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MOU to contribute to good governance on African continent
The African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABAC), in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Stellenbosch University (SU), convened a workshop from 9-11 May 2023 in Arusha, Tanzania on the...
New divisional head ‘called’ to occupational therapy from a young age
As a child growing up in the Eastern Cape town of Graaff-Reinet, Professor Lizahn Cloete's life took a drastic turn when her beloved grandmother suffered several strokes. “She was such a strong woman who had been a capable single mother for...
Connected to Africa: Prof Taryn Young champions public healthcare
The institutional theme at Stellenbosch University (SU) for May this year is “Connected to Africa" and on 25 May we celebrate Africa Day with the rest of the world. Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the...
Prof Gabeba Baderoon delivers poignant Africa Day Lecture
“We need to claim the space of the university because it is a collective treasure to us all. The university itself becomes enriched when it recognises all who belong. It diminishes and impoverishes itself when it lives along the...
A Day in the Life: Diane Gahiza
As Project Coordinator of the Centre for Social Justice, Diane Gahiza is a very busy woman. Having a keen interest in social justice issues and excellent people skills – as well as a good sense of humour – helps Gahiza deal with life's...
UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences awarded to SU
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Chair in Intercultural Competences has been awarded to Stellenbosch University (SU). An SU affiliated distinguished fellow from the USA, Dr Darla Deardorff, will...
‘Mother of the Nation’ honoured in ceremonial blessing of SU’s Krotoa Building
Songs, drumbeats, and incantations reverberated through Stellenbosch's historic oak-lined streets on Saturday, 20 May, as traditional healers, elders, and community leaders gathered to bless the Krotoa Building. Although the RW...
Key competencies principals need to ensure good educational outcomes
Almost three decades into South Africa's democracy, the school system continues to be plagued by unequal learning opportunities. A combined approach of equitable allocation of resources and effective school leadership that transforms these...
More cybersecurity awareness needed in SANDF
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is just as vulnerable to cyberattacks as any other entity or organisation. To prevent or mitigate cyberthreats, the SANDF must increase cybersecurity awareness among its military officers...
Anatomy from another perspective
Modelling clay is not an item regularly found on requisition forms of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS). Yet anatomy lecturer Janine Correia nowadays purchases clay for her students to play with while simultaneously...