Stellenbosch University - Chemical Engineering

26/10/2026

🎓 Postgraduate Symposium 2026

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University hosted its annual Postgraduate Symposium on Friday, 23 October.

The symposium featured 24 oral presentations and 20 posters, along with a keynote address by Mr Vimal Bhimsan, Vice President: Asset Transformation, Sasol Business Building.

🏆 Best Oral Presentation
Nokuthaba Hobane
Recovery of gold from carbonaceous gold-mine tailings
Supervisors: Prof Margreth Tadie and Mr Marno Basson

🏆 Best Poster Presentation
Ashley Curlewis
Physics-Informed Probabilistic Matrix and Tensor Completion for Uncertainty-Aware Thermodynamic Modelling
Supervisors: Prof Jamie Cripwell and Mr Marno Basson

Congratulations to Nokuthaba and Ashley, and well done to all our postgraduate students who presented their research!

25/08/2026

The Great Engineering Quiz-Off ⚙️

On 20 August, postgraduate students from Chemical, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical & Mechatronic, Civil and Industrial Engineering gathered at Thirsty Scarecrow for an interdepartmental quiz night.

A mix of engineering minds under one roof, with students getting to know people from across the Faculty beyond their usual circles. 🎉

Congratulations to all the winning teams! 🏆

25/08/2026

Trading textbooks for trivia 🧠

On 17 August, postgraduate and final-year undergraduate students swapped the lecture room for Casa Cervesa for a quiz night and some time away from lectures, labs and deadlines, while getting to know the people behind the lab coats a little better. It was a fun way to switch gears, connect across year groups and bring the Department of Chemical Engineering together outside the usual routine. 🎉

Congratulations to all the winning teams! 🏆

27/07/2026

Thinking about postgraduate studies in 2027? 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

Join our postgraduate information webinar and explore what's possible at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Stellenbosch University.

Learn about our:
🎓 PhD, research Master's and structured Master's programmes
🔬 Research groups and opportunities
👩‍🏫 Academic staff and their latest research
💡 Application process and funding opportunities

📅 Thursday, 3 Sept 2026
🕕 18:00 (SAST)

🔗 Click here to register: 54427555-06a4-4858-b27d-b48bdd9f3220@a6fa3b03-0a3c-4258-8433-a120dffcd348" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/54427555-06a4-4858-b27d-b48bdd9f3220@a6fa3b03-0a3c-4258-8433-a120dffcd348

We look forward to meeting you online!

24/07/2026

Join the Western Cape branch of the South African Institution of Chemical Engineers (SAIChE) for an inspiring career talk, hosted by Stellenbosch University - Department of Chemical Engineering, with Donald Mjonono, Pr Eng, Head of Engineering at Afrigen Biologics.

Whether you're an engineering student or an early-career professional, this session offers valuable insights into the diverse opportunities a chemical engineering degree can unlock beyond graduation.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
🕕 Time: 18:00–20:00
📍 Venue: General Engineering Building, Reitz Hall, Stellenbosch University
💻 Also available online via Microsoft Teams

To attend in person or to receive the Teams link, please RSVP to [email protected].

20/07/2026

Welcome back to the Department of Chemical Engineering! Here's to a semester of learning, innovation, collaboration, and growth. We wish all our students and staff a successful and rewarding semester.

Let's make it count!

19/05/2026

Don’t just imagine the future - engineer it. Apply now for 2027.
For more information: https://www.su.ac.za/en/faculties/engineering/departments/chemical-engineering

18/05/2026

Thinking about studying Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University in 2027?

Applications for the undergraduate BEng Chemical Engineering programme close on 31 July 2026.

Join our free online webinar to discover where a degree in chemical engineering can take you, what you’ll learn during your studies, and what it is like to be a chemical engineering student at Stellenbosch University.

📅 Thursday, 4 June 2026
⏰ 19:00–20:00 SAST

Whether you are still exploring your options or already considering applying, this webinar is a great opportunity to gain insight into the world of chemical engineering at Stellenbosch University.

Register now to secure your spot. Link to register: 389dd2e2-b50c-4ad7-bf19-609c91423650@a6fa3b03-0a3c-4258-8433-a120dffcd348" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/389dd2e2-b50c-4ad7-bf19-609c91423650@a6fa3b03-0a3c-4258-8433-a120dffcd348

14/05/2026

From lecture halls to live plant operations ⚙️👷‍♀️

This semester, second-year Chemical Engineering students from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University stepped into industry through visits to manufacturing and processing plants.

One of the visits included a field trip on Friday, 8 May, where students from the Chemical Engineering CE 224 Principles class toured the Heineken Waste Water Treatment facility in Stellenbosch, operated by Veolia Services Southern Africa. Students had the opportunity to see first-hand the processing unit operations, valves, fittings and plant layouts usually discussed during lectures.

The students also visited Membratek in Paarl and Myplas in Bellville as part of their industry exposure. Membratek, part of the water-treatment manufacturing operations associated with Veolia Water Technologies South Africa, produces membrane modules for reverse osmosis and tubular ultra-filtration membrane elements used in industrial and wastewater treatment applications. Myplas specialises in recycling and processing plastic waste, converting approximately 1 600 tonnes of post-consumer plastic waste each month into high-quality products.

A big thank you to everyone who supported the visits: Kobus van Niekerk (Veolia Services Southern Africa), Berthold Willemse (Membratek), and Leana Weidemann (Myplas).

13/04/2026

We can't wait to meet you at SU's Open Day this coming Saturday, 18 April! 🎓

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Meet lecturers and senior students, ask your questions, and discover your future programme.
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