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FMHS psychiatrist recognised for pioneering schizophrenia research
In what he describes as “humbling recognition" of his research into mental health, Dr Lebogang Phahladira, specialist psychiatrist and senior lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at Stellenbosch University (SU), has received the...
Valuable insight in doctoral supervision shared by Australian researcher
Experienced educator and researcher Prof Elke Stracke from the University of Canberra in Australia presented two research seminars at the Faculty of Education in April. “Feedback lies at the heart of any learning experience, and giving...
Continuous inequalities threaten global HIV/Aids progress
The eye of the recent Covid-19 storm lasted a mere two years. Yet, many people reached pandemic fatigue long before this, in different ways: finding loopholes in social restrictions, refusing to wear masks, or simply becoming detached from...
A day in the life: Katlego Letlonkane
As a labour lawyer, social scientist, and former consultant in human resources (HR) transformation, Katlego Letlonkane has assisted many organisations with driving change, particularly people- and culture-related change. Beyond her role...
Africa pays a premium for global sluggishness regarding climate change
Africa needs to stop paying the price for the rest of the world's recalcitrance to act fast enough in response to the irrefutable conclusions that climate change is real and that the impact of global warming could be devasting, says Prof...
A day in the life: René Robbertze
We marked Worker's Day with a series of articles during May to honour the valuable contribution of staff to Stellenbosch University (SU). Precision is a key component of stats guru René Robbertze's workday and she spends much of her time...
Tygerberg at forefront of surgical training with da Vinci robot
The future of advanced surgical operations undoubtedly lies in technology, and increasingly in using robotics for complicated surgical procedures. Therefore, it was a big moment for the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) when...
A Day in the Life: Justin Alberts
As we kicked off May commemorating Workers' Day, we dedicate this series of articles to our staff and their important contribution to the University. Justin Alberts plays a crucial role at Stellenbosch University's Communications and...
Passion for transformation inspires Prof Fataar's leadership
Walking into Prof Aslam Fataar's office, the first thing you notice about him is his energy. He speaks fast and animatedly, switching seamlessly between Afrikaans and English. It's clear he's a man with a mission as he talks...
Better support needed for pregnant women to prevent FASD
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) ̶ a group of conditions categorised by physical, mental and behavioural abnormalities, that occur as a consequence of prenatal alcohol exposure ̶ place a huge burden on our social, educational...