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Upscaling the use of rainwater harvesting in South Africa
A microbiologist from Stellenbosch University (SU), Dr Wesaal Khan, is part of an international consortium of specialists that have been tasked to develop a range of sustainable solar disinfection (SODIS) technologies that will provide...
SU honours academics with Research Output Awards
Stellenbosch University's (SU) annual Research Output Award ceremony took place virtually on Friday 5 February 2021. The awards were presented to SU researchers who made the biggest contribution to accredited publications (based on audited...
#Researchforimpact: Postgraduate education in the spotlight
In 2018, a record number of postgraduate Master's and PhD students graduated from SU. This follows a noticeable national and international trend in growing postgraduate enrolments and graduations as a means of gaining an advantage in the...
Prof Yin-Zhe Ma helps to unravel mysteries of the Universe
Prof Yin-Zhe Ma from the Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science at Stellenbosch University (SU) delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 13 August 2024. The title of his lecture was “Unravelling the mysteries of the Universe"...
From rural roots to healthcare changemaker: Dr Vhudi Ravhutsi's mission to transform SA healthcare
In the changing world of South African healthcare, a Stellenbosch University graduate is making his mark. Dr Vhudi Ravhutsi, who completed his medical degree in 2023, is more than just a young doctor. He is a driven professional...
FMHS lecturer’s award to advance palliative medicine in SA
Dr Henriette Burger from the Division of Radiation Oncology at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) recently received an ASCO IDEA award from Conquer Cancer, and travelled to Chicago in June 2019 to receive it. The...
Stay Connected: Maties Alumni Relations and the Convocation at SU
T he Stellenbosch University (SU) Convocation will gather for an extraordinary meeting on Thursday 1 June – in person at the Bloemhof Girls High School in Stellenbosch and online globally, but you will need to register to attend. Two...
Prof Wim de Villiers looks back on his first year as Rector and Vice-Chancellor
Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University, has been in the Rector's chair for one year this month. Read his reflections on the past year below. ---------------------------- A year has passed since I first...
Computerised system to help combat threats at sea
Coastal nations in Africa increasingly have to deal with numerous threats at sea such as piracy, illegal fishing practices and the pollution of marine life. And they don't always have the capacity and ability to detect these dangers early...
Realigning algorithm of her life results in MA for artist
For Rosemary Lapping-Sellars, a Master's graduate in Visual Arts, the completion of her qualification is a culmination of a lifetime as an artist. Lapping-Sellars, who completed her qualification over two years, graduated on Monday 13...