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Collaboration with maths-and-science project produces future physician
A collaboration between Stellenbosch University (SU) and a non-governmental organisation that helps improve maths and science results at township schools has produced top-performing 2021 matriculant Karabo Dinelelo. The Soweto resident...
Fifth USAN conference empowers young researchers
From 19 to 21 January, 26 young scholars in applied linguistics, linguistics, and literature participated in the fifth USAN conference, hosted by the Department of Afrikaans and Dutch. Young scholars (honours students who have graduated or...
Novel zebrafish research shows green rooibos tea helps to reduce anxiety
A new study conducted on zebrafish has confirmed that the consumption of rooibos tea – and specifically unfermented or green rooibos – helps to reduce anxiety. The beneficial properties of rooibos tea ( Aspalathus linearis), a uniquely...
SU students impressed with de-alcoholised wine research
Stellenbosch University students under the supervision of Dr Hélène Nieuwoudt and Prof Chris Pentz impressed with their research on de-alcoholised wines at the Ultimate Beverage Show hosted by the Cape Town International Convention Centre...
More than 9 000 tree species yet to be discovered
A new study puts the total number of tree species on Earth at 73 274, with another 9 186 still to be discovered. Roughly 40% of these undiscovered tree species are in South America. This new global estimate of the number of tree species...
More top-ranking 2021 matrics choose Maties
Stellenbosch University (SU) seeks to attract top talent. And judging by the 2022 first-year intake, the institution is undoubtedly achieving this aim. In addition to Ulrich le Roux, South Africa's top-performing National Senior...
SU laser physicist honoured for leadership and service to African photonics
Today the Laser Research Institute in the Department of Physics at Stellenbosch University is regarded as one of the four major centers for laser physics in South Africa and Africa, with infrastructure similar to major overseas centers. Yet...
Forward together, class of 2022!
You are exactly where you are meant to be. This was the sentiment expressed by Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University, and Ms Viwe Kobokana, chairperson of the Students' Representative Council (SRC)...
First-year FMHS students welcomed at historic ceremony
History was made at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) last week, when, for the first time, a female dean welcomed first-year students to the Tygerberg campus. The new group of medical students, will also be the first to...
Unified response, ongoing research needed to beat cancer
Friday (4 February) was World Cancer Day. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University make the point that we need a unified response coupled with ongoing research and clinical trials to beat cancer. Click on the...