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SU book project to have an impact on education during and beyond pandemic
In a social impact project of Stellenbosch University (SU), a series of four books will be published that aim to empower learners, teachers, parents and principals in dealing with the demands of teaching and learning both during and after...
Non-academic mentors support new students, make universities more inclusive
Non-academic mentors do not only help newcomer students adapt to campus life, but also make universities more inclusive. This is the view of Dr Jerome Joorst from the Department of Education Policy Studies at Stellenbosch University (SU)...
Finlo / FIRLT applications: closing date 19 November 2021
FINLO / FIRLT applications: closing date 19 November 2021 In line with its Learning and Teaching policy, Stellenbosch University established the Fund for Innovation and Research into Learning and Teaching (FIRLT) in 2005 in order to...
The CLT: Guidance and support in the integration of learning technologies
South African higher education teaching, learning and assessment in the digital age creates both opportunities and challenges. At the Centre for Learning Technologies (CLT) we strive to inspire the meaningful, innovative and socially just...
Creative Commons Licenses: understanding the licences and the SU context
When creating content for our courses and/or modules in the digital learning environment (but not limited thereto), other people's creativity and knowledge, for e.g., literary, dramatic and artistic works are often used in addition to one...
Equip all children with literacy, digital skills – SU experts
Wednesday 8 September is International Literacy Day. In opinion pieces for Daily Maverick and Cape Times respectively, Drs Pauline Hanekom (Stellenbosch University Centre for Pedagogy) and Zelda Barends (Department of Curriculum Studies)...
SU lecturer's photo novel helps in the fight against diabetes
A photo novel developed by a Stellenbosch University (SU) lecturer in collaboration with the Western Cape Department of Health to improve awareness around diabetes, will soon make its way to healthcare workers and patients in the Cape...
“No one is safe, unless everyone is safe” – Appeal for vaccine solidarity
“In the first wave you applauded us. In the second wave you sympathised with us. In the third wave you ignored us. In the fourth wave we gave up. We've fought a disease half the world doesn't believe in. We've fought the despair of...
Detailed analysis by African scientists of SARS-CoV-2 published in Science
Scientists and public health officials in Africa join forces to expand genomic training and facilities so the continent can respond robustly to the global pandemic. If left behind, Africa could become a breeding ground for new variants...
Ubuntu: A more radical interpretation needed to bring change
Did a “rainbow nation" interpretation of Ubuntu gloss over South Africa's historic injustices too fast? Pre-empting a premature push toward unity and reconciliation, before issues like poverty, joblessness and inequality were sufficiently...