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Let's talk about language
Some of the most significant premises of Stellenbosch University's 2016 Language Policy are that language should promote access to SU and also support the academic and career success of students and staff. SU's Language Policy is often...
Two decades of number theory at SU
Mathematicians from all over the world descended on Stellenbosch University during January 2017 to participate in the tenth Number Theory conference, presented bi-annualy since 1997 by Stellenbosch University (SU) and the African Institute...
Jordaan honoured for contribution to dermatology
When Prof Faffa Jordaan tired of after-midnight home visits for non-emergency matters after three years as a GP, he decided to specialise in dermatology. "And I haven't regretted it since," he says. His peers recently rewarded this...
Staff members learn isiXhosa to make Arts environment more accessible
Towards the end of last year, a group of 25 staff members from various departments in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences completed the very first isiXhosa short course presented by the Department of African Languages. According to Dr...
Arts Faculty shares its Language Implementation Plan 2017
The Language Implementation Plan 2017 of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences was recently approved by the University's Senate. If you would like to find out more about this plan, please click here to download the full plan. Please note...
International Bonhoeffer Society raises voice in resistance to discrimination and aggressive nationalism
Comprising scholars and religious leaders from the United States, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, the purpose of the English Language Section of the International Bonhoeffer Society is to encourage...
Beyers Naudé Centre welcomes Rev Rineke van Ginkel, new coworker from the Netherlands
Welcome Rineke! FLTR: Prof Dirkie Smit, outgoing Chair: BNC Board; Dr Dion Forster, incoming BNC Director; Mr Patrick Mengers, Rev Van Ginkel's husband; Rev Rineke Van Ginkel; Ms Marita Snyman, BNC Programme Coordinator; Rev Stephen Pedro...
Researcher’s programme helps manage anxiety in children with visual impairments
Anxiety is the most common psychological problem among youth worldwide, with an average of 12% of school-aged children reportedly experiencing significant symptoms of anxiety. This is particularly significant in terms of children with...
Get valuable career information at the Maties Open Day 2017
The Maties Open Day is the ideal opportunity for Grade 11 and 12 learners to gain valuable information on studying at higher education institutions. The Stellenbosch University (SU) Open Day – at the Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses –...
Prof Blaauw guides global body on malnutrition
The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) recently appointed a working group to develop diagnostic guidelines for clinical malnutrition that can ultimately be implemented universally. Prof Renée Blaauw, head of Therapeutic...