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Shadia’s research an example of rewarded effort
Shadia Akter, a Grade 11 learner from New Orleans Secondary School in Paarl, was recently rewarded for her creative and problem-solving research, when she won a silver medal for South Africa at the Buca International Music, Science...
Graduation celebration for grandmother and granddaughter
It is said that you are never too old or too young to learn. This sentiment is true for graduates Ms Marietjie Jordaan, a 77-year-old grandmother, and her 21-year-old granddaughter, Ms Hilde Elema, who both graduated at Stellenbosch...
Three students of the WOW school project make history
Three first-generation students from the WOW 50 Schools Recruitment project graduated this week at Stellenbosch University (SU)'s December hybrid graduation ceremonies after overcoming many hurdles on their way to realising their dream to...
Doctoral research project keeps lights on at schools
Stellenbosch University (SU) awarded a PhD to Jason Avron Samuels for his phenomenal research that led to huge electricity cost savings at schools in Stellenbosch and Paarl and the establishment of a spin-off company, GreenX Engineering...
Doctoral study could assist in fight against antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance – when bacteria develop resistance to bactericidal drugs – is a major global public health threat making it difficult to treat common bacterial infections effectively. Antimicrobial peptides, i.e. molecules produced...
Dr Daniels makes history in SA viticultural circles
When Andries Daniels received his doctorate in the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) in mid-December, he became the first black South African man to obtain a PhD in viticulture. Since he obtained his first degree – a...
Prestigious medal for SU alumnus and business leader
Stellenbosch University's (SU) prestigious Pro Bene Merito Medal was awarded to Mr Desmond Smith for his contribution to the University. He received the medal during graduation week at the Chancellor's Dinner at Lanzerac on Wednesday, 15...
Sibling duo set to change the world
Sibling duo Neo Tsiu (24) and her brother, Modise (22), both who recently graduated during Stellenbosch University's (SU) hybrid graduation week, are now equipped to continue their dynamic journey as change agents together. Having both been...
Global ‘dialogue event’ to bring together world leaders to coordinate anti-corruption and integrity efforts
The establishment of a regional centre of excellence in integrity, human rights and laws of conflict will be the impetus for an envisioned global dialogue event that will endeavour to engage world leaders on anti-corruption, integrity and...
Graduation celebration for grandmother and granddaughter
It is said that you are never too old or too young to learn. This sentiment is true for graduates Ms Marietjie Jordaan, a 77-year-old grandmother, and her 21-year-old granddaughter, Ms Hilde Elema, who both graduated at Stellenbosch...