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Forest and Wood Science student scoops second prize in Brazil
Stephen Amiandamhen, a PhD student in theForest and Wood Science Department, was awardedthe second prize of 250 US dollars for oral and posterpresentations at the 59th Society of Wood Science andTechnology (SWST) Convention held in...
A healthy, longer life is a walk in the park
"Walk it off….just a little bit" is the message a Stellenbosch University sport and exercise medicine specialist is spreading for World Move for Health Day, celebrated on 10 May The simple act of walking can help you lose weight, protect...
SU and Volkskerk van Afrika sign agreement
"This signals our continued commitment to our role in society and to what the University can do in terms of redressing our divided past." This was how Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU)...
Maties dominate South African leg of FameLab competition
Five of the ten finalists in the South African leg of FameLab – one of the biggest science communication competitions in the world – were from Stellenbosch University. During this competition scientists have only three minutes to explain...
Achieving the impossible - inspirational words from Lewis Pugh to the DTTC
World-renowned endurance swimmer, Lewis Pugh, has inspired and encouraged staff from the Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC) at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at Stellenbosch University (SU) to rise above their challenges and...
Failing support systems cause nurses to fail patients
International Nurses Day is marked on 12 May to honour this group of selfless health professionals that forms the backbone of healthcare systems around the world. The theme for this year's celebration is "Nurses, a force for change –...
Clean hands save lives
Every year hospital-related infections kill 16 million patients worldwide. Germs and bugs are microscopic and cannot be seen with the naked eye. Hands are the most common vehicle of transmission of germs and bugs in the community and in...
Helping courts check government spending
A capabilities approach can help courts see to it that government spending is proportionate to the socioeconomic needs of vulnerable members of society, writes Dr Shanelle van der Berg of the Department of Public Law in an opinion piece...
Student is not discouraged by her disability
As a young child doctors predicted that Samantha Stander will never be able to walk. She was diagnosed with severe congenital developmental dysplasia. Now Samantha, a second year SU medical student completed more than 20 running races...
Language deviations - SU acted in the interest of students
The Chairperson of the Council of Stellenbosch University, Mr George Steyn, responded to media inquiries this week regarding language implementation. For the sake of transparency, the response is given below. The report of Judge CT Howie...