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Covid-19 and waste management
The use of single-use items like nitrile gloves, disposable face masks and sanitiser bottles has surged in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Protective measures need to be taken against Covid-19 but it's time to start practising better...
Seminar explores SA Sign Language interpreting in higher education
Since September is International Deaf Awareness Month, it was apt for the Stellenbosch University (SU) Disability Unit and the SU Language Centre to collaborate to host the 2020 South African Sign Language Interpreters' Code of Ethics...
Training about stroke support urgently needed in rural areas
When we observe World Stroke Week (28 October ̶ 3 November) and World Stroke Day (29 October), we should also spare a thought for stroke survivors, their caregivers and community health workers (CHWs) in South Africa's rural areas who...
Prof Rolf Stumpf made his mark at SU and in higher education
Matieland 1998 – Prof Rolf Stumpf’s appointment at Stellenbosch University is announced. Dr Rolf Stumpf, former Vice-Rector: Operations and Vice-Rector: Teaching at Stellenbosch University (SU), was one of the most respected experts on...
SU’s Centre for Social Justice celebrates change makers
Do you know someone who works hard to make a positive difference in South Africa? Is there a bridge builder in your community who actively tries to heal divisions of the past? Two special awards recognising change makers are now open for...
SU hosts international workshop on sustainable road freight transport
The opening day of the seventh International Workshop on Sustainable Road Freight Transport hosted by Stellenbosch University's Department of Logistics kicked off via a webinar on Wednesday (28 October 2020). This is the first time that the...
Tribute to Dr Alwyn Louw
Tribute to Dr Alwyn Louw We at the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), along with the rest of the Stellenbosch University (SU) student and staff community, mourn the loss of our colleague Dr Alwyn Louw. Alwyn had a keen interest in and...
SU’s first gender detour project kicks off
Stellenbosch University (SU)'s first gender detour project recently commenced on the Stellenbosch campus. During her visit to South Africa late last year, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, announced that an Association of Commonwealth...
Continent-wide honour for meat scientist Dr Mapiye
Meat scientist Dr Cletos Mapiye of the Department of Animal Sciences at Stellenbosch University is one of three scientists from the African continent who have been recognised with a 2020 Young African Researchers Award for the authenticity...
Trial recommends shorter treatment for less severe TB in children
“The SHINE trial is the first tuberculosis treatment-shortening randomised-controlled clinical trial in children. It's a milestone. We've suspected for a long time that we are over-treating many children with TB, but now have clear...