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Innovation in science teaching at SoTL 2017
The Faculty of Science had a total of 12 presentations at the annual Stellenbosch Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) conference this year, with earth sciences lecturer Dr Bjorn von der Heyden receiving the runner-up prize for the...
Those with information have power – Prof Joseph Stiglitz
Those who control the information in today's information economy also have more power, said Professor Joseph Stiglitz, University Professor at Columbia University and also a fellow at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS)...
Dean's Advisory Committee on Transformation – a brief update
Dean's Advisory Committee on Transformation – a brief update on progress As you will be aware, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) is committed to building an inclusive and welcoming environment where all students and staff...
Lifestyle changes key in curbing diabetes
Today (7 April 2016) is World Health Day with a special focus on diabetes. In an opinion piece published in Cape Times, Prof Faadiel Essop of the Department of Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University offers some advice on how to...
Varsity athletes impress in Stellenbosch
Thursday's Varsity Athletics final in Stellenbosch served as the perfect curtain-raiser for the SA Senior Track and Field Championships as athletes gave the crowd a taste of what they can expect next week. The country's top athletes will be...
New unit to strengthen MMed research
A new unit to support Masters of Medicine (MMed) students with research projects was recently established at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS). The new MMed Unit of the Research Development and Support...
SU celebrates international partnerships
Stellenbosch University (SU) celebrated its collaboration with partner universities from around the world hosting the 14 th annual Stellenbosch International Academic Networks (SIAN) meeting. Participants from 27 institutions, representing...
Top students in computer science rewarded
The top students in computer science at Stellenbosch University earned collectively about R40 000 in prize money for their hard work during 2015. The awards, sponsored by industry partners such as Barclays, VasTech, IBM, Praelexis and...
Everyone must take a stand against rape culture
It is crucial that all South Africans support campaigns against the rape culture in our country, writes Prof Louise du Toit of the Department of Philosophy in an opinion piece published in Cape Times on Tuesday (12 April 2016). Read the...
Why do we lose our appetite when we are ill?
Are we suppressing one of Mother Nature's oldest and most effective bug-fighting mechanisms by force-feeding patients when they have lost their appetite during an infection? A Phd student in physiological sciences from Stellenbosch...