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Six honorary doctorates, many qualifications to be awarded at December graduation
Next week, Stellenbosch University (SU) will confer 5 779 qualifications across 13 ceremonies during its December graduation week. Graduation, which is a highlight on the University’s academic calendar, will take place from Monday...
Deloitte report on language in SU residences
14 June 2021 Dear member of the SU community You are probably aware of the allegations made against Stellenbosch University (SU) with regard to the implementation of our Language Policy in the residence environment during the welcoming...
#SUyouthday: 'Embrace university life as an experience of growth and learning'
Third year Law student Caitlin Laing says if students embrace university life as a holistic experience of growth and learning, it could be a life-changing opportunity. During Youth Month, we put the spotlight on eight members of the...
Top students share Faculty of Science Dean’s medal
The Faculty of Science's 2019 Dean's medal for persistent excellent academic performance is shared by Mr Fred de Villiers, a postgraduate student in applied mathematics, and Ms Emma King, a postgraduate student in quantum physics. The medal...
SU Equality Unit moves to Responsibility Centre: Learning and Teaching
The Unit will now report directly to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC): Learning and Teaching, Prof Deresh Ramjugernath.The move comes after much thought had been given to the positioning of the Unit within the University, and how to best...
New head of Nuclear Medicine geared to find solutions to benefit South Africans
Twenty-five years after starting as a junior registrar in the Division of Nuclear Medicine, Professor James Warwick was recently appointed as the new head of the division, a promotion which he has described as an “exciting next step"...
Implications of COVID alert level 3 for SU
17 June 2021 Dear staff and students Earlier this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa moved the country to adjusted alert level 3. This is in response to an increase in coronavirus infections nationally, which has seen the average number of...
#SUyouthday: 'The world needs people who have come alive'
Christopher Arendse, a final year medical student, says his six years in the Stellenbosch University (SU) Choir has taught him that the more he embraces others, the more he is able to embrace himself. During Youth Month, we put the...
Water loss of pomegranate fruit during storage studied with SEM and FM
Pomegranate fruit easily loses moisture although it has a thick rind and tough leathery outer skin. This results in compromised visual appearance and financial loss, and in extreme cases, postharvest loss of affected fruit. A study was done...
SU Ombud – advocate for the principles of fairness and equity
Across the globe, ombuds have for long served as independent channels through which individuals can seek help. The term “ombud" comes from the Nordic terms “ombudsman", “ombudsman" and “ombudsmand", all of which mean “the citizens'...