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SU appoints new crop of distinguished professors
A new group of 15 professors at Stellenbosch University (SU) has been appointed as Distinguished Professors at a function held at STIAS on Monday (8 February 2016). It was only the second time that SU has bestowed this honour on its...
International colloquium on muscle physiology in Stellenbosch
The Universities of Stellenbosch (SU) and KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) were host to the 4 th Biannual Indian Ocean Rim Muscle Colloquium held from 24 to 26 January 2016 at the Asara Conference Venue outside Stellenbosch. Prof Kathy Myburgh...
New insights on the gigantic Donkerhuk granite batholith
Profs John Clemens, Alex Kisters and Ian Buick, with honours students are nearing completion in their three-year, NRF-funded study of the gigantic Donkerhuk granite batholith in Namibia (200 km long, 25 to 50 km wide and at least 1 km...
Alumnus investigates "challenges in journalism education and training"
Dr Bevelyn Dube graduated with a PhD degree in Journalism from Stellenbosch University (SU) in December 2013. Prior to receiving her degree, she presented some of the research contained in her thesis at the 3rd World Journalism Education...
New technique makes sterilisation safe for all
In February the focus is on reproductive health. This refers to a person's ability to have children and the freedom to decide when and how often to do so. A key aspect of good reproductive health is having access to safe and effective...
Postgraduate accepted on prestigious international training project
Khethelo Xulu, a PhD student in Psychiatric Genetics, has been accepted as a Tirisano Training Project (TTP) scholar at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Xulu is part of the research team in posttraumatic stress disorder...
Stellenbosch University Earth Sciences: News from the GSSA bulletin
Earth Sciences at Stellenbosch we have been very busy, carrying on our core business of teaching and research with considerable success. Our aim is to be a strong component within our university – which has successfully aligned itself as a...
Application withdrawn as SU ensures continued alignment with 2015 language motion
Afriforum today (12 February 2016) withdrew its court application against Stellenbosch University. SU will continue to ensure that language implementation in faculties will be aligned with the approved Language Policy and Plan, as well as...
African farmers in the digital age: SU agricultural economist, Bill Gates contribute to special edition
In a special edition of the international magazine Foreign Affairs, the name of Stellenbosch University agricultural economist and PhD student Lulama Traub stands alongside those of Microsoft founder Bill Gates and former United Nations...
Independent commissioner to investigate Heemstede incident
Statement by Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice-Chancellor Stellenbosch University is to appoint an independent commissioner to investigate the institution’s handling of events at the Heemstede residence after an alleged blackface...