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2023 SU–Lund staff development programme draws to a close
2023 SU–Lund staff development programme draws to a close Following a group of ten Stellenbosch University (SU) staffers' visit to Lund University in Sweden in September 2023 as part of a first-of-its-kind mobility programme for support...
Master’s student overcomes tragedy to achieve her dream
When Chantal de Long from Delft registered for her Master's degree at Stellenbosch University in 2020, she was looking forward to the challenge, determined to work hard and make the most of her research. Instead, unimaginable obstacles and...
Doctoral study can help prevent spreading of bovine TB in African buffaloes
A researcher at Stellenbosch University (SU) has found an innovative way to diagnose bovine Tuberculosis (TB) in African buffaloes and identify infected animals more accurately and rapidly. This can help to prevent the spread of the...
New DSc-study explores untapped potential of the human gut microbiome
The more we discover about the human gut microbiome and the gut-brain axis, the more questions arise concerning the influence that trillions of microorganisms have on the development of mental disorders and serious diseases such as cancer...
SU bestows honorary doctorate on renowned agricultural economist
The renowned agricultural economist Dr Uma Lele was awarded an honorary doctorate by Stellenbosch University at its March graduation. She received the degree Doctor of Science in Agriculture (DScAgric), honoris causa, on Tuesday (28 March...
SU convenes second workshop on emerging field of extracellular vesicle research
The emerging field of extracellular vesicle (EV) research in biology, physiology and biotechnology was again the focus of attention when South African researchers recently reconvened at Stellenbosch University (SU) for the second time since...
Wildlife's role in food systems
Ways of including animals and plants into the food system while still supporting conservation were discussed at a recent African Food Dialogue panel discussion at Stellenbosch University (SU). The event was hosted by the SU Faculty of...
Visually impaired SU graduate refuses to pedal in sauerkraut when she encounters adversity
Despite facing numerous challenges – a visual impairment that cut short her career as a radiographer, ill health and then, last year, the loss of her home in the devasting floods in KwaZulu Natal – Mbali Ngcamu has been steadfast in...
TLA Seminar: Infusing research-mindedness in a Psychology Honours module
Division of Learning and Teaching Enhancement Seminar 1 of 4: 16 March 2023 Speaker: Prof. Ashraf Kagee (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) (TAU Fellow, 2021-2022) Topic: Infusing research-mindedness in a...
SUNFin team ready to go live in July 2023
Stellenbosch University (SU) will soon have a new financial system. The SUNFin project has reached its final phase before going live in July this year. A comprehensive testing period is nearing its end, vital to ensuring a successful cloud...