Recognising World Engineering Day 2025: Advancing green hydrogen research for a sustainable future
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) is…
Engineering excellence: Kaden Moonsamy named finalist for Mathews/IPGIP Final-Year Project Prize
Kaden Moonsamy, a 2024 Stellenbosch University BEng Chemical…
Thaakira Jabaar wins ‘Best Oral Presentation’ at GCCE2024
Thaakira Jabaar, a master’s student in the Department…
Cara Haller wins Young Author Award at XXXI International Mineral Processing Congress
Cara Haller was recognised with a prestigious Young…
Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Developing a biodegradable nanocomposite coating for fibre-based packaging
As the global demand for sustainable packaging solutions…
Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Preparation and performance evaluation of bio-based cryogels for micronutrient and bioactive compound encapsulation and sustained release
Master’s student Coleman Khupe from the Department of…
Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Steam explosion of lignocellulose for coal-fines briquetting binder production
Wicus van der Westhuizen, a PhD student in…
Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Valorising waste paper through bioethanol fermentation and anaerobic digestion
Juliana Naudé, a master's student in Bioresource Engineering…
Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Bioethanol production from food waste fermentation
As South Africa introduces stricter waste management regulations,…
Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency through advanced modelling techniques
Ruan van den Berg, a master’s student in…
Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Series: Optimising the underground mine cooling operation
Deep-level mining in South Africa is a highly…
Prof. Yoichi Hoshimoto presents on sustainable hydrogen production at SAJU Forum
Photo: Establishing collaborations with Osaka University on molecular-based…
Buongiorno Italy! Wessel Horak presents at IFAC SafeProcess 2024
Wessel Horak, a PhD candidate in the Machine…
A legacy of innovation: Prof. Izak Nieuwoudt awarded prestigious Doctorate of Engineering
Prof. Izak Nieuwoudt, an extraordinary professor affiliated with…
Promising SA-first solution to convert paper sludge, food and textile waste into bioethanol
A pioneering solution has been developed to convert…
Prof. Christie Dorfling presents inaugural lecture on Hydrometallurgical Extraction
Prof. Christie Dorfling, Chair of the Department of…
Three new lecturing staff join the Department of Chemical Engineering
The Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University…
Empowering industry professionals: Successful workshop on Industrial Data Analysis
On 25 March 2024, Prof Tobi Louw and…
Dr. Jamie Cripwell recognised as 'Promising Young Researcher' by NRF
Dr. Jamie Cripwell, a senior lecturer at the…
Series on Sustainability: Biosurfactants and Biohydrogen
As part of its sustainability research efforts, the…
Series on Sustainability: The SARChI Chair in Green Hydrogen
The activities under the SARChI Chair in Green…
Series on Sustainability: The Cannabis project
Extraction of active compounds from Cannabis for medicinal…
Series on Sustainability: The Black Soldier Fly project
The production of protein remains crucial for feeding…
Konnichiwa, Japan! ChemEng researchers attend IFAC World Congress
Last term, researchers from the Department of Chemical…
ChemEng students cultivate growth in Kayamandi
The Department of Chemical Engineering's Postgraduate Student Council…
ChemEng postgrads judge at Regional Eskom Expo
Swapping lab coats for scorecards, four postgraduate candidates…
The Department of Chemical Engineering celebrates Women’s Month
It’s Women’s Month! To celebrate, the Department of…
Vamos! ChemEng researchers showcase work at PPEPPD conference in Spain
The Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University…
Machine Learning research group hosts global experts: delving into traffic modelling and mineral processing innovations
The Machine Learning research group at the Department…
May the fourth be with you: A chat with Star Wars fan Heinrich Bock
In a galaxy not so far, far away,…
Students and staff have a ball at undergraduate social
The Department of Chemical Engineering’s staff and undergraduate…
Meet the four-legged friends of the Department of Chemical Engineering
In honour of International Pet Day on 11…
Congrats, grads! Department of Chemical Engineering celebrates March graduates
There is nothing quite as momentous to a…
PGSC at your service: Meet your 2023 council members
The Department of Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University…
Meet Yumna Parker: Multifaceted PhD candidate and President-Elect for the South African System Dynamics Chapter
Hiking, calligraphy and passion for system dynamics. What…
Weigh to Go, Lou! First-year chemical engineering student wins first year's textbooks by guessing their weight
Lugging around heavy textbooks is a rite of…
New name but same-same: welcome to the Department of Chemical Engineering
Say hello to the Department of Chemical Engineering…
'Seeing other students succeed kept me motivated.’ Top graduate Qiniso wins national innovation award
Top-achieving master’s Chemical Engineering graduate Qiniso Ngiba is…
'This is only the beginning of your journey.’ Departmental graduates honoured at prizegiving
The Department of chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University…
Dr Margreth Tadie awarded new interdisciplinary Research Chair in geometallurgy at Department of Chemical Engineering, in collaboration with Earth Science’s Dr Bjorn von der Heyden
Our Department’s Dr Margreth Tadie has recently been…
Department of Chemical Engineering’s Prof Johann Görgens awarded for research and mentorship
This Feature Friday, we honour our Prof Johann…
The Department of ChemicalEngineering hosts Interinstitutional Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Symposium, welcomes postgraduates from UCT and CPUT
Postgraduate candidates specialising in chemical engineering from across…
Wom(ENG)’s Month: Meet inspirational PhD student, Evelyn Manjengwa
Not too long ago, thirteen-year-old Evelyn Manjengwa knew…
Wom(ENG)’s Month: Sandri the social butterfly, animal lover, engineer
Chemical Engineering PhD candidate Sandri Du Plessis is…
Department welcomes aspiring engineers during Winter Week
The Department of Process Engineering at Stellenbosch University…
SU Extraordinary Professor Izak Nieuwoudt honoured in Texas
The Process Engineering Department at Stellenbosch University (SU)…
'I love how chemical engineering can help build a better world.' Meet PGSC member Darné Nunes
For Postgraduate Student Council (PGSC) member Darné Nunes,…
Calling all aspiring chemical engineering students! Join our Q&A webinar on Wed, 25 May 2022.
Aspiring chemical engineering students are invited to join…
'The Department has become a special place for me.' - Meet PGSC member Roelof Maritz
Unsure of his future after high school, Roelof…
'Don't be afraid to ask for help.' - Meet PGSC member Zak Schlebusch
Sometimes parents simply know best, which was certainly…
'Hold on to your dreams.' Meet PGSC member Mensah Brobbey
This #FeatureFriday, we have the pleasure of introducing…
'Girls study chemical engineering too!' Meet PGSC Secretary Veronica Lourens
‘Girls study Chemical Engineering too!’ Meet PGSC Secretary…
Feature Friday: Steven Bradshaw - Rock Climber, Distinguished Professor, Friend.
Steven Bradshaw: Rock Climber, Distinguished Professor, Friend. Prof…
Meet our new Postgraduate Student Council!
The Department recently introduced its new Postgraduate Student…
