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[Article by Nane Zietsman] “I have always wondered what it would be like to be part of a new research area where there is no defined solution. The undergraduate experience 
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[Article by Stellenbosch University Language Centre and Nane Zietsman] The Faculty of Engineering initiated a new undergraduate module to replace the Professional Communication module that has been compulsory for all 
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Seasoned academic and engineer Prof Johan van der Spuy has been appointed as the new Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic (M&M) Engineering as of 1 July 2021. 
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[Author: Keshia Africa, Weekend Argus] The article “Young techies set to impact township economies” by Keshia Africa was published in the Weekend Argus of 2 July 2021: Three young tech 
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[Article written by Nane Zietsman] The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at Stellenbosch University recently introduced a state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Laboratory (VR Lab) as an academic resource for undergraduate 
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[Article by Nane Zietsman] A new diversion works and weir were recently completed on the Holsloot River for irrigation, replacing the weir that washed away during the 2013 flood. The 
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[Article by Ms Petro Mostert] Stellenbosch University (SU) spinout company GreenX Engineering’s initiatives to help equip Cloetesville Primary School in Stellenbosch with energy-saving technology ensured that it became the first 
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[Author: Daniel Bugon] Teachers and learners from schools in Cloetesville and Kayamandi recently benefitted from a solar-generation workshop presented by Stellenbosch University’s Department of Business Management in partnership with the Faculty 
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[Article by Kirsten Kelly, Editor: Water and Sanitation Africa] What is a digital twin? And how can it be used in the water sector? Professor Annie Bekker – research chair 
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[Article by Nane Zietsman] Earth Day is a global initiative that takes place on the 22nd of April every year. It is viewed as a day of action to change 
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