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CAF training initiative advances research
The annual training initiative of the Central Analytical Facilities (CAF) at Stellenbosch University took place from 19-23 June. Thirteen workshops were presented and more than hundred researchers, students and people from industry all over...
ABSA invests R5m in a Scholarship Programme for Maties in 2017
A generous investment of R5 million from Absa Bank into a Scholarship Programme at Stellenbosch University (SU) is set to benefit talented and deserving students in need of bursaries in 2017. At a cheque handover ceremony on the...
Tolerance crucial in a democracy
Should we tolerate everything people say or do? Does tolerance imply that we have to accept or tolerate things with which we disagree profoundly? Are there limits to the controversies that we are prepared to tolerate? These were some of the...
Socially-integrated engineering research to positively impact fire management in informal settlements
Stellenbosch University's fire engineering research unit, led by Dr Richard Walls, has received a grant of R4.3m from the UK based, Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC). The unit is collaborating with the University of...
Snake fang study brings new insights
In a study recently published in The Royal Society Biology Letters, scientists show that the structural changes associated with the formation of the venom-conducting canal in snake fangs do not appear to be associated with an increase in...
International conference draws world’s leading gender scholars
A number of high profile academics from across the world specialising in gender politics are at Stellenbosch University (SU) this week to participate in a conference on Gender, Politics and the State. The conference is hosted by the...
From Stellenbosch to Stanford University and back
After more than 10 years as Electron Microscopist and Senior Research Professional at the Cell Sciences Imaging Facility (CSIF) at Stanford University (USA), dr Lydia-Marie Joubert is back in South Africa to manage the Central Analytical...
Better management of sports injuries thanks to Advanced Concussion Unit
What does the Springbok Captain Eben Etzebeth and his All Black counterpart Beauden Barret, have in common? Both were in the news for suffering from concussion in the past month. Add to that the names of Warren Whitely, Martin du Toit...
Get valuable career information at the Stellenbosch University Open Day
Get valuable career information at the Stellenbosch University 2018 Open Day The Stellenbosch University (SU) Open Day is the ideal opportunity for Grade 11 and 12 learners to gain valuable information on studying at higher education...
Hands-on training encourages
Seventeen different workshops were offered at the annual Training Initiative of the Central Analytical Facilities (CAF) from 18-22 June. Participants received high quality, hands-on training on the use and functioning of a range of high...