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You’ll be forgiven if you think Spot® is the adorable Beagle pup looking for his friends behind the flaps in a popular children’s book. Our Spot® is a four-legged robotic 
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Academics and industry professionals joined forces at the annual Stellenbosch University (SU) Engineering and Science Showcase, held at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton on Friday, 10 June. “Stellenbosch University appreciates 
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As the fuel price hits historic highs, commuters are starting to feel the pinch in increasing transport fares. The typical South African commuter already spends up to 40% of their 
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[Article by Corporate Communications] The Faculty of Engineering recently hosted a trio of inaugural lecturers. Prof Thinus Booysen from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof Richard Walls from 
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[Article by Corporate Communication & Marketing] ​Improving the sustainability of activities in the construction industry is key to mitigating the negative impact of the industry on the environment. But for 
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[Article by Nane Zietsman] The Faculty would like to congratulate Rynhardt Kruger on successfully defending his PhD: Technical Document Accessibility. Kruger conducted his PhD under Professors Thomas Niesler and Febe 
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Professor Thinus Booysen is the Faculty’s newly appointed Research Chair of the Internet of Things (IoT) – a joint position within the Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Industrial Engineering departments. 
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[Article by Nane Zietsman] Engineering is a team sport, and the success of our 2022 Open Day confirms that this rings true. With the dedication of our students and staff, 
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[Article by Development & Alumni Relations] Stellenbosch University (SU) has unveiled an iconic 10-ton functional art piece – the THINK Bench – which was donated to the University by GT 
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[Article by Nane Zietsman] Stellenbosch University recently hosted in-person graduations for the first time since December 2019. The Faculty of Engineering was delighted to celebrate this milestone with our students. 
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