Celebrating Prof Marné de Vries!

Posted on May 11, 2023

As the IE Department, we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof Marné de Vries for being honoured with the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology’s (EBIT) prestigious Teaching & Learning Award.

Dr Michael Ayomoh receives C-Rating at NRF

Posted on March 28, 2023

Congratulations to Dr Michael Ayomoh!

2022 IE Department Year-End Function

Posted on December 13, 2022

The IE Department held its annual year-end function, on Friday 25 November at Baobab Café & Grill Menlyn . The function provided the opportunity for everyone on the department to get together and celebrate the achievements of the year. Thank you to Baobab Café & Grill Menlyn for hosting...

2022 IE Projects Evening Webinar

Posted on November 16, 2022

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering held its third Projects Evening Webinar on Thursday, 10 November 2022. This prestigious event showcases some of the best final-year projects of 2022. We are proud to mention that the event had good attendance with +/-188 participants.

Congratulations to Dr Wilna Bean!

Posted on November 08, 2022

Congratulations to the EBIT staff who were recipients of the Academic Achievers' awards hosted on Thursday 3 November by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Kupe. The recipients are: Prof Archie Dick, Dr Beth Le Roux, Dr Wilna Bean, Prof Pieter Jacobs, Prof Schalk Kok, Prof Rezia Malekian,...

2022 IE Prize Giving & Networking Function

Posted on October 18, 2022

On Thursday, 13 October 2022, the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering hosted their annual Industrial Engineering Prize Giving and Networking Function at Pure Café on the University of Pretoria’s Hatfield campus. The event is a celebration of the academic achievements of the...

IE Department celebrates its new PhD graduates!

Posted on September 12, 2022

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is proud of its latest successful PhD graduates, Dr Oluyomi Ajayi and Dr Saija Bezuidenhout, who were awarded their doctoral degrees at the University of Pretoria’s Spring Graduation ceremony held on Wednesday, 7th of September 2022.

MOTIVATING FEMALE LEARNERS TO PURSUE A CAREER IN ENGINEERING IN CELEBRATION INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN ENGINEERING DAY 23 JUNE 2022

Posted on July 01, 2022

Dr Wilna Bean, a lecturer in Industrial Engineering, Ms Naday Meherjina, the Chairperson of EBITHouse, Ms Nomcebo Motsa; Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, Ms Simone Naicker, who holds a chemical engineering degree from the University of Pretoria and now works as a metallurgical engineer at...

2023 UP PhD Commonwealth Scholarship

Posted on June 29, 2022

The University of Pretoria is a research intensive university. Hence, it is seeking candidates for doctoral studies who will make significant contributions to its research endeavour. As part of South Africa's contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, the University of...

#UPGraduation2022: ‘I used every coin I earned as a car guard to pay for my studies’ – UP PhD candidate and lecturer on his road to academic success

Posted on May 09, 2022

Asylum seeker Fabrice Kapya arrived in SA with a goal in mind: to further his studies. So began his journey from car guard to PhD candidate and assistant lecturer in UP’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Department of IE Teaching Model

Posted on February 10, 2022

Dear students, In EBIT, under lockdown level 1, all departments will follow a hybrid approach when classes starts. "A hybrid approach is a combination of pre-recorded material, live online-sessions and/or contact sessions. The format of the contact sessions can differ from presenting lecture...

2021 IE Projects Evening Webinar

Posted on December 08, 2021

On Thursday, 25 November 2021, the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering held its second Projects Evening Webinar. This prestigious event showcases some of the best final-year projects of 2021.

2021 IE Prize Giving

Posted on September 20, 2021

On Thursday, 9 September 2021, the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering hosted their annual Industrial Engineering prize giving function online via the Microsoft Teams platform. This event is a celebration of the academic achievements of the top three first-, second- and third-year...

Sumarié (Meintjes) Koetsier

Posted on July 26, 2021

With deep regret, the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering announce the passing of Mrs Sumarié Koetsier (née Meintjes). Sumarié was both a loved colleague and exemplary alumni, receiving her Honours and Masters degrees here, both with distinction.

#UPYouthMonth: ‘Youth represents possibility – we have so much to offer and impart to the world’ – Kory Shukrani Potgieter, EnactusUP Chairperson

Posted on June 24, 2021

“The youth of 1976 realised their power, potential and purpose; we need to continue to be strong and courageous.” – Kory Shukrani Potgieter, entrepreneur and EnactusUP Chairperson on Youth Month.

Mobility Inequality: Taking small business but deliberate steps – inaugural address of Prof Johan W Joubert

Posted on June 24, 2021

Congratulations to Prof Johan W. Joubert, Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, who delivered his inaugural address virtually on 14 June 2021. The title was Mobility Inequality: Taking Small Business but Deliberate Steps.

Prof VSS Yadavalli Receives B-Rating at NRF

Posted on April 20, 2021

Prof VSS Yadavalli Receives B-Rating at NRF

Passing Away: Mr Louis Heyl

Posted on April 15, 2021

We are sad to announce the passing of Louis Heyl

Retirement Mrs Anne-Marie van Heerden

Posted on April 01, 2021

Retirement of Mrs Anne-Marie van Heerden

Know thy enemy in the exhaust

Posted on November 18, 2020

When it comes to the environment, we all agree it needs protecting. It is arguably only Aloysius O'Hare from Dr Suess' The Lorax that will sing about the trees: "I say, let it die, let it die, let it die..."