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Tolerance crucial in a democracy
Should we tolerate everything people say or do? Does tolerance imply that we have to accept or tolerate things with which we disagree profoundly? Are there limits to the controversies that we are prepared to tolerate? These were some of the...
Socially-integrated engineering research to positively impact fire management in informal settlements
Stellenbosch University's fire engineering research unit, led by Dr Richard Walls, has received a grant of R4.3m from the UK based, Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC). The unit is collaborating with the University of...
Snake fang study brings new insights
In a study recently published in The Royal Society Biology Letters, scientists show that the structural changes associated with the formation of the venom-conducting canal in snake fangs do not appear to be associated with an increase in...
International conference draws world’s leading gender scholars
A number of high profile academics from across the world specialising in gender politics are at Stellenbosch University (SU) this week to participate in a conference on Gender, Politics and the State. The conference is hosted by the...
From Stellenbosch to Stanford University and back
After more than 10 years as Electron Microscopist and Senior Research Professional at the Cell Sciences Imaging Facility (CSIF) at Stanford University (USA), dr Lydia-Marie Joubert is back in South Africa to manage the Central Analytical...
Spotlight on Social Impact at Stellenbosch University
It is a 'strategic imperative' for Stellenbosch University (SU) to have social impact to remain relevant. This view was expressed by Prof Nico Koopman, Vice-Rector: Social Impact, Transformation and Personnel at SU. He was one of the...
Name change of JS Gericke Library
The Library and Information Service is pleased to announce that the JS Gericke Library has been renamed Stellenbosch University Library Universiteit Stellenbosch Biblioteek IThala leeNcwadi leYunivesithi yaseStellenbosch The new name was...
Social Impact through Matie Community Service and Volunteerism
Matie Community Service (MCS/MGD) in the Division for Social Impact, recently held its annual general meeting (AGM). The AGM provides an opportunity to reflect on work of the past year and creates an opportunity to celebrate the people who...
New online tool launched to showcase SU’s social impact
A new online platform has been launched by Stellenbosch University (SU) to document and showcase its social impact in society. This follows after the release of the university’s Social Impact Strategic Plan and forms a key part of making...
Northern Cape spells best – in Afrikaans
This year the Northern Cape is the province that spells best. Ten of the thirty prize winners in the final round of the Sanlam WOW Spelling Bee for Afrikaans Home Language are from here. The Western Cape is second with eight winners while...