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Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science
An international panel of scientists that included a researcher from Stellenbosch University (SU), have identified a list of “ 100 of the most important questions facing plant science". This international initiative has determined key...
30 years of SU’s internationalisation leadership in the spotlight
Celebrations included the launch of two prestigious SU International initiatives: Announcement of UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences awarded to Stellenbosch University Launch of the SU Sustainable Development Annual Report The packed...
Climate Change and Epidemics 2023 Report released at COP28
On Sunday (3 December 2023), on the health day at COP28, a new report on climate change and epidemics was released by the head of the WHO AFRO COP28 delegation, the Ministry of Health of Mozambique and by the Centre of Epidemic Response...
Disaster risk scholars engage at first Periperi U CARP workshop
The Periperi U secretariat, situated in Stellenbosch University (SU) International's Centre for Collaboration in Africa, hosted its first workshop under the Climate Adaptation Research Programme (CARP) at Ardhi University in Dar es Salaam...
Deceptive daisy’s ability to create fake flies explained
Researchers have discovered how a South African daisy makes fake lady flies on its petals to trick male flies into pollinating it. A male fly approaches a flower, lands on top of what he thinks is a female fly, and jiggles around. He's...
World TB Day: FMHS experts in the news
World TB Day is observed annually on 24 March and the theme for this year's commemoration was “YES we can end TB". A number of TB experts from Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences were featured in the media...
Third language speaker’s love of Afrikaans leads to Master’s in translation
Afrikaans may be Asambese Mkumatela's third language, but that did not deter her from completing a master's degree in translation in this language. She was awarded her degree cum laude on Monday 27 March 2023 at one of Stellenbosch...
Doctoral study examines advantages of the use of plain language
When confronted with financial, medical, legal and public documents that influence your life, you want them to be comprehensible and clear. If such documents are written in plain language, it would be so much easier to read and understand...
SA jazz master can now add a PhD to his accolades
One of South Africa's top musicians was awarded a PhD at Stellenbosch University (SU) this week during the March graduation ceremonies. Pianist, composer, producer, educator and researcher Nduduzo Makhathini is a leading figure in the South...
Elana’s passion to help others not stifled by hearing disability
A severe hearing disability inspired Elana Solomon to channel her personal experience into academic research that will benefit disabled children and their teachers. When Solomon received her Master's degree in Human Rehabilitation Studies...