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Donation ensures continuation of SU Certificate Programme
The Certificate Programme (CP) in Music Literacy at Stellenbosch University (SU) has received funding to ensure completion of the academic year despite the national lockdown. According to Pamela Kierman, senior lecturer at SU's music...
SU researchers selected for prestigious international fellowship
Two Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers have recently been selected to be part of the prestigious Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study fellowship at Harvard University in the United States of America. Dr Debra Shepherd, a lecturer at...
South Africans must be healthier for universal healthcare to succeed
South African will have to maintain healthier lifestyles for the National Health Insurance to succeed, writes Jane Simmonds, Dr Charles Parry (both from the South African Medical Research Council) and Prof Melvyn Freeman (Department of...
Children returning to school – the new normal
As learners are returning to South African schools in increasing numbers, Prof Shaheen Mehtar, an infection prevention control specialist who is involved in the Global Health Department of Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and...
Gospel of Matthew holds lessons about forgiveness, reconciliation — Prof Marius Nel
Prof Marius Nel from the Department of Old and New Testament in the Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University delivered his inaugural lecture on Thursday 24 August 2023. The title of his lecture was “Matthew, Jesus, and the invention...
Corruption hampers growth and development in Africa
The one major challenge that stands in the way of inclusive growth and sustainable development in Africa, is the nature, scale and complexity of corruption, writes Prof Pregala Pillay (Economic and Management Sciences) and Dr Chris Jones...
McNamara grantee works towards advancing women in science
Cancer of the oesophagus is one of the most understudied cancers in Africa. The disease has a peculiar distribution in the world – with a high incidence in China and Africa. In southern Africa it is more prevalent on the eastern side of...
Study calls for extension of moratorium on transport height restrictions
"Many South African industries, especially the fruit industry, could suffer major financial losses if they're not allowed to transport their goods in high cube containers if the moratorium is not extended. Governments seven-year moratorium...
SU strengthens academic and psychosocial support for students
Stellenbosch University (SU) is providing additional support to undergraduate students to stay on track with their studies and better adapt within the changed context of virtual learning as South Africa continues to grapple with the COVID...
#WomenofSU: Helping women find their voice in the research space
Opportunities for women to excel in education and research are often few and far between. Helping women find their voice in the research space is one of the things that drives Dr Linda Zuze from the Research on Socio-Economic Policy Group...