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TLA Seminar: A capstone project to enhance entrepreneurial and other critical skills in students
You are invited to attend the next quarterly TLA seminar offered by the Division for Learning and Teaching Enhancement Speaker: Dr Albert Strever (Department of Viticulture and Oenology, Faculty of AgriSciences) (TAU Fellow, 2022-2023)...
New species of medicinal mushroom endemic to Knysna forest
A new species of medicinal mushroom in the genus Hericium was recently identified by a third-year microbiology and genetics student at Stellenbosch University (SU) – this is the first endemic species of this highly sought-after...
‘Target specific wine consumers for increased sales’ – research study
Wine marketers (and wine companies) could increase their sales if they develop targeted strategies to reach different groups of wine consumers. Market segmentation can help them gain a better understanding of the characteristics...
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...
Meet the new SU Council Chair: Dr Nicky Newton-King
Dr Nicky Newton-King* was elected the 14 th Chair of Council on 17 April 2023, the first woman to hold this position in the 105 years of Stellenbosch University's existence. She spoke to Desmond Thompson, reporting for Corporate...
EMS lecturer wins Stellenbosch Network #IdeasForChange Township Challenge
Chuma Lalendle's idea, which she developed in collaboration with Sbahle Mgijima, recently secured the first prize in the Stellenbosch Network #IdeasForChange Township Challenge. The #IdeasForChange Township Challenge seeks to uncover and...
Partnerships help universities to respond to disruptors in higher education – Prof Hester Klopper
Global shifts in population demographics and accelerated digitalisation are among the key disruptors rapidly changing the higher education landscape. Collaborative partnerships can help universities deal with these and other disruptors in...
Prof Liezel Frick: How to help unlock creativity through doctoral education
Prof Liezel Frick, Vice-Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University, recently delivered her inaugural lecture titled “Not just another brick in the wall: The role of doctoral creativity...
Genomic surveillance under the spotlight at BMRI Symposium
Africa has the potential to “leapfrog" over the rest of the world in the field of genomic surveillance in the next few years, Stellenbosch University bioinformatician Professor Tulio de Oliveira has told a symposium of global scientists...