Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering University of Pretoria

What an awesome day, we had the best time sharing with the Matrics about Metallurgical Engineering🔥⚒️showing them just how fun and exciting the journey can be!🪨🔨🔥

Heartfelt thanks to all the students and staff who stepped in to make our Open Day a success! 🙌 Your dedication and support made a huge difference. And to the learners who joined us – thank you for your enthusiasm and curiosity! We loved having you on campus. 💙📚

Day 1 of the 2024 Symposium on Advanced Materials Processing and Characterisation is underway at Engineering 4.0, hosted in collaboration with the University of Pretoria and the University of Cape Town.

🔥 Come join us, metallurgy students in stirring up some magic in the potjie pot🍲 .This is an event where flavors will come alive. Show off your culinary skills by participating in the potjie competition—get your team together, and let’s turn those secret recipes into smoky perfection🥄.

Tickets sold at R35 each
If you're ready to cook up a storm, gather your team and send a DM.

Let's make it a day to remember💃.

CHOOSE UP:

Today, our department had the pleasure of proudly demonstrating why it is the leading Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering in South Africa. It was a day of engaging with learners, demonstrating mineral and metal production, and showcasing how we transform metals into valuable products🔬💥.

Celebrating phenomenal women today. May you continue to inspire, empower, and lead the way with strength, resilience, and fierceness.

Happy Women's Day💐💥.

Congratulations to Prof. Charles Siyasiya on his inaugural address titled "Advances in Steel Design and Processing to Curb Greenhouse Emissions." Here's to innovative approaches in green steel👏.

The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Pretoria Branch Re-Launch:
The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy(SAIMM) President William Joughin gave a brief introduction at the re-launch, followed by an exceptional lecture from Prof. Kathy Sole on "Copper Solvent Extraction on the African Copper Belt: From Historic Origins to World-Leading Status," which was highly insightful.

Overall, the event was fantastic, bringing together industry professionals, academics, and students for the relaunch 🚀 .

The re-launch of The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) Pretoria branch, hosted by Prof. Pieter Pistorius at the University of Pretoria on Thursday evening, July 25th, was a tremendous success. SAIMM Young Professionals Council held an information session with third and final-year students, enlightening them about SAIMM , its pivotal role in the mining and metallurgy industry and how Metallurgical Engineering graduates can benefit and participate.

Motivation Monday: Exams are done and dusted🎉 take a moment to reflect on your first semester. Rest up, and see you next semester🙂📚.

We are thrilled to congratulate Mr. Carel Coetzee, a Senior Research Engineer from the Industrial Metals and Minerals Research Institute (IMMRI), for his incredible participation in the Comrades Marathon🏅🏃‍♂️.

Congratulations to all our graduates. The department extends its heartfelt pride in your achievements. Your dedication and hard work have been truly commendable. As you step into the professional realm, may you utilize your academic accomplishments to excel in your careers and contribute meaningfully to the metallurgical field.
Best wishes for your future endeavors🎓🌟.