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Prof Couper recognised for leadership in rural health
Prof Ian Couper, an internationally renowned expert in rural health, had a healthcare leadership award bestowed on him at the 15th World Rural Health Conference. Health professionals from around the world were honoured in New Delhi, India...
Only days to go to apply for studying at Stellenbosch University
Prospective Matie students only have until 30 June 2018 to get their applications in to study at Stellenbosch University (SU). 30 June is also the deadline for applying for accommodation in SU's residences. Stellenbosch University is often...
Spin-out company making its mark in medical industry
Over the years, Stellenbosch University (SU)'s technology transfer company Innovus has helped establish many spin-out companies. One such business is Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company (SNC) formed in 2011. Corporate Communication spoke to its...
Tygerberg campus introduces grey-water system
The Tygerberg campus will shortly be able to use grey water for the flushing of toilets and for irrigation. This saving, together with other water-savvy initiatives, will ensure that the University of Stellenbosch (US) will not be caught...
SU key partner in SA’s first solar-powered desalination project
Stellenbosch University (SU) is one of the key partners in a project to establish South Africa's first solar-powered desalination plant at Witsand in the Southern Cape. The project was initiated by Prof Erwin Schwella from the School of...
Young and innovative PhD student redefining academia
“There is a place in the sun for us all to succeed and achieve our goals. We all have our own pace of success, so keep to yours." This is the advice from Johané Nienkemper-Swanepoel to the youth of today. At only 28 years of age, Johané...
Maties Machine Learning aims to help Africa
When you think of machine learning or artificial intelligence, as it is more popularly known, the image of killer robots and Arnold Schwarzenegger famously saying, "I'll be back" in the Terminator movie come more to mind. However, this is...
Two new research chairs awarded to FMHS
Two prominent female researchers at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) have been awarded Research Chairs in their respective fields. This brings the total number of research chairs at the Faculty to 12. The new SARChI chairs...
Feed the body first – then the mind
When I first started working at the Advancement Office of a Johannesburg university, the possibility of the meaning of “advancement" excited me. The process of moving forward in a determined way sets the cadence of university life, as it...
SU scientists win prestigious national awards
Two eminent researchers at Stellenbosch University (SU) won prestigious National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)/South32 Awards on Thursday (28 June 2018). These annual awards recognise, celebrate and reward outstanding excellence in...