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STERG Presence at GPPS Technical Conference 2023 in Hong Kong
Prof Johan van der Spuy and Tristan Le Roux recently participated in the Global Power and Propulsion Society (GPPS) Turbomachinery Technical Conference held at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) from...
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Spotlight on Skripsies: Capstone Solar Projects in 2023
As we turn the page on 2023, we reflect on some of the interesting final year skripsie projects facilitated at STERG this year. Four undergraduate students from the Department of Mechanical and...
View ArticleInternship/Thesis opportunity
Integration of high-temperature heat pumps (HTHP) in industrial processes A thesis or internship opportunity is available for SA Engineering students. The topic of high-temperature heat pumps is very...
View ArticleCRSES Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy (CRSES), hosted within the Faculty of Engineering, is seeking an applicant for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the field of solar...
View ArticleNERSA Bursary
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is offering bursaries to students interested in pursuing a career in the energy sectors that fall within its regulatory mandate. NERSA is offering...
View ArticleInternational Youth Conference on Energy 2-6 July
The 9th IYCE (International Youth Conference on Energy) will be held in Colmar (France) from 2-6 July 2024. Young professionals (undergraduate, MSc, PhD students and entrant engineers) are encouraged...
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STERG Intern Markus Kaltwasser
Markus Kaltwasser is a new intern of Dr Willie Smit at STERG, and is here from Germany. He is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at Hochschule Osnabrück and is in South Africa for six months to...
View ArticleSANEDI Job Opportunities
The following vacancies within the Energy Secretariat at SANEDI are available: Position: Manager: Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Position: Manager: Strategic Partnerships Position: Senior...
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Dr Rozon’s contribution to ISEC 2024
The ISEC 3rd International Sustainability Energy Conference 2024 featured over 400 participants from 35 countries, 80 presentations and 100 posters in Graz on April 10-11. Ministers from Austria and...
View ArticleSoltrain+ Bursary Call
Postgraduate students from Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe who are broadly engaged in research on solar heating, drying and cooling, heat pumps, heat recovery and energy...
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STERG at Engineering Open Day
STERG and its affiliated research group, the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES), had the pleasure of attending the Engineering Open Day event on Saturday, 20 April. A stall was...
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The S in STERG is for Social
The Solar Thermal Energy Research Group (STERG) at Stellenbosch University is not only dedicated to advancing solar thermal energy research but also to fostering a strong sense of community among its...
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STERG Technical Tour 2024
Article by Benjamin Gardiner, Photos by Mu-een Khan From the 15th to 20th of July 2024, STERG embarked on a technical tour to the Northern Cape. This tour aims to expose students to renewable energy...
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STERG Post-Doctorate Additions
Dr Varun Pratap Singh Dr Singh is a Postdoctoral Fellow at STERG from India. He is an Assistant Professor and Industry-Academia coordinator with the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering...
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STERG Interns from Eindhoven University of Technology
The Solar Thermal Energy Research Group has recently welcomed three students from Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands: Job ten Hacken, Roel Hazelhof and Tijn van Rooij. These three...
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STERG well represented at SolarPACES 2024 in Rome
SolarPACES (Concentrating Solar Power, Thermal, and Chemical Energy Systems) is an international conference that aims to bring researchers together from across the world and focus on the development of...
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STERG End-of-year Function
The STERG end-of-year function was held on Friday, November 15th, at Le Pommier Restaurant. The event brought together members for an enjoyable evening of socialising as well as a full course meal. A...
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STERG students present at SASEC
Students and academic staff from the Solar Thermal Energy Research Group (STERG) presented at this year’s Southern African Sustainable Energy Conference (SASEC), held from November 13-15 at the Lord...
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