On 20 April 2024 the Faculty of Engineering Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT) presented an exciting open day on the Hatfield campus of the University of Pretoria.  The Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, who is currently ranked 1^st in South Africa in its discipline, hosted several exhibits, information presentations, and engaging industry talks to showcase the possibilities of a career as a mechanical engineer.  Representatives from industry included Qfinsoft (computational fluid dynamics), Zutari (energy and building services consulting), TANDM (measuring sensor technology), and SICK (automation systems).  Notable research and student society exhibits ranged from a remotely-controlled mining robot, a student Baja vehicle, aeronautics projects, an unmanned aerial vehicle, and a concentrated thermal solar demonstration system. 

The open day presentation slides can be viewed here.

Interested grade 12 pupils are encouraged to apply for admission for the 2025 intake before the end of June 2024 via: www.up.ac.za/online-application

Demonstration of a mining robot

Departmental information session

Representatives from a number of industry partners hosted exhibits and engaging industry talks

Top left - Qfinsoft, Top right - Zutari, Bottom left - SICK South Africa, Bottom right - TANDM