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Progress in fluorescence microscopy reveals new aspects of tissue renewal
Recent developments in fluorescence microscopy with specific reference to light-sheet fluorescence microscopy (LSFM), multi-photon intra-vital microscopy and super-resolution microscopy are discussed in a review article by Stellenbosch...
A study of calcium concentrations in apple cultivars shows the dynamics of nutrient allocation
Researchers at Stellenbosch University studied the calcium content in dormant reproductive apple buds of four apple cultivars. The 'Royal Gala', 'Cripps Pink', 'Golden Delicious' and 'Braeburn' apple cultivars were quantified over two...
SU firmly on its journey to net zero with the launch of its Environmental Sustainability Plan
Stellenbosch University (SU) has embarked on an ambitious journey to net zero in 2050 with the launch of the institution's first Environmental Sustainability Plan (SUESP). Prof Wim de Villiers, SU Rector and Vice-Chancellor, said SU's...
Four Maties gain a place on the country’s Top 100 most employable students list
Four students from Stellenbosch University has made it into the Top 100 finalists for the 2022 DHL GradStar Awards, which recognises the most employable full-time students in the country. The students are Melt Hugo, Giséle Lavita, Keaton...
“Cultivating a culture that promotes student success through meaningful co-curricular experiences”
For the last few months, aspiring and existing student leaders have been undergoing leadership development training in preparation for student leadership elections across various student governance structures. The aim with all the training...
Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service joins OCLC Research Library Partnership
Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service has recently joined the 'OCLC Research Library Partnership' (ORLP). Stellenbosch University is OCLC's first Research Library Partner in South Africa. What exactly is the 'OCLC Research...
New Maties students start university career by engaging with local community
This week thousands of new Maties arrived at Stellenbosch to start their University career. One of the first opportunities they will have during the welcoming week is to engage with the Stellenbosch community during the annual Social Impact...
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Science Café: the human microbiome
The latest research on the human microbiome - that is the entire 'ecosystem' of all the bacteria, yeast, parasites, viruses and other single-celled eukaryotes living on and inside your skin - will be the topic under discussion at Science...
Science Café on the evolution of skin colour
What was the skin colour of our ancient forebears when they left Africa to populate the rest of the world more than two million years ago? White, brown, black, yellow? On Friday 11 March 2016 dr Lester Davids, a molecular cell biologist...