Long journey to PhD in mathematics for former Westridge learner
When Dr Lesley Wessels walked over the stage this week to receive her doctoral degree in mathematics, it will be the end of a long journey that started when...
Mpendulo Cele receives top honours as best MSc student at SU
Stellenbosch University's top MSc student for 2020, Mr Mpendulo Cele (25), praised his teachers at Zwelethu High School and the Kutlwanong Center of...
Nasima Badsha honoured for transforming higher education
“I congratulate all of you who have earned your qualifications this evening after years and years of hard work. I sincerely hope that you will be able to...
PhD graduate on a mission to help people with disabilities
As a registered social worker but also a person with a disability, Noreth Muller-Kluits always knew it was her calling to facilitate change and help address...
Graduating against all odds
Naseegha Cariem always dreamed of becoming a teacher.
When she enrolled as a first-year student at Stellenbosch University (SU) in 2012, she never imagined the...
SU honours the late Rachel Kachaje for her visionary leadership
Stellenbosch University (SU) has honoured the late Ms Rachel Kachaje, who passed away earlier this year, with an honorary doctorate. The degree Doctor of...
Graduation celebration April 2020
Due to the COVID-19 lockdown resulting in the cancellation of the planned graduation ceremonies for the first week of April 2020, the Faculty of Theology...
SU’s Extended Degree Programme opens many doors for graduates
No less than 42 graduates whose academic potential had been unlocked thanks to the Extended Degree Programme (EDP) in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences...
Doctoral graduate never thought she would study that far
Doctoral graduate started working at age 12 to support household Dr Virginia Dlamini–Akintola's story of commitment and perseverance started in the village...
From bitter to sweet memories
He realised as an impoverished teenager that if he could get an education and become a primary school teacher, he would at least be able to afford a cup of tea...