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Impact of TB diagnostic tests evaluated
Dr Eleanor Ochodo has been awarded a fellowship in Public Health and Tropical Medicine by the Wellcome Trust to develop a framework for the design of clinical trials to measure the impact of Tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic tests on patient...
Experts call for early interventions to eliminate hepatitis
The first ever strategy for the elimination of viral hepatitis was adopted by World Health Assembly (WHA) in May this year, and as a result the theme for the International Hepatitis Awareness Day 2016 campaign is 'elimination'. Hepatitis is...
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Mothers must be supported to breastfeed
Most people are aware of the various advantages of breastmilk and breastfeeding. However, not all employers and colleagues support working mothers to continue breastfeeding when they return to work. For this reason, mothers often stop...
Live streaming the Rector and Libertas Choir to Germany – a first for SU
When the German technicians let us know "standby to go live in five minutes", we knew the teamwork and planning for streaming the Rector and the Libertas choir live to Germany had paid off. When the Libertas Choir and the Division for...
Young changemakers learn from international experts
Nick Wayne, a fourth-year medical student and chairperson of the Tygerberg Student Council, attended a prestigious international summit earlier this year which afforded him the opportunity to engage with young changemakers. Attendees were...
From Maties to Springboks for Sport Science’s alumnus Warren Adams
It took him more than a decade to get to the top echelon and former Sport Science student Warren Adams believes it is all about perseverance and a willingness to learn. In April this year this Matie alumnus was named the new strength and...
Bureau for Economic Research has a new Director
The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) at Stellenbosch University has a new Director, Professor Johann Kirsten. He is BER's sixth Director since its establishment in 1944. "We are delighted to welcome Prof Kirsten," Prof Stan Du Plessis...
Meet Breda Reed: #MyTygerMaties60
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is introducing 60 future healthcare professionals who are currently in their first year. Meet Breda Reed. He’s a proud Namibian that attended Paul...
Meet Menzi Mtshali: #MyTygerMaties60
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is introducing 60 future healthcare professionals who are currently in their first year. Meet Menzi Mtshali. If you’ve managed to secure seven...