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Opinion and features

What story did you leave behind this year?

One of my happy places is the beautiful seaside town of Stilbaai. Here I breathe and relax. And go for walks on the beautiful beach where you can get lost in...
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Antoinette van der Merwe
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Anita Nel
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Photo of Prof Nicola Smith

Opinion and features

What story did you leave behind this year?

One of my happy places is the beautiful seaside town of Stilbaai. Here I breathe and relax. And go for walks on the beautiful beach where you can get lost in...

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Inventors awards

Awards and milestones

SU recognises inventors for breakthrough patents and innovation excellence

The Innovus Technology Transfer Office (TTO) hosted its annual Inventors Awards ceremony on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to celebrate Stellenbosch University...

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Stellenbosch University launches new collateral-backed study loan application portal for financially burdened

Stellenbosch University launches new collateral-backed study loan application portal for financially burdened

Stellenbosch University (SU) launched a new, dedicated study loan application portal aimed at addressing the financial challenges faced by National Student...

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Stellenbosch University and St Stithians College collaborate on green energy solutions

Stellenbosch University and St Stithians College collaborate on green energy solutions

​​A delegation from St Stithians College, one of South Africa's most prestigious schools from Johannesburg, visited Stellenbosch University in July for a...

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Another Stellenbosch school can keep the lights on

Another Stellenbosch school can keep the lights on

​​Despite the challenge of loadshedding, there is light at the end of the tunnel for another school in Stellenbosch – iKaya Primary School in Kayamandi – which...

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Stellenbosch University LaunchLab back with Innovus

Innovation and entrepreneurship

Stellenbosch University LaunchLab back with Innovus

Paschal will take over from Joshua Romisher, who joined the LaunchLab in 2020 as chief executive officer. With his new venture, Romisher will continue building...

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