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Valuable exchange of expertise on extracellular vesicle research
Mai Wageh, a PhD-student from McMaster University in Canada, recently spent six weeks in Prof. Kathy Myburgh's lab at Stellenbosch University (SU) to gain technical expertise in extracellular vesicle (EV) analysis. The visit was made...
New Director of Fundraising ready to advance SU
David Marupen, the newly-appointed Director of Fundraising in Stellenbosch University's Development and Alumni Relations Division (DAR) has more than 25 years of experience in the field of fundraising. This, coupled with a commitment to...
Scientists identify new benchmark for freezing point for water at -70 °C
Scientists have discovered yet another amazing aspect of the weird and wonderful behaviour of water – this time when subjected to nanoscale confinement at sub-zero temperatures. The finding that a crystalline substance can readily give up...
SU Japan Centre hosts inaugural JICA Chair lecture
SU Japan Centre hosts inaugural JICA Chair lecture Marking another milestone in its longstanding collaboration with Japan, Stellenbosch University (SU) hosted the first Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chair lecture in October...
Looking towards 2024
As another year draws to a close, we reflect again on how far we have come and look towards the future to what we would like to achieve in 2024. Over the past year, there have been many highlights, of which the biggest one is probably that...
CIRCoRe workstream insights: Dr Leslie van Rooi
S tellenbosch University (SU) has rolled out the structures that will focus on the recommendations of the Khampepe Commission. Our series of interviews with key SU staff steering the Committee for the Institutional Response to the...
Wine is a winning investment – SU develops SA’s first fine wine index
It's widely known that nothing ages better than a fine wine, and now a team from Stellenbosch University has combined finance and oenology to develop a fine wine index that proves the positive value of the beverage as an investment asset...
A day in the life: Dr Jill Ryan
Since joining Stellenbosch University’s Equality Unit, Dr Jill Ryan has become an outspoken voice against gender-based violence. Ryan says she feels grateful to be able to make a difference. When she’s doing training or presenting a...
Dr Koopman comments on extending teaching in African languages
Dr Oscar Koopman, senior lecturer in the Department of Curriculum Studies, commented on the Department of Basic Education's plan of extending teaching in African languages for home language learners up to the end of Grade 6. See the...
Looking back, looking ahead
In March 2023, Stellenbosch University (SU) celebrated 30 years of formalised internationalisation. More than 100 representatives from our partner universities attended the event, which coincided with the Stellenbosch International Academic...