛 We can’t wait to welcome you!

10/04/2026

02/04/2026

As Passover begins this evening and Holy Week continues, we acknowledge and extend our sincere wishes to Jewish and Christian communities observing this sacred time. May it be marked by reflection, renewal and hope.

01/04/2026

𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 📽️

The Faculty of Engineering is giving students a valuable head start through its 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 - designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application.

This initiative introduces students, early in their studies, to how industries operate, the role engineers play, and the skills required to succeed. In an increasingly complex and globally connected environment, this kind of exposure is essential in preparing graduates who are both capable and industry-ready.

Top performers included Taahir Govender, Elizabeth Montgomery and Daisy Ndebele. Read more to see how they stood out - https://www.su.ac.za/en/faculties/engineering/news/engineering-students-gain-real-world-insight-through-virtual-industry-tour-initiative.

(Watch their presentation on YouTube - link in the article.)



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20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to our university community!

As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close, we extend our warmest wishes to all students, staff, alumni and friends celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

May this special day bring peace, joy and renewed energy to you and your loved ones.

18/03/2026

You are invited to a talk by Gerhard Swart, author of HOPE ARISING: The story of South Africa's JOULE Electric Vehicle and why it still matters.

In this talk, Gerhard will share the remarkable story behind South Africa’s pioneering electric vehicle project, JOULE, offering insights into its origins, development, challenges, and legacy.

Date: 25 March
Time: 13:00
Place: Faculty of Engineering, Knowledge Centre, Venue K303

For more information on the book, please see: https://joulebook.co.za/

We hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be a fascinating and thought-provoking discussion.