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#WomenofSU: SU paediatrician helps children to thrive
When one evaluates our educational outcomes, it seems that South African children are at a cognitive disadvantage to their peers in both developed and developing countries. Studies show that about 80% of children in Grade 4 are not able...
Training Ugandan Mental Health Practitioners in Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy
In Uganda, there is a high prevalence of couple and relationship problems which have negative effects on the mental and relational well-being of individuals, couples, and families. Despite evidence supporting the effectiveness of couple...
Iron-deficiency anaemia: signs, symptoms and information
Anaemia occurs when you have a decreased level of hemoglobin in your red blood cells (RBCs). Hemoglobin is the protein in your RBCs that is responsible for carrying oxygen to your tissues. Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common type of...
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY CAREER FAIRS 2019
The services of the Unit for Graduand Career Services are aimed at preparing our students to navigate the transition to employment effectively and making it a meaningful experience. Transitioning from Education to Employment can be an...
Wasting of public money threatens our democracy – AG
The wasting of large sums of public money and a lack of consequences for bad behaviour ultimately lead to civil action such as widespread protests over government's broken promises, said Kimi Makwetu, Auditor-General (AG) of South Africa...
Social justice under the spotlight at Prof Thuli’s 1st summit
The first inaugural Social Justice Summit and International Conference presented by Prof Thuli Madonsela, Law Trust Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University (SU), kicked off on a hopeful note on Thursday, 29 August 2019 with...
New centre puts cardio-metabolic diseases in Africa under the spotlight
The alarming explosion of cardio-metabolic diseases in sub-Saharan Africa in recent years – and the glaring lack of good research into the underlying causes and therapeutic options for these illnesses – was what sparked the idea for a...
Huis ten Bosch restoration set to start
The process of rebuilding will start this week to deliver a better Huis ten Bosch in 2020. This was the confidence expressed by Stellenbosch University Chief Operating Officer Prof Stan du Plessis at last week's staff assembly held on 27...
Library Senior Director is new chair of IFLA FAIFE
Ms Ellen Tise, Senior Director of the Library and Information Service, has been appointed chair of the IFLA Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE) Advisory Committee for the period 2019 – 2021 at the recent IFLA...
Matie’s prize-winning edible straws help the environment
Her passion for environmental sustainability has recently bagged a second-year Chemical Engineering student at Stellenbosch University (SU) a massive cash prize. Moved by a Facebook post of a sea turtle with a plastic straw stuck in its...