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TB may remain in lungs after ‘cure’
Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers found evidence suggesting that the bacteria causing tuberculosis ( Mycobacterium tuberculosis) often remain in the lungs after successful treatment. The research was recently published in Nature...
Ramphele calls for “emotional settlement”
As part of the sixth annual e'Bosch Heritage Project, Stellenbosch University (SU) hosted a prestige lecture presented by Dr Mamphela Ramphele on Thursday (15 September) in which she encouraged residents of the Stellenbosch valley to share...
SU’s first MOOC kicks off
Stellenbosch University's (SU) first MOOC (massive open online course) – a four-week course on 'Teaching for Change: An African Philosophical Approach', is due to start on Monday (19 September). "The course aims to initiate you into...
The Beyers Naudé Centre for Public Theology and Faculdades EST, Brazil strengthen partnership
The Beyers Naudé Centre for Public Theology in the Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University has been engaged in a rich and fruitful partnership with colleagues from Faculdades EST since 2007. Faculdades EST is a Brazilian institution...
Update: Discussions with students
Update 21 September: There has been a development since the previous post below. Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice-Chancellor, and Ms Tonia Overmeyer, Dean of Students, met with the group on Saturday morning (17 September 2016), with...
Researchers, policy makers work together to effect change in education sector
There are various interventions one could consider to address inequality in society but the real change has to occur within the education sector. With these words Prof Servaas van der Berg, lead researcher at ReSEP and incumbent of the...
'Smiling lightning' wins second gold medal
"He just doesn't stop smiling," a TV commentator remarked on Friday afternoon as Maties Parasport athlete Charl du Toit powered down the home straight to win his second gold medal at the Paralympic Games in Rio. Charl, who is busy with his...
SU welcomes financial support for poor and working class families
"We welcome the additional financial assistance to poor students and working class ('missing middle') families," Stellenbosch University (SU) Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Wim de Villiers said on Monday (19 September 2016). He was...
Urgent Campus Updates: Protest action
Thursday 22 September: » Click here for the information Wednesday 21 September: All classes for undergraduate students of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences have been suspended for today. Clinical rotations and Skills Lab...
Urgent Campus Updates: Protest action
WEDNESDAY 2 NOVEMBER Students who cannot enter an exam venue due to protest action, should remain near the venue and contact tel 0218082333 for assistance and alternative arrangements. Groups of protesters convened on the Stellenbosch...