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Maties dominate South African leg of FameLab competition
Five of the ten finalists in the South African leg of FameLab – one of the biggest science communication competitions in the world – were from Stellenbosch University. During this competition scientists have only three minutes to explain...
Achieving the impossible - inspirational words from Lewis Pugh to the DTTC
World-renowned endurance swimmer, Lewis Pugh, has inspired and encouraged staff from the Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC) at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at Stellenbosch University (SU) to rise above their challenges and...
Failing support systems cause nurses to fail patients
International Nurses Day is marked on 12 May to honour this group of selfless health professionals that forms the backbone of healthcare systems around the world. The theme for this year's celebration is "Nurses, a force for change –...
Raise another glass or maybe not
Wine and brandy can be heart-healthy, but in some cases they are decidedly not. There's no easy answer when it comes to the possible health benefits of South African wines and brandies, says researcher Dr Dawie van Velden. Over the last few...
Rector and PGCE students gain practical experience in lab
Prof Wim de Villiers, Rector of Stellenbosch University (SU) recently attended a class in the Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science alongside Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) students who specialise in the school...
‘Business is an exercise in common sense’
The founder of Mantelli’s biscuits, Simon Mantell, last Friday delivered a Leader’s Angle presentation on “Turning obtacles into opportunities” at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB). To him, “business is an exercise in...
FMHS committed to creating an inclusive learning environment
As part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Science's ongoing commitment to changing its campus culture, Dr Maria Christodoulou was recently appointed as the faculty's relational coach. She has been tasked with helping to create a social...
The search for knowledge and understanding in the sciences and humanities
There is much in the hard sciences that we do not understand or may never know. So writes Prof. Doug Rawlings, former acting-dean of the Faculty of Science and for many years chair of the Department of Microbiology. The following is adapted...
New office to enhance doctoral studies
A dedicated Doctoral Office has been established at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) at Stellenbosch University (SU) to facilitate the increasing number of doctoral students at the faculty. Dr Jyothi Chabilall was...
Du Toit breaks world record in Switzerland
Maties Parasport athlete and student in the Faculty of Education Charl du Toit was the toast of the Stellenbosch athletes this weekend when he broke the world record in the 100m (T37) at the IPC Athletics Grand Prix event held in Nottwill...