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New science team aims to reduce extinctions
Stellenbosch University scientists will collaborate with Conservation International (CI) and another five top international universities around the globe to model climate-change related shifts of species and ecosystems. Called SPARC...
New era dawns as SU appoints first woman registrar
A new era begins at Stellenbosch University soon when, for the first time, a woman will hold the position of Registrar. Dr Ronel Retief (45), Deputy Registrar: Tygerberg Campus, takes over the position on 1 January 2017. The current...
Stellenbosch University Choir wins big at international Choir Games
The University Choir of Stellenbosch under the baton of André van der Merwe, was the biggest winner at the eighth International Choir Games held in Russia. The Games came to an end today. The Choir won first places and gold medals in three...
Mothers must be supported to breastfeed
Most people are aware of the various advantages of breastmilk and breastfeeding. However, not all employers and colleagues support working mothers to continue breastfeeding when they return to work. For this reason, mothers often stop...
Live streaming the Rector and Libertas Choir to Germany – a first for SU
When the German technicians let us know "standby to go live in five minutes", we knew the teamwork and planning for streaming the Rector and the Libertas choir live to Germany had paid off. When the Libertas Choir and the Division for...
Young changemakers learn from international experts
Nick Wayne, a fourth-year medical student and chairperson of the Tygerberg Student Council, attended a prestigious international summit earlier this year which afforded him the opportunity to engage with young changemakers. Attendees were...
From Maties to Springboks for Sport Science’s alumnus Warren Adams
It took him more than a decade to get to the top echelon and former Sport Science student Warren Adams believes it is all about perseverance and a willingness to learn. In April this year this Matie alumnus was named the new strength and...
Bureau for Economic Research has a new Director
The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) at Stellenbosch University has a new Director, Professor Johann Kirsten. He is BER's sixth Director since its establishment in 1944. "We are delighted to welcome Prof Kirsten," Prof Stan Du Plessis...
Meet Breda Reed: #MyTygerMaties60
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is introducing 60 future healthcare professionals who are currently in their first year. Meet Breda Reed. He’s a proud Namibian that attended Paul...
International HIV-network benefits from local expertise
Years of hard work and dedication to individuals, families and communities affected by HIV, were rewarded when Ms Joan Coetzee was elected as international co-vice chair of the Protocol Development and Implementation Subcommittee (PDISC) of...