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Master’s student Risuna Risimati has become one of SU’s most impactful student leaders through her work in governance, constitutional matters and student advocacy. The recipient of the Rector’s Award for Excellence in Leadership says young people have the power to shape what South Africa’s future looks like.

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Risuna Risimati help om toekoms van US-studenteleierskap te vorm 

Lank voordat Risuna Risimati in die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se Raad gedien het, voorsitter van die Akademiese Belangeraad was of hoofregter van die...

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Through his Get Active Project, Adam Venter has raised more than R20 000 for charities while promoting mental wellbeing through sport and exercise. Venter believes community is built through everyday acts of kindness, connection and service.

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Adam Venter glo gemeenskap word deur daaglikse dade van vriendelikheid, verbintenis en diens gebou

Toe ʼn klomp rugbybeserings Adam Venter se sportambisies skielik tot stilstand gedwing het, kon hy maklik gefokus het op dít wat hy verloor het. In plaas daarvan...

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Growing up in Eldorado Park, Tyrese Human learned early that being different often comes at a cost – but he refused to let others define who he could become. The final-year education student has risen through Stellenbosch University's (SU) student leadership structures while remaining committed to helping others find their voice and sense of belonging.

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Tyrese Human wil hê elke kind moet weet hulle behoort

Tyrese Human het op agtjarige ouderdom 'n dapper en kragtige aankondiging aan sy gesin gedoen. Eendag, het hy verklaar, gaan hy oorsee trek, 'n limousine en 'n...

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PhD student Keenen Gilbert has spent nine years at Stellenbosch University turning opportunities into acts of service.From food drives and tutoring to student leadership and wellbeing initiatives, he has dedicated much of his university journey to helping others thrive.

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Keenen Gilbert omskep deernis in aksie by US

Keenen Gilbert sê graag grappenderwys sy bloed is maroen en goud. Ná nege jaar aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) met vier grade en ontelbare...

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• Having grown up across several countries, Hannah Sieberhagen learned early how to navigate uncertainty, adapt to different cultures and find connection in unfamiliar places.

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Hannah Sieberhagen omskep idees in gemeenskappe

 

Hannah Sieberhagen het vir 'n groot deel van haar kinderjare 'n lewe gelei waarmee min studente aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) kan identifiseer. Haar...

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A photo of an underwater scene with a coral reef and exotic fishes.

Menings en artikels

Wêreldoseanedag: Oseaanbewaring belangrik vir mense en ekosisteme

Wêreldoseanedag is op 8 Junie gevier. In meningsartikels vir die media het kenners aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch op oseaanbewaring, die waarde van Afrika se...

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Master’s student Risuna Risimati has become one of SU’s most impactful student leaders through her work in governance, constitutional matters and student advocacy. The recipient of the Rector’s Award for Excellence in Leadership says young people have the power to shape what South Africa’s future looks like.

Impak

Risuna Risimati help om toekoms van US-studenteleierskap te vorm 

Lank voordat Risuna Risimati in die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se Raad gedien het, voorsitter van die Akademiese Belangeraad was of hoofregter van die...

Lees verder
Through his Get Active Project, Adam Venter has raised more than R20 000 for charities while promoting mental wellbeing through sport and exercise. Venter believes community is built through everyday acts of kindness, connection and service.

Impak

Adam Venter glo gemeenskap word deur daaglikse dade van vriendelikheid, verbintenis en diens gebou

Toe ʼn klomp rugbybeserings Adam Venter se sportambisies skielik tot stilstand gedwing het, kon hy maklik gefokus het op dít wat hy verloor het. In plaas daarvan...

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Growing up in Eldorado Park, Tyrese Human learned early that being different often comes at a cost – but he refused to let others define who he could become. The final-year education student has risen through Stellenbosch University's (SU) student leadership structures while remaining committed to helping others find their voice and sense of belonging.

Kampuslewe

Tyrese Human wil hê elke kind moet weet hulle behoort

Tyrese Human het op agtjarige ouderdom 'n dapper en kragtige aankondiging aan sy gesin gedoen. Eendag, het hy verklaar, gaan hy oorsee trek, 'n limousine en 'n...

Lees verder
PhD student Keenen Gilbert has spent nine years at Stellenbosch University turning opportunities into acts of service.From food drives and tutoring to student leadership and wellbeing initiatives, he has dedicated much of his university journey to helping others thrive.

Kampuslewe

Keenen Gilbert omskep deernis in aksie by US

Keenen Gilbert sê graag grappenderwys sy bloed is maroen en goud. Ná nege jaar aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) met vier grade en ontelbare...

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• Having grown up across several countries, Hannah Sieberhagen learned early how to navigate uncertainty, adapt to different cultures and find connection in unfamiliar places.

Kampuslewe

Hannah Sieberhagen omskep idees in gemeenskappe

 

Hannah Sieberhagen het vir 'n groot deel van haar kinderjare 'n lewe gelei waarmee min studente aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) kan identifiseer. Haar...

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A photo of an underwater scene with a coral reef and exotic fishes.

Menings en artikels

Wêreldoseanedag: Oseaanbewaring belangrik vir mense en ekosisteme

Wêreldoseanedag is op 8 Junie gevier. In meningsartikels vir die media het kenners aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch op oseaanbewaring, die waarde van Afrika se...

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