Nicola Killops

Articles by Nicola Killops

The less-traveled route to engineering

Beyond traditional pathways, there are less familiar ways to qualify in engineering fields.

Nicola Killops25 Mar 2026

Smart mining: digital twins, sensors, and automation for safety and productivity

As margins tighten and safety demands rise, digital twins, sensors, and automation are reshaping how South African mines operate underground and above it.

Nicola Killops24 Dec 2025

When women leave engineering, is it choice or culture?

A follow-up to a previous op-ed, exploring the reasons women choose to leave the engineering field.

Nicola Killops3 Dec 2025

South Africa’s engineering shortage has a blind spot — and it’s holding us back

South Africa needs thousands of new engineers, and everyone should be invited.

Nicola Killops26 Nov 2025